From observatories across the globe, Nova tracks the burgeoning preparations as amateur comet hunters, professional astronomers, and scientists, equipped with specialized cameras, powerful telescopes, and spacecraft, turn their gaze toward …

Gaia, the ancient Greek name for the Earth goddess, also gives its name to a contentious hypothesis: that life on our planet actively regulates its environment. In its latest exploration, NOVA delves into this provocative theory, one that f…

For generations, the Kazakh horsemen of China steadfastly maintained their ancestral traditions, resisting assimilation by both Chinese and Russian cultures. Yet, this nomadic people have now incorporated communism into their daily existenc…

NOVA delves into the intricate emotional unfolding of infancy, considering the prevailing theory that timely psychological support in early childhood can mitigate future emotional difficulties.

In July of 1982, a forty-two-year-old inmate in a San Jose, California jail suffered a sudden paralysis, rendering him unable to move or speak. The symptoms, a cruel consequence of a flawed batch of synthetic heroin, mirrored those of Parki…

The suburban community of Woburn, Massachusetts, faced a surge in cancer diagnoses, prompting a town-wide effort to uncover the cause. This investigation yielded a pivotal study examining the consequences of hazardous waste exposure. NOVA d…

In a secluded corner of southern Venezuela, NOVA ventures into a landscape teeming with breathtaking waterfalls. The terrain bursts with vibrant blooms, and rare birds and creatures roam freely within this wild domain.

In Nova Scotia, a compelling tale of conservation unfolds, where environmentalists, scientists, and dedicated bird enthusiasts collaborate to safeguard the magnificent Osprey from the brink of extinction.

In 1928, Alexander Fleming's discovery of the penicillin mold held no promise of medical breakthrough. NOVA delves into the commonly held narrative surrounding Fleming's work, unveiling the more complex and collaborative history of the scie…

Nova delves into the growing concern within the medical world regarding antibiotic resistance, exploring the escalating prevalence of infections that defy treatment. The program also chronicles the efforts of a single hospital as it confron…

Nova and Frontline have joined forces to delve into the Strategic Defense Initiative. This two-hour documentary offers the most thorough examination of the program, popularly known as "Star Wars," yet produced. Hosted by Bill Kurtis of WBBM…

In Argentina, NOVA is collaborating with researchers to locate missing children and identify the remains of thousands of victims left behind by a period of military oppression.

Voyager 2, continuing its journey, now traverses the rings of Uranus. Researchers believe tumultuous occurrences in the planet's formative years may have sculpted Uranus and its peculiar family of moons.

Advances in science have ushered in an era where self-replication is no longer the realm of fiction. NOVA explores the complex medical, legal, and ethical dilemmas presented by this groundbreaking technology.

Can we yet hope to halt, or even cure, the most devastating epidemic to have afflicted modern medicine? In its exploration of the fight against AIDS, NOVA reveals a landscape of both promise and peril.

The question of life beyond our planet, once relegated to the realm of speculation, now demands serious investigation. Recent advances have made systematic sky-scanning a tangible possibility. NOVA joins this quest, with Lily Tomlin as gues…

From feathered wings to leathery hides, from delicate wings to slippery scales, countless creatures undertake journeys of astonishing distance. Birds, bees, butterflies, bats, and even eels—all embark on migrations, often spanning thousands…

The waters along our coasts suffer a persistent decline, burdened by the routine discharge of toxic chemicals, untreated sewage, and disease-bearing microbes.

America's Cup ambitions have ignited a spark of Yankee ingenuity. NOVA ventures into the heart of the project, exploring the intricate engineering behind the creation of a sailboat engineered for cutting-edge performance.

Despite a cure available for four decades, leprosy persists, affecting approximately twelve million people worldwide. NOVA examines the enduring tragedy of this preventable illness.

Nova delves into the pioneering experiments that unveiled a minuscule sequence of molecules, offering further insight into the profound enigma of how a fully formed infant arises from a solitary cell.