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NOVA
Documentary · 1974
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
The sides of NOVA
- The science behind the headlines
- Scientists at work in labs and in the field
- Space, the body, the planet and technology
NOVA is good for you if…
- you want science explained carefully by the people who do it.
- you like the feeling of understanding something huge about the universe.
- you like episodes on animals, volcanoes and the planet.
NOVA is bad for you if…
- you can't face a series that has run for over fifty seasons.
- you want characters to follow, not a new subject every episode.
About: discovery · curiosity · knowledge
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