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Nova

Season 30 (16 Episodes)

2002 TV-PG 1h 00m 8.7

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.

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Season 30 Episodes:

Episode 1 Spies That Fly

1. Spies That Fly

Aired: Sep 3, 2002

Nova recounts the history of the development of military unmanned aerial vehi...

Episode 5 Mountain of Ice

5. Mountain of Ice

Aired: Nov 12, 2002

An expedition to Mount Vinson, in Antarctica, one of the highest peaks of the...

Episode 7 Dirty Bomb

7. Dirty Bomb

Aired: Nov 26, 2002

Exploring dirty bombs (including how they differ from conventional nuclear bo...

Episode 8 Deep Sea Invasion

8. Deep Sea Invasion

Aired: Jan 7, 2003

Charting the alarming growth of the invasive alga caulerpa taxifolia through ...

Episode 9 Secret of Photo 51

9. Secret of Photo 51

Aired: Jan 14, 2003

This Nova special tells the story of Roselynne Franklin, concentrating on her...

Episode 10 Infinite Secrets

10. Infinite Secrets

Aired: Jan 21, 2003

An ancient Archimedes Manuscript is discovered over written by a medieval pra...

Episode 16 Magnetic Storm

16. Magnetic Storm

Aired: Apr 15, 2003

Is the magnetic field protecting Earth from deadly radiation about to reverse...

Info about Nova

Current Status: Currently Airing

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary