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
Welcome to NOVA Now season 2!
Welcome to NOVA Now season 2! Join host Dr. Alok Patel for new insights into the most pressing issues that are impacting our lives. From the PBS science series NOVA, this is a biweekly podcast using …
00:02:26 |
Thu 17 Jun 2021
Bonus! From our friends at AirSpace: Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs
AirSpace from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is a podcast that helps you discover news, entertainment, and inspiration in the sky. In other words, we tell aspirational stories about …
00:27:16 |
Thu 21 Jan 2021
The science of positive motivation for the New Year
2020 is finally over. After the coronavirus pandemic and everything else the year's thrown our way, it's time to dust ourselves off and get ready for 2021. To do that, we need positive motivation (ne…
00:25:30 |
Thu 31 Dec 2020
How the future of satellites might affect life on Earth
In 2020, the world celebrated two decades of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As an orbiting laboratory that has provided astronauts with a view of Earth from o…
00:27:08 |
Thu 17 Dec 2020
Covid vaccines are coming: What’s inside, and how and when you’ll get one
Pending FDA approval, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines could reach the first wave of Americans in a matter of weeks. Manufacturers of leading vaccine candidates are releasing promising results fr…
00:27:16 |
Thu 03 Dec 2020
The future of food
Chew on this: Thanksgiving is around the corner and November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of celebrating nature’s bounty, Host Dr. Alok Patel considers the past, present, and future of…
00:30:40 |
Thu 19 Nov 2020
The statistical science behind polling
With so much uncertainty on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, one place we look for clarity is in the numbers. Pollsters learned valuable lessons from the 2016 election results that they’ve …
00:21:04 |
Mon 02 Nov 2020
The science of fear
In a year that’s felt like a never-ending horror movie, some might actually find relief in watching thrillers on-screen this Halloween. But why is it that some people love all things spooky on screen…
00:31:26 |
Thu 22 Oct 2020
Science in the courtroom
With confirmation hearings set to begin for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to join the Supreme Court, we ask the question that senators probably won’t: Do judges also need to be scientists? Science may not …
00:29:14 |
Thu 08 Oct 2020
Rising health risks from West Coast wildfires
It's wildfire season—and something about this year is especially sinister. West Coasters experienced days of hazy orange skies in early September as a result of the burning wildfires. As COVID-19 sti…
00:31:26 |
Thu 24 Sep 2020
COVID meets CRISPR
Many agree that we need a fast, accurate, and easy COVID-19 test—yet none of the commonly used diagnostic technologies have been able to meet that need. Enter CRISPR, a gene-editing tool that can als…
00:27:38 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
The hidden science of mail-in voting
With a presidential election rapidly approaching and no indication that the COVID-19 pandemic is going anywhere, a record number of people will likely vote by mail. But what happens when we send that…
00:28:25 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Welcome to NOVA Now season 1!
Now is the time to go beyond the headlines and understand the science behind the most pressing questions of our time. From the PBS science series NOVA, a biweekly podcast separating fact from fiction…
00:02:08 |
Thu 13 Aug 2020
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