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Nova

Season 4 (19 Episodes)

Exploring the wonders of science through engaging documentaries covering a wide range of subjects.

The latest scientific discoveries are showcased in a documentary series, delving into topics such as theoretical physics, the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear reactor, the devastating effects of Amazon deforestation, and groundbreaking medical breakthroughs.

Season 4 Episodes:

Episode 3 What Price Coal?

3. What Price Coal?

Aired: Jan 19, 1977

The next episode of NOVA explores the devastating consequences of coal mining...

Episode 4 The Sunspot Mystery

4. The Sunspot Mystery

Aired: Feb 2, 1977

The next episode explores the mysteries of the sun's behavior and its profoun...

Episode 5 The Plastic Prison

5. The Plastic Prison

Aired: Feb 9, 1977

Episode highlights the extraordinary lives of three boys born without an immu...

Episode 7 Bye Bye Blackbird

7. Bye Bye Blackbird

Aired: Mar 2, 1977

A mysterious phenomenon unfolds as millions of blackbirds converge on a speci...

Episode 9 The Gene Engineers

9. The Gene Engineers

Aired: Mar 16, 1977

The next episode delves into the fascinating story of genetic engineering, sh...

Episode 10 The Human Animal

10. The Human Animal

Aired: Mar 23, 1977

The next episode of NOVA explores the idea that human behavior is largely det...

Episode 11 The Wolf Equation

11. The Wolf Equation

Aired: Mar 30, 1977

Next episode: The winter of 1976-77 sees a devastating 80% decline in Northwe...

Episode 14 The Red Planet

14. The Red Planet

Aired: Apr 27, 1977

The next episode of NOVA takes viewers on a 300-year journey through the expl...

Episode 19 The New Healers

19. The New Healers

Aired: Jun 29, 1977

The next NOVA episode explores the stark contrasts in healthcare strategies b...

Info about Nova

Seasons: 52

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary