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: Jan 10, 2018 Astrophysicist Janna Levin explores black hole science.
Aired: Jan 31, 2018 Two pilots fly a solar-powered airplane around the world.
Aired: Feb 7, 2018 The remains of a 13,000-year-old skeleton of a prehistoric teenager are locat...
Aired: Feb 14, 2018 Archaeologists and divers recover remains of ships and planes that were lost ...
Aired: Feb 28, 2018 A look at why some predictions fail while others succeed at forecasting the f...
6. Decoding the Weather Machine
Aired: Apr 18, 2018Scientists around the world strive for a better understanding of the workings...
Aired: Jun 27, 2018 In just one devastating month, Houston, Florida, and the Caribbean were chang...
Aired: Sep 26, 2018 A look at transplanting organs; organ donation/availability and the scientifi...
Aired: Oct 3, 2018 Follow the race to rebuild the Old Blenheim Bridge in New York State, an icon...
Aired: Oct 10, 2018 Climb with volcano experts to the summit of Nyiragongo, a highly active volca...
Aired: Oct 10, 2018 Explore Nyamuragira, one of the world's most active and mysterious volcanoes ...
Aired: Oct 17, 2018 Discover how opioid addiction affects the brain and how evidence-based treatm...
Aired: Oct 24, 2018 Archival and 3-D imagery of the supersonic aircraft and its structure reveal ...
Aired: Nov 7, 2018 Underwater archaeologists and technical divers excavate the wreckage of the B...
Aired: Nov 14, 2018 Rescue workers race against the clock to save twelve boys and their soccer co...
Aired: Nov 21, 2018 The peregrine falcon reaches high speeds to become the world's fastest animal...
Aired: Dec 26, 2018 Astronauts and engineers of Apollo 8 explain the inside story of the first mi...
101. NOVA Wonders: What Are Animals Saying?
Aired: Apr 25, 2018From singing whales and squeaking bats to thumping spiders and clicking dolph...
102. NOVA Wonders: What's Living in You?
Aired: May 2, 2018Microbes play a central role in your life. Right beneath your nose-on your fa...
103. NOVA Wonders: Are We Alone?
Aired: May 9, 2018The search for extraterrestrial life is an age-old quest. But recent breakthr...
104. NOVA Wonders: Can We Build a Brain?
Aired: May 16, 2018Artificially intelligent machines are taking over. They're influencing our ev...
105. NOVA Wonders: Can We Make Life?
Aired: May 23, 2018A revolution in genetic engineering and thrilling innovations in synthetic bi...
106. NOVA Wonders: What's The Universe Made Of?
Aired: May 30, 2018The universe is hiding something. In fact, it is hiding a lot. Everything we ...
