Episodes
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Secrets of the Forest
S52 Ep8 |Follow scientists in a quest to understand how complex forest ecosystems can help cool our planet.
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Solar System: Storm Worlds
S51 Ep9 |Discover the dramatic forces creating spectacular weather on neighboring planets and moons. - Image
Decoding the Universe: Cosmos
S51 Ep8 |Explore big discoveries that have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. - Image
Secrets in Your Data
S51 Ep7 |Find out who’s using your data and what you can do about it. - Image
Great American Eclipse
S51 Ep6 |Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. - Image
A.I. Revolution
S51 Ep5 |Explore the promise and perils of new A.I. technologies. - Image
Hunt for the Oldest DNA
S51 Ep4 |Follow the quest to recover DNA millions of years old for the very first time. - Image
Building the Eiffel Tower
S51 Ep3 |Explore the engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark, the tallest structure of its time. - Image
Easter Island Origins
S51 Ep2 |New evidence reveals the real story of Easter Island and the builders of its stone heads.
Specials
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Hunt for the Oldest DNA: Extended Version
Follow the quest to recover DNA millions of years old for the very first time.
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Animal Mummies
How and why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their pets and other creatures? - Image
Invisible Universe Revealed
Follow the historic rescue of Hubble—the space telescope that unveiled the cosmos. - Image
The Fabric of the Cosmos: What Is Space?
Physicist Brian Greene reveals a mind-boggling reality behind our everyday world. - Image
Arctic Dinosaurs
Experts in Alaska investigate how dinosaurs managed to thrive in polar regions.
About NOVA
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Extras
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What Are UFOs? Preview
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What You’re Probably Seeing If You Spot a UFO
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The Physics of Breaking, a New Olympic Sport
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What Happens to Your Body During a Speed Eating Competition?
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Lost Tombs of Notre Dame Preview
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Who is the Mystery Man Buried Under Notre Dame?
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Flight Turbulence Is Actually Getting Worse
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Building Stuff: Change It! Preview
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Extreme Airport Engineering Preview
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The $8 Billion Overhaul of LaGuardia Airport: Engineering a New Era
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What Happens to Your Checked Bag at the Airport?
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Building Stuff: Reach It! Preview