NOVA Presents
Ever wonder what's really going on in the world of science? We've got you covered. Join us for conversations with the researchers making tomorrow's breakthroughs, deep dives into the universe's biggest mysteries, and clear explanations of the discoveries that matter most. We're talking climate breakthroughs, space mysteries, AI developments, and quantum leaps, all explained by the people doing the work.
Whether you're curious about breaking headlines, fascinated by black holes and alien worlds, or ready for mind-bending conversations with brilliant scientists, NOVA Presents delivers four incredible series that make complex science feel like chatting with your smartest friend. For over 50 years, NOVA has been your trusted guide to understanding the world, now we're bringing that same curiosity and clarity straight to your ears. Come explore with us.
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Deep Fake Detective
In a world flooded with fake images, manipulated videos, and AI-generated voices, how do we know what’s real anymore? Hany has made it his mission to find out. A leading voice in AI research and digi…
01:24:20 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Mind of a Fossil Hunter
What do fossilized leaves, an asteroid, and Florida sinkholes have in common? Dr. Kirk Johnson is Sant Director at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, and has the answers…
01:36:35 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Introducing Particles of Thought
What happens when brilliant minds collide? In Particles of Thought, astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi is obsessed with understanding not just what the world's greatest scientists know, but how they think…
00:01:35 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Bonus: From our friends at MASTERPIECE Studio
We wanted to share this first episode of a thrilling three-part documentary miniseries from our friends at MASTERPIECE: Making MASTERPIECE, which tells the whole story of how a scrappy group of publi…
00:56:16 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
The Big Bang: started from inflation, now we’re here
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 t…
00:33:01 |
Thu 02 Dec 2021
Black holes: to the event horizon and beyond
Black holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientis…
00:31:03 |
Thu 25 Nov 2021
The hitchhiker’s guide to exoplanets and alien life
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. But should we rush to create an …
00:30:44 |
Thu 18 Nov 2021
How to make a Milky Way: the ultimate galactic recipe
When our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, glimmering band of light splitting the darkness. In Southeast Asia, people called it “the Silver River.” In Southern Africa, “th…
00:25:38 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Fusion: Can we recreate the renewable power of stars down on Earth?
The process that powers our sun was still a mystery about 100 years ago. Bit by bit, scientists have worked out that the fusion of hydrogen at a star’s core can generate enough power to keep it shini…
00:27:02 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed
This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, ga…
00:02:30 |
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Would you eat insects to help the planet?
You may think of insects as creepy-crawly pests. But for at least 2 billion people on the planet, they’re a source of nourishment. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, has been around for tho…
00:29:38 |
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Cryptocurrency: the future of money in a digital world?
The internet revolutionized how we communicate and exchange information. Now, it’s causing the ways in which we invest and spend money to change, laying the foundation for cryptocurrency. How this di…
00:31:33 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
Cannabis: Discovering its effects on the body and brain
The cannabis industry has flowered into a billion-dollar industry in the last decade. Now, cannabis is easier than ever to legally access for medical or recreational use in the majority of U.S. state…
00:31:58 |
Thu 30 Sep 2021
The case of hurricanes and climate change
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is half-way through and, like 2020, is expected to be another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season as estimated by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. As of Septemb…
00:19:52 |
Thu 16 Sep 2021
Back to school during a pandemic: experts weigh in
Back-to-school jitters are in the air as many schools across the U.S. welcome students back to in-person learning for the 2021 to 2022 school year. But, after more than a year of pandemic-related dis…
00:35:00 |
Thu 02 Sep 2021
Electric vehicles: infrastructural needs and environmental effects
Gasoline-powered passenger cars account for about 17% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Earlier this month, President Biden signed an executive order setting a goal that by 2030, half of all cars s…
00:21:50 |
Thu 19 Aug 2021
Covid Vaccines & Variants: What will it take to get out of this pandemic?
With the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, including Delta, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across much of the world. In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversati…
00:28:17 |
Thu 05 Aug 2021
The science of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Ever spotted a strange object in the sky? According to a recent report released by the U.S. government, nearly 150 aerial objects observed between 2004 and 2021 remain unidentified—with the exception…
00:28:05 |
Thu 22 Jul 2021
Using technology to cope with drought
As temperatures continue to rise this summer, the U.S. is experiencing increasingly worse drought conditions with more than 93% of land in seven Western states affected. Though this decades-long dry …
00:27:58 |
Thu 08 Jul 2021
The science of exercise—and getting back in the game
Hey folks, it’s been a minute. But now we’re back and breaking down the science behind the headlines. This week, we’re stretching it out and exploring the science of exercise and—after more than a ye…
00:29:59 |
Thu 24 Jun 2021
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