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NOVA: The Battle to Beat Malaria

Researchers are developing a promising new malaria vaccine on a quest to save millions of lives from one of humanity’s most devastating plagues.

NOVA: Inside China’s Tech Boom

See inside Chinese tech companies to discover how they innovate, what drives their rise, and what it means for the global economy.

NOVA: Ancient Earth “Humans”

With stunningly realistic animation, witness the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs and the spread of primates across the planet.

Dive into Space Week with out-of-this-world adventures!

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

Whether you’re a math whiz, a literature lover, or a history buff, get ready to discover how to make this Space Week an educational adventure!

Watch NOVA’s new five-part series

Early Earth was a hellscape of molten lava and barren rock, bombarded by meteors. How did our familiar blue sky come to be?

NOVA at a NEW time

In April 2019, the world watched as a devastating fire almost destroyed Paris’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Go behind the scenes with a team of engineers, masons, and timber workers tackling the daunting challenges of restoring the historic landmark.

Killer content: NOVA serves up not just one but two specials

Devastating hurricanes struck the U.S. mainland and Caribbean islands in 2017.

Human Footprint wraps up with Part 6, “The Ground Below”

Shane explores the history and science of cotton. A prehistoric coastline from North Carolina to Texas laid the foundation for a crop that re-shaped our history, our culture, and even our DNA.

Human Footprint: “The Urban Jungle”

The modern city: an ecosystem built by and for us. Encounter three species thriving in the city and envision a new and wilder urban future.

Human Footprint “The Replacements”

Explore the surprising science and unexpected histories of “The Replacements:” five animal and plant species that made allies of humans.