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

The Gulf War concluded after thirty-eight days of relentless aerial bombardment, followed by four days of decisive ground operations. Did the bombing secure victory? *NOVA* examines the history of strategic bombing, considering whether air …

For four decades, four hundred African American men from Macon, Alabama unknowingly served as subjects in a government study examining the effects of untreated syphilis. This notorious experiment is recounted in a program by NOVA. Hosted by…

*NOVA* recounts the tale of German scientists spirited away to the Soviet Union following the Second World War, tasked with contributing their expertise to the construction of an atomic bomb. The culmination of this intense program in 1949—…

Nova follows researchers at the precipice of a volatile volcano, striving to predict its imminent eruption. When the inevitable occurs, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines unleashes a cataclysmic event, the most powerful volcanic eruption in …

Modern athletes consistently surpass previous generations in speed, strength, and agility – a remarkable advancement fueled by technological innovation. NOVA explores this burgeoning era of enhanced athletic achievement, examining how scien…

Modern maritime piracy frequently employs sophisticated technology – sonar, magnetometers, metal detectors – to locate and plunder submerged vessels. NOVA investigates the romanticized pirates of history and their contemporary counterparts.

With every cell we lose, we deposit an unmistakable marker of ourselves: our DNA. *NOVA* explores the burgeoning field of DNA profiling, a science increasingly used to convict murderers and rapists.

Nova examines both perspectives in the long-standing debate surrounding the Tasaday people. Their discovery in the Philippines in 1971, as an isolated community of cave dwellers, initially sparked excitement, with many viewing them as a liv…

Across the nation, devoted fans of NOVA test their knowledge in a lively competition of general science, marking the program's twentieth anniversary. Renowned figures appear to challenge viewers at home with thought-provoking questions. The…

Clyde Snow, a forensic investigator of renown, and his team of specialists journey to Bolivia, driven by the quest for the remains of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. There, they discover that the romanticized tales of Hollywood had embe…

*Secrets of the Psychics* was a PBS NOVA episode documenting the work of James Randi. The program also features archival footage of Peter Popoff, Uri Geller, and numerous other figures. Within the episode, Randi posits that the success o…

The documentary follows three individuals with advanced lung disease as they endure the anxious wait for a life-altering transplant – a new lung. After months of anticipation, their fate rests on a few critical hours of delicate surgery.

Nova journeys alongside the condor, a remarkable bird clinging to survival in the rugged mountains of California and the Andes. The film captures previously unseen nesting locations high on the cliffs of Patagonia.

Drawing on the expertise of director Steven Spielberg, author Michael Crichton, and a team of leading scientists, NOVA explores the daunting reality of recreating the dinosaur theme park envisioned in Jurassic Park. The endeavor, it becomes…

NOVA plunges viewers into an exhilarating exploration of roller coaster science, a thrilling intersection of physics and psychology. Looking ahead, the next generation of attractions may exist entirely within the realm of the mind, realize…

Federal investigators arrived in Panama to unravel the perplexing circumstances surrounding a jetliner crash. The details of the incident defied explanation until a crucial piece of evidence came to light.

In a celebration of its twentieth anniversary, Bill Cosby presents a curated selection of the most compelling segments from two decades of *NOVA*. This ninety-minute special offers a captivating journey through real-life action, thrilling a…

Richard Feynman, a figure both brilliant and unconventional, remains a compelling presence. He was a pioneer in the development of the atomic bomb, a Nobel laureate in physics, and widely regarded as an exceptional teacher. Known for his di…

NOVA delves into the intricacies of human perception by examining visual agnosia, a perplexing condition characterized by the inability to recognize faces and familiar objects—a phenomenon vividly explored in Oliver Sacks' acclaimed book, *…