Series: NOVA
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Episodes
Secrets In Our DNA
Pitfalls and unintended consequences of sharing genetic data with private companies are discussed.
PBS Utah

Decoding Da Vinci
The impact of Leonardo da Vinci's art on his science, and his science on his art are explored.
PBS Utah
Friday, January 22, 2021 - 3:00am
Sunday, January 24, 2021 - 2:00pm
The World
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 10:00pm
Friday, January 22, 2021 - 6:00am

Decoding the Weather Machine
Join scientists on a quest to better comprehend the workings of the weather and climate change.
The World

Forgotten Genius
PBS Utah
Friday, January 29, 2021 - 2:00am
Sunday, January 31, 2021 - 2:00pm

Forgotten Genius
The World
Saturday, January 30, 2021 - 10:00pm

Saving The Dead Sea
Scientists and engineers race to save the Dead Sea and help bring water to this extremely dry region.
The World

Mysteries of Sleep
Scientists peer more deeply into the sleeping brain and discover just how powerful sleep can be.
The World

Eagle Power
Bird specialist Lloyd Buck puts his trained golden eagle to the test with remarkable experiments.
The World

Einstein's Quantum Riddle
Physicists capture light from across the universe in a bid to prove quantum entanglement.

Apollo's Daring Mission
Hear Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the inside story of how the first mission to the moon, Apollo 8, pioneered groundbreaking technologies that would pave the way to land a man on the moon and win the space race.

Dead Sea Scroll Detectives
Scientists use new technology to examine the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls and newly surfaced fragments.

Secrets of the Forbidden City
The ingenious engineering of Beijing's Forbidden City, power center of imperial China, is explored.

Bigger Than T.rex
Almost a century ago, paleontologists found fossil bones from a dinosaur that was bigger than Tyrannosaurus rex. The Spinosaurus fossils were destroyed in a WWII bombing raid. Now, the discovery of new bones in Morocco is reopening the investigation into this epic beast. Follow the paleontologists who are reconstructing this terrifying carnivore, a 53-foot-long behemoth with a huge dorsal sail, scimitar-like claws and superjaws. Bringing together experts in paleontology, geology, climatology and paleobotany, this special brings to life the lost world over which Spinosaurus reigned more than 65 million years ago.

First Man on the Moon
An intimate portrait of the American hero features interviews with Armstrong's family and friends.

Flying Supersonic
The history of the Concorde, the passenger plane that flew at twice the speed of sound, is revealed.

Decoding The Great Pyramid
Archaeologists investigate how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids of Giza.

The Planets: Inner Worlds
Planets are explored. Is there somewhere else in the solar system where life might flourish?

The Planets: Mars
Mars was once a blue water world studded with active volcanoes. Did life ever form on the planet?

Inside Animal Minds: Who's The Smartest?
Throughout the animal kingdom, some of the cleverest creatures - including humans - seem to be those who live in complex social groups, like dolphins, elephants and apes.

The Planets: Jupiter
Jupiter shaped life on Earth, delivering comets laden with water and perhaps even a fateful asteroid.

The Planets: Saturn
NASA's Cassini explores Saturn for 13 years, looping through its icy rings and flying by its moons.

The Impossible Flight
For the first time ever, two intrepid pilots fly a solar-powered airplane around the world.

The Planets: Ice Worlds
In the far reaches of the solar system, Uranus and Neptune dazzle with unexpected rings and moons.

Emperor's Ghost Army
The 8,000 buried clay warriors of China's first emperor are researched using 3D computer modeling.

Prediction by the Numbers
Discover how predictions underpin many aspect of our lives and why some succeed while others fail.

Dog Tales
Researchers reveal how humans tamed fearsome canines over tens of thousands of years.

Cuba's Cancer Hope
