Venice's survival hinges on advanced flood barriers, but environmentalists fear these gates may irreparably harm the city's lagoon ecosystem.
Aired: Jan 17, 1989Next episode of NOVA delves into the scorching summer of 1988, a precursor to...
2. The Last Journey of a Genius
Aired: Jan 24, 1989Richard Feynman, a celebrated scientist and thrill-seeker, recounts his pivot...
3. The Strange New Science of Chaos
Aired: Jan 31, 1989The next episode of NOVA explores the fascinating world of chaos science, unc...
Aired: Feb 14, 1989A correspondent delves into the aftermath of the world's most devastating nuc...
5. God, Darwin and the Dinosaurs
Aired: Feb 21, 1989A biology teacher in Idaho ignites a heated debate by introducing creationism...
Aired: Feb 28, 1989The next episode of NOVA delves into the vital role of the Gulf Stream in pre...
7. Secrets of Easter Island: Part 1
Aired: Mar 7, 1989Easter Island's towering statues hold secrets of their mysterious constructio...
8. Legends of Easter Island: Part 2
Aired: Mar 7, 1989The dark history of the South Pacific is shrouded in mystery, and Easter Isla...
Aired: Mar 21, 1989A group of ingenious experts embark on a thrilling quest to uncover concealed...
10. Confronting the Killer Gene
Aired: Mar 28, 1989The lives of thousands are put on hold as people are faced with a difficult d...
Aired: Oct 3, 1989The next episode uncovers the intricate machinery beneath New York City's bus...
12. The Controversial Dr. Koop
Aired: Oct 10, 1989A former Surgeon General's unyielding commitment to addressing critical publi...
Aired: Oct 17, 1989Talented architects vie for the top prize by creating innovative designs for ...
Aired: Oct 24, 1989The untold story of radar's impact on World War II's conflicts is explored, r...
Aired: Oct 31, 1989The imminent decoding of the human genome, a three-billion-letter sequence, i...
Aired: Nov 7, 1989A team of scientists is about to embark on a groundbreaking mission to collec...
17. Will Venice Survive Its Rescue?
Aired: Nov 14, 1989Venice's survival hinges on advanced flood barriers, but environmentalists fe...
Aired: Nov 21, 1989The 19th century saw a fierce competition for global power, with the East and...
19. Yellowstone's Burning Question
Aired: Dec 5, 1989The scientists embark on a fascinating investigation into the remarkable revi...
Aired: Dec 12, 1989Thrilling adventure unfolds as English schoolboys stumble upon a secret Sovie...
Seasons: 52
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary
