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NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. Visit the official website to watch full-length documentaries, or explore our world through short-form video, on our digital publication NOVA Next.

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Human: Building Empires Preview
Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.
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Human: Into the Americas Preview
Follow ancient humans’ journey into an icy and perilous new land.
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Human: Neanderthal Encounters Preview
Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals – and how they helped make us who we are today.
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National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies and Viking Cruises. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.
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Is Water Magnetic?
Is water bending real?
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Eons
That Time Earth was Sticky
What exactly made this time period so very, very sticky?
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PBS Space Time
The Most Important Satellite You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
One of the most important reasons we go to space is to know our own planet better.
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Building Blocks
Every Child is Different
Every child has their own pace and journey.
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Liquid Marbles are the Coolest Scientific Breakthrough I've Made (So Far)
George tries to make a new discovery in a huge field of science... and he might have.
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PBS Space Time
Why The Multiverse Could Be Real
Can something that exists be bad science?
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