From the attacks of September 11th to the decentralized violence of contemporary online movements, examine the shifting strategies employed by those who resort to terrorism.

## The Potential of Learning Science to Transform Education A deeper understanding of how we learn holds the promise of reshaping education for every child. By illuminating the mechanisms of knowledge acquisition, we can move toward more…

Trace the path of our earliest forebears as they journeyed from Africa to populate every region of the world.

Descend into the heart of London with engineers as they construct a vast, subterranean railway line.

Diamonds, rubies, opal, and jade—these gemstones represent the pinnacle of earthly treasures. Journey into the planet's hidden realms to uncover the processes that forge these precious stones and to understand the distinct enchantment that …

From gold and bronze to iron and steel, metals form the very foundation of human civilization. But what imbues these materials with such importance? Uncover their distinctive qualities and trace the development of our skill in working with …

We delve into the source of our power: Earth’s natural wealth, which fuels the conveniences of modern life. Yet, this very abundance compels us to seek alternative, cleaner resources – a necessary pursuit to sustain our energy needs.

The Himalayas, a realm of immense height and formidable terrain, remained one of Earth's last frontiers for human habitation. A team of intrepid scientists now ascends its precipitous cliffs, seeking answers to how our ancestors first enter…

Five years have passed since the earthquake and tsunami that unleashed the triple meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and scientists and engineers continue to grapple with an unfolding crisis. The questions remain: What …

Delve into the concealed realm of energy storage, and discover how it offers a pathway toward a more sustainable tomorrow.

Witness the beginning of a remarkable undertaking as visionary shipbuilders set sail on a daring project of maritime innovation.

A practice stretching back centuries – the art of transforming flat paper into three-dimensional forms – is now sparking a scientific revolution. The fundamental principles governing these folds underpin numerous natural occurrences, from t…

Each year, train accidents – derailments, collisions, and crossings where drivers are fatally struck – claim dozens of lives. But the question remains: how perilous is rail travel? This report examines recent tragedies and innovative techno…

Vilna, Lithuania – once hailed as the "Jerusalem of the North" – stood as a vital hub for Jewish life globally until the Second World War. The conflict brought devastation, with the Nazis murdering approximately 95% of the city's Jewish inh…

A frantic effort is underway as engineers strive to construct a colossal dome, intended to enclose the decaying remnants of the reactor.

For more than a millennium, the thunder of chariots echoed across the battlefields of China, their dominance in warfare unmatched anywhere in the world. Now, through recent discoveries by archaeologists, a team of specialists is able to rec…

NOVA examines the events in Flint, Michigan, where municipal authorities switched the city's water supply in an effort to reduce costs, inadvertently neglecting a vital water treatment process. The subsequent corrosion of the water pipes re…

On August 21, 2017, millions of Americans will witness a rare spectacle: the first total solar eclipse to traverse the continental United States in nearly a century—99 years, to be precise. As crowds plan to gather along the path of totalit…

Of all Europe's ancient monuments, Stonehenge stands as the most imposing and perplexing. For centuries, it has fueled a multitude of theories attempting to unravel the identity of its builders and the purpose behind its construction. With…

No spacecraft has ever flown so close to Saturn, descending to within a few thousand miles of its cloud tops. Anticipation mounts for extraordinary observations that promise to unlock significant secrets about the planet's core. Follow NASA…

In the medieval world, knighthood demanded a grave commitment, and for many warriors, their armor represented the very boundary between existence and oblivion. NOVA partnered with a blacksmith and master armorer to undertake the ambitious t…

The Forbidden City stands as the largest and most opulent palace complex ever conceived. For five centuries, it served as the heart of imperial China, enduring wars, revolution, fires, and earthquakes. How did the workforce of the Ming Empe…

In *NOVA*, a team of volcanologists undertakes a global quest for the remnants of a colossal eruption – one that plunged medieval Earth into an extended period of glacial cold. They seek evidence of a volcanic event of such magnitude as to …

The United States mainland and Caribbean islands endured devastating hurricanes in 2017, though such storms are not a recent phenomenon. The Great Hurricane of 1780, for instance, relentlessly traversed the Caribbean over nine days, claimin…

Across the globe, researchers are uncovering evidence of ancient floods, events of such magnitude they surpass even the most devastating disasters of modern history. The cause of these cataclysmic inundations remains unknown, and the possib…

From the sharp pinchers of lobsters and the teeth of dogs to the sting of bees and the fangs of snakes, every creature relies on weaponry for survival. Yet, some animals possess implements of war so excessive they seem counterproductive—con…

Observe the remarkable abilities of birds: parrots demonstrating foresight, jackdaws seemingly interpreting human expressions, and crows employing tools – pebbles, twigs, and hooks – to unravel complex problems. Are these feats merely cleve…

Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid seven miles across impacted Earth, initiating a cascade of events that marked the extinction of the dinosaurs. The precise sequence of occurrences at the moment of impact, and the subsequent demise o…