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Explore the science behind the headlines in PBS's premiere science series. With compelling stories and spectacular visuals, NOVA programs demystify science and technology for viewers of all ages and spotlight people involved in scientific pursuits.

Upcoming Episodes

NOVA: Evolution

On the Run How did running machines like the horse evolve from creatures that couldn't move on their own?
  • Airdate Wednesday, November 11, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original11/11/2026
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Universe in Motion Can a giant new telescope with the world’s biggest camera reveal the fate of the universe?
  • Airdate Wednesday, November 25, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original11/25/2026
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Decoding the Universe
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HUMAN
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Operation Space Station
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Ultimate Crash Test

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Can We Cool The Planet? Scientists look to geoengineering and other methods to cool the planet.
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Secrets in Our DNA What can DNA testing companies reveal about our ancestry and health, and at what risk?
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When Machines Prescribe
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NOVA: Operation Space Station

Science and Survival See how ingenuity and teamwork keep the crew alive and doing science 250 miles above Earth.
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Cat Tales Goddess, demon, house pet? What does science say about the human relationship with cats?
  • Original2/19/2020
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Secrets in the Scat Join biologists on an ingenious hunt for the clues hidden in animal poop.
  • Original2/9/2022
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Great Mammoth Mystery Sir David Attenborough explores a site with traces of ancient mammoths and Neanderthals.
  • Original2/16/2022
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Augmented An ingenious new technology allows prosthetic legs to move and feel like the real thing.
  • Original2/23/2022
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Determined: Fighting Alzheimer's Follow three women enrolled in a groundbreaking study to try to prevent Alzheimer’s.
  • Original4/6/2022
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High-Risk High-Rise Can skyscrapers be made safer, more efficient, and livable in our rapidly growing cities?
  • Original12/9/2022
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NOVA: Decoding the Universe

Quantum Dive into the universe at the tiniest – and weirdest – of scales.
  • Original11/6/2024
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