Category: Earth

Ready Jet Go!

Posted on: August 24, 2016

The show is about two neighborhood kids-one with an all-consuming drive for science fact and another with an overwhelming passion for science fiction.

Astronomy, Earth, PBS Kids, Space, STEM, Technology

NOVA | Viking Unearthed Sneak Peek

Posted on: March 31, 2016

Uncover the truth behind the legendary Vikings and their epic journey to the Americas.

Ancient & Classical, Archaeology, Civilizations, Earth, Environment, History, Middle Ages, Natural History, Prehistoric, Science & Nature, Society, Technology, Transportation & Infrastructure, World

NOVA | Vikings Unearthed Preview

Posted on: March 10, 2016

Uncover the truth behind the legendary Vikings and their epic journey to the Americas.

Ancient & Classical, Archaeology, Civilizations, Earth, Environment, History, Middle Ages, Natural History, Prehistoric, Science & Nature, Society, Technology, Transportation & Infrastructure, World

NOVA | Wild Ways Preview

Posted on: March 8, 2016

Explore how newly established wildlife corridors offer hope to endangered species.

Animals, Biology & Chemistry, Earth, Environment, Natural History, Nature, Science & Nature

NOVA | The Hidden Fluorescent World

Posted on: February 3, 2016

The proteins that make fish fluoresce could help scientists map the human brain.

Animals, Biology & Chemistry, Earth, Environment, Natural History, Nature, Physics & Math, Physics & Mathematics, Science & Nature

NOVA | Bazaar Rocks

Posted on: January 21, 2016

It’s possible to find all of Earth’s history tucked inside a market stall in Morocco.

Ancient & Classical, Archaeology, Earth, Environment, History, Natural History, Physics & Math, Physics & Mathematics, Prehistoric, Science & Nature, World

NOVA | A Rock Symphony

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Robert Hazen is a geologist who plays music–two interests that have a lot in common.

Arts & Entertainment, Biography & Profiles, Earth, Environment, Music, Natural History, Performing Arts, Physics & Math, Physics & Mathematics, Science & Nature, Society, Technology

NOVA | A Cathedral of Ice

Posted on: January 20, 2016

A scientist dives beneath the surface of the frigid Antarctic ice sheet.

Animals, Biology & Chemistry, Earth, Environment, Exploration, Natural History, Nature, News & Public Affairs, Physics & Math, Physics & Mathematics, Science & Nature, Science & Technology

NOVA | Lake vs. Olive Oil

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A tablespoon of olive oil is put into a lake. After 10 min, a half-acre of waves are gone.

Animals, Biology & Chemistry, Earth, Environment, Exploration, Nature, News & Public Affairs, Physics & Math, Science & Nature, Science & Technology

NOVA | Himalayan Megaquake Preview

Posted on: January 14, 2016

The 2015 quake that rocked Nepal was the biggest in 90 years–can we forecast the next one?

Disasters, Earth, Environment, News & Public Affairs, Physics & Math, Physics & Mathematics, Science & Nature, Science & Technology, Society, Technology, Weather & Natural Disasters