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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 Tuesday nights on PBS.
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Of Mice and Memory
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Sep 5, 2008
Mice placed in enriched environments can recover lost memories, giving hope to those who study Alzheimer's.
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.
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Art Authentication
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Aug 29, 2008
See how clever computer algorithms can distinguish a master fake from a masterpiece.
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.
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Profile: Hany Farid
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Aug 22, 2008
This self-proclaimed "accidental scientist" is a digital detective inventing new ways to tell if photos have been faked.
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.
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Hunting Meteorites
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Space scientist Rob Matson shows Neil deGrasse Tyson his favorite meteorite hunting ground.
This video podcast was produced by Julia Cort and Susan K. Lewis and edited by Gayle Añonuevo. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by Exxon Mobile, David H. Koch, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers.
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Meet the Cuttlefish
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Aug 8, 2008
Roger Hanlon of the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole introduces us to one of his favorite cephalopods, the cuttlefish. This remarkable creature, a cousin of squid and octopus, can change the color, pattern, and even texture of its skin in the blink of an eye.
Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited by Melissa Salpietra. Interview and original footage produced by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by Exxon Mobile, David H. Koch, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/camo
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Elevator to Space
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Aug 1, 2008
Neil deGrasse Tyson visits a company with a prototype for a space elevator
Don't miss NOVA scienceNOW, airing Wednesday, August 6 at 9pm on PBS.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
Original footage and interviews for NOVA scienceNOW produced by Joe McMaster.
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.
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NOVA Open Content: Car of the Future
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jul 29, 2008
Open content is material that anyone can use, free of charge, with only a few restrictions. The content, in this case, is raw footage shot for NOVA's "Car of the Future" documentary. We at NOVA hope it will fuel your creativity and foster a sharing of ideas. It's our latest way of highlighting the "Public" in PBS.
www.pbs.org/nova/car/open
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night 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, and public television viewers.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/car/open
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A Plug-In Solution
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jul 25, 2008
The 'Car Talk' brothers, Tom and Ray Magliozzi, visit the UC Davis lab of Andy Frank, inventor of the plug-in hybrid, to learn more about one of the possible ways we can transition our transportation system of off oil.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.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/car
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Kingdom of the Leeches
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Jul 21, 2008
Neil deGrasse Tyson embarks on a quest with leech expert Mark Siddall in the swamps of Connecticut to seek out the infamous decorated leech.
Don't miss the new episode of NOVA scienceNOW, airing Wednesday, July 23 at 9pm on PBS.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
Video podcast produced and edited by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage and interviews for NOVA scienceNOW produced by Julia Cort.
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.
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"Hello, this is Earth."
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jul 18, 2008
Jill Tartar, director of the SETI Institute, has thought long and hard about what we could, should, and would say to an alien civilization.
Don't miss the new season of NOVA scienceNOW, airing every Wednesday this summer.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
Video podcast edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage and interviews produced by Josh Rosen for NOVA. Stock footage: Morgan Lane Photography/istockphoto.com, David Baumber/istockphoto.com, Paul Rogers/istockphoto.com, NASA
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.
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Life of an Astronaut
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Thu, Jul 3, 2008
Hubble veteran, Mike Massimino, tells it like it is-the good and bad of being an astronaut.
Don't miss the new season of NOVA scienceNOW, airing every Wednesday this summer.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
Video podcast produced and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage produced by Rushmore DeNooyer for NOVA scienceNOW. Archival footage and animation courtesy NASA.
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.
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Personal Genome Project
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jun 27, 2008
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.
Don't miss the new episode of NOVA scienceNOW, airing Wednesday, July 2 at 9pm on PBS.
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 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.
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Journey Through the Center of the Earth
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jun 24, 2008
Ever wonder what would happen if you dug a whole from one side of the Earth, through the center, out the other side, and then jumped in?
Watch all new episodes of NOVA scienceNOW every Wednesday night this summer at 9pm on PBS, starting Wednesday June 25.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://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.
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The Dark Matter Mystery
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Jun 23, 2008
We can't see dark matter, and some skeptics doubt its existence, but many scientists think it makes up 20-some percent of our universe. Astronomer Doug Clowe explains how the Bullet Cluster, a group of galaxies billions of light years away, may shed some light on this mysterious stuff.
Don't miss the new season of NOVA scienceNOW, airing every Wednesday at 9pm starting June 25 on PBS.
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 Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited and narrated by Melissa Salpietra. Original footage and interviews produced by Julia Cort. 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.
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Wisdom of the Crowds
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jun 20, 2008
Ask enough people to estimate something, and the average of all their guesses will get you surprisingly close to the right answer.
Don't miss the new season of NOVA scienceNOW, airing every Wednesday at 9pm starting June 25 on PBS.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://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.
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Amazing Atoms
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jun 13, 2008
Throw away your textbooks. Here is the latest, atomically correct, version of our old friend, the atom.
Don't miss the new season of NOVA scienceNOW, airing every Wednesday starting June 25 on PBS.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site: http://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.
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Twin Prime Conjecture
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, May 30, 2008
New insight into a 2,300-year-old mystery surrounding prime numbers inspires a song.
Don't miss the new season of NOVA scienceNOW, airing every Wednesday starting June 25 on PBS.
Watch past episodes of the program, try out interactives, and more on our Web site:
http://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.
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The Ant Whisperer
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, May 16, 2008
World-renowned naturalist Edward O. Wilson explains amazing discoveries in ant communication and behavior.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
"Lord of the Ants" was produced for NOVA/WGBH by Windfall Films and Neil Patterson Productions
Major funding for "Lord of the Ants" is provided by the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund. Additional funding is provided by the Invitrogen Educational Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC, the Teach Green Foundation, and the Nurture Nature Foundation.
Funding for NOVA is provided by 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/eowilson
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A Second Chance
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, May 12, 2008
The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia has treated over 30,000 women who suffer from a birth injury called a fistula. These women, most of whom are rejected by society, get a second chance at life.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
Funding for "A Walk to Beautiful" is provided by the Fistula Foundation, the Marianthi Foundation, The Fledgling Film Fund, and others.
Funding for NOVA is provided by 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/beautiful
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Roadside Garden
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, May 2, 2008
Botanist Yin Kaipu and modern-day plant hunter Dan Hinkley stumble upon a roadside garden and find a treasure trove of famous flowers in their native birthplace. To see NOVA's story about the origin of flowering plants, watch "First Flower" on PBS on May 6 at 8 p.m.
Video podcast narrated by Melissa Salpietra. "First Flower" excerpt was produced by Doug Hamilton. 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 public television viewers.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/flower
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NOVA Open Content: Car of the Future
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Apr 16, 2008
Open content is material that anyone can use, free of charge, with only a few restrictions. The content, in this case, is raw footage shot for NOVA's "Car of the Future" documentary. We at NOVA hope it will fuel your creativity and foster a sharing of ideas. It's our latest way of highlighting the "Public" in PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/car/open
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at
http://www.pbs.org/nova
Funding for NOVA is provided by 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/car/open
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Marathon Stories: Sama
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Apr 14, 2008
Sama was grieving the death of her mother when she heard about NOVA's marathon challenge. Training was tough, but Sama was determined to run the marathon for the memory of her mother.
Don't miss the broadcast of NOVA's "Marathon Challenge", airing April 15 on PBS.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/run
Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited by Melissa Salpietra. Narrated by Rafi Nemes. Original footage produced by Daniel McCabe and Hillary Wells. 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 public television viewers.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
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Marathon Stories: Jonathan
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Apr 11, 2008
Jonathan Bush is a busy man. When he was encouraged by a friend to join the NOVA Marathon team, he had his doubts. To Jonathan, the marathon became a symbol of pushing yourself to the extreme.
Don't miss the broadcast of NOVA's "Marathon Challenge", airing April 15 on PBS.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/run
Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited by Melissa Salpietra. Narrated by Rafi Nemes. Original footage produced by Daniel McCabe and Hillary Wells. 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 public television viewers.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
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Marathon Stories: Betsey
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Thu, Apr 10, 2008
Betsey is not a runner. But after major surgery to remove a tumor from her spine, followed by severe weight gain, she decides to use the Boston Marathon as a way to get through a darker period in her life.
Don't miss the broadcast of NOVA's "Marathon Challenge", airing April 15 on PBS.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/run
Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited by Melissa Salpietra. Narrated by Rafi Nemes. Original footage produced by Daniel McCabe and Hillary Wells. 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 public television viewers.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
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Marathon Stories: Steve
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Apr 9, 2008
Steve DeOssie is built and trained for football. He soon finds out that the marathon is a whole different ball game.
Don't miss the broadcast of NOVA's "Marathon Challenge", airing April 15 on PBS.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/run
Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited by Melissa Salpietra. Narrated by Rafi Nemes. Original footage produced by Daniel McCabe and Hillary Wells. 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 public television viewers.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
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Marathon Stories
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Apr 9, 2008
Can novice runners handle the 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon? NOVA intends to find out. In a series of video podcasts, follow four would-be marathoners from the beginning of their training all the way to the starting line. Don't miss the broadcast of NOVA's Marathon Challenge, airing April 15 on PBS.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova .
Video podcast produced by Melissa Salpietra and Susan K. Lewis. Edited by Melissa Salpietra. Narrated by Rafi Nemes. Original footage produced by Daniel McCabe and Hillary Wells. 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 public television viewers.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/run
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Solving a Maya Mystery
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Apr 2, 2008
In the mid-20th century, Tatiana Proskouriakoff was one of very few women within the field of Maya archeology. Learn how she cracked an important puzzle in understanding ancient Maya history.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/mayacode
"Cracking the Maya Code" is a NOVA Production in association with Night Fire Films and ARTE France.
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night 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, and public television viewers.
Major funding for "Cracking the Maya Code" is provided by the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional funding provided by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation.
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.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/mayacode
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Germany's Solar Experiment
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Mar 14, 2008
In this excerpt from NOVA's "Saved by the Sun," see why Germans are rapidly adopting solar power technologies. To watch the entire program online and explore additional Web content about solar power, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/solar
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
"Saved by the Sun" was produced by Steven Latham, Larry Klein, and Evan I. Schwartz.
Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Saved By the Sun" is provided by The Lemelson Foundation, with additional funding provided by the PBS Foundation's Environmental Programming Fund, established by a generous grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation
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DAD's Big Day
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Feb 27, 2008
The DARPA Grand Challenge is a U.S. Department of Defense competition open to the public and intended to inspire new designs of autonomous ground vehicles. Bruce Hall is one of the two eclectic brothers who make up Team DAD (short for Digital Auto Drive). In this episode, ride along with Hall on his vehicle's first significant qualifying test in front of Grand Challenge judges.
This video podcast was produced and edited by Joe Seamans. 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 public television viewers.
For more on the Grand Challenge, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/robotrace
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China's Fantastic Fossils
Author: WGBH Science Unit
Thu, Feb 21, 2008
Join paleontologist Mark Norell of the American Museum of Natural History as he travels to Liaoning, China in search of the region's spectacularly preserved fossils.
To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/microraptor
Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova
Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers.
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