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NOVA

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.

Science and Nature

A Year in Space Poster

A Year In Space gives viewers a window into astronaut Scott Kelly's unprecedented mission.

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Poster

Take a new journey across the US to find how we work, play and interact with the outdoors.

Ancient Skies Poster

Learn how centuries of knowledge helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space.

Animal Babies: First Year on Earth Poster

Follow 6 baby animals as they face the challenges of surviving their first year of life.

Big Blue Live Poster

Follow whales, sea lions, sea otters, and more and watch reports from Monterey Aquarium.

Big Cats 24/7 Poster

Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta.

Changing Planet Poster

Changing Planet revisits six of our planet's most vulnerable ecosystems.

Changing Seas Poster

Explore the oceans with Changing Seas.

Dynamic Planet Poster

Embark on this epic journey to witness how science, nature, and tradition define our future.

E.O. Wilson – Of Ants And Men Poster

An exploration of the remarkable life and groundbreaking ideas of biologist E.O Wilson.

EARTH A New Wild Poster

Dr. M. Sanjayan explores the most striking places on Earth.

Earth’s Natural Wonders Poster

Earth’s natural wonders are beautiful, but survival there takes bravery and ingenuity.

Europe’s New Wild Poster

Explore the resurgence of iconic wildlife and natural processes across Europe.

Evolution Earth Poster

At the front lines of climate change, animals have a surprising story to tell.

Expedition Poster

Join Steve Backshall in uncharted territory to uncover the world’s last unknown places.

Extinction: The Facts Poster

David Attenborough explores the extinction crisis and how it drives pandemic diseases.

First Peoples Poster

See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species.

Follow the Water Poster

Follow the Water is an adventure story with a profound environmental message.

Gorongosa Park Poster

Experience the inspiring rebirth of the African wilderness in Gorongosa National Park.

Great Yellowstone Thaw Poster

Journey to Yellowstone, where wildlife survives one of the greatest seasonal changes.

Hope in the Water Poster

The story of people who are feeding our growing planet while working to save our oceans.

Human Footprint Poster

Explore the global impact of Earth’s most ingenious, destructive, and adaptable species.

Islands of Wonder Poster

Journey to three of the most exotic islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii.

Kate Humble’s Coastal Britain Poster

Kate Humble takes us on some of the most beautiful coast walks in the world.

Life at the Waterhole Poster

Explore the drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras.

Life from Above Poster

Behold Earth as it's never been seen before through images taken by cameras in space.

Musher Poster

"Musher" is a film about the lives of four sled dog racers (mushers) and their dogs.

Nature Poster

Capturing the splendor of the natural world, from the African plains to the Antarctic ice.

NOVA Poster

Explore scientific discoveries on television's most acclaimed science documentary series.

Outside Beyond the Lens Poster

Outside travels to areas within national parks and wild destinations rarely seen on TV.

Planet California Poster

A celebration of California's wildlife and wild places.

Pompeii: The New Dig Poster

A landmark series following the biggest archaeological dig at Pompeii for a generation.

Prehistoric Road Trip Poster

Join Emily Graslie for a summer road trip through the heart of America's dinosaur country.

Rivers of Life Poster

Explore extraordinary animals, landscapes, and people who live alongside iconic rivers.

The Age of Nature Poster

Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife.

The Burren: Heart of Stone Poster

The two-part documentary series unveils the secrets hidden in the stones of the Burren.

The Earthshot Prize Poster

Celebrate the recipients of The Earthshot Prize – Prince William's environmental award.

The Green Planet Poster

Sir David Attenborough travels the globe to reveal the secret, incredible world of plants.

The Herriot Way Poster

The Herriot Way explores the filming locations of All Creatures Great and Small.

The Invisible Shield Poster

Public health saved your life today and you don't even know it.

The Molecule That Made Us Poster

H2O: The Molecule that Made Us tells the human story through our relationship to water.

Unconditional: Healing Hidden Wounds Poster

A revealing film about the arc of mental health that challenges 50 million families.

Walkin’ California Poster

Walk through well-known National Parks and many of California's hidden jewels.

Walkin’ West Poster

Join host Steve Weldon as he hikes and explores some of the best trails in the West.

Weathered Poster

Weathered: Earth’s Extremes explores our changing climate and how a better future is within reach.

When We Were Shuttle Poster

Explore the Space Shuttle Program through the eyes of those who worked to make it fly.

Wild Rivers with Tillie Poster

Tillie visits Wild Rivers of the American West and explores the threats they face.

Wild Scandinavia Poster

See Scandinavia’s epic landscapes full of fjords, magical forests and fiery volcanoes.

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