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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

Tue, 12/16 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Ice Age Footprints

A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas.

Tue, 12/16 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Ice Age Footprints

A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas.

Wed, 12/17 at 7:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Ice Age Footprints

A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas.

Wed, 12/17 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Thu, 12/18 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Sun, 12/21 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Sun, 12/21 at 2:55 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Tue, 12/23 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.