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The Making of "The Fabric of the Cosmos"
Take a behind-the-scenes look at this animated scene from "The Fabric of the Cosmos."
Finding Earth-Like Planets
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Finding Earth-Like Planets
Learn how to find signs of extraterrestrial life in our galaxy without leaving home.
NOVA Elements App
4:33
NOVA Elements App
Explore an interactive periodic table, play an elemental game, and watch the NOVA program.
Energy Defined
2:41
Energy Defined
What is energy and why are we on a never ending search for new energy sources?
Toward a Smarter Grid
2:56
Toward a Smarter Grid
What can be done to make the power grid more reliable and efficient?
16th Century Nose Jobs
2:19
16th Century Nose Jobs
Thinking about getting a nose job? Thank goodness it's not the 16th century.
Knotty Thrills
5:40
Knotty Thrills
Three physicists untie a 150-year-old tangle of a puzzle.
Zombies and Calculus, Part 2
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Zombies and Calculus, Part 2
You're being chased by zombies, and understanding tangent vectors may save your life.
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Balloon Animals
Hot air balloons let people soar into the sky, but they had their share of turbulence.
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3:40
Soccer Playing Robots
These completely autonomous ball-kickers are irresistible to watch.
Taking the Heat
3:27
Taking the Heat
David Pogue visits DuPont to get a closer look at fireproof clothing.
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The Founders of Modern Astronomy
William Herschel gets the credit, but his sister Caroline was also a pioneer astronomer.
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