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Season 53 – NOVA

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This long-running, award-winning documentary series focuses on science, its many applications, speculation, history and researchers. Inspired by the BBC documentary program "Horizons, " the U.S. series frequently features interviews with scientists directly involved in the topic at hand, and sometimes even boasts footage of a particular discovery.

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NOVA — Season 53

NOVA — Season 53

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Michael Ambrosino

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Episodes

Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 2026 Can Dogs Talk? Scientists conduct the largest animal communication study in history to see if innovative word buttons truly enable dogs to talk. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 11, 2026 Mammal Origins Exploring the origins of mammals, long before the age of dinosaurs, and how early ancestors survived global catastrophes and defied extinction to evolve into the vast array of mammals we know today. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 25, 2026 Stone Age Temple Mystery New evidence sheds light on Turkey's Gobekli Tepe, the world's oldest temple, and how archaeologists think about the roots of civilization. Details Episode 6 Airs Apr 15 Athens: Birth of Democracy The dark secrets and innovative solutions that defined the world's first direct democracy, from mysterious fragments of ancient voting machines to mass graves and dramatic assassinations. Details Episode 7 Airs Apr 29 Return to the Moon Four members of the Artemis II crew embark on a perilous 10-day journey to orbit the moon. Details Episode 8 Airs Apr 22 Rain Bombs Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Michael Ambrosino
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Special Interest, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 4, 2026