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Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor
S37E01 · Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor

Jan 04, 2010

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor included five midget submarines. Four of the submarines failed in their mission being destroyed or captured. Nova follows the investigation of a mysterious ship wreck to determine if it is the fifth submarine, if it successfully launched its torpedoes and if so did it succeed in in attacking any ships.

Building Pharaoh's Ship
S37E02 · Building Pharaoh's Ship

Jan 11, 2010

Nova explores ancient Egyptian techniques of ship building by following a team of archaeologist as they construct a ship based on ancient designs.

Riddles of the Sphinx
S37E03 · Riddles of the Sphinx

Jan 18, 2010

Nova investigates the Great Sphinx of Egypt in an attempt to understand its origin, creation, and purpose.

Ghosts of Machu Picchu
S37E04 · Ghosts of Machu Picchu

Feb 01, 2010

Nova examines the ruins of Machu Picchu and tries to unravel what happened there.

Extreme Cave Diving
S37E05 · Extreme Cave Diving

Feb 08, 2010

A team of scientists and divers explore blue holes, submerged caves in the Bahamas to uncover the history of the islands and clues to the Earth's climate changes. In the process they experience many perils.

The Pluto Files
S37E06 · The Pluto Files

Mar 01, 2010

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson gives the facts on Pluto and examines the controversy over whether it is a planet.

Hunting the Edge of Space: The Mystery of the Milky Way
S37E07 · Hunting the Edge of Space: The Mystery of the Milky Way

Apr 05, 2010

Nova examines the physics of telescope design. Following the development of the telescope over several centuries the program explains the challenges that the major design innovations solved and the inevitable major discoveries they produced.

Hunting the Edge of Space: The Ever-Expanding Universe
S37E08 · Hunting the Edge of Space: The Ever-Expanding Universe

Apr 12, 2010

This program describes the most remarkable, perspective changing discoveries in the field of cosmology in the last 100 years. Each discovery was made by scientists working with a radically new telescope.

Mind Over Money
S37E09 · Mind Over Money

Mar 29, 2010

Nova examines the science behind making financial decisions and investigates why economists did not anticipate the 2008 financial crisis.

Mt. St. Helens Back from the Dead
S37E10 · Mt. St. Helens Back from the Dead

May 03, 2010

Nova examines the Mount St. Helens volcano and investigates whether it is soon due for another eruption.

Building the Great Cathedrals
S37E11 · Building the Great Cathedrals

Oct 18, 2010

Carved from a hundred million pounds of stone, soaring effortlessly atop a spiderweb of masonry, Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human achievement and artistry. But how did medieval builders reach such spectacular heights? Consuming the labor of entire towns, sometimes taking a hundred years to build, these architectural marvels were crafted from just hand tools and stone. Many now teeter on the brink of catastrophic collapse. To save them, an international team of engineers, architects, art historians, and computer scientists searches the naves, bays, and ...

Emergency Mine Rescue
S37E12 · Emergency Mine Rescue

Oct 25, 2010

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Trapped in an Elevator
S37E13 · Trapped in an Elevator

Nov 01, 2010

In TRAPPED IN AN ELEVATOR, NOVA reveals the secret life of these ubiquitous machines. Once brawny but simple machines, elevators are getting a brainy makeover.

Dogs Decoded
S37E14 · Dogs Decoded

Nov 08, 2010

Nova examines the special relationship that exists between human beings and dogs.

Secrets of Stonehenge
S37E15 · Secrets of Stonehenge

Nov 15, 2010

A look at new attempts by archaeologists to understand Stonehenge by excavating in the area around the site. Included is an explanation of previous excavations at the site as well as how the site compares to other stone and timber circles around the British Isles. Also, experiments are conducted to show how various components may have been brought together.

Quest for Solomon's Mines
S37E16 · Quest for Solomon's Mines

Nov 22, 2010

This documentary, part of the Nova (1974) television series, focuses on two archaeological expeditions that may shed light on the origin and nature of King Solomon's fabled mines. There is little in the historical record and while there are several Biblical references to Solomon's wealth, the mines themselves are never mentioned. In the ancient Kingdom of the Edomites, in what is now Jordan, ancient copper mines and the remnants of massive smelting have been found. Copper was an expensive commodity at the time and was used initially as a metal for ornaments and jewelry. In ...

Secrets Beneath the Ice
S37E17 · Secrets Beneath the Ice

Dec 27, 2010

What happens when the ice melts and the sea levels rise? Scientists study Antarctica in an effort to understand possible climate change through geologists looking at ancient landscapes, paleobotany, drilling, and diving.

About

Nova Season 37 (2010) is released on Jan 04, 2010 and the latest season 50 of Nova is released in 2022. Watch Nova online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Nova is directed by with and . Nova is available online on PBS and Apple iTunes.

A weekly documentary series, each episode providing an in-depth look at a different subject of scientific research. Subjects examined by this show have included the cutting edge of theoretical physics, a return to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, the long-term effects of Amazon deforestation, and the development of life-saving medical techniques.

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United States

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English

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2K-12 Studios, ARTE, ARTE

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