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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.
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S46 E11: Back to the Moon
Season 46, Episode 11
Fifty years after humans first set foot on the Moon, new scientific discoveries are fueling excitement for a return to the lunar surface—this time, perhaps, to stay.
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The Planets: Inner Worlds
Season 46 Episode 12
The rocky planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars - were born of similar material around the same time, yet only one supports life. Were Earth's neighbors always so extreme? Is there somewhere else in the solar system where life might flourish?
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2019-07-28T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-07-28T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
The Planets: Mars
Season 46 Episode 13
Mars was once a blue water world studded with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it became the frozen desert planet we know today. With so many necessary elements in place, did life ever form on Mars?
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2019-07-28T15:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-07-28T18:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
The Planets: Jupiter
Season 46 Episode 14
Jupiter's massive gravitational force made it a wrecking ball when it barreled through the early solar system. But it also shaped life on Earth, delivering comets laden with water - and perhaps even the fateful asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.
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2019-08-04T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-08-04T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
The Planets: Saturn
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2019-08-11T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2019-08-11T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
Pluto and Beyond
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2019-08-18T12:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
The Planets: Ice Worlds
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2019-08-18T14:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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