NOVA
TV-PG
8.7
1974
Documentary
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
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Episode 15 : Car of the Future
April. 22,2008
Tom and Ray Magliozzi of NPR's Car Talk, explore new technologies and ideas for the future of automobiles.
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Episode 13 : The Four Winged Dinosaur
February. 26,2008
A look at the 2002 discovery of a four-winged crow-sized dinosaur fossil dubbed Microraptor, which has rekindled the scientific debate over the origins of flight. Included is a wind tunnel test of a "flight-ready" model of the 130 million-year-old Microraptor.
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Episode 6 : Master of the Killer Ants
November. 20,2007
The Mofu people of northern Cameroon have a close relationship with insects, in particular, the red driver ants which they use to combat termites.
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Episode 5 : Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial
November. 13,2007
Using courtroom reenactments based on transcripts and interviews with those present, NOVA looks at the events of the federal case of Kitzmiller v. Dover School District.
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Episode 2 : Ghost in Your Genes
October. 16,2007
Experts investigate how a mysterious "second genome" helps determine our biological fates.
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