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A Mind for Music
4:05
See neuroscientist Oliver Sacks's brain respond differently to music by Bach & Beethoven.
The Higgs Particle Matters
4:46
Learn how Peter Higgs' ideas about matter transformed our understanding of space.
Finding Earth-Like Planets
4:06
Learn how to find signs of extraterrestrial life in our galaxy without leaving home.
The Tongue-Eating Parasite
2:34
Gross science: This parasite crawls into a fish’s mouth and replaces its tongue.
NOVA Elements App
4:33
Explore an interactive periodic table, play an elemental game, and watch the NOVA program.
Growing Appetites, Limited Resources
2:21
The need for alternative energy sources is more pressing than ever.
A Never Ending Supply
2:44
What makes an energy source renewable and how can we use them to power our societies?
Toward a Smarter Grid
2:56
What can be done to make the power grid more reliable and efficient?
Energy Defined
2:41
What is energy and why are we on a never ending search for new energy sources?
Solar Power
3:00
How can we convert the Sun’s light and heat into energy we can use?
Wind Power
2:33
Modern wind turbines capture energy from the wind and convert it into electricity.
16th Century Nose Jobs
2:19
Thinking about getting a nose job? Thank goodness it's not the 16th century.
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