NOVA
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Season 52 Episodes
E1
Can science reveal the secrets of mysterious objects seen in our skies?
E2
Follow the race to build a world-class airport on the site of one of America’s busiest flying hubs.
E3
Fossils reveal how birds survived the killer asteroid and became today’s only living dinosaurs.
E4
A long-lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history.
E5
Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.
E6
Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.
E7
Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.
E8
Follow scientists in a quest to understand how complex forest ecosystems can help cool our planet.
E9
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to suffer from chronic diseases than Whites. Why? From false beliefs that per…
E10
What really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup? A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a high speed crash to gain n…
E11
Car safety experts just pulled off a first-of-its-kind remote controlled multi-vehicle pile up. Now investigators are pu…
E12
Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique? Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens, and the crucial m…
E13
Follow Homo Sapiens as they venture across the world, farther than any other human species. See how they invented new to…
E14
For 400,000 years, Neanderthals thrived across frigid, Ice Age Europe. What happened when Homo sapiens arrived, and how …
E15
Follow ancient humans' perilous journey into the Americas, where a frigid Ice Age landscape, mammoths, and other fearsom…
E16
Discover how Homo sapiens transformed from nomads to empire builders. Witness the innovations – from animal domesticatio…
E17
Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert. They're so big that their t…
E18
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more…
E19
From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insider…
E20
Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moment…
