NOVA: Rise of the Rockets

Rise of the Rockets

S46 Ep5 | 53m 42s

NOVA: Decoding the Great Pyramid

Decoding the Great Pyramid

S46 Ep4 | 53m 44s

NOVA: First Face of America

First Face of America

S45 Ep4 | 53m 6s

NOVA: Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire

Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire

S46 Ep3 | 53m 21s

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Rise of the Rockets

New technologies are promising a new renaissance in space travel.

S46 Ep5 | 53m 42s

Rise of the Rockets

S46 Ep5 | 53m 42s

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Decoding the Great Pyramid

New archeological evidence shows the stunning engineering of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

S46 Ep4 | 53m 44s

Decoding the Great Pyramid

S46 Ep4 | 53m 44s

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Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire

Journey to Kīlauea volcano to investigate the eruptions that shook Hawaiʻi in 2018.

S46 Ep3 | 53m 21s

Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire

S46 Ep3 | 53m 21s

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Einstein's Quantum Riddle

Join scientists as they grab light from across the universe to prove quantum entanglement.

S46 Ep2 | 53m 26s

Einstein's Quantum Riddle

S46 Ep2 | 53m 26s

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Pluto and Beyond

The New Horizons spacecraft zooms toward an object 4 billion miles from Earth.

S46 Ep1 | 53m 51s

Pluto and Beyond

S46 Ep1 | 53m 51s

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Why Kicking a Field Goal is Harder Than it Looks

Kicking a field goal is tough. But why? (Hint: It's physics.)

Clip: S46 | 3m 28s

Why Kicking a Field Goal is Harder Than it Looks

Clip: S46 | 3m 28s

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What Does the Polar Vortex Have to do With Climate Change?

If you think you understand the polar vortex, think again.

Clip: S46 | 3m 18s

What Does the Polar Vortex Have to do With Climate Change?

Clip: S46 | 3m 18s

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AI Helps Young Man with Cerebral Palsy Find Independence

Can AI technology help 12-year-old Kaden, who is nonverbal, find his voice?

Clip: S46 | 4m 46s

AI Helps Young Man with Cerebral Palsy Find Independence

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How Does a Government Shutdown Affect Science?

The government shutdown has brought experiments to a halt and affected other areas.

Clip: S46 | 3m 1s

How Does a Government Shutdown Affect Science?

Clip: S46 | 3m 1s

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Five Moon Names to Know for Successful Moongazing

What's the meaning behind moon names?

Clip: S46 | 2m 6s

Five Moon Names to Know for Successful Moongazing

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NOVA

The Next Pompeii Preview

In the shadow of Vesuvius and Pompeii, a lesser-known volcano puts Naples at risk.

Preview: S46 Ep6 | 29s

The Next Pompeii Preview

Preview: S46 Ep6 | 29s

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NOVA

Rise of the Rockets Preview

New technologies are promising a new renaissance in space travel.

Preview: S46 Ep5 | 29s

Rise of the Rockets Preview

Preview: S46 Ep5 | 29s

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NOVA

Decoding the Great Pyramid Preview

New archeological evidence shows the stunning engineering of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Preview: S46 Ep4 | 28s

Decoding the Great Pyramid Preview

Preview: S46 Ep4 | 28s

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NOVA

Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire Preview

Scientists journey to Kīlauea volcano to investigate the eruptions that shook Hawaiʻi.

Preview: S46 Ep3 | 25s

Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire Preview

Preview: S46 Ep3 | 25s

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NOVA

Einstein's Quantum Riddle Preview

Join scientists as they grab light from across the universe to prove quantum entanglement.

Preview: S46 Ep2 | 27s

Einstein's Quantum Riddle Preview

Preview: S46 Ep2 | 27s

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Ultima Thule is Surprisingly Flat

This discovery could have a big effect on how scientists think about planet formation.

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Ultima Thule is Surprisingly Flat

Clip: S46 Ep1 | 1m 38s

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Days Before Flyby, Ultima Thule Still Mysterious

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is about to visit the most distant object ever explored.

Clip: S46 Ep1 | 1m 45s

Days Before Flyby, Ultima Thule Still Mysterious

Clip: S46 Ep1 | 1m 45s

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