Synopsis

We so readily accept our control over cold – from air conditioning and frozen meals to the liquid gases and superconductivity driving modern technology. Yet, what truly *is* cold? How is it achieved, and to what depths can it descend? This two-part NOVA special illuminates the history of this enduring fascination with frost, bringing pivotal moments in low-temperature research and the relentless pursuit of ever-colder temperatures to vivid life through compelling dramatic recreations. The fir