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NOVA

This long-running, award-winning documentary series focuses on science, its many applications, speculation, history and researchers. Inspired by the BBC documentary program "Horizons, " the U.S. series frequently features interviews with scientists directly involved in the topic at hand, and sometimes even boasts footage of a particular discovery.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 4/29 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

Thu, 4/30 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

Sun, 5/3 at 5:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

Tue, 5/5 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

Tue, 5/5 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

Wed, 5/6 at 7:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.

Wed, 5/6 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Decoding the Universe: Cosmos

How discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized people's understanding of the universe.