Nova reports on the desperate struggle to extinguish the inferno consuming Kuwait's oil wells, a conflagration that has unleashed the most devastating man-made pollution the world has ever witnessed. Fire crews from Houston and beyond confr…

The USS Michigan, a state-of-the-art ballistic missile submarine, embarks on a journey. Though the Cold War has ended, these silent, submerged arsenals persist in their patrols of the deep ocean.

Amidst the chaos of war, wildlife often receives scant attention. Yet, during the Gulf War, environmentalist John Walsh dedicated himself to protecting animals from the perils of oil spills, gunfire, and other conflict-related threats.

The sense of smell often reveals more than we realize. In this installment, NOVA explores the intriguing world of aromas and the subtle messages our noses detect. Hosted by David Suzuki, the program delves into the remarkable capabilities o…

Assessing viewership for television programs presents a persistent challenge in statistical analysis. NOVA observes that ratings are becoming increasingly precise, yet remain significantly removed from a truly scientific measure of audience…

Despite advancements in technology, illicit actors persist in employing time-honored methods of financial gain: counterfeiting. NOVA investigates the vulnerabilities within United States currency that facilitate such deception, and examines…

The oceanographic institute NOVA investigates the increasingly frequent and perplexing strandings of whales along the shores of Cape Cod Bay, seeking to understand the cause of this unsettling phenomenon.

Nova ventures into the heart of a large-scale IMAX/Omnimax space production, offering a glimpse beyond the final cut. On location aboard the Space Shuttle, astronauts themselves operate the cameras, capturing footage for the immersive exper…

In 1991, a remarkable eclipse swept across the major observatories of the island of Hawaii. During those fleeting six and a half minutes, the NOVA team conducted intense research, uncovering previously unknown aspects of our sun.

Over ninety minutes, NOVA unveils the long-held mysteries of pyramid construction by undertaking a remarkable endeavor: building one. Renowned Egyptologist Mark Lehner and skilled stonemason Roger Hopkins (of *This Old House*) collaborate i…

In a recreation of a pivotal moment, physicists Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard pose as they once again sign the letter of 1939. This document brought President Franklin Roosevelt face to face with the potential for atomic weapons. Szilard …

NOVA delves into the hidden history of the FBI unit immortalized in the Academy Award-winning film, *The Silence of the Lambs*. Through a comprehensive psychological analysis, the unit aided the Rochester, New York police in apprehending a …

In Nova, we trace the footsteps of America's earliest peoples. Were they indeed the descendants of those who crossed a land bridge from Asia at the close of the last Ice Age—the story taught in classrooms for generations? Or did they arrive…

NOVA journeys into the heart of Earth's most magnificent natural spectacle, navigating the river that carved it – a voyage echoing the pioneering expedition of John Wesley Powell in the 19th century. The Grand Canyon is a chronicle of nearl…

Over ninety minutes, NOVA unveils the long-held mysteries of pyramid construction through a remarkable endeavor: the actual building of one. Renowned Egyptologist Mark Lehner and stonemason Roger Hopkins (of *This Old House*) collaborate in…

Five thousand years prior, a man met his end in a mountain tempest. In 1991, his preserved form was discovered, accompanied by relics of a long-lost culture. NOVA chronicles the global endeavor to decipher the mysteries of this remarkable f…

In the depths of the ocean, NOVA explores the intricate lives of dolphins at research stations in both Florida and Australia. These marine mammals, much like humans and chimpanzees, have developed complex social structures that offer valuab…

Two individuals, rendered paralyzed by addiction, journey to Sweden in pursuit of a groundbreaking treatment for a neurological disorder, a therapy largely inaccessible in the United States due to restrictions on fetal tissue research. "Bra…

NOVA examines the persistent challenge of alcohol abuse through the lens of both Russian and American approaches. These strategies encompass both historical methods – such as prohibition, hypnotism, and imprisonment – and more contemporary …

Nova explores the advanced technological approaches dedicated to safeguarding the planet’s animal life. While Noah required a single ark, contemporary conservationists face a far more complex challenge. The survival of endangered species be…