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Nova

Grade Levels:	6 - 13+
Core Subject(s):	Science
Website:	http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
Next Airing:	Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 at 3:00 AM on KUED-HD

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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Episodes:

• Operation Lighthouse Rescue

  The Gay Head Lighthouse, a historic landmark perched high on the cliffs of Martha's Vineyard, is soon to become the next victim of the ocean's relentless erosion of the island's cliffs. Join engineers as they race to rescue this national treasure.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 at 3:00 AM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	8/24/2022 to 8/23/2025

• Back to the Moon

  Fifty years after humans first set foot on the moon, new scientific discoveries are fueling excitement for a return to the lunar surface this time, perhaps, to stay. Join the scientists and engineers working to make life on the moon a reality.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 14th, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	6/14/2023 to 6/13/2026

• Rise of the Rockets

  Marvel at a new era of space exploration and accessibility, thanks to NASA's return to crewed spaceflight, as well as private companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, and technologies that make rockets cheaper and more powerful than ever.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 at 3:00 AM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	6/14/2023 to 6/13/2026

• Why Bridges Collapse

  In 2018, Italy's Morandi Bridge collapsed, killing 43 people. NOVA investigates what went wrong and explores other bridge collapses across the United States. How can new engineering techniques make bridges safer and prevent such tragedies?

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 at 8:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	6/21/2023 to 6/20/2026

• Ice Age Footprints

  Thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park capture moments when Ice Age humans crossed paths with enormous ground sloths and mammoths. What can this new evidence reveal about the peopling of the Americas?

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 at 8:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	5/25/2022 to 5/24/2025

• Emperor's Ghost Army

  With exclusive access to groundbreaking new research, NOVA investigates the secrets of how and why the astonishing figures were made and the technology behind the still lethal and highly-advanced weapons carried by the clay warriors.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	11/30/2022 to 11/11/2024

• The Planets: Inner Worlds

  The rocky planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars - were born of similar material around the same time, yet only one supports life. Were Earth's neighbors always so extreme? Is there somewhere else in the solar system where life might flourish?

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	7/24/2019 to 5/27/2027

• The Planets: Mars

  Mars was once a blue water world studded with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it became the frozen desert planet we know today. With so many necessary elements in place, did life ever form on Mars?

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jul 12th, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	7/24/2019 to 5/27/2027

• The Planets: Jupiter

  Jupiter's massive gravitational force made it a wrecking ball when it barreled through the early solar system. But it also shaped life on Earth, delivering comets laden with water - and perhaps even the fateful asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jul 19th, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	7/24/2019 to 5/27/2027

• The Planets: Saturn

  NASA's Cassini explores Saturn for 13 years, looping through its icy rings and flying by its moons. The probe captures stunning ring-moon interactions, but when it finds the ingredients for life on the moon Enceladus, a bittersweet decision is made.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	7/24/2019 to 5/27/2027

• The Planets: Ice Worlds

  In the far reaches of the solar system, Uranus and Neptune dazzle with unexpected rings, supersonic winds and dozens of moons. And NASA's New Horizons gets a stunning up-close view of Pluto before venturing deep into the Kuiper Belt.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	7/24/2019 to 5/27/2027

• Bat Superpowers

  Bats have been implicated in deadly epidemics such as COVID-19 and Ebola, yet scientists are discovering evidence that they may hold a key to a longer and healthier life. From caves in Thailand and Texas to labs around the globe, NOVA meets the scientists who are decoding the superpowers of the bat.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 at 9:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:54:02
  Usage rights:	9/15/2021 to 9/14/2024

• Chasing Carbon Zero

  The US recently set an ambitious climate goal: to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But is that feasible? What exactly would it take? Chasing Carbon Zero takes a hard look at the problem and identifies the most likely real-world technologies that could be up to the task. From expanding renewable energy options and designing more energy-efficient buildings, to revolutionizing the transportation sector, to "negative emissions" technologies, the film casts a hopeful but skeptical eye. A wave of innovation is beginning to take hold, but can these solutions be scaled and made available and affordable across the country? The problem is vast, and time is running out. Find out why there is still hope that we can achieve Chasing Carbon Zero in time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	4/26/2023 to 4/25/2026

• Hidden Volcano Abyss

  In January 2022, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history rocked the islands of Tonga. Join scientists as they investigate what caused the blast, how it spurred a devastating tsunami, and if another eruption could be imminent.

  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	5/10/2023 to 5/9/2026

• Saving The Right Whale

  The North Atlantic right whale is on the brink of extinction. But a handful of specialists are determined to help save it as they discover new secrets about the lives of these giants of the sea.

  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	5/3/2023 to 5/2/2026

• Why Ships Crash

  When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed into the bank of the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How could such a disaster happen? And can the investigation help prevent future accidents?

  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	5/18/2022 to 5/17/2025

• Your Brain: Perception Deception

  Is what you see real? Join neuroscientist Heather Berlin on a quest to understand how your brain shapes your reality, and why you can't always trust what you perceive. Learn the surprising tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to help us survive.

  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	5/17/2023 to 5/16/2026

• Your Brain: Who's In Control?

  Are you in control of your brain, or is your brain controlling you? Dive into the latest research on the subconscious with neuroscientist Heather Berlin to see what's really driving the decisions you make.

  Length:	00:56:46
  Usage rights:	5/24/2023 to 5/23/2026

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