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Episodes

  • Ultimate Crash Test: Impact: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Ultimate Crash Test: Impact

    S52 Ep11 |
    Forensic science is put to the test after the first-ever staged multi-vehicle pileup.
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    Emperor's Ghost Army

    S41 Ep20 |
    Explore the buried clay warriors, chariots, and bronze weapons of China’s first emperor.
  • Bigger Than T. rex: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Bigger Than T. rex

    S41 Ep19 |
    Meet Spinosaurus—the lost killer of the Cretaceous.
  • First Air War: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    First Air War

    S41 Ep18 |
    How did fighter planes evolve from rickety biplanes into deadly machines during WWI?
  • Ben Franklin's Balloons: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Ben Franklin's Balloons

    S41 Ep17 |
    Experts recreate the French's daring first manned flights, which Franklin had chronicled.
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    Surviving Ebola

    S41 Ep23 |
    As the epidemic threatens to spiral out of control, scientists race to find a cure.
  • Why Planes Vanish: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Why Planes Vanish

    S41 Ep16 |
    Can new technology prevent aircraft like Flight MH370 from disappearing without a trace?
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    Rise of the Hackers

    S41 Ep15 |
    A new global geek squad is harnessing cryptography to stay a step ahead of cybercriminals.
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    Vaccines—Calling the Shots

    S41 Ep14 |
    Examine the science behind vaccinations and the risks of opting out.

Specials

  • Hunt for the Oldest DNA: Extended Version: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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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.

About NOVA

NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. Visit the official website to watch full-length documentaries, or explore our world through short-form video, on our digital publication NOVA Next.

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