In 1746, Physicist Jean-Antoine Nollet had a question: how fast does electricity travel? To find out, he devised a simple experiment: connecting a large group of monks by thick electric wire and flipping the switch. Over two centuries later, while we may question the methodology, we can’t argue with the […]
The story of the dolphin reveals how intelligence evolved, step by step, over billions of years. Official website: #novapbs Brains might be the most complex structures on our planet—so how did evolution build them? To find out, rewind the clock three billion years to trace the evolutionary story of the […]
Explore the state-of-the-art tools of modern space warfare. Space warfare is no longer science fiction. Explore the tech behind it all— from laser “dazzling” systems that can blind enemy satellites, to missile systems that can obliterate them. As the latest space race continues to escalate, will the next battlefield be […]
There is a near-limitless energy source to power our world, and it may be almost here. Dennis Whyte shares with Hakeem that we’re closer than ever to bottling the power of the sun. He would know. He’s now the CEO of the United Kingdom’s Atomic Energy Authority and a nuclear […]
Repairing Notre Dame involved more than just stained glass and stone. When a 2019 fire in Notre Dame cathedral caused devastating destruction, the damage affected more than just the physical: the space’s legendary acoustics were at risk. Discover how a team of dedicated experts raced to save the ancient cathedral’s […]
Federico Rossano convinces Hakeem that animals have a lot more to say than we’ve given them credit for. The cognitive scientist shares the origin story behind his record-breaking study of talking dogs, the evidence that some pets may understand more than a human toddler, and what primates reveal about the […]
No GPS? No problem. You just have to learn to read the stars — with a twist.
*The Battle to Breathe: The Last 10%* Inside the race to bring life-saving genetic therapies to every person living with cystic fibrosis. Can progress outpace progression? For around 90% of people living with cystic fibrosis— a deadly genetic disease— new prescription drugs offer life-changing treatment. But for Emily Kramer-Golinkoff and […]
Falling is more complicated than you might think. For centuries, scientists argued about how objects fall. The answer eventually led to our modern understanding of gravity, acceleration, and drag. Hosted by Athena Brensberger @astroathens 💫 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and […]
Is she smiling? Uncover the optical illusions and surprising science behind the Mona Lisa. Why does the Mona Lisa’s smile seem to vanish? Discover how Leonardo da Vinci mastered the science of human perception to create his greatest illusion. Watch the full documentary, “Decoding da Vinci” https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/decoding-da-vinci/ 📰 Stay up […]
