Did the tragedies of the Twin Towers offer insights that have led to safer building designs?

Scientists have discovered new evidence concerning the largest volcanic eruption in the last 100,000 years.

The morning of March 27, 1977, on the island of Tenerife, witnessed a catastrophe of unprecedented scale. Two fully laden Boeing 747s collided on a runway shrouded in dense fog, resulting in the loss of 583 lives – a tragedy that remains th…

For years, astronomers have pursued evidence of a presence at the heart of our galaxy: a supermassive black hole, one of the universe's most formidable entities. Might it unleash a catastrophic outburst, threatening to engulf our entire gal…

Alberto Santos-Dumont’s ascent to fame was as dazzling as his inventions, yet his life concluded in a sorrowful manner. He became a celebrated figure in the burgeoning world of flight, but his story is one marked by both triumph and profoun…

A team of investigators delves into the enigmatic tale of five siblings residing in a secluded Turkish village.

Driven by a singular ambition, a man pursued the intricate task of designing a submarine unlike any other – one offering panoramic vistas of the underwater world.

Born the grandson of enslaved people in Alabama, Percy Julian navigated a landscape of entrenched segregation. A man possessed of exceptional intellect, unwavering dedication, and resolute will, he faced constant barriers as a Black man str…

Researchers are venturing back into the Congo rainforest to continue their study of bonobos, the great apes known for their gentle nature.

Embark with NOVA on an exploration of the deep, where you'll encounter a creature of startling strangeness. This animal possesses eight arms adorned with suckers, sprouting from its head; three hearts drive its blue-green blood; and a brain…

Deep within the remote mountains of China, researchers are gaining a deeper understanding of the flower's evolutionary history.

With the planet warming at an alarming pace and fossil fuels dwindling, individuals and businesses are increasingly taking initiative, circumventing federal policy to pioneer a cleaner energy future: solar power. This report explores how an…

The recent unearthing of the Powhatan village at Werowocomoco offers a fresh perspective on the narrative surrounding Pocahontas and the early history of Jamestown.

*NOVA* journeys with a team of paleontologists to a cave in southwestern Australia, the site of a recent and remarkable discovery: the fossil remains of a carnivorous marsupial lion, alongside those of other colossal creatures long vanished…

Drawing on insights from forensic science, archaeology, and historical research, this NOVA/National Geographic special unveils compelling new evidence that reshapes our understanding of the Inca Empire's final days. The narrative begins in …