NOVA
Wednesdays 9 pm ET/PT
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. (official site)
Featured Videos
Decoding the Universe: Cosmos
S51 Ep8 | 53m 38s
Secrets in Your Data
S51 Ep7 | 53m 40s
A.I. Revolution
S51 Ep5 | 53m 30s
Episodes
Solar System: Storm Worlds
S51 Ep9 | 53m 34s
Decoding the Universe: Cosmos
S51 Ep8 | 53m 38s
Secrets in Your Data
S51 Ep7 | 53m 40s
Specials
Tides of Tradition
Special | 9m 47s
Standing the Heat
Special | 8m 44s
Sands of Time
Special | 6m 47s
Extras
This Powerful Psychedelic May Help Treat Opioid Addiction
Clip: S51 | 3m 28s
Can Technology Detect Deepfakes Better Than Humans Can?
Clip: S51 | 7m 9s
What Happened to the Hole in the Ozone Layer?
Clip: S51 | 3m 13s
Collections
- Legacy of the Land Native American communities share their culture and knowledge to address climate change.
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NOVA Labs
NOVA Labs is a free digital platform that engages teens and lifelong learners in games and interactives that foster authentic scientific exploration. Participants take part in real-world investigations by visualizing, analyzing, and playing with the same data that scientists use.
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