NOVA Presents
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Jul 23, 2021
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Ever wonder what's really going on in the world of science? We've got you covered. Join us for conversations with the researchers making tomorrow's breakthroughs, deep dives into the universe's biggest mysteries, and clear explanations of the discoveries that matter most. We're talking climate breakthroughs, space mysteries, AI developments, and quantum leaps, all explained by the people doing the work.
Whether you're curious about breaking headlines, fascinated by black holes and alien worlds, or ready for mind-bending conversations with brilliant scientists, NOVA Presents delivers four incredible series that make complex science feel like chatting with your smartest friend. For over 50 years, NOVA has been your trusted guide to understanding the world, now we're bringing that same curiosity and clarity straight to your ears. Come explore with us.
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How Fame Affects the Brain | Heather Berlin
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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How Fossils Form and How to Find Them | Kirk Johnson
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Why Only Some Species Can Talk—and Dance | Erich Jarvis
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Evolution of New Species, Venom, Wings, and More | Extended Interview with Sean B. Carroll
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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How the Fruit Fly Revolutionized Biology | Sean B. Carroll
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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The Evolution of Venom & Antivenom | Sean B. Carroll
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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A Black Hole Is a Place, Not a Thing | Janna Levin
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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How To Recognize Alien Life | Peter Girguis
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Can We Make Animals Talk? | Erich Jarvis
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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De-Extinction, Dire Wolves, and Jurassic Park | Extended Interview with Beth Shapiro
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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De-Extinction: A How-To Guide | Beth Shapiro
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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How AI Deepfakes Are Really Made | Hany Farid
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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What's My Brain Doing? Goosebumps & Other Strange Phenomena | Heather Berlin
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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When Black Holes Collide | Janna Levin
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Leopard Spots on Mars? NASA’s Big Discovery, Explained | Peter Girguis
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Sinkholes in Florida Reveal Amazing Fossils | Kirk Johnson
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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How to Detect Deepfakes: Recognizing AI-Generated Content | Hany Farid
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Extremophiles, the Deep Sea, and Alien Life | Extended Interview with Peter Girguis
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Bird Song and the Evolution of Language | Extended Interview with Erich Jarvis
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Neuroscience of Consciousness, Personality, and Creativity | Extended Interview with Heather Berlin
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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A Missing Law of Nature | Extended Interview with Bob Hazen and Mike Wong
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Black Holes and Quantum Weirdness | Extended Interview with Janna Levin
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Deepfake Detection and the Future of AI | Extended Interview with Hany Farid
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Fossil Hunting, Sinkholes, and Paleobotany | Extended Interview with Kirk Johnson
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Introducing Particles of Thought
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The Big Bang: started from inflation, now we’re here
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Black holes: to the event horizon and beyond
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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The hitchhiker’s guide to exoplanets and alien life
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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How to make a Milky Way: the ultimate galactic recipe
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Fusion: Can we recreate the renewable power of stars down on Earth?
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Would you eat insects to help the planet?
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Cryptocurrency: the future of money in a digital world?
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Cannabis: Discovering its effects on the body and brain
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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The case of hurricanes and climate change
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Back to school during a pandemic: experts weigh in
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Electric vehicles: infrastructural needs and environmental effects
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Covid Vaccines & Variants: What will it take to get out of this pandemic?
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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The science of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Using technology to cope with drought
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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The science of exercise—and getting back in the game
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Welcome to NOVA Now season 2!
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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The science of positive motivation for the New Year
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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How the future of satellites might affect life on Earth
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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Covid vaccines are coming: What’s inside, and how and when you’ll get one
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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The future of food
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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The statistical science behind polling
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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The science of fear
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Science in the courtroom
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Rising health risks from West Coast wildfires
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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COVID meets CRISPR
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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The hidden science of mail-in voting
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Welcome to NOVA Now season 1!
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Aug 13, 2020 |