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Nova
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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S44 E4: Ultimate Cruise Ship
Weighing 54,000 gross tons and stretching over two football fields, the Seven Seas Explorer is no ordinary boat. Join pioneering shipbuilders as they endeavor to build the ultimate cruise ship.
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S46 E23: Animal Espionage
Camera traps and drones are revolutionizing the study of wildlife by providing an up-close look at animals without disturbing them.
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Nova
S46 E22: The Violence Paradox
Violence is all over the news. But some say we're living in the most peaceful time in history.
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S46 E21: Decoding Da Vinci
Journey to Florence to discover how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his legendary artwork.
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S46 E20: Dead Sea Scroll Detectives
What can new technology reveal about the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls?
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Inside Animal Minds: Who's The Smartest?
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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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