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Nature's Fear Factor
October 14, 2020
For animals in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, the normal balance of competition and predation was upended when a war wiped out the top predators. The remaining animals didn’t simply grow in numbers—they began behaving in unusual ways, veering outside their typical territories and feeding patterns.
TV Schedule
NOVA Universe Revealed
Universe Revealed: Big Bang
November 24, 2021
Venture back to the birth of space and time as NOVA probes the mystery of the Big Bang.
Universe Revealed: Black Holes
November 17, 2021
Take a seat on the ultimate thrill ride as NOVA explores the universe’s strangest objects....
Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds | Preview
November 10, 2021
Visit exotic worlds orbiting distant suns as NOVA tackles the big question: are we alone?
Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds
November 10, 2021
Visit exotic worlds orbiting distant suns as NOVA tackles the big question: are we alone?
Universe Revealed: Milky Way | Preview
November 3, 2021
Explore the wonders and mysteries of our galaxy—the giant city of stars we call home.
Universe Revealed: Milky Way
November 3, 2021
Explore the wonders and mysteries of our galaxy—the giant city of stars we call home.
Universe Revealed: Age of Stars | Preview
October 27, 2021
Voyage to discover the sun’s place in a grand cycle of birth, death and renewal.
NOVA Universe Revealed | Series Teaser
October 27, 2021
Take a ringside seat as NOVA captures moments of high drama when the cosmos changed.
Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
October 27, 2021
Voyage to discover the sun’s place in a grand cycle of birth, death and renewal.
Full Episodes
Edible Insects
October 20, 2021
Take a tasty look at insect foods that could benefit our health and our warming planet.
Particles Unknown
October 6, 2021
Join the hunt for the universe’s most common—yet most elusive and baffling—particle....
The Cannabis Question
September 29, 2021
As state-legalized cannabis spreads, NOVA explores its little-known risks and benefits.
Ship That Changed the World
June 2, 2021
As we excavate a 500-year-old wreck, learn the secrets behind historys great ships.
Great Electric Airplane Race
May 26, 2021
Will electric planes replace polluting airliners and lead to flying taxis in our cities?
Hindenburg: The New Evidence
May 19, 2021
A revealing new investigation of one of historys most iconic aviation disasters.
Fighting for Fertility
May 12, 2021
Meet people struggling with infertility and the challenges of assisted reproduction.
Reef Rescue
April 21, 2021
Scientists race to help corals adapt to warming oceans through assisted evolution.
Beyond the Elements: Life
February 17, 2021
Discover the fascinating chemistry that makes our world and everything in itincluding us.
Beyond the Elements: Indestructible
February 10, 2021
Discover the fascinating chemistry that makes our world and everything in itincluding us.
Beyond the Elements: Reactions
February 3, 2021
Discover the fascinating chemistry that makes our world and everything in itincluding us.
Can We Cool the Planet?
October 28, 2020
Scientists look to geoengineering and other methods to cool the planet.
Touching the Asteroid
October 21, 2020
Spacecraft OSIRIS-REx attempts to grab a piece of an asteroid to bring it back to Earth.
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
September 30, 2020
The creation of printing, the first information technology, drove empires and revolutions....
A to Z: The First Alphabet
September 23, 2020
The birth of writing and the first alphabet were among the worlds most vital inventions.
Secret Mind of Slime
September 16, 2020
Meet slime molds: the brainless blobs that can learn, make decisions, and navigate mazes.
Human Nature
September 9, 2020
We can now edit the human genome with a tool called CRISPR. But how far should we go?
Eagle Power
May 20, 2020
Follow eagles from the nest to the skies to see what makes these predators so remarkable.
Clips and Previews
High-Risk High-Rise Preview
January 26, 2022
Can skyscrapers be made safer, more efficient, and livable in our rapidly growing cities?
Edible Insects | Preview
October 20, 2021
Take a tasty look at insect foods that could benefit our health and our warming planet.
Arctic Drift | Preview
October 13, 2021
Join scientists on a daring polar voyage to uncover the Arctic’s climate secrets.
Particles Unknown | Preview
October 6, 2021
Join the hunt for the universe’s most common—yet most elusive and baffling—particle....
The Cannabis Question Preview
September 29, 2021
As state-legalized cannabis spreads, NOVA explores its little-known risks and benefits.
Bat Superpowers Preview
September 15, 2021
Could the source of the deadliest viruses hold the secret to a healthier and longer life?
Hi-Risk High-Rise Preview
September 8, 2021
Can skyscrapers be made safer, more efficient, and livable in our rapidly growing cities?
Creatures of Light | Preview
July 26, 2021
Deep in the ocean, animals that flash, sparkle, and glow use light to survive in the dark....
Emperor's Ghost Army | Preview
July 26, 2021
Explore the buried clay warriors, chariots, and bronze weapons of China's first emperor.
Meteor Strike | Preview
July 12, 2021
A meteor burst into a fireball over Siberia. Can we spot the next deadly asteroid in time? ...
Ship That Changed the World | Preview
June 2, 2021
As we excavate a 500-year-old wreck, learn the secrets behind historys great ships.
Great Electric Airplane Race Preview
May 26, 2021
Will electric planes replace polluting airliners and lead to flying taxis in our cities?
Hindenburg: The New Evidence Preview
May 19, 2021
A revealing new investigation of one of historys most iconic aviation disasters.
Fighting for Fertility Preview
May 12, 2021
Meet people struggling with infertility and the challenges of assisted reproduction.
Reef Rescue | Preview
April 21, 2021
Scientists race to help corals adapt to warming oceans through assisted evolution.
Picture a Scientist | Preview
April 14, 2021
Researchers expose longstanding discrimination against women in science.
Looking for Life on Mars | Preview
February 24, 2021
NASA launches its most ambitious search yet for traces of ancient life on Mars.
Forgotten Genius | Preview
January 26, 2021
Explore the amazing life story of Percy Julian an African American Scientist who many believe...
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