Peer into the universe’s deep unknowns to explore the mysteries of dark matter and energy. Premiering May 30, 2018 at 9/8c on PBS The universe is hiding something. In fact, it is hiding a lot. Everything we experience on Earth, the stars and galaxies we see in the cosmos—all the […]
Among the stars in the night sky wander the eight-plus worlds of our own solar system—each home to truly awe-inspiring sights. Volcanoes three times higher than Everest, geysers erupting with icy plumes, cyclones larger than Earth lasting hundreds of years. Each of our celestial neighbors has a distinct personality and […]
Planet Nine’s existence is not the first time astronomers have predicted a planet they couldn’t see. Clyde Tombaugh was looking for Planet X when he accidentally found Pluto. After Voyager 2 flew by Neptune in 1989, new calculations determined there was no Planet X. But three years ago, a disturbance […]
The coronavirus pandemic may have been the biggest science news story of 2020, but it wasn’t the only story. Discover three of the greatest space developments of the year and what 2021 may bring. PRODUCTION CREDITS: Digital Producer: Ana Aceves Production Assistance: Christina Monnen © WGBH Educational Foundation 2020
Satellites, space observatories, and supercomputers have shown astronomers the ingredients needed to form a galaxy. Spoiler: Dark matter is a must. Subscribe for free to get all episodes of NOVA Now on Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/2U5GyYp When our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, […]
If television shows and movies are any indication, we humans spend a lot of our time subconsciously preparing for UFOs carrying maleficent aliens to descend on Earth. Subscribe for free to get all episodes of NOVA Now on Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/2U5GyYp But should we rush to create an intergalactic […]
Black holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. Subscribe for free to get all episodes of NOVA Now on Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/2U5GyYp But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientists still don’t know. This […]
For tens of thousands of years, humans have pondered eternal questions like “How does our world even exist?” and “Where did we come from?” Now, more than ever, scientists are finding answers within the Big Bang theory. Subscribe for free to get all episodes of NOVA Now on Apple Podcasts […]
Just announced more dates on The Flowers Tour! Check out https://joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tour for dates and to sign up for the waitlist to be notified when I’m performing in your city. Hi Friends, This week I wanted to share my thoughts on the Coldplay incident that exposed a couple having an affair. […]
