Science documentaries about various topics.
A weekly documentary series, each episode providing an in-depth look at a different subject of scientific research. Subjects examined by this show have included the cutting edge of theoretical physics, a return to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, the long-term effects of Amazon deforestation, and the development of life-saving medical techniques.
Aired: Oct 2, 2001 Astronomers struggle for decades to determine where gamma ray bursts are comi...
Aired: Oct 9, 2001 Examining the anthropological controversy surrounding Neanderthals, who died ...
Aired: Oct 23, 2001 This explosive NOVA presents the colorful history of pyrotechnics and reveals...
4. Secrets, Lies, and Atomic Spies
Aired: Oct 30, 2001Chronicling the lives and covert activities of the so-called "atom spies" in ...
Aired: Nov 6, 2001 A paleontological tour-de-force and suspenseful scientific detective story, t...
6. Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance
Aired: Nov 13, 2001Charting the 21-month ordeal of Ernest Shackleton and his 27-man crew off Ant...
Aired: Nov 20, 2001 Film on the mechanism of collapse of the World Trade Center.
Aired: Dec 11, 2001 Following smoke jumpers and "hotshots" as they fight forest fires during 2000...
Aired: Dec 25, 2001 Exploring meningococal disease, which strikes mostly young children and young...
Aired: Jan 8, 2002 Following spelunking scientists as they look for evidence of how caves in New...
Aired: Jan 22, 2002 Experts rescue priceless mosaics from an ancient city that is about to disapp...
12. Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
Aired: Jan 29, 2002Galileo's struggle to convince Roman Catholic Church authorities that Earth r...
Aired: Feb 5, 2002 Explores a seismic shift in the way scientists predict eruptions. The new met...
Aired: Feb 26, 2002 Experts struggle to save the City of Canals before it vanishes beneath the wa...
Aired: Mar 26, 2002 "Orchid Hunter" explores the appeal of the world's largest plant family by fo...
Aired: Apr 30, 2002 Film on the mechanism of collapse of the World Trade Center.
Aired: May 7, 2002 Following smoke jumpers and "hotshots" as they fight forest fires during 2000...
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