Extras
The Mystery and Physics of the Spiral Football Pass
There are two key players involved: gravity and angular momentum.
The Mystery and Physics of the Spiral Football Pass
Astronaut Walter Cunningham on the Historic Apollo 7 Mission
He discussed the first crewed Apollo mission, Apollo 7, with NOVA in 1998.
Astronaut Walter Cunningham on the Historic Apollo 7 Mission
Americans use ancient wisdom and new technology to fight extreme weather.
Weathering the Future Preview
New Eye on the Universe Preview
See the latest stunning images and discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope.
New Eye on the Universe Preview
JWST Searches for Life in Our Solar System
Can NASA’s most powerful telescope detect key ingredients for life as we know it?
JWST Searches for Life in Our Solar System
How NASA Colors Images of the Universe
Data image developers combine science and art to bring color to JWST's images.
How NASA Colors Images of the Universe
Ancient Pyramids Uncovered in the Amazon
This discovery rewrites the history of complex societies on the continent.
Ancient Pyramids Uncovered in the Amazon
Ancient Cliff Paintings in the Amazon
The painted cliffs of La Lindosa open a window onto the lives of Ice Age Amazonians.
Ancient Cliff Paintings in the Amazon
Ancient Builders of the Amazon Preview
Archaeological discoveries reveal traces of ancient civilizations in the Amazon.
Ancient Builders of the Amazon Preview
These Ancient Stones Helped Track the Seasons
Mysterious stone arrangements reveal Senegal’s ancient connections to astronomy.
These Ancient Stones Helped Track the Seasons
Star Chasers of Senegal Preview
A visionary scientist investigates the deep history of astronomy in West Africa.
Star Chasers of Senegal Preview
How to Calculate Time With an Islamic Astrolabe
It is one of Islamic science’s most important and complex astronomical instruments.
How to Calculate Time With an Islamic Astrolabe
These Trains Take Over for Their Drivers to Cut Travel Time
Can trains save their drivers time by changing direction on their own?
These Trains Take Over for Their Drivers to Cut Travel Time
Thousands race to build Europe's biggest construction project–London's new railroad.
London Super Tunnel Preview
How Engineers Soundproof a New Underground Train Track
Part of the new London track is directly below an iconic performing arts center.