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 […]
Take our 2026 Audience Survey! https://to.pbs.org/2026SurveyRH The American Revolution wasn’t just fought on battlefields, it was fought in breadlines too. As war dragged on and inflation skyrocketed, ordinary women and laborers found themselves starving while wealthy merchants and speculators hoarded food for profit. Across the colonies, mobs took to the […]
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 […]
Use code pbs at the link and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/pbs For centuries, blood was law in America, with the power to remove land rights and freedom status. Indigenous communities like the Gingaskin and Pamunkey fought to maintain their identities and land rights, while Black communities navigated […]
*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 […]
