A massive star, larger than our sun, reached the end of its life, resulting in a catastrophic star explosion in 1054 AD that was visible in the daytime for three weeks, revealing the existence of the Crab Nebula.
1. The Making of a Natural History Film
Aired: Mar 3, 1974The next episode of NOVA explores the thrilling process of creating a nature ...
Aired: Mar 10, 1974The next episode delves into the profound effects of the Colorado River on th...
Aired: Mar 17, 1974The next episode of NOVA delves into the delicate balance between the financi...
Aired: Mar 24, 1974The next episode delves into the mystery of life beyond Earth as the Viking l...
Aired: Mar 31, 1974In the heart of the Amazon basin, a primitive nomadic tribe faces a significa...
Aired: Apr 7, 1974The next episode honors the trailblazers who revolutionized medicine in the 1...
Aired: Apr 14, 1974A massive star, larger than our sun, reached the end of its life, resulting i...
8. Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation
Aired: Apr 21, 1974The next episode delves into the remarkable journeys of migratory birds, show...
9. Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?
Aired: Apr 28, 1974The progress of medicine relies on the thorough testing of innovative treatme...
Aired: May 5, 1974A chimpanzee named Washoe learns to communicate with humans using American Si...
11. The Case of the Midwife Toad
Aired: May 12, 1974Paul Kammerer's 1926 experiment sparked controversy and debate about inherite...
12. Fusion: The Energy of Promise
Aired: May 19, 1974Physicists have long pursued the elusive dream of harnessing nuclear fusion, ...
13. The Mystery of the Anasazi
Aired: May 26, 1974The Anasazi Indians built the first cities in North America, with multi-story...
Guest Starring
Seasons: 52
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary
