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Nova
Hunting the Edge of Space: The Mystery of the Milky Way
Mon, Apr 05, 2010
  • S37.E7
  • Hunting the Edge of Space: The Mystery of the Milky Way
Nova examines the physics of telescope design. Following the development of the telescope over several centuries the program explains the challenges that the major design innovations solved and the inevitable major discoveries they produced.
8 /10
Dogs Decoded
Mon, Nov 08, 2010
  • S37.E14
  • Dogs Decoded
Nova examines the special relationship that exists between human beings and dogs.
7.8 /10
The Pluto Files
Mon, Mar 01, 2010
  • S37.E6
  • The Pluto Files
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson gives the facts on Pluto and examines the controversy over whether it is a planet.
7.6 /10
Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor

S37.E1 ∙ Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor

Mon, Jan 04, 2010
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor included five midget submarines. Four of the submarines failed in their mission being destroyed or captured. Nova follows the investigation of a mysterious ship wreck to determine if it is the fifth submarine, if it successfully launched its torpedoes and if so did it succeed in in attacking any ships.
7 /10
Building Pharaoh's Ship

S37.E2 ∙ Building Pharaoh's Ship

Mon, Jan 11, 2010
Nova explores ancient Egyptian techniques of ship building by following a team of archaeologist as they construct a ship based on ancient designs.
6.9 /10
Extreme Cave Diving

S37.E5 ∙ Extreme Cave Diving

Mon, Feb 08, 2010
A team of scientists and divers explore blue holes, submerged caves in the Bahamas to uncover the history of the islands and clues to the Earth's climate changes. In the process they experience many perils.
7.3 /10
The Pluto Files

S37.E6 ∙ The Pluto Files

Mon, Mar 01, 2010
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson gives the facts on Pluto and examines the controversy over whether it is a planet.
7.6 /10
Mind Over Money

S37.E9 ∙ Mind Over Money

Mon, Apr 26, 2010
Nova examines the science behind making financial decisions and investigates why economists did not anticipate the 2008 financial crisis.
7.2 /10
Building the Great Cathedrals

S37.E11 ∙ Building the Great Cathedrals

Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human achievement and artistry. On this journey inside the jewels of Gothic architecture, discover how medieval builders, drawing from hidden formulas in the Bible itself, reached such spectacular heights.
7 /10
Emergency Mine Rescue

S37.E12 ∙ Emergency Mine Rescue

Mon, Oct 25, 2010
Chronicling the fate of the 33 miners trapped in a collapsed Chilean gold and copper mine in August 2010 and investigates the many challenges faced by both the miners and those working around the clock to bring them safely to the surface.
7.2 /10
Trapped in an Elevator

S37.E13 ∙ Trapped in an Elevator

Mon, Nov 01, 2010
In TRAPPED IN AN ELEVATOR, NOVA reveals the secret life of these ubiquitous machines. Once brawny but simple machines, elevators are getting a brainy makeover.
7.3 /10
Dogs Decoded

S37.E14 ∙ Dogs Decoded

Mon, Nov 08, 2010
Nova examines the special relationship that exists between human beings and dogs.
7.8 /10
Secrets of Stonehenge

S37.E15 ∙ Secrets of Stonehenge

Mon, Nov 15, 2010
A look at new attempts by archaeologists to understand Stonehenge by excavating in the area around the site. Included is an explanation of previous excavations at the site as well as how the site compares to other stone and timber circles around the British Isles. Also, experiments are conducted to show how various components may have been brought together.
7.2 /10
Secrets Beneath the Ice

S37.E17 ∙ Secrets Beneath the Ice

Mon, Dec 27, 2010
What happens when the ice melts and the sea levels rise? Scientists study Antarctica in an effort to understand possible climate change through geologists looking at ancient landscapes, paleobotany, drilling, and diving.
7 /10
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The Social Dilemma

The Social Dilemma

Explores the dangerous human impact of social networking; tech experts sound the alarm on their own creations.

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The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26.

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Catfish

Catfish

Young filmmakers document their colleague's budding online friendship with a young woman and her family which leads to an unexpected series of discoveries.

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American Factory

American Factory

In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a factory in an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.

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The Great Hack

The Great Hack

The Cambridge Analytica scandal is examined through the roles of several affected persons.

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An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth

Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.

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