NOVA Vodcast | PBS http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ NOVA brings you short video stories from the world of science, including excerpts from our television programs, video dispatches from producers and correspondents in the field, animations, and much more. For more science programming online and on air, visit NOVA's Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova and watch NOVA broadcasts Wednesday nights on PBS. Please note that this feed requires QuickTime 7. Free upgrade available at apple.com/itunes. Short video stories from the world of science Feeder 1.2 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Copyright 2014 NOVA/WGBH Educational Foundation nova@wgbh.org (NOVA) nova_tech@wgbh.org (NOVA Tech) Wed, 7 May 2014 14:02:00 -0400 Wed, 7 May 2014 14:02:00 -0400 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/logo-nova-vodcast-2.jpg NOVA Vodcast | PBS http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ 144 144 WGBH Science Unit adventure, animals, anthropology, archeology, astronomy, disasters, discovery, Earth, forensics, health, history, math, mathematics, mind, nature, NOVA, paleontology, PBS, physics, public, science, space, teacher, technology, television, universe WGBH Science Unit nova@wgbh.org no SLoS | James Levine: "I Came Alive as a Person" James Levine is a medical doctor and obesity researcher at the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University. He is also the inventor of the treadmill desk. While he's standing up (whether at his treadmill desk or not), James is also a slam poetry champion and the author of two novels, "The Blue Notebook" and "Bingo's Run." Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 1 May 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/jameslevine_science_final-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20140501-001 WGBH Science Unit James Levine goes from couch potato to inventor of the treadmill desk. James Levine is a medical doctor and obesity researcher at the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University. He is also the inventor of the treadmill desk. While he's standing up (whether at his treadmill desk or not), James is also a slam poetry champion and the author of two novels, "The Blue Notebook" and "Bingo's Run." Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists James Levine medicine obesity treadmill doctor health 3:03 no SLoS|Crystal Dilworth: Ballet, Neuroscience & A Man Eating Plant Crystal Dilworth recently completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience at Cal Tech. Her research has focused on the molecular basis for nicotine dependence. An accomplished life-long dancer, Crystal now choreographs Cal Tech's musical productions. That's right, she teaches other scientists to dance... and they're good! Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/crystaldilworth_main_final-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20140417-001 WGBH Science Unit Crystal Dilworth doesn't "join the circus," but then kind of does...with other scientists. Crystal Dilworth recently completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience at Cal Tech. Her research has focused on the molecular basis for nicotine dependence. An accomplished life-long dancer, Crystal now choreographs Cal Tech's musical productions. That's right, she teaches other scientists to dance... and they're good! Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists Crystal Dilworth molecular neuroscience Cal Tech nicotine dependence addiction dance choreography 3:00 no SLoS|Geoff Tabin: Getting Sight Back Geoff Tabin is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Director of International Ophthalmology at the John A. Moran Eye Center and University of Utah. He is also the Co-Founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project. While not curing blindness, Geoff climbs mountains around the world. And with his buddies at the Oxford Dangerous Sport Club, he invented bungee jumping. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 3 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/geofftabin_science_final_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20140403-001 WGBH Science Unit Geoff Tabin climbs mountains & performs thousands of cataracts surgeries in Nepal & Africa. Geoff Tabin is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Director of International Ophthalmology at the John A. Moran Eye Center and University of Utah. He is also the Co-Founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project. While not curing blindness, Geoff climbs mountains around the world. And with his buddies at the Oxford Dangerous Sport Club, he invented bungee jumping. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists Geoff Tabin blind sight cataracts surgery Africa Nepal bungee jumping ophthalmology visual eye 3:19 no SLoS|Bill Nye: I Took Astronomy From Carl Sagan Bill Nye is a Cornell-trained engineer who worked at Boeing before winning a gazillion Emmys and turning millions of kid onto science as "Bill Nye, the Science Guy." The man also totally knows how to rock a bow tie. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/billnye_carlsagan_final2.mp4 nova-vodcast-20140327-001 WGBH Science Unit Bill Nye explains how he took an Astronomy class from Carl Sagan & carries on his legacy. Bill Nye is a Cornell-trained engineer who worked at Boeing before winning a gazillion Emmys and turning millions of kid onto science as "Bill Nye, the Science Guy." The man also totally knows how to rock a bow tie. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists Bill Nye Carl Sagan astronomy 2:00 no SLoS | Kate Sweeny: Shake Off Your Anxiety Kate Sweeny is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of California Riverside. She studies threat management in everyday life – how we wait for potentially bad news. By night and on the weekends, Kate pursues her passion for belly dancing. She's been "shaking it" now for more than a decade. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/katesweeny_main_final_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20140227-001 WGBH Science Unit Kate Sweeny studies how we wait for potentially bad news, but she never waits for "Hayal." Kate Sweeny is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of California Riverside. She studies threat management in everyday life – how we wait for potentially bad news. By night and on the weekends, Kate pursues her passion for belly dancing. She's been "shaking it" now for more than a decade. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists anxiety social psychology waiting belly dancing 3:39 no (Refeed) NOVA Short| Space Kids For Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineers, Curiosity's landing represented the culmination of many years of hard work and personal aspiration. In this video, they trace their love of space back to their childhood and express their gratitude for being given the opportunity to put a rover on Mars. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Space_Kids_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20140220-001 WGBH Science Unit Engineers who landed the Curiosity rover on Mars recall their early love of space. For Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineers, Curiosity's landing represented the culmination of many years of hard work and personal aspiration. In this video, they trace their love of space back to their childhood and express their gratitude for being given the opportunity to put a rover on Mars. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS space NASA kids JPL Curiosity Mars 1:34 no Finding Earth-Like Planets | NOVA Short Scientists have never set foot on an alien world, but that hasn’t kept them from looking for life beyond our solar system. In this short video, astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explains how we determine whether a far-off planet could harbor life. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Julia Cort. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. © WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 9 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Finding_Earth_Like_Planets_NASA_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20140109-001 WGBH Science Unit Learn how to find signs of extraterrestrial life in our galaxy without leaving home. Scientists have never set foot on an alien world, but that hasn’t kept them from looking for life beyond our solar system. In this short video, astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explains how we determine whether a far-off planet could harbor life. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Julia Cort. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW detecting planets explanets lisa kaltenegger 4:08 no Judo with Nature | NOVA Short Eco-engineers in the Netherlands are taking hints from nature to rein in flooding. One idea is to plant trees in front of dikes to lower the height of approaching waves. They compare this type of approach to judo—they are using the forces of nature, rather than fighting against them, to produce powerful results. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/judo-nature-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20131212-01 WGBH Science Unit Planting trees in front of dikes is one way to keep large waves from flooding the shore. Eco-engineers in the Netherlands are taking hints from nature to rein in flooding. One idea is to plant trees in front of dikes to lower the height of approaching waves. They compare this type of approach to judo—they are using the forces of nature, rather than fighting against them, to produce powerful results. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS New York City Netherlands nature weather natural disaster flooding storm megastorm eco-engineering plant trees judo 2:18 no Reimagining New York | NOVA Short Disaster risk management expert Klaus Jacob speaks candidly about the effects of climate change and sea level rise on New York City. He says we need to think ahead to what New York will look like 400 years from now in order to plan effectively. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 5 Dec 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/reimagining-nyc-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20131205-01 WGBH Science Unit A risk management expert says that we must look to New York's future to prevent flooding. Disaster risk management expert Klaus Jacob speaks candidly about the effects of climate change and sea level rise on New York City. He says we need to think ahead to what New York will look like 400 years from now in order to plan effectively. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS New York City climate change sea level rise Sandy megastorm weather 4:35 no JFK | NOVA Short Witnesses to JFK's assassination heard three shots, and police found three cartridges in Oswald's perch. Nevertheless, only two bullets were ever found. Could this missing bullet have hit a tree or the pavement? And if so, why was it never located? Forensics experts Luke and Mike Haag perform tests with a Carcano rifle to solve the mystery of the missing bullet. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/shot-missed-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20131122-01 WGBH Science Unit What happened to the mysterious "first bullet" from JFK's assassination? Witnesses to JFK's assassination heard three shots, and police found three cartridges in Oswald's perch. Nevertheless, only two bullets were ever found. Could this missing bullet have hit a tree or the pavement? And if so, why was it never located? Forensics experts Luke and Mike Haag perform tests with a Carcano rifle to solve the mystery of the missing bullet. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS JFK assassination bullet shot rifle forensics Oswald Carcano 3:38 no Cryonics| NOVA Short Since 1972, a company called Alcor has been preserving legally dead people at very low temperatures. The hope is that in the future, scientists will be able to revive these "patients," giving them a chance for eternal life. It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but host David Pogue met with Alcor president and CEO Max More to tour the facility and learn about the field of "cryonics." National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 7 Nov 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/cryonics-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20131107-01 WGBH Science Unit A company called Alcor freezes dead people, hoping to restore them to health one day. Since 1972, a company called Alcor has been preserving legally dead people at very low temperatures. The hope is that in the future, scientists will be able to revive these "patients," giving them a chance for eternal life. It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but host David Pogue met with Alcor president and CEO Max More to tour the facility and learn about the field of "cryonics." National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS cryonics dead temperature cold immortality 4:40 no Cockroach Cyborgs| NOVA's Gross Science Gross Science: With just a few simple tools, anyone can turn a cockroach into a tiny controllable 'bugborg.' Why would you want to? It turns out that these nasty pests could turn into life savers in the future. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/cockroach-cyborg-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20131017-01 WGBH Science Unit Scientists are turning cockroaches into robots—and you can, too. Gross Science: With just a few simple tools, anyone can turn a cockroach into a tiny controllable 'bugborg.' Why would you want to? It turns out that these nasty pests could turn into life savers in the future. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS cockroach cyborg robot technology 2:26 no Carnivorous Plants and Killer Ants | NOVA's Gross Science Gross Science: These flesh-eating plants usually prey on unsuspecting insects. But one species of ant calls this plant home. Watch the drama unfold... through watercolor animation! National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 3 Oct 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/plants-killer-ants-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20131003-01 WGBH Science Unit Ant eats plant's parasites. Plant eats ant's poop. It's the circle of life. Gross Science: These flesh-eating plants usually prey on unsuspecting insects. But one species of ant calls this plant home. Watch the drama unfold... through watercolor animation! National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS pitcher plant carnivorous ants symbiotic gross 3:03 no NOVA Labs|The Making of a Cloud Clouds affect us every day, no matter the weather. But what exactly are clouds and how do they form? And how can they help us predict severe storms, the availability of water, and our future climate? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. Thu, 5 Sep 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/making-of-a-cloud-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130905-001 WGBH Science Unit Clouds come and go. As much as clouds can seem to appear out of nowhere, they can also disappear, a process called "dissipation." Clouds affect us every day, no matter the weather. But what exactly are clouds and how do they form? And how can they help us predict severe storms, the availability of water, and our future climate? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. science NOVA PBS cloud lab NOVA Labs severe storms 3:35 no NOVA Labs|Clouds and Severe Storms We might prefer beautiful weather reports, but we really pay attention when severe storms are predicted. So how do Earth's most powerful storms develop, and how is this related to cloud formation? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/severe-storms-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130829-001 WGBH Science Unit What causes a calm day to suddenly turn violent, or even deadly, and why do some storms live on for hours or even days? We might prefer beautiful weather reports, but we really pay attention when severe storms are predicted. So how do Earth's most powerful storms develop, and how is this related to cloud formation? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. science NOVA PBS cloud lab NOVA Labs severe storms 3:37 no NOVA Labs|Why So Many Cloud Types? What exactly is a cloud? Why do clouds form over some areas and not others? Take a look inside: learn about factors that cause clouds to develop in the first place and find out why there are so many different types. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/why-so-many-cloud-types-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130822-001 WGBH Science Unit What's going on inside a cloud that gives it its distinct appearance? Most are classified into ten or so separate types according to two main characteristics—their height in the atmosphere and their shape. What exactly is a cloud? Why do clouds form over some areas and not others? Take a look inside: learn about factors that cause clouds to develop in the first place and find out why there are so many different types. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. science NOVA PBS cloud lab NOVA Labs atmosphere cloud type 3:35 no NOVA Labs|Clouds and Weather A perfectly sunny day one moment and driving rain the next. What atmospheric conditions are involved in the development of storm clouds and the dramatic weather effects they can unleash? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Clouds-and-Weather-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130815-001 WGBH Science Unit Weather patterns are composed of enormous volumes of air that carry heat and moisture from one region of the world to another. A perfectly sunny day one moment and driving rain the next. What atmospheric conditions are involved in the development of storm clouds and the dramatic weather effects they can unleash? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. science NOVA PBS cloud lab NOVA Labs heat weather water 3:21 no NOVA Labs|The Climate Wild Card Clouds have a powerful influence on the temperature of our planet. Just how they will respond as global temperatures increase is one of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. Thu, 8 Aug 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/The-Climate-Wild-Card-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130808-001 WGBH Science Unit Clouds have a huge effect on our planet's overall temperature. And yet we don't know how clouds will change as the planet warms. Scientists are scrambling to answer this important question. Clouds have a powerful influence on the temperature of our planet. Just how they will respond as global temperatures increase is one of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for the Cloud Lab is provided by NASA. science NOVA PBS cloud lab NOVA Labs climate change global warming 3:02 no (Refeed) Of Mice and Memory Mice placed in enriched environments can recover lost memories, giving hope to those who study Alzheimer's. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20080905.m4v nova-vodcast-20130718-001 WGBH Science Unit Research shows mice can recover lost memories. Mice placed in enriched environments can recover lost memories, giving hope to those who study Alzheimer's. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS now alzheimer's research memory scienceNOW 12:43 no (Refeed) NSN | Can Machines Think Like Us? A computer named Watson is the latest contestant in machine versus human battles of the "mind." Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 9 Jul 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_artificialintelligence_110513.m4v nsn-vodcast-20130709-01 WGBH Science Unit A computer named Watson is the latest contestant in machine versus human battles of the "mind." A computer named Watson is the latest contestant in machine versus human battles of the "mind." Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS artificial intelligence computer code Watson IBM robot 13:31 no NSN | New Photos of Einstein's Brain Researchers who've studied Einstein's brain have long known that parts of his parietal lobe—a part of the brain involved in spatial imagination—were unusually large. But now, a collection of 14 photographs missing since 1955 have revealed that Einstein's right frontal lobe has four ridges instead of the standard-issue three, giving him more brain power. And, in an unusual twist, it turns out that the host of NOVA scienceNOW, David Pogue, shares this same trait. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Einstein_Brain_FCP2.mp4 nsn-vodcast-20130627-01 WGBH Science Unit Recently released brain images could provide fresh clues as to what made Einstein so smart. Researchers who've studied Einstein's brain have long known that parts of his parietal lobe—a part of the brain involved in spatial imagination—were unusually large. But now, a collection of 14 photographs missing since 1955 have revealed that Einstein's right frontal lobe has four ridges instead of the standard-issue three, giving him more brain power. And, in an unusual twist, it turns out that the host of NOVA scienceNOW, David Pogue, shares this same trait. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA scienceNOW PBS smart human brain Einstein parietal lobe 3:49 no (Refeed) NSN | Autism Genes Researchers have begun to zero in on genes that might be responsible for autism. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Autism.m4v nova-vodcast-20130620-001 WGBH Science Unit Zeroing in on autism genes Researchers have begun to zero in on genes that might be responsible for autism. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson autism gene genetic disorder Rain Man DNA chemical genome cure treatment 12:51 no (Refeed) NOVA Short | Quantum Confidential If you were a spy, how could you ensure that an encrypted message got safely to your allies? Send it using entangled particles! Here, watch how a technique called quantum cryptography could save a state secret from falling into enemy hands. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Quantum_Confidential_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130613-01 WGBH Science Unit Learn how to send top-secret messages using quantum mechanics. If you were a spy, how could you ensure that an encrypted message got safely to your allies? Send it using entangled particles! Here, watch how a technique called quantum cryptography could save a state secret from falling into enemy hands. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS The Fabric of the Cosmos quantum mechanics 2:19 no The Egyptian Bow Water buffalo tusks, fish bladders, and animal sinew all went into the making of the ancient Egyptian composite bow. While the materials may seem primitive, this powerful weapon was not so different from the bows of today. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/The_Egyptian_Bow.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130605-001 WGBH Science Unit See how the ancient Egyptians built their deadly composite bows. Water buffalo tusks, fish bladders, and animal sinew all went into the making of the ancient Egyptian composite bow. While the materials may seem primitive, this powerful weapon was not so different from the bows of today. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Egyptian bow warrior chariot weapon 3:50 no (Refeed) NSN | Profile: Luis von Ahn A computer scientist finds novel ways to stop spammers and harness the brainpower of millions of people. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. pbs.org/nova/sciencenow This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_vonAhn.m4v nova-vodcast-20130530-001 WGBH Science Unit Stopping spam and harnessing brainpower A computer scientist finds novel ways to stop spammers and harness the brainpower of millions of people. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. pbs.org/nova/sciencenow This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson video games Luis von Ahn MacArthur "genius" reCAPTCHA digitizing books ESP spam spammers 11:25 no (Refeed) Stem Cells Breakthrough Three separate teams overcome a biomedical hurdle-creating stem cells without the use of human embryos. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081212a.m4v nova-vodcast-20130523-001 WGBH Science Unit Creating stem cells without human embryos Three separate teams overcome a biomedical hurdle-creating stem cells without the use of human embryos. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW stem cells genes embryos biology cloning research 14:09 no (Refeed) NOVA Short | Chemotherapy and Breast Cancer It used to be standard practice that all patients received chemotherapy after surgery to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. Today, a genetic test called Oncotype DX allows doctors to analyze the genome of a patient's cancer cells. The results can help oncologists determine whether a patient actually needs to endure chemotherapy post-surgery, thereby avoiding needless suffering. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Chemotherapy-Breast-Cancer.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130516-001 WGBH Science Unit For some breast cancer patients, chemotherapy isn't always necessary. It used to be standard practice that all patients received chemotherapy after surgery to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. Today, a genetic test called Oncotype DX allows doctors to analyze the genome of a patient's cancer cells. The results can help oncologists determine whether a patient actually needs to endure chemotherapy post-surgery, thereby avoiding needless suffering. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS chemotherapy Oncotpye DX 3:05 no (Refeed) Brain Trauma Knocks to the head may seem funny in cartoons, sports replays, and YouTube videos, but even minor head injuries often lead to serious concussions. A concussion may leave no trace on a conventional MRI scan yet cause permanent memory loss, attention problems, and depression. NOVA scienceNOW investigates promising new leads in understanding this puzzling condition, which affects millions of people in the U.S., including many high-school and college athletes who suffer concussions yet are encouraged to return to the playing field. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 9 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081218a.m4v nova-vodcast-20130509-001 WGBH Science Unit Even so-called "mild" head injuries turn out to be anything but. Knocks to the head may seem funny in cartoons, sports replays, and YouTube videos, but even minor head injuries often lead to serious concussions. A concussion may leave no trace on a conventional MRI scan yet cause permanent memory loss, attention problems, and depression. NOVA scienceNOW investigates promising new leads in understanding this puzzling condition, which affects millions of people in the U.S., including many high-school and college athletes who suffer concussions yet are encouraged to return to the playing field. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW brain injury trauma concussion 11:19 no (Refeed) NSN | Replacing Body Parts Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 2 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_BodyShop_110408.m4v nsn-vodcast-20130502 WGBH Science Unit Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS organ reproduction surgery Vacanti Langer Ott Macchiarini Taylor 13:55 no (Refeed) NSN Short|Aiding Aging Muscles See how "exercise in a pill" could one day help the elderly and the bedridden. For more, visit pbs.org/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_agingmuscles.m4v nova-vodcast-20130425-001 WGBH Science Unit Exercise pill could help elderly See how "exercise in a pill" could one day help the elderly and the bedridden. For more, visit pbs.org/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson exercise pill elderly bed rest muscles drug 3:58 no (Refeed) NSN | Public Genomes Thousands of people are signing up to post their DNA sequences on the Internet, for all to see. Are they crazy? Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_PubGenome.m4v nova-vodcast-20130418 WGBH Science Unit Many people are paying to have their DNA tested. Others are sharing their genomes on the Internet. Are they crazy? Thousands of people are signing up to post their DNA sequences on the Internet, for all to see. Are they crazy? Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. DNA gene sequencing mutation disease Personal Genome Project NOVA science 13:22 no (Refeed) NSN | Revealing the Origins of Life How did molecules first make the leap from non-living to living? An English chemist may have solved part of the mystery. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_OriginsLife_110708.m4v nsn-vodcast-20130411-01 WGBH Science Unit How did molecules first make the leap from non-living to living? An English chemist may have solved part of the mystery. How did molecules first make the leap from non-living to living? An English chemist may have solved part of the mystery. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS life evolution origins Earth RNA DNA molecular biochemistry :0 no (Refeed) Dark Matter Learn more about dark matter, and how science is searching for it. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20080919.m4v nova-vodcast-20130404-001 WGBH Science Unit Turns out most of the universe is held together by a mysterious, invisible substance. Learn more about dark matter, and how science is searching for it. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW dark matter CERN atoms energy space mystery 14:37 no (Refeed) Personal Genome Project The Personal Genome Project, spearheaded by George Church, the Director of Harvard's Center for Computational Genetics, aims to recruit 100,000 people to offer up their DNA and personal life histories, all in an effort to further knowledge of human genetics and why we get-or don't get-diseases. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Video podcast produced by Julia Cort. Edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage and interviews for NOVA scienceNOW produced by Julia Cort. Stock footage provided by istockphoto.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20080627-2.m4v nova-vodcast-20130328-001 WGBH Science Unit Would you have your DNA sequenced for the sake of science? The Personal Genome Project, spearheaded by George Church, the Director of Harvard's Center for Computational Genetics, aims to recruit 100,000 people to offer up their DNA and personal life histories, all in an effort to further knowledge of human genetics and why we get-or don't get-diseases. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Video podcast produced by Julia Cort. Edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage and interviews for NOVA scienceNOW produced by Julia Cort. Stock footage provided by istockphoto.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by The Boeing Company. Major funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science, NOVA, PBS, genetic, genome, testing, personal, project, diseases, cures, cancer, diabetes, medicine 3:33 no (Refeed) Higgs Boson Revealed Go behind the scenes at CERN for exclusive interviews with lead scientists on the historic 4 July announcement. Hear from Joe Incandela of CMS, Fabiola Gianotti of ATLAS, and Lyn Evans of the Large Hadron Collider Project on what the exciting and long-awaited announcement means to them. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/higgs-boson-revealed.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130321-001 WGBH Science Unit Go behind the scenes at CERN for exclusive interviews with lead scientists on the historic July 4 announcement. Go behind the scenes at CERN for exclusive interviews with lead scientists on the historic 4 July announcement. Hear from Joe Incandela of CMS, Fabiola Gianotti of ATLAS, and Lyn Evans of the Large Hadron Collider Project on what the exciting and long-awaited announcement means to them. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ science NOVA PBS Higgs boson CERN Large Hadron Collider 3:53 no (Refeed) The Higgs Particle Matters In 1964, physicist Peter Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson, a particle that would confer mass on other particles. Today, scientists at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN may be on the brink of finding the Higgs. In this clip from "The Fabric of the Cosmos," learn about Higgs' theory and hear from Peter Higgs himself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Higgs_Particle_Matters.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130314-001 WGBH Science Unit Learn how Peter Higgs' ideas about matter transformed our understanding of space. In 1964, physicist Peter Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson, a particle that would confer mass on other particles. Today, scientists at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN may be on the brink of finding the Higgs. In this clip from "The Fabric of the Cosmos," learn about Higgs' theory and hear from Peter Higgs himself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ science NOVA PBS Higgs boson CERN Large Hadron Collider 4:46 no NOVA Short | The Volga Trade Route The Vikings didn't invent crucible steel, so where did it come from? Many experts believe that the Volga trade route supplied Vikings with prized crucible steel from the Middle East, where people were more practiced in the art of forging it. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © WGBH Educational Foundation Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/volga-trade-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130301-001 WGBH Science Unit The Vikings may have trekked all the way to Iran in search of crucible steel. The Vikings didn't invent crucible steel, so where did it come from? Many experts believe that the Volga trade route supplied Vikings with prized crucible steel from the Middle East, where people were more practiced in the art of forging it. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS Vikings crucible stell Volga trade route Middle East sword 2:58 no (Refeed) NOVA Short | Evolution in Action NOVA visits David Wake, a renowned evolutionary biologist at the University of California, Berkeley, as he explains why members of the same species of California salamander look and behave so differently. It's a case study of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, and an example, Wake says, that Darwin himself would have loved. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Joe McMaster. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, in association with The Big Table Film Company. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/EvolutionInAction-Salamanders_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130214-01 WGBH Science Unit See how salamanders in California are evolving, just as Darwin might have predicted. NOVA visits David Wake, a renowned evolutionary biologist at the University of California, Berkeley, as he explains why members of the same species of California salamander look and behave so differently. It's a case study of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, and an example, Wake says, that Darwin himself would have loved. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Joe McMaster. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, in association with The Big Table Film Company. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science, NOVA, PBS, Intelligent Design, evolution, David Wake, California, salamander, Ensatina, species, speciation, research, evolving, subspecies, biology 3:49 no NSN Short | Egyptian Armor Protective armor was a necessity in Egyptian chariot warfare. Military historian Mike Loades explains what made it so strong. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Egyptian-Armor-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130207-001 WGBH Science Unit How did the ancient Egyptians protect themselves during battle? Protective armor was a necessity in Egyptian chariot warfare. Military historian Mike Loades explains what made it so strong. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Egypt pharaoh chariot armor warfare 2:51 no NOVA Short| Scripting the Truth An innovative computer-based handwriting analysis technique helps NOVA dig deeper into the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's baby. But while the results might sway investigators in a certain direction, they certainly aren't definitive. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/scripting-the-truth-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130131-001 WGBH Science Unit Handwriting analysis technology helps scientists figure out who killed Lindbergh's baby. An innovative computer-based handwriting analysis technique helps NOVA dig deeper into the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's baby. But while the results might sway investigators in a certain direction, they certainly aren't definitive. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS forensics Charles Lindbergh baby handwriting computer digital analysis ransom notes letters 1:57 no NOVA Short| Swarming Drones A University of Pennsylvania lab is developing tiny drones that sense their environment. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Swarming-Drones-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130124-001 WGBH Science Unit A University of Pennsylvania lab is developing tiny drones that sense their environment. A University of Pennsylvania lab is developing tiny drones that sense their environment. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS drones military technology robots 2:52 no NOVA Short| A Neanderthal Burial Until recently, scientists have encountered scant evidence of Neanderthal ritual or religious practice. A new discovery, though, suggests that Neanderthals—much like today's bear hunters—ceremoniously cut off panther paws and kept them as trophies. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/A-Neanderthal-Burial-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130117-001 WGBH Science Unit Scientists think a posed body alongside a panther paw are evidence of Neanderthal rites. Until recently, scientists have encountered scant evidence of Neanderthal ritual or religious practice. A new discovery, though, suggests that Neanderthals—much like today's bear hunters—ceremoniously cut off panther paws and kept them as trophies. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS human evolution Neanderthal burial ritual religious practice panther paw 2:16 no NOVA Short| A Volcanic Labyrinth Thrihnukagigur crater is the only place on Earth where the anatomy of a volcano can be studied from the inside. When geologists journeyed into its heart, they discovered that a network of fissures links together distant volcanoes. Additional funding for this program is provided by Millicent Bell, through the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Volcanic-Labyrinth-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130110-001 WGBH Science Unit See the only place on the Earth where scientists can study a volcano from the inside. Thrihnukagigur crater is the only place on Earth where the anatomy of a volcano can be studied from the inside. When geologists journeyed into its heart, they discovered that a network of fissures links together distant volcanoes. Additional funding for this program is provided by Millicent Bell, through the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS volcano geology 2:59 no NOVA Short| Meet the Volcanoes In big blockbuster films, all volcanoes look the same: they are huge pointed peaks that violently erupt, destroying everything in their path. While some volcanoes do look like their Hollywood stand-ins, many others do not. In fact, they vary in size, lifespan, and even in the way they erupt. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Meet-Volcanoes-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20130103-001 WGBH Science Unit Volcanoes can come in many shapes and sizes. In big blockbuster films, all volcanoes look the same: they are huge pointed peaks that violently erupt, destroying everything in their path. While some volcanoes do look like their Hollywood stand-ins, many others do not. In fact, they vary in size, lifespan, and even in the way they erupt. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS volcano geology 2:57 no SLoS|10 Questions for Bruce Jackson Bruce Jackson is Professor and Head of the Biotechnology Programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College. His work focuses on how DNA - in conjunction with other tools - can help solve mysteries of ancestry, forensics and evolution. Bruce is also an expert scuba diver and the founder of the Diving Buddies program, where he shares his love of diving with young children. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Bruce_Jackson_Ten_Questions.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121213-001 WGBH Science Unit We ask Bruce Jackson 10 questions and he tells us about cold cuts, including baloney. Bruce Jackson is Professor and Head of the Biotechnology Programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College. His work focuses on how DNA - in conjunction with other tools - can help solve mysteries of ancestry, forensics and evolution. Bruce is also an expert scuba diver and the founder of the Diving Buddies program, where he shares his love of diving with young children. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists DNA genetics biotechnology African Americans 1:47 no SLoS|10 Questions for Ian Lipkin Ian Lipkin is a self-described "microbe hunter." A professor at Columbia University, he does research on a wide array of infectious diseases. When Ian's not in the lab, he helps Hollywood put science up on the silver screen. Among his many other contributions to the film "Contagion," Ian taught Gwyneth Paltrow how to have a seizure. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Ten_Questions_Ian_Lipkin.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121206-001 WGBH Science Unit We ask Ian Lipkin 10 questions and he talks about flesh-eating bacteria. Ian Lipkin is a self-described "microbe hunter." A professor at Columbia University, he does research on a wide array of infectious diseases. When Ian's not in the lab, he helps Hollywood put science up on the silver screen. Among his many other contributions to the film "Contagion," Ian taught Gwyneth Paltrow how to have a seizure. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists microbe contagion infectious diseases biology microscope HIV AIDS 2:11 no SLoS|10 Questions with Tom Yang We ask Tom Yang 10 Questions, and he tells us about a surprise Elvis sighting. Tom Yang is a food technologist for the US Army's Food Processing, Engineering and Technology Team. In his off-hours, Tom makes like his idols, Elvis Presley and Mick Jagger, and sings his heart out karaoke-style. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Tom_Yang_Secret_Life.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121129-001 WGBH Science Unit Neurobiologist Susan Barry studies the brain and learns to see in 3D at the age of 48. We ask Tom Yang 10 Questions, and he tells us about a surprise Elvis sighting. Tom Yang is a food technologist for the US Army's Food Processing, Engineering and Technology Team. In his off-hours, Tom makes like his idols, Elvis Presley and Mick Jagger, and sings his heart out karaoke-style. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists neurobiology 3D eyesight 1:28 no NOVA Short| Space Kids For Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineers, Curiosity's landing represented the culmination of many years of hard work and personal aspiration. In this video, they trace their love of space back to their childhood and express their gratitude for being given the opportunity to put a rover on Mars. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Space_Kids_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121122-001 WGBH Science Unit Engineers who landed the Curiosity rover on Mars recall their early love of space. For Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineers, Curiosity's landing represented the culmination of many years of hard work and personal aspiration. In this video, they trace their love of space back to their childhood and express their gratitude for being given the opportunity to put a rover on Mars. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS space NASA kids JPL Curiosity Mars 1:34 no NOVA Short| Finding Earth-Like Planets Scientists have never set foot on an alien world, but that hasn't kept them from looking for life beyond our solar system. In this short video, astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explains how we determine whether a far-off planet could harbor life. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. © WGBH Educational Foundation Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Finding_Earth_Like_Planets_NASA_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121116-001 WGBH Science Unit Learn how to find signs of extraterrestrial life in our galaxy without leaving home. Scientists have never set foot on an alien world, but that hasn't kept them from looking for life beyond our solar system. In this short video, astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explains how we determine whether a far-off planet could harbor life. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW detecting planets explanets lisa kaltenegger 4:08 no NSN Short| The Waggle Dance Honeybees communicate using the "Waggle Dance," a form of bee body language. A worker bee will shake her body after finding a food source or potential nest site. The direction and length of each shimmy indicates to her hivemates the distance and direction of the valuable resource. Watch as David Pogue learn to speak bee and gets his waggle on. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Written and Produced by Anna Lee Strachan Edited by Daniel Gaucher Original Footage ©WGBH Educational Foundation 2012 © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/waggle-dance.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121108-001 WGBH Science Unit Watch David Pogue shake his moneymaker like a honeybee. Honeybees communicate using the "Waggle Dance," a form of bee body language. A worker bee will shake her body after finding a food source or potential nest site. The direction and length of each shimmy indicates to her hivemates the distance and direction of the valuable resource. Watch as David Pogue learn to speak bee and gets his waggle on. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Written and Produced by Anna Lee Strachan Edited by Daniel Gaucher Original Footage ©WGBH Educational Foundation 2012 © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW honeybee waggle dance intelligence communication language 3:25 no SLoS|10 Questions for Michelle Thaller We ask Michelle Thaller 10 questions, and she talks a lot about Carl Sagan. Michelle Thaller is an astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. She loves to study binary stars and the life cycles of the stars. In her off-hours, Michelle often puts on about 30 lbs of Elizabethan garb and performs intricate Renaissance dances. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Michelle-Thaller-10-questions.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121101-001 WGBH Science Unit We ask Michelle Thaller 10 questions, and she talks a lot about Carl Sagan. We ask Michelle Thaller 10 questions, and she talks a lot about Carl Sagan. Michelle Thaller is an astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. She loves to study binary stars and the life cycles of the stars. In her off-hours, Michelle often puts on about 30 lbs of Elizabethan garb and performs intricate Renaissance dances. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS secret life of scientists Carl Sagan stars NASA astronomy Renaissance 1:54 no NSN Short| Five Reasons to Eat Insects Looking for a culinary adventure? Try some bugs for dinner. They are a nutritious and eco-friendly alternative to common livestock. But, whether they're delicious or not is a matter of personal taste. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Five-Reasons-Eat-Insects-TV-vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121025-001 WGBH Science Unit Save room for bugs! They're the future of green cuisine. Looking for a culinary adventure? Try some bugs for dinner. They are a nutritious and eco-friendly alternative to common livestock. But, whether they're delicious or not is a matter of personal taste. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW insects food eat bugs 2:14 no SLoS | Guitar Hero and Clarinetist: Eran Egozy Meet Eran Egozy-a developer of Guitar Hero and Rock Band by profession and a clarinetist on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/secret-life-susan-barry.mp4 nova-vodcast-20091030-001 WGBH Science Unit Who are the most famous people to play one of Eran's games? And how did a joystick lead to a "Rock Band"? Meet Eran Egozy-a developer of Guitar Hero and Rock Band by profession and a clarinetist on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists eran egozy guitar hero rock band developer gamer clarinet music 7:39 no NSN Short| David Pogue's Brain Scan What could you learn just by looking at a brain? As it turns out, Dean Falk could probably tell you a lot. She is an anthropologist at Florida State University and at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe, New Mexico. And when she examines David Pogue's brain scan she correctly predicts that he is colorblind. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/David-Pogue-Brain-Scan-bcast.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120927-001 WGBH Science Unit An anthropologist discovers something completely unexpected in David Pogue's brain scan. What could you learn just by looking at a brain? As it turns out, Dean Falk could probably tell you a lot. She is an anthropologist at Florida State University and at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe, New Mexico. And when she examines David Pogue's brain scan she correctly predicts that he is colorblind. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW David Pogue brain scan 2:03 no NSN Short| Hippocampus Humor Meet the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for memory and navigation. Then, stay tuned for some brainy slapstick comedy. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Hippocampus-Humor-bcast.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120920-001 WGBH Science Unit What did Professor Hippocampus say at his retirement party? Meet the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for memory and navigation. Then, stay tuned for some brainy slapstick comedy. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. © 2012 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW brain joke humor hippocampus 1:16 no (refeed) NSN | Emergence How does the "intelligence" of an ant colony or the stock market arise out of the simple actions of its members? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. NOVA scienceNOW is a trademark of the WGBH Educational Foundation NOVA scienceNOW is produced for WGBH/Boston by NOVA © 2007 WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Emergence2.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120913-001 WGBH Science Unit The science of self-organization How does the "intelligence" of an ant colony or the stock market arise out of the simple actions of its members? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. NOVA scienceNOW is a trademark of the WGBH Educational Foundation NOVA scienceNOW is produced for WGBH/Boston by NOVA © 2007 WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson biology patterns stock market science intelligence self-organization flock of birds school of fish 12:07 no (Refeed) NOVA Short | The Memorial Plaques The names of the victims of September 11 are inscribed on 152 bronze panels that will line the 9/11 Memorial. In this short video, take a tour of the plant where the panels are fabricated with co-owner Jim Moretti to learn how these beautiful plaques are made. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/7416_memorial_plaques_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120907-01 WGBH Science Unit Visit the factory where the 9/11 Memorial plaques are made. The names of the victims of September 11 are inscribed on 152 bronze panels that will line the 9/11 Memorial. In this short video, take a tour of the plant where the panels are fabricated with co-owner Jim Moretti to learn how these beautiful plaques are made. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Engineering Ground Zero World Trade Center 2:29 no NOVA |How to Land a Mars Rover Can't get enough of Curiosity? Neither can we. In this video, get a sneak peek at "Ultimate Mars Challenge," NOVA's upcoming look inside the Curiosity mission, as MSL Chief Engineer Rob Manning describes the feats of engineering required to land the Mars rover safely. For more on the Mars Curiosity rover, go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ © WGBH Educational Foundation Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/how-to-land-a-mars-rover.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120816-001 WGBH Science Unit Rob Manning of the Curiosity team describes the feats of engineering required to land the Mars rover safely. Can't get enough of Curiosity? Neither can we. In this video, get a sneak peek at "Ultimate Mars Challenge," NOVA's upcoming look inside the Curiosity mission, as MSL Chief Engineer Rob Manning describes the feats of engineering required to land the Mars rover safely. For more on the Mars Curiosity rover, go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS ultimate mars challenge rover curiosity NASA JPL 1:31 no (Refeed) SLoS | "Leech Man" Mark Siddall Meet Mark Siddall-a leech expert by profession and a culinary adventurer on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosMarkS.m4v nova-vodcast-20120802-001 WGBH Science Unit Why did Mark chase down a hippo bottom? How did he turn seaweed into dessert? How (and why) did he cook a leech? Meet Mark Siddall-a leech expert by profession and a culinary adventurer on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists mark siddall leech biology culinary food eat hippo rectum 7:32 no (refeed) SLoS | Student of Physics & Rock: Joe DeGeorge Meet Joe DeGeorge-a physics student by day and a rock star by night. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosJoeD.m4v nova-vodcast-20120726 WGBH Science Unit Can Joe write a song about his favorite scientist? What's the biggest crowd he's ever played for? Who's his favorite "wizard"? Meet Joe DeGeorge-a physics student by day and a rock star by night. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists harry and the potters music band physics song about Richard Feynman 7:09 no (refeed) SLoS | Climate Scientist & Juggler: Gavin Schmidt Meet Gavin Schmidt—a climate scientist by profession and juggler on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosGavinS.m4v nova-vodcast-201120719 WGBH Science Unit Which movie caused Gavin to become a more public scientist? What are his favorite things to do in a pub? Has juggling helped his social life? Meet Gavin Schmidt—a climate scientist by profession and juggler on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists climate science global warming change juggling Gavin Schmidt earth science 6:46 no Higgs Boson Revealed Go behind the scenes at CERN for exclusive interviews with lead scientists on the historic 4 July announcement. Hear from Joe Incandela of CMS, Fabiola Gianotti of ATLAS, and Lyn Evans of the Large Hadron Collider Project on what the exciting and long-awaited announcement means to them. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/higgs-boson-revealed.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120711-001 WGBH Science Unit Go behind the scenes at CERN for exclusive interviews with lead scientists on the historic July 4 announcement. Go behind the scenes at CERN for exclusive interviews with lead scientists on the historic 4 July announcement. Hear from Joe Incandela of CMS, Fabiola Gianotti of ATLAS, and Lyn Evans of the Large Hadron Collider Project on what the exciting and long-awaited announcement means to them. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ science NOVA PBS Higgs boson CERN Large Hadron Collider 3:53 no The Higgs Particle Matters In 1964, physicist Peter Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson, a particle that would confer mass on other particles. Today, scientists at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN may be on the brink of finding the Higgs. In this clip from "The Fabric of the Cosmos," learn about Higgs' theory and hear from Peter Higgs himself. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Higgs_Particle_Matters.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120705-001 WGBH Science Unit Learn how Peter Higgs' ideas about matter transformed our understanding of space. In 1964, physicist Peter Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson, a particle that would confer mass on other particles. Today, scientists at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN may be on the brink of finding the Higgs. In this clip from "The Fabric of the Cosmos," learn about Higgs' theory and hear from Peter Higgs himself. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more about the Higgs boson, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/ science NOVA PBS Higgs boson CERN Large Hadron Collider 4:46 no (refeed) Comet Airburst Destruction In this video clip, see why an explosion three miles above Earth would act like a white-hot tornado on the surface. Watch NOVA Wednesday nights on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Comet_Airburst_Destruction_Vod.mov nova-vodcast-20120620-001 WGBH Science Unit What if a comet exploded in our atmosphere? In this video clip, see why an explosion three miles above Earth would act like a white-hot tornado on the surface. Watch NOVA Wednesday nights on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis science NOVA PBS comet asteroid explosion Earth mass extinction tornado mammoth Clovis 3:28 no (refeed) NOVA Short | Founders of Modern Astronomy William Herschel often gets the credit, but his sister Caroline was also a pioneer astronomer. For more watch NOVA's Hunting the Edge of Space airing April 6 and 13 on PBS. www.pbs.org/nova/telescope "Hunting the Edge of Space" produced for NOVA by Brook Lapping Productions and TPT National Productions, in association with Green Umbrella Films, LLC NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Founders_Modern_Astronomy.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120615-001 WGBH Science Unit Meet sibling astronomers who made scientific history. William Herschel often gets the credit, but his sister Caroline was also a pioneer astronomer. For more watch NOVA's Hunting the Edge of Space airing April 6 and 13 on PBS. www.pbs.org/nova/telescope "Hunting the Edge of Space" produced for NOVA by Brook Lapping Productions and TPT National Productions, in association with Green Umbrella Films, LLC NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS astronomy space William Herschel first woman astronomer 4:19 no (refeed) Studying Elephant Seals In this excerpt from NOVA's "Ocean Animal Rescue," join biologist Daniel Costa and his team in the field as they study the surprising behavior of northern elephant seals. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "Ocean Animal Rescue" is a NOVA Production produced by Hamilton Land & Cattle, Inc. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/ocean-animal-emergency.html Wed, 6 Jun 2012 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Studying_Elephant_Seals_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120606-002 WGBH Science Unit Northern elephant seals are far from lazy. In this excerpt from NOVA's "Ocean Animal Rescue," join biologist Daniel Costa and his team in the field as they study the surprising behavior of northern elephant seals. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "Ocean Animal Rescue" is a NOVA Production produced by Hamilton Land & Cattle, Inc. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/ocean-animal-emergency.html science NOVA PBS seals marine biology migration sea lion mammal tagging research 4:11 no (refeed) SLoS | Synesthesia Researcher & Synesthete: Steffie Tomson Meet neuroscientist Steffie Tomson, who studies the fascinating phenomenon of synesthesia and happens also to be a synesthete herself. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosSteffie.m4v nsn-vodcast-20120523 WGBH Science Unit What color is Steffie's "B"? What part of the room is Monday? Are you experienced? Meet neuroscientist Steffie Tomson, who studies the fascinating phenomenon of synesthesia and happens also to be a synesthete herself. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Steffie Tomson synesthesia researcher 7:20 no (refeed) Profile: Pardis Sabeti By night she's a rocker. By day, she's a Harvard geneticist tracking the evolution of the human genome. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Watch NOVA on Wednesday nights on PBS. Check local listings. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Profile_Pardis_Sabeti_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120516-001 WGBH Science Unit Genetics meets rock 'n' roll By night she's a rocker. By day, she's a Harvard geneticist tracking the evolution of the human genome. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Watch NOVA on Wednesday nights on PBS. Check local listings. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW genetics genes music rock star Pardis Sabeti scientist profile 8:16 no (refeed) NSN | Detecting Earthquakes Can we predict earthquakes? NOVA scienceNOW visits Haiti and California in search of answers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 9 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/NSN_Detecting_Earthquakes.mp4 nsn-vodcast-20120509-01 WGBH Science Unit Can we predict earthquakes? NOVA scienceNOW visits Haiti and California in search of answers. Can we predict earthquakes? NOVA scienceNOW visits Haiti and California in search of answers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS earthquake geology detection Haiti disaster forecast California 10:52 no (refeed) NOVA Short | Soccer-Playing Robots They shuffle around, find the ball, plan their next move, and, of course, kick—all on their own. Designed by Manuela Veloso, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute and her team, these soccer-playing robots stand at the forefront of machines that can learn about the world and act appropriately. They can sense their surroundings and respond to changing conditions, like the arrival of another player in the vicinity. The long-term goal of Veloso's and other AI labs? To win the World Cup against humans by 2050. But they've got a few bugs to work out of their 'bots—like keeping them upright. For more, watch "The Smartest Machine on Earth" on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 9pm on PBS, or online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Michael Bicks. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 2 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/soccer-playing-robots.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120502-01 WGBH Science Unit These completely autonomous ball-kickers are irresistible to watch—and may represent a major step forward in AI. They shuffle around, find the ball, plan their next move, and, of course, kick—all on their own. Designed by Manuela Veloso, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute and her team, these soccer-playing robots stand at the forefront of machines that can learn about the world and act appropriately. They can sense their surroundings and respond to changing conditions, like the arrival of another player in the vicinity. The long-term goal of Veloso's and other AI labs? To win the World Cup against humans by 2050. But they've got a few bugs to work out of their 'bots—like keeping them upright. For more, watch "The Smartest Machine on Earth" on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 9pm on PBS, or online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Michael Bicks. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS robots artificial intelligence 3:43 no (refeed) NSN | Plasma Rockets With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_vod_PlasmaRockets_110318.m4v nsn-vodcast-20120425 WGBH Science Unit With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS NASA rocket propulsion plasma Chang-Diaz physics Mars astronaut 6:59 no NOVA Short | NOVA Elements iPad App If you ever thought the periodic table was a boring collection of elements that has nothing to do with your life, this app will show you otherwise. "NOVA Elements" lets you explore an interactive periodic table, build the elements, play a game hosted by The New York Times technology correspondent David Pogue, or watch the two-hour NOVA program, "Hunting the Elements." Find out why the periodic table is shaped the way it is, what gives each element its own unique set of properties, and even how elements combine to make everyday objects such as a cup of coffee. Watch NOVA's "Hunting the Elements" on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 9pm on PBS. Major funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Additional funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Department of Energy and by the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-SC0007358. Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendations, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/ElementsApp_Promo_040212.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120404-001 WGBH Science Unit Explore an interactive periodic table, combine elements to make real stuff, and watch the two-hour NOVA program. If you ever thought the periodic table was a boring collection of elements that has nothing to do with your life, this app will show you otherwise. "NOVA Elements" lets you explore an interactive periodic table, build the elements, play a game hosted by The New York Times technology correspondent David Pogue, or watch the two-hour NOVA program, "Hunting the Elements." Find out why the periodic table is shaped the way it is, what gives each element its own unique set of properties, and even how elements combine to make everyday objects such as a cup of coffee. Watch NOVA's "Hunting the Elements" on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 9pm on PBS. Major funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Additional funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Department of Energy and by the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-SC0007358. Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendations, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS David Pogue ipad periodic table 4:33 no NOVA Short | Light My Fire The ability of the elements to change phase—to transform from a solid to a liquid to a gas—is a perfect set-up for romantic comedy. Watch the story of an unlikely laboratory love affair, and learn about one of the basic properties of matter in the process. Watch NOVA's "Hunting the Elements" online: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/hunting-elements.html Watch NOVA on PBS every Wednesday night at 9pm. Major funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Additional funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Department of Energy and by the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-SC0007358. Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendations, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Light-My-Fire.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120411-001 WGBH Science Unit What do you get when you introduce a chunk of sodium to a Bunsen burner? Sizzling romance. The ability of the elements to change phase—to transform from a solid to a liquid to a gas—is a perfect set-up for romantic comedy. Watch the story of an unlikely laboratory love affair, and learn about one of the basic properties of matter in the process. Watch NOVA's "Hunting the Elements" online: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/hunting-elements.html Watch NOVA on PBS every Wednesday night at 9pm. Major funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Additional funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Department of Energy and by the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-SC0007358. Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendations, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS comic science science joke 1:18 no NOVA Short | Elemental Bloopers Host David Pogue had his fair share of comic mishaps on the set of NOVA's "Hunting the Elements." Watch as David generally wreaks havoc on some of the most high-tech labs in the country, and makes even the most serious scientists laugh in the process. Watch NOVA's "Hunting the Elements" on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 9pm on PBS. Major funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Additional funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Department of Energy and by the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-SC0007358. Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendations, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/elemental_bloopers_tv.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120328-001 WGBH Science Unit Watch David Pogue's hilarious out-takes from NOVA's "Hunting the Elements." Host David Pogue had his fair share of comic mishaps on the set of NOVA's "Hunting the Elements." Watch as David generally wreaks havoc on some of the most high-tech labs in the country, and makes even the most serious scientists laugh in the process. Watch NOVA's "Hunting the Elements" on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 9pm on PBS. Major funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Additional funding for "Hunting the Elements" is provided by the Department of Energy and by the Millicent and Eugene Bell Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-SC0007358. Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendations, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS David Pogue 2:46 no NOVA Short | Chemotherapy and Breast Cancer It used to be standard practice that all patients received chemotherapy after surgery to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. Today, a genetic test called Oncotype DX allows doctors to analyze the genome of a patient's cancer cells. The results can help oncologists determine whether a patient actually needs to endure chemotherapy post-surgery, thereby avoiding needless suffering. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Watch NOVA's "Cracking Your Genetic Code" on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 9pm on PBS. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Chemotherapy-Breast-Cancer.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120321-001 WGBH Science Unit For some breast cancer patients, chemotherapy isn't always necessary. It used to be standard practice that all patients received chemotherapy after surgery to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. Today, a genetic test called Oncotype DX allows doctors to analyze the genome of a patient's cancer cells. The results can help oncologists determine whether a patient actually needs to endure chemotherapy post-surgery, thereby avoiding needless suffering. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Watch NOVA's "Cracking Your Genetic Code" on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 9pm on PBS. science NOVA PBS chemotherapy Oncotpye DX 3:05 no (repeat) NSN | Profile: Julie Schablitsky Meet an archeologist who is helping to rewrite the history of the Old West. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Watch NOVA Wednesdays at 9pm on PBS. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Schablitsky.m4v nova-vodcast-20120308-001 WGBH Science Unit An Old West archeologist Meet an archeologist who is helping to rewrite the history of the Old West. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Watch NOVA Wednesdays at 9pm on PBS. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson archeologist wild west cowboys digging bones history Schablitsky 9:42 no (repeat) SLoS | Psycholinguist & Speed Demon: Jean Berko Gleason Meet Jean Berko Gleason—psycholinguist by profession and speed demon on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosJeanBG.m4v nsn-vodcast-20120229 WGBH Science Unit How many languages does Jean speak? Can she use her "old lady" voice in all of them? Has she ever won the Indy 500? Meet Jean Berko Gleason—psycholinguist by profession and speed demon on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists linguist speed demon fast cars language 7:10 no (repeat) NSN | Earthquakes in the Midwest Three massive earthquakes struck the American Midwest in 1811-12. Could it happen again? Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Earthquakes_Midwest_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20122202-001 WGBH Science Unit Could it happen again? Three massive earthquakes struck the American Midwest in 1811-12. Could it happen again? Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson earthquakes midwest tectonic fault disaster NOVA science 13:09 no (repeat) NSN | Profile: Maydianne Andrade By peering into the sex lives of Australian redback spiders, this evolutionary biologist has shown the upside of cannibalism. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Profile_Maydianne_Andrade_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121502-001 WGBH Science Unit Peering into the sex lives of spiders By peering into the sex lives of Australian redback spiders, this evolutionary biologist has shown the upside of cannibalism. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson spider sex cannibalism evolution biology mating black widow redback 9:59 no (Repeat) NSN | Smart Bridges Can we engineer bridges that tell us what's wrong with them before it's too late? Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Smart_Bridges_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120802-001 WGBH Science Unit Bridges that can predict problems Can we engineer bridges that tell us what's wrong with them before it's too late? Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW bridges smart technology collapse 10:10 no NOVA Short | Drinking "Mastodon Juice" Move over Evian. While filming "Ice Age Death Trap," the excavation team had some fun and quenched their thirst in an unusual way<![CDATA[—]]>by drinking water trapped in ancient mastodon and bison bones. What did they name their new beverage? Mastodon juice, of course! For more information, watch NOVA's "Ice Age Death Trap," airing February 1, 2012 on PBS, and visit our website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/ice-age-death-trap.html NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Mastodon_Juice_h264_2.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120102-001 WGBH Science Unit Forget Happy Hour. These scientists drink water trapped in Ice Age bones. Move over Evian. While filming "Ice Age Death Trap," the excavation team had some fun and quenched their thirst in an unusual way<![CDATA[—]]>by drinking water trapped in ancient mastodon and bison bones. What did they name their new beverage? Mastodon juice, of course! For more information, watch NOVA's "Ice Age Death Trap," airing February 1, 2012 on PBS, and visit our website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/ice-age-death-trap.html NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS mastodon mammoth, paleontology, snowmass, fossil 0:59 no NSN Short | Art Authentication Vincent van Gogh has inspired several talented artists to turn their hands to forgery. Can computers be used to identify which works are really his? To find out, NOVA scienceNOW, working in cooperation with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, commissioned an expert in art reconstruction to make a meticulous copy of a van Gogh painting. Then, we challenged three different computer teams<![CDATA[—]]>from Princeton, Penn State, and Maastricht universities<![CDATA[—]]>to see if they could spot the imitation in a group that included five genuine van Goghs. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/NSN_ArtAuthentication_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20122501-001 WGBH Science Unit See if clever computer algorithms can distinguish a master forgery from a masterpiece. Vincent van Gogh has inspired several talented artists to turn their hands to forgery. Can computers be used to identify which works are really his? To find out, NOVA scienceNOW, working in cooperation with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, commissioned an expert in art reconstruction to make a meticulous copy of a van Gogh painting. Then, we challenged three different computer teams<![CDATA[—]]>from Princeton, Penn State, and Maastricht universities<![CDATA[—]]>to see if they could spot the imitation in a group that included five genuine van Goghs. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS forgery forensics painting van gogh the reaper 12:56 no NOVA Short | Put a Lid on It Bill Nye, TV's "Science Guy," conducts a pasta-making experiment that can save you money. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced for NOVA by Larry Klein. Stock footage copyright istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/energy/credits.html. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/PutALidOnIt_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121801-001 WGBH Science Unit Boiling water with Bill Nye Bill Nye, TV's "Science Guy," conducts a pasta-making experiment that can save you money. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced for NOVA by Larry Klein. Stock footage copyright istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/energy/credits.html. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy science NOVA PBS Bill Nye Science Guy energy conservation going green consumption how to boil water learn 2:39 no NSN Short | Blocking Bitter Taste In this video, Neil deGrasse Tyson meets a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Blocking_Bitter_Taste_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20121001-001 WGBH Science Unit Meet a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter. In this video, Neil deGrasse Tyson meets a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson picky eater bitter supertaster taste bud broccoli genetics genes mouse 3:07 no NSN | Obesity Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Obesity_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20120301-001 WGBH Science Unit Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat. Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW space Neil deGrasse Tyson fat eating obesity overweight weight health research 12:29 no NSN | Profile: Bonnie Bassler Her insight into how bacteria "talk" has launched a revolution in biological and medical research. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Bonnie_Bassler_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20111220-01 WGBH Science Unit Meet the Bacteria Whisperer Her insight into how bacteria "talk" has launched a revolution in biological and medical research. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson talking bacteria cells Bonnie Bassler Princeton medicine biology 9:33 no NOVA Short | The Weather on Mars Is the weather on Mars anything like the weather on Earth? NOVA asked Vicky Hipkin from the Canadian Space Agency, who was part of the recent Phoenix Mission to explore conditions on the Red Planet. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Still images and footage courtesy NASA, JPL, Caltech, University of Arizona, Texas A and M University, Cornell University and istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/mars/credits.html. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/MARS_vod_web.mp4 nova-vodcast-20111213-01 WGBH Science Unit What's the weather like on Mars? Is the weather on Mars anything like the weather on Earth? NOVA asked Vicky Hipkin from the Canadian Space Agency, who was part of the recent Phoenix Mission to explore conditions on the Red Planet. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Still images and footage courtesy NASA, JPL, Caltech, University of Arizona, Texas A and M University, Cornell University and istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/mars/credits.html. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lockheed Martin Corporation, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Mars space weather Phoenix mission NASA stars Earth 5:13 no NOVA Short | Evolution in Action NOVA visits David Wake, a renowned evolutionary biologist at the University of California, Berkeley, as he explains why members of the same species of California salamander look and behave so differently. It's a case study of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, and an example, Wake says, that Darwin himself would have loved. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Joe McMaster. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, in association with The Big Table Film Company. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/EvolutionInAction-Salamanders_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20110612-01 WGBH Science Unit See how salamanders in California are evolving, just as Darwin might have predicted. NOVA visits David Wake, a renowned evolutionary biologist at the University of California, Berkeley, as he explains why members of the same species of California salamander look and behave so differently. It's a case study of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, and an example, Wake says, that Darwin himself would have loved. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Joe McMaster. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, in association with The Big Table Film Company. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science, NOVA, PBS, Intelligent Design, evolution, David Wake, California, salamander, Ensatina, species, speciation, research, evolving, subspecies, biology 3:49 no NOVA Short | A Magical Migration In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies," see just how astounding the monarch butterfly's sense of navigation is, and learn how monarchs are tracked across North America. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/butterflies Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/magical_migration_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-2011291111-01 WGBH Science Unit How do monarch butterflies make their way from Canada to Mexico? In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies," see just how astounding the monarch butterfly's sense of navigation is, and learn how monarchs are tracked across North America. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/butterflies science NOVA PBS butterfly migration insects wings Mexico monarch butterflies study flight 3:26 no NOVA Short | The Amazing Atomic Clock Dr. Steve Jefferts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado is an expert on how we measure time. In fact, he uses one of the world's most accurate atomic clocks to calibrate time in the United States. But why do we need such accuracy? Learn why atomic clocks are so important in our everyday lives. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Amazing_Atomic_Clocks2_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-20111123-01 WGBH Science Unit What are atomic clocks? And why do we need them? Dr. Steve Jefferts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado is an expert on how we measure time. In fact, he uses one of the world's most accurate atomic clocks to calibrate time in the United States. But why do we need such accuracy? Learn why atomic clocks are so important in our everyday lives. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS The Fabric of the Cosmos Time Steve Jefferts NIST 3:59 no NOVA Short | The Making of the Quantum Club It took hundreds of hours to shoot and animate a scene in the so-called Quantum Club, from "The Fabric of the Cosmos" with Brian Greene. NOVA's Julia Cort, one of the producers of the show, explains how she and her colleagues created the scene to make the quantum world come alive. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Making_Quantum_Club_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-2011151111-01 WGBH Science Unit Take a behind-the-scenes look at this animated sequence from "The Fabric of the Cosmos." It took hundreds of hours to shoot and animate a scene in the so-called Quantum Club, from "The Fabric of the Cosmos" with Brian Greene. NOVA's Julia Cort, one of the producers of the show, explains how she and her colleagues created the scene to make the quantum world come alive. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS The Fabric of the Cosmos quantum mechanics 5:13 no NOVA Short | Quantum Confidential If you were a spy, how could you ensure that an encrypted message got safely to your allies? Send it using entangled particles! Here, watch how a technique called quantum cryptography could save a state secret from falling into enemy hands. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Quantum_Confidential_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-2011081111-01 WGBH Science Unit Learn how to send top-secret messages using quantum mechanics. If you were a spy, how could you ensure that an encrypted message got safely to your allies? Send it using entangled particles! Here, watch how a technique called quantum cryptography could save a state secret from falling into enemy hands. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS The Fabric of the Cosmos quantum mechanics 2:19 no NOVA Short | Heisenberg Humor According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, you can't know both the location and momentum of a particle at the same time. You might not think this could be funny, but watch this video and you might think again. For more on the Uncertainty Principle, check out this article on "Inside NOVA." And, post your own science joke on our Facebook page. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/Heisenberg_Joke_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-2011011111-01 WGBH Science Unit Quantum mechanics is nothing to laugh at. Well, sometimes it is. According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, you can't know both the location and momentum of a particle at the same time. You might not think this could be funny, but watch this video and you might think again. For more on the Uncertainty Principle, check out this article on "Inside NOVA." And, post your own science joke on our Facebook page. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS The Fabric of the Cosmos quantum mechanics 1:30 no NOVA Short | Reflections on the 9/11 Memorial After years of planning and construction, the 9/11 Memorial opened to the public on September 12, 2011. In this short video, visitors weigh in on the design and importance of the memorial. "It's very moving, it's graceful, and it's also dignified," says one visitor from Miami, Florida. "It's beautiful. The only other memorial that I can think of that comes close would be the Pyramids." NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/reflections_911_memorial_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-2011251011-01 WGBH Science Unit Visitors to the newly opened 9/11 memorial share their impressions. After years of planning and construction, the 9/11 Memorial opened to the public on September 12, 2011. In this short video, visitors weigh in on the design and importance of the memorial. "It's very moving, it's graceful, and it's also dignified," says one visitor from Miami, Florida. "It's beautiful. The only other memorial that I can think of that comes close would be the Pyramids." NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Engineering Ground Zero World Trade Center 2:20 no NOVA Short | Rebuilding 7 World Trade Center 7 World Trade Center was the first tower rebuilt at Ground Zero after 9/11. Developer Larry Silverstein describes some of the building's new features, and explains why he and architect David Childs made changes to the original design. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/7419_Rebuilding_7_WTC_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-2011181011-01 WGBH Science Unit Developer Larry Silverstein explains what's different about the new 7 World Trade Center. 7 World Trade Center was the first tower rebuilt at Ground Zero after 9/11. Developer Larry Silverstein describes some of the building's new features, and explains why he and architect David Childs made changes to the original design. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Engineering Ground Zero World Trade Center 1:57 no NOVA Short | The 9/11 Memorial Mock-Up Bronze, granite, and water will all play a role at the 9/11 Memorial. In this short video, the memorial's architect and designer, Michael Arad, examines a small mock-up that has been assembled at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to see how the materials interact, how they hold up to the elements, and what the finished memorial will look like to visitors. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/7417_MockUp_Vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-201111011-01 WGBH Science Unit Architect and designer Michael Arad takes us on a tour of his 9/11 Memorial mock-up. Bronze, granite, and water will all play a role at the 9/11 Memorial. In this short video, the memorial's architect and designer, Michael Arad, examines a small mock-up that has been assembled at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to see how the materials interact, how they hold up to the elements, and what the finished memorial will look like to visitors. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Engineering Ground Zero World Trade Center 1:52 no NOVA Short | The Memorial Plaques The names of the victims of September 11 are inscribed on 152 bronze panels that will line the 9/11 Memorial. In this short video, take a tour of the plant where the panels are fabricated with co-owner Jim Moretti to learn how these beautiful plaques are made. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/7416_memorial_plaques_vod.mp4 nova-vodcast-201111004-01 WGBH Science Unit Visit the factory where the 9/11 Memorial plaques are made. The names of the victims of September 11 are inscribed on 152 bronze panels that will line the 9/11 Memorial. In this short video, take a tour of the plant where the panels are fabricated with co-owner Jim Moretti to learn how these beautiful plaques are made. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Engineering Ground Zero World Trade Center 2:29 no NOVA Short | Solving an Engineering Problem What are composting toilets, computers, and a restaurant doing suspended hundreds of feet above Ground Zero? In this short video, learn how an engineering conundrum allowed the steel company, DCM Erectors, to install modern amenities at the One World Trade Center worksite. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/7415_Solving-Engineering-Problem_512x288_H264_final.mp4 nova-vodcast-201110927-01 WGBH Science Unit Bracing One World Trade Center's steel frame led to some unexpected perks at the worksite. What are composting toilets, computers, and a restaurant doing suspended hundreds of feet above Ground Zero? In this short video, learn how an engineering conundrum allowed the steel company, DCM Erectors, to install modern amenities at the One World Trade Center worksite. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Engineering Ground Zero World Trade Center 2:46 no NOVA Short | Walls of Glass The glass façade, or curtain wall, of One World Trade Center does far more than let light into the building. In this short video, learn how state-of-the-art glass panels covering the tower offer strength, safety, and beauty to the new skyscraper. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/7414_Walls_of_Glass_512x288_H264_final.mp4 nova-vodcast-201110920-01 WGBH Science Unit One World Trade Center's glass façade may look fragile, but it is extraordinarily tough. The glass façade, or curtain wall, of One World Trade Center does far more than let light into the building. In this short video, learn how state-of-the-art glass panels covering the tower offer strength, safety, and beauty to the new skyscraper. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Engineering Ground Zero World Trade Center 2:26 no NOVA Short | The Spacetime Lemonade Stand Would summer be complete without hot days, lemonade stands, and... cosmology? We asked people near the MIT campus to explain spacetime in exchange for free lemonade. See what they said. Got your own explanation for spacetime? Post your videos on our Facebook page. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_pod_spacetimelemonade_110916.m4v nova-vodcast-201110916-01 WGBH Science Unit Thirsty for understanding? See how well people on the street can explain spacetime. Would summer be complete without hot days, lemonade stands, and... cosmology? We asked people near the MIT campus to explain spacetime in exchange for free lemonade. See what they said. Got your own explanation for spacetime? Post your videos on our Facebook page. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Major funding for "The Fabric of the Cosmos" is provided by the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS spacetime MIT 2:28 no NSN | Profile: Jay Keasling A synthetic biologist's Nebraska farm roots are serving him well in his search for new, clean-burning biofuels. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_pod_JayKeaslingProfile_110826.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110826-01 WGBH Science Unit A synthetic biologist's Nebraska farm roots are serving him well in his search for new, clean-burning biofuels. A synthetic biologist's Nebraska farm roots are serving him well in his search for new, clean-burning biofuels. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS electric grid smart power engineering solar wind renewable 10:18 no NSN | Smart Grid Our electric grid is a marvel of 20th-century engineering, but it's showing signs of strain. Can a "smart grid" help? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_pod_SmartGrid_110819.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110819-01 WGBH Science Unit Our electric grid is a marvel of 20th-century engineering, but it's showing signs of strain. Can a "smart grid" help? Our electric grid is a marvel of 20th-century engineering, but it's showing signs of strain. Can a "smart grid" help? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS electric grid smart power engineering solar wind renewable 9:14 no NSN | Robotic Cars Tiny, battery-powered cars called EN-Vs, now in R&D, can talk to each other, come when called, even drive themselves. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_pod_RoboticCars_110812.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110812-01 WGBH Science Unit Tiny, battery-powered cars called EN-Vs, now in R&D, can talk to each other, come when called, even drive themselves. Tiny, battery-powered cars called EN-Vs, now in R&D, can talk to each other, come when called, even drive themselves. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS robot cars automobiles electric automated EN-V GM Motors General 6:54 no NSN | Detecting Earthquakes Can we predict earthquakes? NOVA scienceNOW visits Haiti and California in search of answers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_pod_EarthquakeDetection_110805.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110805-01 WGBH Science Unit Can we predict earthquakes? NOVA scienceNOW visits Haiti and California in search of answers. Can we predict earthquakes? NOVA scienceNOW visits Haiti and California in search of answers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS earthquake geology detection Haiti disaster forecast California 10:59 no NSN | Social Robots Would you want a robotic friend who could chitchat, do chores, even take care of you? Such bots may be here soon. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_vod_socialrobot_110729.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110729-01 WGBH Science Unit Would you want a robotic friend who could chitchat, do chores, even take care of you? Such bots may be here soon. Would you want a robotic friend who could chitchat, do chores, even take care of you? Such bots may be here soon. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS robots AI intelligence social emotion machine 11:57 no NSN | Profile: Andre Fenton Can we erase bad memories with a shot? This neurobiologist has glimpsed the possibility. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_ProfileAndreFenton_110722.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110722-01 WGBH Science Unit Can we erase bad memories with a shot? This neurobiologist has glimpsed the possibility. Can we erase bad memories with a shot? This neurobiologist has glimpsed the possibility. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS evolution human brain Andre Fenton mind memory neuro biology erase 12:05 no NSN | Lice and Human Evolution Icky and itchy, yes, but lice hold important clues to our evolution in their DNA. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_pod_liceEvolution_110715.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110715-01 WGBH Science Unit Icky and itchy, yes, but lice hold important clues to our evolution in their DNA. Icky and itchy, yes, but lice hold important clues to our evolution in their DNA. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS evolution human lice DNA Hubin Reed Stoneking 11:13 no NSN | Revealing the Origins of Life How did molecules first make the leap from non-living to living? An English chemist may have solved part of the mystery. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 8 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_OriginsLife_110708.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110708-01 WGBH Science Unit How did molecules first make the leap from non-living to living? An English chemist may have solved part of the mystery. How did molecules first make the leap from non-living to living? An English chemist may have solved part of the mystery. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS life evolution origins Earth RNA DNA molecular biochemistry :0 no NSN | Origins of the Solar System The shock wave from a supernova may have triggered the formation of our sun and planets five billion years ago. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_OriginsSolarSystem_110701.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110701-01 WGBH Science Unit The shock wave from a supernova may have triggered the formation of our sun and planets five billion years ago. The shock wave from a supernova may have triggered the formation of our sun and planets five billion years ago. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS solar system origins Earth cosmic astrophysics astronomy planetary 13:23 no NSN | Profile: Irene Pepperberg & Alex One woman's 30-year relationship with an African gray parrot transformed our understanding of bird intelligence. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_PepperbergProfile_110624.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110624-01 WGBH Science Unit One woman's 30-year relationship with an African gray parrot transformed our understanding of bird intelligence. One woman's 30-year relationship with an African gray parrot transformed our understanding of bird intelligence. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS mind animal smart intelligence Pepperberg Alex bird parrot communication cognition brain evolution :0 no NSN | How Smart Is An Octopus? Hold your fork—octopuses and other mollusks are more intelligent than you may think. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_OctopusSmarts_110617.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110617-01 WGBH Science Unit Hold your fork—octopuses and other mollusks are more intelligent than you may think. Hold your fork—octopuses and other mollusks are more intelligent than you may think. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS mind animal smart intelligence octopus mollusk communication brain evolution 10:18 no NSN | How Smart Are Dolphins? These brainy marine mammals can "read," plan ahead, and communicate in astounding ways. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_DolphinSmarts_110610.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110610-01 WGBH Science Unit These brainy marine mammals can "read," plan ahead, and communicate in astounding ways. These brainy marine mammals can "read," plan ahead, and communicate in astounding ways. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS mind animal smart intelligence dolphins communication brain evolution 11:11 no NSN | How Smart Are Dogs? Meet an extraordinary Border collie and other dogs that are changing our view of canine intelligence. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 3 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_DogGenius_110603.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110603-01 WGBH Science Unit Meet an extraordinary Border collie and other dogs that are changing our view of canine intelligence. Meet an extraordinary Border collie and other dogs that are changing our view of canine intelligence. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS mind animal smart intelligence dogs brain evolution 15:12 no NSN | Profile: David Eagleman A neuroscientist finds inventive ways to study the brain—like sending test subjects into free-fall. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 27 May 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_EaglemanProfile_110527.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110527-01 WGBH Science Unit A neuroscientist finds inventive ways to study the brain—like sending test subjects into free-fall. A neuroscientist finds inventive ways to study the brain—like sending test subjects into free-fall. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS mind cognition fear time Eagleman Rice brain neuroscience 12:00 no NSN | Magnetic Mind Control Using magnetic wands, researchers can control the brain functions of human subjects and treat depression. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 20 May 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_mindcontrol_110520.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110520-01 WGBH Science Unit Using magnetic wands, researchers can control the brain functions of human subjects and treat depression. Using magnetic wands, researchers can control the brain functions of human subjects and treat depression. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS mind magnetic neuroscience depression cognition 11:11 no NSN | Can Machines Think Like Us? A computer named Watson is the latest contestant in machine versus human battles of the "mind." NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 13 May 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_artificialintelligence_110513.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110513-01 WGBH Science Unit A computer named Watson is the latest contestant in machine versus human battles of the "mind." A computer named Watson is the latest contestant in machine versus human battles of the "mind." NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS artificial intelligence computer code Watson IBM robot 13:31 no NSN | Magic and the Brain Neuroscientists join Penn and Teller to explore why humans are so easily fooled by magic tricks. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 6 May 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_magicbrain_110506.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110506-01 WGBH Science Unit Neuroscientists join Penn and Teller to explore why humans are so easily fooled by magic tricks. Neuroscientists join Penn and Teller to explore why humans are so easily fooled by magic tricks. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS magic brain cognition Penn Teller neuroscience neurology psychology 12:28 no SLoS | Climate Scientist & Evangelical Christian: Katharine Hayhoe Meet Katharine Hayhoe, a Research Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas Tech University. In addition to doing cutting-edge research on climate change, Katharine is also a "climate change evangelist." She recently wrote a book about climate change targeted toward the evangelical Christian audience. Her co-author? Her husband, who is the pastor at their church. Katharine is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosKatharine.m4v slos-vodcast-20110429 WGBH Science Unit Do Katharine's scientist friends think she's checked her brain at the door? How about her Christian friends? Can you have faith and be a scientist? Meet Katharine Hayhoe, a Research Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas Tech University. In addition to doing cutting-edge research on climate change, Katharine is also a "climate change evangelist." She recently wrote a book about climate change targeted toward the evangelical Christian audience. Her co-author? Her husband, who is the pastor at their church. Katharine is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Katharine Hayhoe climate scientist evangelical christian 8:07 no NSN | Human Hibernation Medical researchers and ER doctors are testing therapies that cool down patients to save their lives. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_HumanHibernation_110429.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110429 WGBH Science Unit Medical researchers and ER doctors are testing therapies that cool down patients to save their lives. Medical researchers and ER doctors are testing therapies that cool down patients to save their lives. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS human hibernation medical Roth ER hypothermia medicine treatment health 8:56 no NSN | Profile: Jason Leigh Computer scientist Jason Leigh has a novel way of achieving immortality—creating a lifelike avatar of himself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_JasonLeigh_110422.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110422 WGBH Science Unit Computer scientist Jason Leigh has a novel way of achieving immortality—creating a lifelike avatar of himself. Computer scientist Jason Leigh has a novel way of achieving immortality—creating a lifelike avatar of himself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS Leigh avatar aging immortality computer simulation artificial intelligence 9:49 no NSN | Can We Slow Aging? A gene called FOXO may be a real elixir of longevity. Can all of us harness its power? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_SlowAging_110415.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110415 WGBH Science Unit A gene called FOXO may be a real elixir of longevity. Can all of us harness its power? A gene called FOXO may be a real elixir of longevity. Can all of us harness its power? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS aging FoxO genes genetics Hawaii singularity Barzilai Donlon Kenyon Kurzweil Willcox 11:51 no SLoS | Vegetarian Scientist & Rapper: Alan Sage Meet Alan Sage, a finalist in Intel's Science Talent Search who recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Alan's research into the "root memory" of plants may have an impact on future Alzheimer's treatments. In his spare time, Alan writes poetry and raps fiercely. Alan is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosAlan.m4v slos-vodcast-20110415 WGBH Science Unit Does Alan really believe that plants can think? Can anyone tell the difference between Alan and Tupac? How can you be sure Alan won't eat you? Meet Alan Sage, a finalist in Intel's Science Talent Search who recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Alan's research into the "root memory" of plants may have an impact on future Alzheimer's treatments. In his spare time, Alan writes poetry and raps fiercely. Alan is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Alan Sage vegetarian Intel scientist rapper 7:37 no NSN | Replacing Body Parts Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_BodyShop_110408.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110408 WGBH Science Unit Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS organ reproduction surgery Vacanti Langer Ott Macchiarini Taylor 13:55 no NSN | Can My Car Live Forever? Irv Gordon has driven his 1966 Volvo more than 2.7 million miles. But don't ask if you can drive it yourself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_CanMyCar_110401.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110401a WGBH Science Unit Irv Gordon has driven his 1966 Volvo more than 2.7 million miles. But don't ask if you can drive it yourself. Irv Gordon has driven his 1966 Volvo more than 2.7 million miles. But don't ask if you can drive it yourself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS engineering car mechanic Volvo longevity 5:27 no SLoS | Architectural Engineer & Rock Climber: Emily Whiting Meet Emily Whiting, a Ph.D. student at MIT who explores the intersection of architecture, structural engineering, and computer graphics. Using her studies of Gothic cathedrals and other very old buildings, Emily creates animations that help guide the efficient and effective creation of new buildings. When not thinking about megabytes and concrete, Emily scales really, really tall things—she's a rock-climber. Emily is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosEmily.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110401b WGBH Science Unit Why does Dave care so much about quanta? What is he doing with that marimba? What really is the "elephant in the room"? Meet Emily Whiting, a Ph.D. student at MIT who explores the intersection of architecture, structural engineering, and computer graphics. Using her studies of Gothic cathedrals and other very old buildings, Emily creates animations that help guide the efficient and effective creation of new buildings. When not thinking about megabytes and concrete, Emily scales really, really tall things—she's a rock-climber. Emily is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Emily Whiting architect engineer rock climber 7:17 no NSN | Profile: Vandi Verma A daredevil engineer born in India now drives NASA's Mars rovers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_VandiVerma_110325.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110325 WGBH Science Unit A daredevil engineer born in India now drives NASA's Mars rovers. A daredevil engineer born in India now drives NASA's Mars rovers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS NASA aviation climbing engineer Vandi Verma Mars rovers 10:19 no SLoS | Neuroscientist & Elephant Band Leader: Dave Sulzer Meet Dave Sulzer, a neuroscientist at Columbia University who studies how different parts of the brain communicate with each other and what impact these processes could have in treating diseases. An accomplished musician in his own right, Dave conducts the "largest orchestra in the world," the Thai Elephant Orchestra. He is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosDave.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110321 WGBH Science Unit Why does Dave care so much about quanta? What is he doing with that marimba? What really is the "elephant in the room"? Meet Dave Sulzer, a neuroscientist at Columbia University who studies how different parts of the brain communicate with each other and what impact these processes could have in treating diseases. An accomplished musician in his own right, Dave conducts the "largest orchestra in the world," the Thai Elephant Orchestra. He is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Dave Sulzer neuroscientist band leader 7:30 no NSN | Plasma Rockets With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_vod_PlasmaRockets_110318.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110318 WGBH Science Unit With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS NASA rocket propulsion plasma Chang-Diaz physics Mars astronaut 6:59 no NSN | Space Food How do you keep food fresh on a three-year round-trip to Mars? NASA scientist-chefs are cooking up some ideas. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_pod_SpaceFood_110311.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110311 WGBH Science Unit How do you keep food fresh on a three-year round-trip to Mars? NASA scientist-chefs are cooking up some ideas. How do you keep food fresh on a three-year round-trip to Mars? NASA scientist-chefs are cooking up some ideas. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS NASA food space astronaut cooking eating nutrition 7:11 no SLoS | Education Engineer & Dancer: Shaundra Daily Meet Shaundra Daily, a computer scientist and engineer who designs technologies to help adults and children reflect on their beliefs, values, and attitudes. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosShaundra.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110304b WGBH Science Unit Does Andre want to erase your memories? Does he want to erase his own? Why does he run (even though he hates it)? Meet Shaundra Daily, a computer scientist and engineer who designs technologies to help adults and children reflect on their beliefs, values, and attitudes. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Shaundra Daily education engineer 6:34 no NSN | Next-Generation Space Suits Today's suits are notoriously bulky. MIT's Dava Newman is out to change that with a radical, and sleek, new design. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_vod_SpaceSuits_110304.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110304a WGBH Science Unit Today's suits are notoriously bulky. MIT's Dava Newman is out to change that with a radical, and sleek, new design. Today's suits are notoriously bulky. MIT's Dava Newman is out to change that with a radical, and sleek, new design. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. science NOVA PBS NASA solar sails planetary space suit astronaut Newman Dava 11:05 no NSN | Space Dangers A trip to Mars and back could take two to three years. Can humans survive the journey, fraught with deadly meteoroids, bone and muscle wasting, and perilous levels of radiation? Scientists are developing new ways to keep astronauts alive, using novel meteoroid-proof materials, artificial gravity, and exercise. But will they be enough? Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_vod_SpaceDangers_110225.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110225 WGBH Science Unit Can we protect Mars-bound astronauts from deadly meteoroids and the ill effects of radiation and zero gravity? A trip to Mars and back could take two to three years. Can humans survive the journey, fraught with deadly meteoroids, bone and muscle wasting, and perilous levels of radiation? Scientists are developing new ways to keep astronauts alive, using novel meteoroid-proof materials, artificial gravity, and exercise. But will they be enough? science NOVA PBS NASA NOW space danger deGrasse Tyson Henderson Cruces 13:19 no SLoS | Neurobiologist & Meditator: Andre Fenton Andre Fenton studies the biological basis of human memory. And he never forgets to find some quiet time to meditate. He is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosAndre.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110218 WGBH Science Unit Does Andre want to erase your memories? Does he want to erase his own? Why does he run (even though he hates it)? Andre Fenton studies the biological basis of human memory. And he never forgets to find some quiet time to meditate. He is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Andre Fenton memory research 7:20 no NOVA Short | Soccer-Playing Robots They shuffle around, find the ball, plan their next move, and, of course, kick<![CDATA[—]]>all on their own. Designed by Manuela Veloso, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute and her team, these soccer-playing robots stand at the forefront of machines that can learn about the world and act appropriately. They can sense their surroundings and respond to changing conditions, like the arrival of another player in the vicinity. The long-term goal of Veloso's and other AI labs? To win the World Cup against humans by 2050. But they've got a few bugs to work out of their 'bots<![CDATA[—]]>like keeping them upright. For more, watch "The Smartest Machine on Earth" on pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Michael Bicks. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_SoccerRobots.m4v nova-vodcast-20110211-01 WGBH Science Unit These completely autonomous ball-kickers are irresistible to watch<![CDATA[—]]>and may represent a major step forward in AI. They shuffle around, find the ball, plan their next move, and, of course, kick<![CDATA[—]]>all on their own. Designed by Manuela Veloso, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute and her team, these soccer-playing robots stand at the forefront of machines that can learn about the world and act appropriately. They can sense their surroundings and respond to changing conditions, like the arrival of another player in the vicinity. The long-term goal of Veloso's and other AI labs? To win the World Cup against humans by 2050. But they've got a few bugs to work out of their 'bots<![CDATA[—]]>like keeping them upright. For more, watch "The Smartest Machine on Earth" on pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Michael Bicks. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS robots artificial intelligence 3:47 no SLoS | Synesthesia Researcher & Synesthete: Steffie Tomson Meet neuroscientist Steffie Tomson, who studies the fascinating phenomenon of synesthesia and happens also to be a synesthete herself. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosSteffie.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110204 WGBH Science Unit What color is Steffie's "B"? What part of the room is Monday? Are you experienced? Meet neuroscientist Steffie Tomson, who studies the fascinating phenomenon of synesthesia and happens also to be a synesthete herself. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Steffie Tomson synesthesia researcher 7:20 no NSN Short | Magic and Autism Tapping into social cues to trick their audience, magicians rely on a phenomenon called joint attention. Most audience members will pay attention to what a magician is looking at<![CDATA[—]]>so a magician can direct their attention away by looking in the opposite direction. People on the autistic spectrum can have trouble picking up on the cues of joint attention and may not be fooled by a magician's sleight of hand. Researchers are now looking to magic as a useful technique to teach children with autism how to read social cues. For more, watch "How Does the Brain Work?" on pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Terri Randall. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_MagicAutism.m4v nova-vodcast-20110128-01 WGBH Science Unit A magician's sleight of hand may not fool people with autism, who may benefit from learning social cues found in magic. Tapping into social cues to trick their audience, magicians rely on a phenomenon called joint attention. Most audience members will pay attention to what a magician is looking at<![CDATA[—]]>so a magician can direct their attention away by looking in the opposite direction. People on the autistic spectrum can have trouble picking up on the cues of joint attention and may not be fooled by a magician's sleight of hand. Researchers are now looking to magic as a useful technique to teach children with autism how to read social cues. For more, watch "How Does the Brain Work?" on pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Terri Randall. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson magicians autism magic social 2:08 no SLoS | Product Designer & TV Host: Judy Lee Meet Judy Lee, a product designer and engineer who also hosts the tv show "Design Squad Nation." She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosJudy.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110124 WGBH Science Unit What in the world is a "snurrig"? And why did Judy build it? Is she ever willing to share her power tools? Meet Judy Lee, a product designer and engineer who also hosts the tv show "Design Squad Nation." She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Judy Lee engineer 6:40 no NSN Short | Cosmic Ray Danger Cosmic rays are inescapable in space. They can rip right through an astronaut, damaging DNA and possibly causing cancer and memory loss over the long-term. But recent research shows that antioxidants, found in certain berries and fruit, may decrease the effects of this type of radiation. For more, watch "Can We Make It To Mars?" on pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Sarah Holt. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_CosmicRay.m4v nova-vodcast-20110124-01 WGBH Science Unit Could astronauts eat blueberries to avoid cosmic ray damage? Cosmic rays are inescapable in space. They can rip right through an astronaut, damaging DNA and possibly causing cancer and memory loss over the long-term. But recent research shows that antioxidants, found in certain berries and fruit, may decrease the effects of this type of radiation. For more, watch "Can We Make It To Mars?" on pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Sarah Holt. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson space exploration cosmic rays 4:04 no NOVA Short | Taking the Heat In his pursuit of strong materials, David Pogue, New York Times technology reporter and host of NOVA's "Making Stuff," wants to know how firefighters dress to boldly enter blazing buildings. In this video, Pogue visits with chemist Rich Young of DuPont to see how a material called Nomex withstands heat and flame. For more, watch "Making Stuff Stronger" airing January 19 on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Chris Schmidt, Powderhouse Productions. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_TakingHeat.m4v nova-vodcast-20110114-02 WGBH Science Unit David Pogue visits DuPont to get a closer look at fireproof clothing. In his pursuit of strong materials, David Pogue, New York Times technology reporter and host of NOVA's "Making Stuff," wants to know how firefighters dress to boldly enter blazing buildings. In this video, Pogue visits with chemist Rich Young of DuPont to see how a material called Nomex withstands heat and flame. For more, watch "Making Stuff Stronger" airing January 19 on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Chris Schmidt, Powderhouse Productions. Video (all) © WGBH Educational Foundation NOVA science video David Pogue NY Times fireproof clothing technology 3:34 no SLoS | Physicist & Figure Skater: Michio Kaku Meet Michio Kaku—a renowned physicist as well as an impressive figure skater. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 7 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosMichio.m4v nsn-vodcast-20110107 WGBH Science Unit Does Michio think ANYTHING is impossible? Can he use string theory to explain Brian Boitano? When will he stop spinning (if ever)? Meet Michio Kaku—a renowned physicist as well as an impressive figure skater. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists Michio Kaku physics 6:35 no SLoS | Biology Teacher & Artist: Caryn Babaian Meet Caryn Babaian—a biology teacher for whom art is as essential as science. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosCaryn.m4v nsn-vodcast-20101217 WGBH Science Unit What should you always bring to Caryn's biology class? What role does "Gilligan's Island" play in her life? What's her favorite organ to draw? Meet Caryn Babaian—a biology teacher for whom art is as essential as science. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists art Leonardo da Vinci teaching 6:50 no SLoS | Theoretical Physicist & Glider Pilot: Allan Adams Meet Allan Adams—theoretical physicist by profession and glider pilot on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosAllan.m4v nsn-vodcast-20101203 WGBH Science Unit Why does Allan love waves so much? How can he fly a plane without an engine? Oh, is that Allan falling out of the sky? Meet Allan Adams—theoretical physicist by profession and glider pilot on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists plane pilot physics theory 7:05 no SLoS | Cancer Researcher & Shofar Player: Len Zon Meet Len Zon—cancer researcher by profession and shofar player on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosLen.m4v nsn-vodcast-20101202 WGBH Science Unit What could possibly motivate Len to blow into a ram's horn? Why does he insist on changing the colors of his zebrafish? Why does he even have zebrafish? Meet Len Zon—cancer researcher by profession and shofar player on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists shofar player cancer research 7:05 no SLoS | Physicist & Saxophonist: Stephon Alexander Meet Stephon Alexander—theoretical physicist by profession and saxophonist on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosStephon.m4v nsn-vodcast-20101105 WGBH Science Unit Who did Stephon learn was even more powerful than Iron Man? Who was his first sax idol? How did a ball change the course of his life? Meet Stephon Alexander—theoretical physicist by profession and saxophonist on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists music physics profession career saxophone 6:49 no NOVA Short | Surviving an Elevator Plunge Everybody's worst nightmare: You're riding in an elevator, and suddenly it goes into free fall. Could you save yourself by jumping up at the last second, just before the plummeting car hits bottom? Joe Seamans, producer of NOVA's "Trapped in an Elevator," tests it out. For more, watch "Trapped in an Elevator" airing November 2nd on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Joe Seamans Tue, 2 Nov 2010 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_ElevatorMyth.m4v nova-vodcast-20101102-02 WGBH Science Unit Producer Joe Seamans explodes a myth many people have about saving themselves by jumping up at the last second. Everybody's worst nightmare: You're riding in an elevator, and suddenly it goes into free fall. Could you save yourself by jumping up at the last second, just before the plummeting car hits bottom? Joe Seamans, producer of NOVA's "Trapped in an Elevator," tests it out. For more, watch "Trapped in an Elevator" airing November 2nd on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Joe Seamans NOVA science video elevator technology survival 1:41 no NOVA Short | Shabbat Elevator For many Orthodox Jews, conventional elevators and observing the Sabbath don't mix. So how can they get to the top floors of tall buildings after sunset on Friday while still being true to their faith? Hotel managers in Miami Beach, together with rabbis, have come up with a clever solution: It is called the Shabbat elevator, and it allows Orthodox Jewish guests to ride an elevator to their hotel floor while still properly observing the Sabbath, even though it often means a longer ride. For more, watch "Trapped in an Elevator" airing November 2nd at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Joe Seamans Tue, 2 Nov 2010 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_shabbatelv.m4v nova-vodcast-20101102-01 WGBH Science Unit Hotels are offering an innovative, albeit slow, way for Orthodox Jews to use elevators on the Sabbath. For many Orthodox Jews, conventional elevators and observing the Sabbath don't mix. So how can they get to the top floors of tall buildings after sunset on Friday while still being true to their faith? Hotel managers in Miami Beach, together with rabbis, have come up with a clever solution: It is called the Shabbat elevator, and it allows Orthodox Jewish guests to ride an elevator to their hotel floor while still properly observing the Sabbath, even though it often means a longer ride. For more, watch "Trapped in an Elevator" airing November 2nd at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Joe Seamans NOVA science video elevator shabbat jewish tradition technology 2:52 no SLoS | Microbiologist & Wrestler: Rachel Collins Meet Rachel Collins—microbiologist by profession and wrestler on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosRachelC.m4v nsn-vodcast-20101022 WGBH Science Unit How did Rachel get interested in science? What does she spit at other wrestlers in the ring? Why is she "your soul's tormentor"? Meet Rachel Collins—microbiologist by profession and wrestler on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS video secret life of scientists wrestling sport microbiology antibiotics 7:03 no NOVA Short | Gothic Cathedrals: Birth of Gothic Gothic architecture didn't appear all at once. In this video clip, see evidence of its gradual evolution. For more, watch "Building the Great Cathedrals" airing October 19th at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Providence Pictures. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_gothbirth.m4v nova-vodcast-20101015 WGBH Science Unit See evidence of how Gothic architecture evolved. Gothic architecture didn't appear all at once. In this video clip, see evidence of its gradual evolution. For more, watch "Building the Great Cathedrals" airing October 19th at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Providence Pictures. NOVA science video cathedrals medieval gothic architecture religion PBS 2:29 no SLoS | Psycholinguist & Speed Demon: Jean Berko Gleason Meet Jean Berko Gleason—psycholinguist by profession and speed demon on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 8 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosJeanBG.m4v nsn-vodcast-20101008 WGBH Science Unit How many languages does Jean speak? Can she use her "old lady" voice in all of them? Has she ever won the Indy 500? Meet Jean Berko Gleason—psycholinguist by profession and speed demon on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists linguist speed demon fast cars language 7:10 no NOVA Short | Gothic Cathedrals: A Colorful Past A restoration project is underway at Chartres Cathedral, where experts are getting a clearer view of just how colorful the cathedrals were in medieval times. For more, watch "Building the Great Cathedrals" airing October 19th at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Providence Pictures. Fri, 8 Oct 2010 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_gothcolor.m4v nova-vodcast-20101008 WGBH Science Unit The stones of great cathedrals once blazed with color. A restoration project is underway at Chartres Cathedral, where experts are getting a clearer view of just how colorful the cathedrals were in medieval times. For more, watch "Building the Great Cathedrals" airing October 19th at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Providence Pictures. NOVA science video cathedrals medieval gothic architecture religion PBS 4:40 no NOVA Short | Gothic Cathedrals: Science and Religion Even in the so-called "Dark Ages," faith and science struck a harmonious cord, and Chartres Cathedral is evidence. For more, watch "Building the Great Cathedrals" airing October 19th at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Providence Pictures. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_gothscirelig.m4v nova-vodcast-20101001 WGBH Science Unit Aristotle among the angels? Even in the so-called "Dark Ages," faith and science struck a harmonious cord, and Chartres Cathedral is evidence. For more, watch "Building the Great Cathedrals" airing October 19th at 8pm on PBS. Or go to pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced for NOVA by Providence Pictures. NOVA science video cathedrals medieval gothic architecture religion PBS 6:15 no SLoS | Neuroscientist & Cheerleader: Mollie Woodworth Meet Mollie Woodworth—neuroscientist by profession and cheerleader on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosMollieW.m4v nova-vodcast-20100923 WGBH Science Unit Why does Mollie hate mice? How does she stay so cheerful? Why does she love pom-poms so much? Meet Mollie Woodworth—neuroscientist by profession and cheerleader on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists neurology sports MIT 7:43 no NSN Short | Snail Slime What do you get when you cross the world's most famous slowpoke with some of MIT's latest high-tech robotics? Robotics engineers at MIT are looking at snails for inspiration. Nature's famous slowpokes produce a "yield-stress fluid," better known as slime, that has remarkable properties. It can behave both as a solid glue and as a slippery lubricant. A slime-like synthetic substance could one day help tiny robots explore the human body and aid high-tech medicine. A NOVA Production by Diatom Media for WGBH/Boston © 2007 WGBH Educational Foundation Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_snailslime.m4v nova-vodcast-20100903-001 WGBH Science Unit Robot inspired by spineless slowpoke What do you get when you cross the world's most famous slowpoke with some of MIT's latest high-tech robotics? Robotics engineers at MIT are looking at snails for inspiration. Nature's famous slowpokes produce a "yield-stress fluid," better known as slime, that has remarkable properties. It can behave both as a solid glue and as a slippery lubricant. A slime-like synthetic substance could one day help tiny robots explore the human body and aid high-tech medicine. A NOVA Production by Diatom Media for WGBH/Boston © 2007 WGBH Educational Foundation Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science robotics snail slime yield stress fluid MIT NOVA PBS 3:46 no NSN Short | Dolphin Reading Test The ability to read is not just limited to humans. The trainers at Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences in Honduras have trained their dolphins to read two-dimensional symbols as commands. In this video, watch as the pupil, a dolphin named Cedana, puts her reading skills to the test. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video podcast produced for NOVA scienceNOW by Doug Hamilton and edited by Rob Tinworth. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_dolphinread.m4v nova-vodcast-20100630-001 WGBH Science Unit Watch as a dolphin's reading ability is put to the test. The ability to read is not just limited to humans. The trainers at Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences in Honduras have trained their dolphins to read two-dimensional symbols as commands. In this video, watch as the pupil, a dolphin named Cedana, puts her reading skills to the test. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video podcast produced for NOVA scienceNOW by Doug Hamilton and edited by Rob Tinworth. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW dolphin research cognition animal intelligence language nature 2:47 no NSN | CERN Beneath the Alps, the mother of all particle accelerators nears completion. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_CERN.m4v nova-vodcast-20100607-001 WGBH Science Unit The mother of all particle accelerators Beneath the Alps, the mother of all particle accelerators nears completion. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW atoms CERN particle accelerator smasher Large Hadron Collider physics big bang black holes 12:42 no NSN | Profile: Sang-Mook Lee A South Korean geophysicist paralyzed from the neck down defies stereotypes of the disabled. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_SangMook.m4v nova-vodcast-20100514 WGBH Science Unit Geophysicist defies stereotypes of the disabled A South Korean geophysicist paralyzed from the neck down defies stereotypes of the disabled. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. geology geophysics paralyzed disabled NOVA science 11:16 no NSN | Earthquakes in the Midwest Three massive earthquakes struck the American Midwest in 1811-12. Could it happen again? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 7 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_MadridQuake.m4v nova-vodcast-20100507 WGBH Science Unit Could it happen again? Three massive earthquakes struck the American Midwest in 1811-12. Could it happen again? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. earthquakes midwest tectonic fault disaster NOVA science 13:03 no NSN | Public Genomes Thousands of people are signing up to post their DNA sequences on the Internet, for all to see. Are they crazy? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_PubGenome.m4v nova-vodcast-20100430 WGBH Science Unit DNA goes public Thousands of people are signing up to post their DNA sequences on the Internet, for all to see. Are they crazy? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. DNA gene sequencing mutation disease Personal Genome Project NOVA science 13:32 no SLoS | Astrophysicist & Tie Collector: Neil deGrasse Tyson Meet Neil deGrasse Tyson—astrophysicist by profession and tie collector on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosNeilT.m4v nova-vodcast-20100423 WGBH Science Unit Who's Neil's favorite scientist? What does he wear when he's going to eat messy food? What kind of computer makes him want to take a bath? Meet Neil deGrasse Tyson—astrophysicist by profession and tie collector on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists astronomy stars supernova Neil deGrasse Tyson fashion tie collector clothing astrophysics 7:21 no NOVA Short | Hubble's Amazing Rescue In this excerpt from NOVA's "Hubble's Amazing Rescue" watch as the nail-biting mission runs into its first hurdle. For more watch NOVA's "Hubble's Amazing Rescue" online at pbs.org/nova "Hubble's Amazing Rescue" is a NOVA Production by Lone Wolf Documentary Group for WGBH/Boston. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_hubblerescue.m4v nova-vodcast-20100416-001 WGBH Science Unit Day 4 in the space mission to save the Hubble telescope In this excerpt from NOVA's "Hubble's Amazing Rescue" watch as the nail-biting mission runs into its first hurdle. For more watch NOVA's "Hubble's Amazing Rescue" online at pbs.org/nova "Hubble's Amazing Rescue" is a NOVA Production by Lone Wolf Documentary Group for WGBH/Boston. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. science NOVA PBS astronomy space Hubble telescope anniversary 4:50 no NSN | Mystery of the Gakkel Ridge Scientists journeying deep beneath Arctic sea ice discover a world never before seen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 9 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_gakkel.m4v nova-vodcast-20100409 WGBH Science Unit Under the Arctic sea ice Scientists journeying deep beneath Arctic sea ice discover a world never before seen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Arctic seafloor submarine submersible marine ecology polar exploration NOVA science :0 no NOVA Short | Founders of Modern Astronomy William Herschel often gets the credit, but his sister Caroline was also a pioneer astronomer. For more watch NOVA's Hunting the Edge of Space airing April 6 and 13 on PBS. www.pbs.org/nova/telescope "Hunting the Edge of Space" produced for NOVA by Brook Lapping Productions and TPT National Productions, in association with Green Umbrella Films, LLC NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_founderastro.m4v nova-vodcast-20100402-001 WGBH Science Unit Meet sibling astronomers who made scientific history. William Herschel often gets the credit, but his sister Caroline was also a pioneer astronomer. For more watch NOVA's Hunting the Edge of Space airing April 6 and 13 on PBS. www.pbs.org/nova/telescope "Hunting the Edge of Space" produced for NOVA by Brook Lapping Productions and TPT National Productions, in association with Green Umbrella Films, LLC NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. science NOVA PBS astronomy space William Herschel first woman astronomer 4:29 no SLoS | Teen Astronomer & Singer: Caroline Moore Meet Caroline Moore—a teen astronomer by profession and singer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosCaroM.m4v nova-vodcast-20100326 WGBH Science Unit Will Caroline's supernova destroy the Earth? How does she make people cry? What was the biggest surprise she found at the White House? Meet Caroline Moore—a teen astronomer by profession and singer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists astronomy singing music stars supernova caroline moore 6:32 no NSN | Algae Fuel In the search for alternatives to gasoline, are algae the answer? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_algaefuel.m4v nova-vodcast-20100319 WGBH Science Unit Pond scum into power? In the search for alternatives to gasoline, are algae the answer? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. biofuel biodiesel algae gasoline alternative fuel cars global warming climate change NOVA science :0 no SLoS | Geologist & Native American Dancer: Alexandrea Bowman Meet Alexandrea Bowman—a geologist by profession and Native American dancer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosAlexaB.m4v nova-vodcast-20100312 WGBH Science Unit What event inspired Alexandrea's passion for the environment? Does she wear a pocket protector? When did she learn she was Native American? Meet Alexandrea Bowman—a geologist by profession and Native American dancer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists geology dance Native American environment contaminants culture 7:32 no NSN | Profile: Lonnie Thompson A climatologist struggles to save ancient history preserved in ice that is now melting. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Lonnie.m4v nova-vodcast-20100305 WGBH Science Unit Meet the real Iceman A climatologist struggles to save ancient history preserved in ice that is now melting. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. glaciers global warming ice polar melt NOVA science climate studies ice core tropic glaciers :0 no NSN | Secrets in the Salt Salt deposits that formed 250 million years ago hold tantalizing hints of early life. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_salt.m4v nova-vodcast-20100219 WGBH Science Unit Early life trapped in salt Salt deposits that formed 250 million years ago hold tantalizing hints of early life. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Salt mines bioscience chemistry life formation NOVA science evolution botany :0 no SLoS | Biochemist & Pageant Queen: Erika Ebbel Meet Erika Ebbel—a biochemist by profession and pageant queen on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosErikaE.m4v nova-vodcast-20100212 WGBH Science Unit What role do suicidal crocodiles play in Erika's life? Has she ever been blinded by science? What's the stickiest part of a beauty pageant? Meet Erika Ebbel—a biochemist by profession and pageant queen on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists biochemistry beauty queen bacteria virus biology chemistry Erika Ebbel 7:36 no NSN | Moon Smasher A NASA satellite called LCROSS heads to the moon in hope of finding buried water. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_moonsmasher.m4v nova-vodcast-20100205 WGBH Science Unit Launching rockets at the moon? A NASA satellite called LCROSS heads to the moon in hope of finding buried water. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. LCross NASA rocket moon space travel lunar man on moon satellite NOVA science :0 no SLoS | Climate Scientist & Juggler: Gavin Schmidt Meet Gavin Schmidt—a climate scientist by profession and juggler on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosGavinS.m4v nova-vodcast-20100129 WGBH Science Unit Which movie caused Gavin to become a more public scientist? What are his favorite things to do in a pub? Has juggling helped his social life? Meet Gavin Schmidt—a climate scientist by profession and juggler on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists climate science global warming change juggling Gavin Schmidt earth science 6:46 no NSN | Profile: Sangeeta Bhatia Intrigued by the idea of artificial organs, a biomedical engineer uses computer-chip technology to craft tiny livers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_bhatia.m4v nova-vodcast-20100122 WGBH Science Unit Meet an artificial organ engineer Intrigued by the idea of artificial organs, a biomedical engineer uses computer-chip technology to craft tiny livers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. artificial organs science bionic liver biomedical engineer engineering MIT Sangeeta Bhatia NOVA medicine health 11:27 no SLoS | Aerospace engineer & Sailor: Dava Newman Meet Dava Newman—an aerospace engineer by profession and sailor on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosDavaN.m4v nova-vodcast-20100115 WGBH Science Unit Which footprint changed Dava's life? Why does she have all those lines on her spacesuit? How did extra-virgin olive oil help her sail around the world? Meet Dava Newman—an aerospace engineer by profession and sailor on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists space suit sail around the world space travel engineering engineer Dava Newman 7:55 no NSN | Smart Sea Lions and Talking Walruses Marine mammals are wowing researchers with more than just circus tricks. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_sealions.m4v nova-vodcast-20100108 WGBH Science Unit Sea mammals with smarts Marine mammals are wowing researchers with more than just circus tricks. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Sea mammals with smarts sea world walrus training animal cognition behavior research sounds vocalizations California sea lion :0 no NSN | The Science of Picky Eaters Don't like broccoli? Your DNA may explain why. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_pickyeaters.m4v nova-vodcast-20091231 WGBH Science Unit Don't like broccoli? Your DNA may explain why. Don't like broccoli? Your DNA may explain why. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. NOVA PBS children toddlers picky eaters tips nutrition science taste DNA flavors broccoli sensation sweet sour perception umami taste buds genetics Neil deGrasse Tyson genes video podcast 13:08 no NSN | Profile: Franklin Chang-Díaz The first Latino-American astronaut is also a scientist designing a new generation of plasma-powered space vehicles. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_changdiaz.m4v nova-vodcast-20091223 WGBH Science Unit Meet the first Latino-American astronaut. The first Latino-American astronaut is also a scientist designing a new generation of plasma-powered space vehicles. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. first Latin American in space plasma rocket inventor Latino-American astronaut science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson 11:14 no NSN | Dinosaur Plague Insects caught in amber spark a controversial theory about what killed the dinosaurs. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_dinoplague.m4v nova-vodcast-20091218 WGBH Science Unit Did insects kill the dinosaurs? Insects caught in amber spark a controversial theory about what killed the dinosaurs. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson what killed the dinosaurs 15:28 no SLoS | Psychologist & Foot Photographer: Laurie Santos Meet Laurie Santos-a clinical psychologist by profession and a foot photographer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosLaurieS.m4v nova-vodcast-20091211 WGBH Science Unit Why does Laurie study monkeys to learn about humans? What's her theme song? What's the only blue animal she's photographed? Meet Laurie Santos-a clinical psychologist by profession and a foot photographer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists foot photographer clinical psychology Laurie Santos 6:38 no NSN | Marathon Mouse With an "exercise pill," researchers turn couch-potato rodents into champion runners. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_marathonmouse.m4v nova-vodcast-20091204 WGBH Science Unit Exercise in a pill? With an "exercise pill," researchers turn couch-potato rodents into champion runners. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson pill exercise programs fitness workout elderly videos increase 12:50 no SLoS | Student of Physics & Rock: Joe DeGeorge Meet Joe DeGeorge-a physics student by day and a rock star by night. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosJoeD.m4v nova-vodcast-20091125 WGBH Science Unit Can Joe write a song about his favorite scientist? What's the biggest crowd he's ever played for? Who's his favorite "wizard"? Meet Joe DeGeorge-a physics student by day and a rock star by night. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists harry and the potters music band physics song about Richard Feynman 7:09 no NSN | Hunt for Alien Earths Astronomers may be on the brink of finding Earth-like planets beyond our solar system. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_alienearths.m4v nova-vodcast-20091120 WGBH Science Unit Are Earth-like planets out there? Astronomers may be on the brink of finding Earth-like planets beyond our solar system. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson alien planets milky way do aliens exist does life exist 12:52 no SLoS | Ethnobotanist & Dancer: Ina Vandebroek Meet Ina Vandebroek-an ethnobotanist by profession and a salsa dancer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosInaV.m4v nova-vodcast-20091113 WGBH Science Unit What role does a guy named "Eddie" play in Ina's secret life? What does she miss most when she's on an expedition? Meet Ina Vandebroek-an ethnobotanist by profession and a salsa dancer on the side. She is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists ina vandebroek plants health medicine ethnobotany salsa dancing botany 10:07 no NSN | Profile: Maydianne Andrade By peering into the sex lives of Australian redback spiders, this evolutionary biologist has shown the upside of cannibalism. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Andrade.mp4 nova-vodcast-20091106-001 WGBH Science Unit Peering into the sex lives of spiders By peering into the sex lives of Australian redback spiders, this evolutionary biologist has shown the upside of cannibalism. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science, NOVA, PBS, scienceNOW, Neil, deGrasse, Tyson, spider, sex, cannibalism, evolution, biology, mating, black, widow 10:07 no SLoS | Guitar Hero and Clarinetist: Eran Egozy Meet Eran Egozy-a developer of Guitar Hero and Rock Band by profession and a clarinetist on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosEranE.m4v nova-vodcast-20091030-001 WGBH Science Unit Who are the most famous people to play one of Eran's games? And how did a joystick lead to a "Rock Band"? Meet Eran Egozy-a developer of Guitar Hero and Rock Band by profession and a clarinetist on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science, NOVA, PBS, scienceNOW, secret, life, of, scientists, eran, egozy, guitar, hero, rock, band, developer, gamer, clarinet, music 7:39 no NSN | Autism Genes Researchers have begun to zero in on genes that might be responsible for autism. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Autism.m4v nova-vodcast-20091023-001 WGBH Science Unit Zeroing in on autism genes Researchers have begun to zero in on genes that might be responsible for autism. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson autism gene genetic disorder Rain Man DNA chemical genome cure treatment 13:14 no SLoS | Engineer and Daredevil: Nate Ball Meet Nate Ball-a mechanical engineer by profession and a daredevil on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosNateB.m4v nova-vodcast-20091016-001 WGBH Science Unit How did eight exploding water bottles help Nate perfect an invention? And why does he insist on running vertically? Meet Nate Ball-a mechanical engineer by profession and a daredevil on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists nate ball free running mechanical engineer design squad pole vault champion 9:09 no NSN | Anthrax Investigation The new science of microbial forensics reveals the source of the anthrax used in the deadly attacks of 2001. www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Anthrax.m4v nova-vodcast-20091009-001 WGBH Science Unit Science reveals the source of anthrax used in the attacks of 2001. The new science of microbial forensics reveals the source of the anthrax used in the deadly attacks of 2001. www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson anthrax investigation 9-11 911 terrorism biowarfare weapons microbe forensics plague attack 14:33 no SLoS | Researcher and Runner: Eva Vertes Meet Eva Vertes-a cancer researcher by profession and a runner on the side. She is one of the scientists we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosEvaV.m4v nova-vodcast-20091002-001 WGBH Science Unit How did Eva give her sister monkey nightmares? And how did laughing in class lead to her secret life? Meet Eva Vertes-a cancer researcher by profession and a runner on the side. She is one of the scientists we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists eva vertes cancer research runner long distance marathon leukemia doogie howser alzheimers medicine 7:23 no NSN | Profile: Luis von Ahn A computer scientist finds novel ways to stop spammers and harness the brainpower of millions of people. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. pbs.org/nova/sciencenow This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_vonAhn.m4v nova-vodcast-20090925-001 WGBH Science Unit Stopping spam and harnessing brainpower A computer scientist finds novel ways to stop spammers and harness the brainpower of millions of people. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. pbs.org/nova/sciencenow This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson video games Luis von Ahn MacArthur "genius" reCAPTCHA digitizing books ESP spam spammers 11:25 no NSN | Auto-tune Can't carry a tune? Andy Hildebrand's pitch-correction software can help you sing like a star. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. pbs.org/nova/sciencenow This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_autotune.m4v nova-vodcast-20090918-001 WGBH Science Unit Automatically tune your voice Can't carry a tune? Andy Hildebrand's pitch-correction software can help you sing like a star. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. pbs.org/nova/sciencenow This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson auto tune music singing pitch Cher star 7:14 no SLoS | Nanoscientist and Photographer: Rich Robinson Meet Rich Robinson-a nanoscientist by profession and a photographer on the side. He is one of the scientists we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosRichR.m4v nova-vodcast-20090911-001 WGBH Science Unit Why was Rich already a "professor" in 8th grade? Does he ever Photoshop? Why does he love really, really small things? Meet Rich Robinson-a nanoscientist by profession and a photographer on the side. He is one of the scientists we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists rich robinson photography art nanoscience particles energy heat energy crisis 7:47 no SLoS | "Leech Man" Mark Siddall Meet Mark Siddall-a leech expert by profession and a culinary adventurer on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_slosMarkS.m4v nova-vodcast-20090904-001 WGBH Science Unit Why did Mark chase down a hippo bottom? How did he turn seaweed into dessert? How (and why) did he cook a leech? Meet Mark Siddall-a leech expert by profession and a culinary adventurer on the side. He is one of the scientists that we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks on our website, pbs.org/nova/secretlife, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their collection of short videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife "The Secret Life of Scientists" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife. Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists" provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance pubic understanding of science and technology and to portray the lives of men and women engaged in scientific and technological pursuit. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW secret life of scientists mark siddall leech biology culinary food eat hippo rectum 7:32 no NSN Short | What if? Falling into a Black Hole Neil deGrasse Tyson falls into a black hole. Ever wonder "What if? Send us your outlandish scenarios and other ideas. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic and search for "What if?" NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video produced and edited by Vincent Liota. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_whatif_blackhole.m4v nova-vodcast-20090828-001 WGBH Science Unit Neil deGrasse Tyson falls into a black hole. Neil deGrasse Tyson falls into a black hole. Ever wonder "What if? Send us your outlandish scenarios and other ideas. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic and search for "What if?" NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video produced and edited by Vincent Liota. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson black hole space galaxy dark matter what if 2:57 no NSN Short | A Memorable Snail In this short video, UCLA's David Glanzman shows what a spineless sea snail can teach us about our brains. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow for more science stories. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra; Original footage produced for NOVA by Sarah Holt. Image and Stock Footage Credits: (brain outline) © istockphoto.com/Julie Felton; (head and gears) © istockphoto.com/John Woodcock; (velvet rope) © istockphoto.com/Atomic Cupcake; (Aplysia) © Timothy Kang, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; (David Glanzman) © UCLA Newsroom; (Aplysia neurons) © Eric Kandel, Columbia University; (neuron video) © istockphoto.com/WaterFly; (human brain) © istockphoto.com/Max Delson. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_memorablesnail.m4v nova-vodcast-20090821-001 WGBH Science Unit What can a spineless sea snail teach us about our brains? In this short video, UCLA's David Glanzman shows what a spineless sea snail can teach us about our brains. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow for more science stories. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra; Original footage produced for NOVA by Sarah Holt. Image and Stock Footage Credits: (brain outline) © istockphoto.com/Julie Felton; (head and gears) © istockphoto.com/John Woodcock; (velvet rope) © istockphoto.com/Atomic Cupcake; (Aplysia) © Timothy Kang, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; (David Glanzman) © UCLA Newsroom; (Aplysia neurons) © Eric Kandel, Columbia University; (neuron video) © istockphoto.com/WaterFly; (human brain) © istockphoto.com/Max Delson. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson snail memory neurobiology aplysia David Glanzman UCLA short term brain neurons 4:05 no NSN Short | What if? The World Without Us Author Alan Weisman ponders the world without humans. Ever wonder "What if? Send us your outlandish scenarios and other ideas. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic and search for "What if?" NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video podcast produced and edited by Vincent Liota. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_whatif_withoutus.m4v nova-vodcast-20090814-001 WGBH Science Unit What if humans vanished from the face of the earth tomorrow? Author Alan Weisman ponders the world without humans. Ever wonder "What if? Send us your outlandish scenarios and other ideas. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic and search for "What if?" NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Video podcast produced and edited by Vincent Liota. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson world without us humans Armageddon humans extinction Alan Weisman 2:07 no NSN Short | Ask the Astrophysicist: Meteors Neil deGrasse Tyson holds office hours in central park. Send us your science questions. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_askastrometeor.m4v nova-vodcast-20090807-001 WGBH Science Unit Neil deGrasse Tyson fields questions about meteors. Neil deGrasse Tyson holds office hours in central park. Send us your science questions. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson astrophysicist space NASA aliens meteors meteorites rocks orbit 3:12 no NSN Short | Ask the Astrophysicist: See the Beginning of Time Neil deGrasse Tyson holds office hours in central park. Send us your science questions. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_seeingbigbang.m4v nova-vodcast-20090731-001 WGBH Science Unit Neil deGrasse Tyson fields questions about witnessing the beginning of time. Neil deGrasse Tyson holds office hours in central park. Send us your science questions. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson astrophysicist space big bang telescopes beginning universe 1:31 no NSN Short | Ask the Astrophysicist: Antimatter Engines Neil deGrasse Tyson holds office hours in central park. Send us your science questions. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_askastroantimatter.m4v nova-vodcast-20090729-001 WGBH Science Unit Neil deGrasse Tyson fields questions about antimatter and string theory. Neil deGrasse Tyson holds office hours in central park. Send us your science questions. Go to pbs.org/sciencenow/cosmic NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson astrophysicist space NASA aliens antimatter UFO string theory 2:39 no NSN Short | Martian Salt If cellulose survived 250 million years on Earth, could it survive in salt deposits on Mars? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_MartianSalt.m4v nova-vodcast-20090727-001 WGBH Science Unit If cellulose survived 250 million years on Earth, could it survive in salt deposits on Mars? If cellulose survived 250 million years on Earth, could it survive in salt deposits on Mars? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson salt on mars cellulose deposit aliens life red planet 3:09 no NSN Short | Blocking Bitter Taste In this video, Neil deGrasse Tyson meets a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_BitterTaste.m4v nova-vodcast-20090724-001 WGBH Science Unit Meet a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter. In this video, Neil deGrasse Tyson meets a genetically modified mouse that can't sense bitter. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson picky eater bitter supertaster taste bud broccoli genetics genes mouse 3:11 no NSN Short | Going Lunar for Less See how a mission to search for water on the moon is exploring a big question on a small budget. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_Lunar.m4v nova-vodcast-20090717-001 WGBH Science Unit Spare NASA parts and some ingenuity scores a trip to the moon See how a mission to search for water on the moon is exploring a big question on a small budget. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson LCROSS moon space rocket water alien lunar 3:13 no NSN Short | Aiding Aging Muscles See how "exercise in a pill" could one day help the elderly and the bedridden. For more visit pbs.org/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_short_agingmuscles.m4v nova-vodcast-20090710-001 WGBH Science Unit Exercise pill could help elderly See how "exercise in a pill" could one day help the elderly and the bedridden. For more visit pbs.org/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson exercise pill elderly bed rest muscles drug 3:58 no NSN | Diamond Factory Visit a laboratory where entrepreneurs are growing perfectly pure diamonds. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_diamond.m4v nova-vodcast-20090703-001 WGBH Science Unit Making man-made bling Visit a laboratory where entrepreneurs are growing perfectly pure diamonds. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson diamonds man made factory synthetic jewels electronics carbon 14:58 no NOVA Short | Inside Oliver Sacks's Brain See an expanded version of the film's sequence on Oliver Sacks's brain as it reacts to different pieces of music. For more watch NOVA's Music Minds airing June 30 on PBS. www.pbs.org/nova/musicminds "Musical Minds" produced for NOVA by Ryan Murdock. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_short_musicbrain.m4v nova-vodcast-20090626-001 WGBH Science Unit Watch how Oliver Sacks's brain reacts to music. See an expanded version of the film's sequence on Oliver Sacks's brain as it reacts to different pieces of music. For more watch NOVA's Music Minds airing June 30 on PBS. www.pbs.org/nova/musicminds "Musical Minds" produced for NOVA by Ryan Murdock. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. science NOVA PBS Oliver Sacks music brain neurology neurobiology Musicophilia disorder 4:29 no NSN Short | Detecting Life Once we find a planet that has Earth-like potential, how can we tell if there is life on it? Harvard astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explains how scientists might sniff out life by looking at the planet's atmosphere. Learn more at pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_detectinglife.m4v nova-vodcast-20090619-001 WGBH Science Unit How can astronomers look for life on planets beyond our solar system? Once we find a planet that has Earth-like potential, how can we tell if there is life on it? Harvard astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explains how scientists might sniff out life by looking at the planet's atmosphere. Learn more at pbs.org/nova/sciencenow Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW space stars planets Lisa Kaltenegger aliens ET life exobiology astronomy 4:41 no NSN | Profile: Arlie Petters A boy from a rural village in Belize grows up to become a world-class mathematician and cosmologist. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_ArliePetters.m4v nova-vodcast-20090612-001 WGBH Science Unit From a rural village in Belize to a world-class mathematician and cosmologist A boy from a rural village in Belize grows up to become a world-class mathematician and cosmologist. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson Belize Arlie Petters gravitational lensing cosmos warping space mathematician physics 8:49 no NSN | Epigenetics Our lifestyles and environment can change the way our genes are expressed, leading even identical twins to become distinct as they age. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_epigenetics.m4v nova-vodcast-20090605-001 WGBH Science Unit Our environment affects our genes Our lifestyles and environment can change the way our genes are expressed, leading even identical twins to become distinct as they age. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson genes nature nurture epigenetic cancer cure genetic code 13:24 no NSN | Profile: Julie Schablitsky Meet an archeologist who is helping to rewrite the history of the Old West. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Schablitsky.m4v nova-vodcast-20090529-001 WGBH Science Unit An Old West archeologist Meet an archeologist who is helping to rewrite the history of the Old West. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson archeologist wild west cowboys digging bones history Schablitsky 9:42 no NSN | Emergence How does the "intelligence" of an ant colony or the stock market arise out of the simple actions of its members? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Emergence.m4v nova-vodcast-20090522-001 WGBH Science Unit The science of self-organization How does the "intelligence" of an ant colony or the stock market arise out of the simple actions of its members? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson biology patterns stock market science intelligence self-organization flock of birds school of fish 12:07 no NSN | T. Rex Blood? Preserved soft tissue, including possible blood vessels and red blood cells, are turning up in dinosaur fossils. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_TRexBlood.m4v nova-vodcast-20090515-001 WGBH Science Unit Possible red blood cells found in T. Rex fossil Preserved soft tissue, including possible blood vessels and red blood cells, are turning up in dinosaur fossils. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson dinosaurs blood cells Jurassic Park cloning soft tissue technology 13:20 no NSN | Profile: Bonnie Bassler Her insight into how bacteria "talk" has launched a revolution in biological and medical research. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 8 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Bassler.m4v nova-vodcast-20090508-001 WGBH Science Unit Meet the Bacteria Whisperer Her insight into how bacteria "talk" has launched a revolution in biological and medical research. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson talking bacteria cells Bonnie Bassler Princeton medicine biology 9:46 no NSN | Island of Stability Follow the decades-long quest to create the elusive element 114. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 1 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nsn_v_segment_Island.m4v nova-vodcast-20090501-001 WGBH Science Unit Trying to build the biggest element yet Follow the decades-long quest to create the elusive element 114. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW element periodic table hydrogen gold Neil de Grasse Tyson protons 13:32 no Doctors' Lives: Jane Do you have what it takes to be a doctor? Follow Jane Liebschutz's journey from medical student in 1987 to her life in 2008 as an M.D. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/doctors Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_DrJane_postcast.m4v nova-vodcast-20090403-001 WGBH Science Unit Do you have what it takes to be a doctor? Follow Jane Liebschutz on her journey from medical school to midlife. Do you have what it takes to be a doctor? Follow Jane Liebschutz's journey from medical student in 1987 to her life in 2008 as an M.D. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/doctors science NOVA PBS doctors medical student Harvard doctors' diaries medicine 7:24 no Comet Airburst Destruction In this video clip, see why an explosion three miles above Earth would act like a white-hot tornado on the surface. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova_v_CometAirburst_postcast.m4v nova-vodcast-20090327-001 WGBH Science Unit What if a comet exploded in our atmosphere? In this video clip, see why an explosion three miles above Earth would act like a white-hot tornado on the surface. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis science NOVA PBS comet asteroid explosion Earth mass extinction tornado mammoth Clovis 4:05 no On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea: Part 4 In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090320.m4v nova-vodcast-20090320-001 WGBH Science Unit Bering Sea Harvest In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice science NOVA PBS ice extreme climate change global warming polar Bering Sea ocean 10:40 no On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea: Part 3 In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090316.m4v nova-vodcast-20090316-001 WGBH Science Unit Hot Spots and Cold Patches In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice science NOVA PBS ice extreme climate change global warming polar Bering Sea ocean 6:36 no On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea: Part 2 In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090313b.m4v nova-vodcast-20090313-002 WGBH Science Unit Science and Subsistance In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice science NOVA PBS ice extreme climate change global warming polar Bering Sea ocean 10:29 no On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea: Part 1 In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090306.m4v nova-vodcast-20090306-001 WGBH Science Unit Polar Science and Yup'ik Culture In this series of video stories, "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea," explore the past and future of the fast-changing Bering Sea region, its culture and people, and the new polar science that is emerging from an expedition on board the Coast Guard cutter Healy. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, Pacific Life, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea" is a production of Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with the Clark Science Center at Smith College. Produced by Lawrence R. Hott and Tom Litwin. For full credits, go to pbs.org/nova/extremeice/credits.html Copyright 2009 Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. www.florentinefilms.org To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice science NOVA PBS ice extreme climate change global warming polar Bering Sea ocean 10:17 no Papyrus Scraps of writings from a garbage dump in ancient Egypt reveal what life was like 2,000 years ago. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090227.m4v nova-vodcast-20090227-001 WGBH Science Unit Science reveals ancient Egyptian writings Scraps of writings from a garbage dump in ancient Egypt reveal what life was like 2,000 years ago. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson Egypt password manuscript ancient secret messages 9:28 no A Plague of Rats In this excerpt from NOVA's "Rat Attack," see how an infestation of rats, triggered by flowering bamboo, threatens the Indian state of Mizoram. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090220b.m4v nova-vodcast-20090220-002 WGBH Science Unit Black rats are wreaking havoc in India. In this excerpt from NOVA's "Rat Attack," see how an infestation of rats, triggered by flowering bamboo, threatens the Indian state of Mizoram. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats science NOVA PBS rats plague pests Mizoram India famine crop devastation ecology starvation National Geographic 2:41 no Profile: Karl Iagnemma An innovative MIT roboticist is also an acclaimed fiction writer. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090206.m4v nova-vodcast-20090206-001 WGBH Science Unit An innovative MIT roboticist is also an acclaimed fiction writer. An innovative MIT roboticist is also an acclaimed fiction writer. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil deGrasse Tyson robots writer MIT fiction 10:47 no Secret Surveillance In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Spy Factory," see how electronic information flows from Asia to the United States and how the National Security Agency is tapping into communications collected both from abroad and from within the U.S. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/spyfactory Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090130b.m4v nova-vodcast-20090130-002 WGBH Science Unit Eavesdropping by the U.S. government has reached a new level. In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Spy Factory," see how electronic information flows from Asia to the United States and how the National Security Agency is tapping into communications collected both from abroad and from within the U.S. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/spyfactory science NOVA PBS NSA national security agency government 9-11 hijackers wiretap Osama Bin Laden spy spies 5:24 no Obesity Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090130a.m4v nova-vodcast-20090130-001 WGBH Science Unit Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat. Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW space Neil deGrasse Tyson fat eating obesity overweight weight health research 12:29 no A Magical Migration In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies," see just how astounding the monarch butterfly's sense of navigation is, and learn how monarchs are tracked across North America. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/butterflies Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090123b.m4v nova-vodcast-20090123-002 WGBH Science Unit How do monarch butterflies make their way from Canada to Mexico? In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies," see just how astounding the monarch butterfly's sense of navigation is, and learn how monarchs are tracked across North America. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/butterflies science NOVA PBS butterfly migration insects wings Mexico monarch butterflies study flight 3:26 no California's Energy Bet In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Big Energy Gamble," California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a.k.a. "The Governator," touts the possibilities for a green-technology revolution. Also, see how a company called Nanosolar is printing out state-of-the-art solar panels and what's powering Google. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090116b.m4v nova-vodcast-20090116-002 WGBH Science Unit Arnold Schwarzenneger is counting on a green-tech revolution. In this excerpt from NOVA's "The Big Energy Gamble," California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a.k.a. "The Governator," touts the possibilities for a green-technology revolution. Also, see how a company called Nanosolar is printing out state-of-the-art solar panels and what's powering Google. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy science NOVA PBS Arnold Schwarzenegger California energy conservation going green consumption technology nanosolar solar panels 4:42 no Aging Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and healthier lives? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090116a.m4v nova-vodcast-20090116-001 WGBH Science Unit Aging gracefully may be genetic Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and healthier lives? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW aging old genes fountain of youth genetic research 13:03 no Put a Lid on It Bill Nye, TV's "Science Guy," conducts a pasta-making experiment that can save you money. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced for NOVA by Larry Klein. Stock footage copyright istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/energy/credits.html. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090112.m4v nova-vodcast-20090112-001 WGBH Science Unit Boiling water with Bill Nye Bill Nye, TV's "Science Guy," conducts a pasta-making experiment that can save you money. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced for NOVA by Larry Klein. Stock footage copyright istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/energy/credits.html. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy science NOVA PBS Bill Nye Science Guy energy conservation going green consumption how to boil water learn 2:48 no Profile: Judah Folkman Once scorned for his ideas about how cancer grows, the late Judah Folkman is now hailed as a visionary. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20090109.m4v nova-vodcast-20090109-001 WGBH Science Unit A cancer visionary Once scorned for his ideas about how cancer grows, the late Judah Folkman is now hailed as a visionary. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW cancer cure angiogenesis tumor research 11:29 no Mammoth Mystery A pair of mammoth skeletons is found locked together by their tusks. What happened? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081231.m4v nova-vodcast-20081231-001 WGBH Science Unit A mammoth match to the death A pair of mammoth skeletons is found locked together by their tusks. What happened? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW fossils mammoth death mystery paleontology prehistoric 12:05 no Phoenix Mars Lander NASA's latest robot has already found frozen water and is looking for more signs that the Red Planet could support life. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081224.m4v nova-vodcast-20081224-001 WGBH Science Unit Exploring the Red Planet NASA's latest robot has already found frozen water and is looking for more signs that the Red Planet could support life. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW space Mars Phoenix Earth lander rovers Red Planet 12:00 no The Weather on Mars Is the weather on Mars anything like the weather on Earth? NOVA asked Vicky Hipkin from the Canadian Space Agency, who was part of the recent Phoenix Mission to explore conditions on the Red Planet. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Still images and footage courtesy NASA, JPL, Caltech, University of Arizona, Texas A and M University, Cornell University and istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/mars/credits.html. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/mars Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081223.m4v nova-vodcast-20081223-001 WGBH Science Unit What's the weather like on Mars? Is the weather on Mars anything like the weather on Earth? NOVA asked Vicky Hipkin from the Canadian Space Agency, who was part of the recent Phoenix Mission to explore conditions on the Red Planet. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Still images and footage courtesy NASA, JPL, Caltech, University of Arizona, Texas A and M University, Cornell University and istockphoto.com. Detailed credits available at pbs.org/nova/mars/credits.html. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/mars science NOVA PBS Mars space weather Phoenix mission NASA stars Earth 5:13 no The Strangest Form of Matter MIT physicist Daniel Kleppner explains how matter changes as it is reduced in temperature and nears -273 degrees F, or Absolute Zero. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "Absolute Zero" is a production of Windfall Films Ltd. and Meridian Productions for TPT/Twin Cities Public Television and WGBH/NOVA in association with the BBC. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/zero Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081218b.m4v nova-vodcast-20081218-002 WGBH Science Unit At the limits of cold, things turn mysterious. MIT physicist Daniel Kleppner explains how matter changes as it is reduced in temperature and nears -273 degrees F, or Absolute Zero. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "Absolute Zero" is a production of Windfall Films Ltd. and Meridian Productions for TPT/Twin Cities Public Television and WGBH/NOVA in association with the BBC. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/zero science NOVA PBS absolute zero cold Bose-Enistein phases of matter physics learn 3:01 no Brain Trauma Even so-called "mild" head injuries turn out to be anything but. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081218a.m4v nova-vodcast-20081218-001 WGBH Science Unit Even so-called "mild" head injuries turn out to be anything but. Even so-called "mild" head injuries turn out to be anything but. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW brain injury trauma concussion 11:46 no War and Peace in Jamestown At the present-day excavation site at Jamestown, archeologists are uncovering evidence of intriguing, harmonious relationships between the native Powhatan people and the English colonists. Other evidence, hidden in tree rings, hints at why hostilities between the two cultures mounted. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced by Lone Wolf Documentary Group. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/pocahontas Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081212b.m4v nova-vodcast-20081212-002 WGBH Science Unit A new look at the history of Jamestown At the present-day excavation site at Jamestown, archeologists are uncovering evidence of intriguing, harmonious relationships between the native Powhatan people and the English colonists. Other evidence, hidden in tree rings, hints at why hostilities between the two cultures mounted. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced by Lone Wolf Documentary Group. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/pocahontas science NOVA PBS Pocahontas Jamestown John Smith history archeology Native American 7:03 no Stem Cells Breakthrough Three separate teams overcome a biomedical hurdle-creating stem cells without the use of human embryos. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081212a.m4v nova-vodcast-20081212-001 WGBH Science Unit Creating stem cells without human embryos Three separate teams overcome a biomedical hurdle-creating stem cells without the use of human embryos. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW stem cells genes embryos biology cloning research 14:09 no The Search for ET Astronomers have their radio telescopes tuned to receive signals from alien worlds. But is anybody out there? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081205.m4v nova-vodcast-20081205-001 WGBH Science Unit Is anybody out there? Astronomers have their radio telescopes tuned to receive signals from alien worlds. But is anybody out there? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW aliens ET extraterrestrial search outer space stars galaxy 11:46 no Leeches A century after falling out of favor among doctors, medicinal leeches are back in hospitals, sucking away on patients' wounds. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081126.m4v nova-vodcast-20081126-001 WGBH Science Unit Bloodsuckers make a comeback A century after falling out of favor among doctors, medicinal leeches are back in hospitals, sucking away on patients' wounds. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW leeches blood sucking medicine learn 11:29 no Studying Elephant Seals In this excerpt from NOVA's "Ocean Animal Rescue," join biologist Daniel Costa and his team in the field as they study the surprising behavior of northern elephant seals. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "Ocean Animal Rescue" is a NOVA Production produced by Hamilton Land & Cattle, Inc. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/ocean911 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081121b.m4v nova-vodcast-20081121-002 WGBH Science Unit Northern elephant seals are far from lazy. In this excerpt from NOVA's "Ocean Animal Rescue," join biologist Daniel Costa and his team in the field as they study the surprising behavior of northern elephant seals. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "Ocean Animal Rescue" is a NOVA Production produced by Hamilton Land & Cattle, Inc. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/ocean911 science NOVA PBS seals marine biology migration sea lion mammal tagging research 4:28 no Smart Bridges Can we engineer bridges that tell us what's wrong with them before it's too late? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081121a.m4v nova-vodcast-20081121-001 WGBH Science Unit Bridges that can predict problems Can we engineer bridges that tell us what's wrong with them before it's too late? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW bridges smart technology collapse 10:21 no Bird Brains Clues to the origins of human language are turning up in the brains of birds. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081114b.m4v nova-vodcast-20081114-002 WGBH Science Unit "Bird brain" no longer an insult Clues to the origins of human language are turning up in the brains of birds. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW birds language brain neurology singing stuttering 13:14 no Animating the Bible Get a behind-the-scenes look at how filmmakers and visual-effects artists created a 3-D animation of the Hebrew Bible for NOVA's two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets." Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Gary Glassman; video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis and edited by Melissa Salpietra. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with National Geographic Channel. Materials provided by Handcranked Productions (www.handcrankedproductions.com). Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081114a.m4v nova-vodcast-20081114-001 WGBH Science Unit Special effects that bring the Bible to life Get a behind-the-scenes look at how filmmakers and visual-effects artists created a 3-D animation of the Hebrew Bible for NOVA's two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets." Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Gary Glassman; video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis and edited by Melissa Salpietra. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with National Geographic Channel. Materials provided by Handcranked Productions (www.handcrankedproductions.com). Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible science NOVA PBS Bible archeology behind the scenes production Bible 3D effects stop frame animation 4:20 no Portraying the Writers Find out how scenes for NOVA's upcoming two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets," were filmed. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Gary Glassman; video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis and edited by Melissa Salpietra. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with the National Geographic Channel. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081110.m4v nova-vodcast-20081110-001 WGBH Science Unit A behind-the-scenes look at the writers of the Bible Find out how scenes for NOVA's upcoming two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets," were filmed. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Gary Glassman; video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis and edited by Melissa Salpietra. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with the National Geographic Channel. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible science NOVA PBS Bible archeology behind the scenes production writers of Bible Moses who wrote the bible 4:36 no Did God Have a Wife? In this excerpt from NOVA's two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets," archeologist William Dever describes evidence that the ancient Israelite God, YHWH, had a female counterpart. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with National Geographic Channel. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081107c.m4v nova-vodcast-20081107-003 WGBH Science Unit Archeology suggests that the ancient Israelites' God was linked to a Mother Goddess. In this excerpt from NOVA's two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets," archeologist William Dever describes evidence that the ancient Israelite God, YHWH, had a female counterpart. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with National Geographic Channel. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible science NOVA PBS Bible archeology bible wife monotheism polytheism God religion Israel Hebrew 3:44 no Recreating the Temple Gary Glassman, producer and director of NOVA's two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets," and associate producer Tristan Barako take you behind the scenes on a tour of Solomon's Temple. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Gary Glassman; video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis and edited by Melissa Salpietra. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with National Geographic Channel. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081107b.m4v nova-vodcast-20081107-002 WGBH Science Unit NOVA's filmmakers offer a surprising look inside Solomon's Temple. Gary Glassman, producer and director of NOVA's two-hour special, "The Bible's Buried Secrets," and associate producer Tristan Barako take you behind the scenes on a tour of Solomon's Temple. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Original footage produced for NOVA by Gary Glassman; video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis and edited by Melissa Salpietra. "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is a Providence Pictures Production for NOVA in association with National Geographic Channel. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "The Bible's Buried Secrets" is provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, and the Righteous Persons Foundation. Additional funding for this program is provided by the Skirball Foundation and by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bible science NOVA PBS Bible archeology behind the scenes production temple of Solomon Israel Hebrew 4:19 no Killer Microbe A relatively benign bug becomes a highly lethal pathogen, known to U.S. soldiers as Iraqibacter. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081107a.m4v nova-vodcast-20081107-001 WGBH Science Unit A lethal microbe threatens soldiers A relatively benign bug becomes a highly lethal pathogen, known to U.S. soldiers as Iraqibacter. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW bacteria killer disease Iraq soldiers antibiotics microbe 8:57 no Profile: Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa He jumped the fence from Mexico to work as a farmhand and ended up a leading brain surgeon. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081031.m4v nova-vodcast-20081031-001 WGBH Science Unit An inspiring story of rags to research He jumped the fence from Mexico to work as a farmhand and ended up a leading brain surgeon. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW brain surgeon Mexico immigrant cancer research Dr. Q 10:55 no Nature's Hidden Geometry In this excerpt from NOVA's "Hunting the Hidden Dimension," get a glimpse of the birth of a new branch of mathematics that explains geometric patterns found throughout nature. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081024b.m4v nova-vodcast-20081024-002 WGBH Science Unit Why didn't mathematicians recognize until recently the patterns all around us? In this excerpt from NOVA's "Hunting the Hidden Dimension," get a glimpse of the birth of a new branch of mathematics that explains geometric patterns found throughout nature. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals science NOVA PBS math fractals nature geometry art 3:41 no First Primates Our most distant primate ancestors, which took the stage shortly after the dinosaurs left it, were tree-dwellers the size of mice. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081024a.m4v nova-vodcast-20081024-001 WGBH Science Unit Meet the trailblazer of primates. Our most distant primate ancestors, which took the stage shortly after the dinosaurs left it, were tree-dwellers the size of mice. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW Neil de Grasse Tyson primate evolution monkey ape human ancestor 13:31 no Saving Hubble Two teams of spacewalkers take on the risky mission of reviving the ailing Space Telescope. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081017.m4v nova-vodcast-20081017-001 WGBH Science Unit The Hubble telescope gets a risky overhaul Two teams of spacewalkers take on the risky mission of reviving the ailing Space Telescope. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW space Hubble Neil de Grasse Tyson telescope shuttle mission 13:28 no No Simple Mission In this excerpt from NOVA's "Space Shuttle Disaster," get a glimpse of the factors that led to one of the worst accidents in the history of America's space program. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/columbia Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081010b.m4v nova-vodcast-20081010-002 WGBH Science Unit What lead up to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster? In this excerpt from NOVA's "Space Shuttle Disaster," get a glimpse of the factors that led to one of the worst accidents in the history of America's space program. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/columbia science NOVA PBS space shuttle disaster Columbia crash NASA 4:00 no Capturing Carbon An eighth-grader's science fair project prompts her scientist father to develop a new way to pull excess carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081010a.m4v nova-vodcast-20081010-001 WGBH Science Unit New technology "makes like a tree" to pull carbon from the atmosphere. An eighth-grader's science fair project prompts her scientist father to develop a new way to pull excess carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW carbon sequestration Neil de Grasse Tyson global warming 12:33 no Space Storms Behind the dazzling display of the aurora borealis are space storms that could turn the lights off here on Earth. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20081003.m4v nova-vodcast-20081003-001 WGBH Science Unit What is the weather in space? Behind the dazzling display of the aurora borealis are space storms that could turn the lights off here on Earth. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW space weather Neil de Grasse Tyson astrophysics storms 10:19 no Profile: Pardis Sabeti By night she's a rocker. By day, she's a Harvard geneticist tracking the evolution of the human genome. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20080926.m4v nova-vodcast-20080926-001 WGBH Science Unit Genetics meets rock 'n' roll By night she's a rocker. By day, she's a Harvard geneticist tracking the evolution of the human genome. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW genetics genes music rock star Pardis Sabeti scientist profile 8:26 no Dark Matter Learn more about dark matter, and how science is searching for it. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20080919.m4v nova-vodcast-20080919-001 WGBH Science Unit Turns out most of the universe is held together by a mysterious, invisible substance. Learn more about dark matter, and how science is searching for it. Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW dark matter CERN atoms energy space mystery 14:37 no Personal DNA Testing Genetic testing to assess risk factors for a handful of serious illnesses is now commercially available. But is it a good idea? Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20080912.m4v nova-vodcast-20080912-001 WGBH Science Unit What does your DNA say about your future? Genetic testing to assess risk factors for a handful of serious illnesses is now commercially available. But is it a good idea? Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. science NOVA PBS scienceNOW DNA testing genetic diseases risk genes 12:27 no

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