NOVA Wonders

NOVA Wonders

Ended First aired 25/Apr/2018 United States English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)
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NOVA Wonders” takes viewers on a journey to the frontiers of science, where researchers are tackling some of the biggest questions about life and the cosmos. From the mysteries of astrophysics to the secrets of the body to the challenges of inventing technologies that could rival—and even surpass—the abilities of the human mind, these six hours reveal how far we’ve come in our search for answers, how we managed to get here, and how scientists hope to push our understanding of the universe even further. Along the way, we meet the remarkable people who are transforming our world and our future
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Season 1 · Season 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Apr/2018
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S1E6
What's the Universe Made of?
Air date: 31/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Nova follows the efforts of scientists to unravel the mysteries of dark matter, which holds our universe together, and dark energy which is making it fly apart.

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Nova follows the efforts of scientists to unravel the mysteries of dark matter, which holds our universe together, and dark energy which is making it fly apart.

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Can We Make Life?
Air date: 23/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Creating life in the lab, which may become possible due to advances in genetic engineering and synthetic biology, is examined. Also: using the newest technologies to bring long-extinct animals, such as the woolly mammoth, back from the dead.

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Creating life in the lab, which may become possible due to advances in genetic engineering and synthetic biology, is examined. Also: using the newest technologies to bring long-extinct animals, such as the woolly mammoth, back from the dead.

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Can We Build a Brain?
Air date: 16/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Artificial intelligence is examined. Included: the effort to build intelligent machines by reverse-engineering the brain and by inventing completely new kinds of computers, with exponentially greater speed and processing power.

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Artificial intelligence is examined. Included: the effort to build intelligent machines by reverse-engineering the brain and by inventing completely new kinds of computers, with exponentially greater speed and processing power.

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Are We Alone?
Air date: 09/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The search for extraterrestrial life is examined. Included: the discovery of thousands of extrasolar planets; the exploration of planetary ecosystems within the solar system; and high-tech telescopes under development.

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The search for extraterrestrial life is examined. Included: the discovery of thousands of extrasolar planets; the exploration of planetary ecosystems within the solar system; and high-tech telescopes under development.

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What's Living In You?
Air date: 02/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Whether they make you fat, fart, or freak out, microbes play a central role in your life. Right beneath your nose—on your face, in your gut, and everywhere in between—trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi are so abundant in your body, they outnumber your human cells. But these aren’t just nasty hitch-hikers. Many are crucial to your survival. Evidence suggests that a diverse microbiome can keep you healthy and, conversely, a damaged one could kill you. NOVA Wonders peers into this microscopic world to discover the fascinating, bizarre, and downright surprising secrets of the human microbiome, including the world’s largest stool bank, which transforms raw stool into life-saving poop pills.

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Whether they make you fat, fart, or freak out, microbes play a central role in your life. Right beneath your nose—on your face, in your gut, and everywhere in between—trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi are so abundant in your body, they outnumber your human cells. But these aren’t just nasty hitch-hikers. Many are crucial to your survival. Evidence suggests that a diverse microbiome can keep you healthy and, conversely, a damaged one could kill you. NOVA Wonders peers into this microscopic world to discover the fascinating, bizarre, and downright surprising secrets of the human microbiome, including the world’s largest stool bank, which transforms raw stool into life-saving poop pills.

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What Are Animals Saying?
Air date: 25/Apr/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The series premiere examines animal communication. Some animals demonstrate they can learn human language—like Chaser the dog, who recognizes hundreds of words, and Kanzi the gorilla, who understands some English spoken in context. Included: researchers who are deciphering how animals share information critical to their survival—from a cacophony of ultrasonic bat squeaks to spider thumps and mice mating songs.

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The series premiere examines animal communication. Some animals demonstrate they can learn human language—like Chaser the dog, who recognizes hundreds of words, and Kanzi the gorilla, who understands some English spoken in context. Included: researchers who are deciphering how animals share information critical to their survival—from a cacophony of ultrasonic bat squeaks to spider thumps and mice mating songs.

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