Having explored Pluto in 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft is now accelerating toward a destination further from Earth than any yet visited by a NASA probe. Follow the mission team as the spacecraft attempts a flyby of Ultima Thule, an obje…

Albert Einstein famously termed it "spooky action at a distance," yet quantum entanglement now stands ready to transform technology across fields ranging from computing to secure communication. Physicists have steadily grown convinced of th…

The 2018 eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano unleashed rivers of lava upon communities, flowing into the ocean and reshaping the landscape. Now, a team of scientists and residents are studying the dramatic surge in volcanic activity that t…

Recent archaeological discoveries illuminate the remarkable engineering behind the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Advances in technology are fueling a renewed era of exploration in space, as both NASA and private enterprises envision a vibrant future for human journeys beyond Earth.

Beyond the famed ruins of Pompeii and the looming presence of Vesuvius, a less celebrated volcano casts a shadow of danger over the city of Naples.

A collaborative effort is underway, uniting scientists, engineers, and political leaders in an attempt to restore the Dead Sea. The sea's water levels have fallen by over sixty-five feet since 1976, prompting urgent action to address its de…

To understand the growing danger of megafires, scientists are investigating the fundamental physics of combustion, studying the behavior of firestorms as they spread, and analyzing data gathered from aerial drones and satellites in an effor…

Canadian anthropologist Niobe Thompson journeys to sites across Kazakhstan, to laboratories in Denmark, and to museums throughout Russia, seeking to unravel the enigmas surrounding humanity's earliest interactions with wild horses.

Forensic archaeologist Cat Jarman and her team delve into the remains of the Great Heathen Army, the famed Viking force that swept into England during the 9th century.

As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing approaches, NOVA considers the promising arrival of a new era in lunar exploration. This time, collaborative efforts between governments and private companies aim to return to our closes…

Forged from the same primordial stardust, the terrestrial worlds of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars share a common ancestry. Yet, of these siblings in the solar system, only one has fostered the delicate spark of life.

Once, the planet Mars, now a desolate expanse of red, was a world awash in blue, a landscape marked by vibrant volcanoes and possessing the potential for life itself.

A colossal force in the nascent solar system, Jupiter acted as a destructive agent, its gravity reshaping the celestial landscape. Yet, this very power played a crucial role in the emergence of life on Earth, drawing icy comets brimming wit…

The Cassini spacecraft, orbiting Saturn, has unveiled further secrets of the planet's magnificent rings and ignited renewed speculation regarding the potential for life on one of its moons.

The distant planets Uranus and Neptune harbor surprising rings, whipped by supersonic winds and surrounded by a multitude of moons. A detailed study of Pluto would precede further exploration of the vast Kuiper belt.

Esteemed specialists will convene to analyze the factors behind recent catastrophic bridge failures throughout the United States.

The potential for autonomous vehicles to become a significant industry is widely discussed, yet a fundamental question remains: will they ultimately prove safer than drivers operating under their own power?

Sixty-six million years prior, a celestial asteroid triggered a cataclysmic global event that extinguished the dinosaurs. Yet, a remarkable abundance of fossils now illuminates the subsequent rise of mammals, detailing their eventual divers…

Discovered in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have captivated scholars, religious figures, and those seeking financial gain. These fragile parchment fragments, two millennia old, contain the earliest known texts of the Hebrew Bible and offer cru…

Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary artistry was deeply informed by scientific inquiry. He didn't approach painting as mere craft, but as a field ripe for exploration through observation and understanding of the natural world. This dedication to …

Is the world truly becoming less violent? If so, what accounts for this possibility? And is a more peaceful future within our reach?

Advances in camera technology are quietly transforming our understanding of the animal world, often unnoticed by the creatures themselves.