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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.

Harvard geophysicist John Shaw on earthquake science, survival, and how humans trigger quakes.
Falling cats seem to break the rules of motion, but the real explanation is stranger than it looks.
Physics says the universe is centerless, but a cosmic alignment has scientists asking questions.
National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust and PBS viewers.
Can adding every positive whole number really give you -1/12?
It’s believed empty space can be crystalized and we may have observed this for the first time.
This Whitney Reynolds Show episode highlights powerful stories of courage and growth.
What about the Great Dying caused a global age of mutant plants?
During the Permian Period many tetrapods, or four-limbed vertebrates, took to life in the trees.
Around 300 million years ago sails were all the rage, but we're still not sure what they were for.