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.
Episodes
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Episode 14, Season 50<br> Ancient Earth: Inferno
How did life bounce back after a cataclysmic extinction wiped out some 90% of all species?53:45 -
Episode 13, Season 50<br> Ancient Earth: Life Rising
See how life made the leap to land, turning a barren landscape into a lush, green world.53:47 -
Episode 12, Season 50<br> Ancient Earth: Frozen
How did life survive on a planet covered in ice from pole to pole?53:46 -
Episode 11, Season 50<br> Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky
See how Earth transformed from a barren hellscape to a planet capable of sustaining life.53:47 -
Episode 10, Season 50<br> Your Brain: Who's in Control?
Dive into the subconscious to see what’s really driving the decisions you make.53:31 -
Episode 9, Season 50<br> Your Brain: Perception Deception
Neuroscientists discover the tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to help us survive.53:30 -
Episode 8, Season 50<br> Hidden Volcano Abyss
Investigate one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history.53:19 -
Episode 7, Season 50<br> Saving the Right Whale
Follow scientists determined to save the critically endangered right whale.53:31 -
Episode 6, Season 50<br> Chasing Carbon Zero
Here’s how the U.S. could reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.53:31 -
Episode 5, Season 50<br> Weathering the Future
Americans use ancient wisdom and new technology to fight extreme weather.53:31