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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

Brain Power The story of the dolphin reveals how intelligence evolved, step by step, over billions of years.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 14, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original10/14/2026
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NOVA: Evolution

Need to Feed Discover the untold story—full of surprising evolutionary leaps—behind every bite we take.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original10/21/2026
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NOVA: Evolution

Body Builders Follow the surprising evolutionary journey that led to the majestic elephant.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original10/28/2026
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NOVA: Evolution

The Mating Game How did the drive to reproduce unlock the incredible beauty and complexity of life on Earth?
  • Airdate Wednesday, November 4, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original11/4/2026
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NOVA: Evolution

On the Run How did running machines like the horse evolve from creatures that couldn't move on their own?
  • Airdate Saturday, November 11, 2028 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original11/11/2026
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Decoding the Universe
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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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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: Solar System

Storm Worlds Discover the dramatic forces creating spectacular weather on neighboring planets and moons.
  • Original10/2/2024
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