80 years after the world's largest airship ignited in a giant fireball, newly discovered footage sparks a re-investigation of what exactly caused the Hindenburg disaster.
Understanding bats, their long life spans and why they are resistant to the very diseases they carry such as Ebola and MERS, as well as other diseases like cancer.
The Milky Way reminds us of our place in the galaxy we call home. But what shaped this giant spiral of stars and what will be its destiny? NOVA travels back in time to unlock the turbulent story of our cosmic neighborhood.
New science and discoveries made possible by ultra sensitive telescopes and detective work transform the search for alien planets from science fiction into fact.
Discover new science showing how black holes reshape entire galaxies, warp the fabric of space and time, and might even be portals to another universe.
The ancient Mayans thrived in large advanced cities across Central America for centuries. Why, around 750 CE, were many of their major cities abandoned? Archaeologists investigate evidence of droughts and instability.
