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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.

Meet the people leading new efforts to shape the future of the Gulf of Maine and our oceans.
Meet the people leading new efforts to shape the future of the Gulf of Maine and our oceans.
Explore Cashes Ledge - part of the Gulf of Maine that helps power the Gulf’s more than 3,000 species
National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.
Episodes
Trace human development from embryo to newborn through stunning microimagery.
Combining the laws of the universe in one theory that explains it all is the Holy Grail
Do miniscule vibrating strands of energy hold the key to a unified theory of physics?
Will experimental particle physics confirm the wild predictions of string theory?
The story of how African-American Percy Julian defied the odds to become a famous chemist.
We are on the verge of answering one of the greatest questions in history: Are we alone?
It defines our lives, but what is time really? Have a look into its true nature.
Take a wild ride into the quantum realm, where even the impossible seems possible.
Is our universe unique, or could it be just one in an endless "multiverse"?
A two-hour special from the producers of "Making Stuff"
Australia’s landscape holds clues to Earth's early history and the beginning of life.
Fossils reveal how life’s explosion in the ocean was recreated on dry land.
Extras
Vera Rubin's work provided convincing evidence for a mysterious substance, dark matter.
You might be collecting matches, but dating apps are collecting your data.
Discover the lasting impact of how international trade forever changed the Gulf of Maine’s bounty.
Explore Cashes Ledge - part of the Gulf of Maine that helps power the Gulf’s more than 3,000 species
Discover the lasting impact of how international trade forever changed the Gulf of Maine’s bounty.
Firefighters are using AI to find wildfires before they explode.
The culprit is a lack of microbial biodiversity in the mold used to make iconic French cheeses.
After this orangutan sustained a gnarly facial wound, he did something kind of human-like.
People from all over the country converge on a small Texas town to see a total solar eclipse.
You do have some control in how much data you share online.