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PHOTOS: Huge, ancient animals carved into Peru’s hills

These are just a few of the geoglyphs in southern Peru, known as the Nazca lines, thought to be at least 2,000 years old.




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NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket finally launches

NASA’s massive SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft kick off a series of missions to put humans back on the Moon.




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5 reasons why humans are going back to the Moon

Earth’s natural satellite could be a jumping-off point for future space exploration.




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4 mind-bending math experiments that explain infinity

Can one infinity be bigger than another?




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Teaching resources: How ancient cultures shaped mathematics

From the ancient origins of zero to the paradox of motion, NOVA’s teaching resources immerse students in the wonder of math.




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2-million-year-old DNA reveals surprising Arctic ecosystem

The oldest DNA ever retrieved, preserved in sediments in northern Greenland, reveals that Arctic and temperate species once commingled in an ecosystem unlike anything that exists today.




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The top science stories of 2022

NASA nudges an asteroid, weird things emerge from water, and scientists tackle a new epidemic.




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NOVA’s most popular science documentaries of 2022

Explore the cosmos, delve into ancient history, and follow an extreme rescue with NOVA’s most-watched documentaries released in 2022.




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Students tell local climate stories in NOVA filmmaking program

Students across the country are participating in NOVA's film production program to make videos about climate change solutions in their local communities.




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Ice Age cave paintings decoded by amateur researcher

Patterns of lines and dots associated with specific animal species in cave art may point to an early writing system.




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Why it's so hard to make salt water drinkable

Seawater might seem like an obvious solution to water scarcity, but it comes at a cost.




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When wild dolphins help humans fish, both benefit

A new study shows just what dolphins get out of cooperating with fishers in Brazil (besides lunch).




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Teaching Resources: Local climate change solutions

Bolster learning for middle and high school students about the myriad ways our weather is changing, how communities are being impacted, and innovative solutions.




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How NASA makes those spectacular space images

The James Webb Space Telescope only captures infrared light, but imaging developers can convert the invisible into something both beautiful and scientifically accurate.




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How do induction stoves work?

Here’s how a magnetic field can heat up your pans.




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8 Mind-Blowing Space Documentaries to Watch Now on NOVA

Check out some of NOVA’s best space documentaries available for streaming.




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How Native American traditions control wildfires

As wildfires escalate in Western states, authorities are embracing once-outlawed burning practices.




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Why cities are so hot (and how we can fix it)

Even the Romans noticed that cities are engineered to be heat islands. But that means we can do something about it.




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4 major effects of climate change in America

Warming temperatures are causing extreme weather patterns across the country. But communities are pushing back with solutions old and new.




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How to create local climate change projects with your students

Three STEM educators share best practices for tackling climate change in the classroom through project-based learning.




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NOVA Science Studio 2023 Student Videos

Introducing the 2023 NOVA Science Studio student producers who reported on local climate change impacts and solutions




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NOVA Science Studio Alumni (2022-2023)

Meet the 2022—2023 NOVA Science Studio student-producers who covered a wide variety of science stories including invasive species and sea level rise, as well as how farm to table restaurants may reduce carbon emissions.




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8 wild nature documentaries to watch now on NOVA

Check out some of NOVA’s best nature documentaries available for streaming.




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Visit Ancient Civilizations in These 9 NOVA Documentaries

From Petra to the Amazon to ancient China, NOVA has you covered.




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NOVA Science Studio 2023-2024 Program Registration

Engage your students with science journalism about issues in their communities with the NOVA Science Studio program!




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How iron-air batteries could fill gaps in renewable energy

Rust Belt cities could be the perfect place to develop this renewable energy solution.




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Why Is the Sky Blue?

The familiar sky we see today wasn’t always blue.




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NOVA Science Studio launches new cohort with big data themes




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The History of Earth in Five Epic Chapters

The evolution of planet Earth over 4.5 billion years.




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2024 Eclipse Resources and Events

Find everything you need for the April 8 total solar eclipse here, including eclipse glasses, event registration links, and educational resources.




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How This Stingray May Have Gotten Pregnant Without a Mate

No sex? No problem. At least not for Charlotte the stingray.




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5 NOVA Documentaries for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with NOVA films about animals, nature, and the wonders of our planet.




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Secrets in Your Data Outreach Toolkit and Events

Use the Secrets in Your Data Outreach Toolkit to organize screenings and events in your community about personal data privacy and security online.




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Data Privacy Tips from Secrets in Your Data

Here are some tips and tricks pulled from Secrets in Your Data to help you stay safe online.




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NOVA Science Studio 2024 Student Videos

Introducing the 2024 NOVA Science Studio student producers who reported on local data-related impacts and solutions




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NOVA Science Studio Alumni (2023-2024)

Meet the 2023 – 2024 NOVA Science Studio student-producers who covered a wide variety of big data science stories




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5 Little-Known Facts About the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is an engineering icon that changed the face of the modern world.




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7 NOVA Documentaries on Iconic Landmarks

Learn how some of the great structures of the world—the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramids, and more—were built.




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9 NOVA Documentaries on Human Genius

Stories of brilliant innovations and inventions by the world’s greatest minds.




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Sleepwalking: What Happens in the Brain?

Why sleepwalkers can paint, eat, or even drive when part of their brain is asleep.




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How Old Is Earth?

How did our solar system form? And when did Earth come to be?




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Who was Ötzi the Iceman?

Meet Europe’s five-thousand-year-old murder victim.




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STAFF PICKS: Favorite NOVA Documentaries

Enjoy these NOVA staff favorites.




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What Causes Addiction?

How addiction works in the brain, and why opioids are so dangerously addictive.




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Is Fear Contagious?

How pheromones and emotional contagion can make fear spread through a group–for better or worse.




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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

It’s surprisingly common for dogs to eat poop, a habit called coprophagia.




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What Your Earwax Says About You

Earwax reveals more than you might realize, from ancestry to underlying medical conditions.




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Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere: Where Does It Go?

To combat climate change, scientists are working to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.




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What Does 5G Really Mean?

The next generation of wireless communication technology is much more advanced, but it requires a lot of new infrastructure.




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Building Stuff: Outreach and Events

Explore the outreach toolkit, sign up to receive an engineering activity kit, and tune in to upcoming virtual field trips and events this fall!