Most objects with a radius over 200 miles are spherical, but Haumea is an exception. Haumea is one of the fastest rotating large objects in our solar system. A single day on the dwarf planet is only about 4 Earth hours long. Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow […]
It’s not all in your head – flights really are bumpier these days. The culprit is a lesser-known kind of turbulence that’s been increasing since 1979. So how does it work, and what’s causing the rise? Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content […]
Scientists are working on the next generation of inflatable habitats that would allow people to live and work in space, and on the Moon or Mars. But before it can be deployed in space, they must make sure it can withstand significantly higher pressures. Watch “Building Stuff: Reach It!” https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-reach-it/ […]
Over 80 percent of the oceans remain unexplored and untouched. But one team of engineers is designing an innovative, safe submersible to explore thousands of feet below the surface. Watch “Building Stuff: Reach It!” https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-reach-it/ Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter: […]
Competitive eaters train to stretch their stomachs far beyond normal limits, allowing them to consume massive amounts of food in minutes. But this extreme practice takes a toll on the body. Here’s how they do it – and what happens inside their bodies. Patrick Bertoletti, American competitive eater David Metz, […]
This artificial nose aims to detect spoiled food before it gets shipped to markets. Watch the full episode- Building Stuff: Change It! https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-change-it/ Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter: https://twitter.com/novapbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novapbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@novapbs
Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals. Official website: https://to.pbs.org/3OQfpSl #novapbs After the devastating 2019 fire at Notre Dame, two mysterious sarcophaguses were discovered under the cathedral’s stone floor. Who is buried in them, and what secrets will these coffins reveal? Follow a team of […]
This robot is equipped with sensors, microphones and cameras to record ocean sounds and find healthy coral reefs. If it succeeds, the robot could provide an efficient and cost-effective way to find thriving coral reefs, map them and monitor their health. The soundscapes recorded by the robot could be a […]
Space elevators? Nuclear rockets? The future of space travel could look radically different. Imagine taking an elevator to space. Or blasting off in a nuclear rocket. That might sound like science fiction, but scientists are racing to develop new, more efficient methods of space travel – and some pretty wild […]
After the devastating fire at Notre Dame, two mystery bodies were found buried beneath the floors. One belonged to a known figure, and the other was shrouded in mystery. Who were they, and what do these ancient burials tell us about Notre Dame’s past? 📺 Watch the full documentary, “Lost […]
