Science and Technology

Vanessa Ruiz has become known to Arizona PBS viewers as the host of “Catalyst,” the science show produced by advanced ASU journalism students. But only a few years ago, she was the main evening news anchor at 12 News, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, unaware that she’d soon be working with the next generation of journalists.

Journey to three of the most exotic, mysterious and remote islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii. Isolated from the rest of the world, they harbor remarkable wildlife and pioneering human communities found nowhere else on Earth.

Discover why it’s easy for politicians, marketers and social media companies to hack your mind, and find out how to hack your own mind to improve your life and the lives of your family and friends.

Arizona PBS takes viewers on a visually stunning trip. Our cameras capture never-before seen Native American ancestral sites, a dazzling treasure of gemstones and minerals, networks of aquifers, caves and lava tubes, newly discovered remains of dinosaur tracks, and historic mining towns.

Celebrate the life and work of the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and literary scholar Henry Louis Gates. Jr.

For five million years the Colorado has carved some of the most majestic landscapes on the planet. It has also become the lifeline of a vast portion of North America, providing the water that sustains nearly forty million people, a half dozen major cities, and an immense agricultural empire. Because of these demands, the river is so overused and overcompromised that it no longer flows to the sea or nourishes its delta.

Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II. Princess Elizabeth’s experiences during the war mirrored those of the public and helped shape her into the Queen she is today.

Examine the presidency of George H.W. Bush and his foreign policy team’s expertise as they navigated international crises like the fall of the Berlin Wall, reunification of Germany, collapse of Russia, the Panama invasion and the invasion of Kuwait.

On July 30, NASA will be sending the rover named Perseverance to Mars to look for signs of ancient life and to bring back rock and soil samples to Earth. Before the launch, tune in for special episodes of “Catalyst” that focuses on the mission and other space exploration.

Explore some iconic historical moments while debunking long-held myths and shining new light on past events. Advances in investigative techniques, forensic science and historical scholarship offer new evidence on forgotten mysteries.