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NSN | Can We Slow A...
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16:00:00 04/15/11

A gene called FOXO may be a real elixir of longevity. Can all of us harness its power? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided ...

NSN | Can We Slow Aging?

Added 04/15/11
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NSN | Can We Slow Aging?

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A gene called FOXO may be a real elixir of longevity. Can all of us harness its power? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

SLoS | Vegetarian S...
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16:00:00 04/15/11

Meet Alan Sage, a finalist in Intel's Science Talent Search who recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Alan's research into the "root memory" o...

SLoS | Vegetarian Scientist & Rapper: Alan Sage

Added 04/15/11
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SLoS | Vegetarian Scientist & Rapper: Alan Sage

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Meet Alan Sage, a finalist in Intel's Science Talent Search who recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Alan's research into the "root memory" of plants may have an impact on future Alzheimer's treatments. In his spare time, Alan writes poetry and raps fiercely. Alan is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

NSN | Replacing Bod...
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16:00:00 04/08/11

Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is ...

NSN | Replacing Body Parts

Added 04/08/11
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NSN | Replacing Body Parts

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Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplantation. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

NSN | Can My Car Li...
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16:00:00 04/01/11

Irv Gordon has driven his 1966 Volvo more than 2.7 million miles. But don't ask if you can drive it yourself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA ...

NSN | Can My Car Live Forever?

Added 04/01/11
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NSN | Can My Car Live Forever?

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Irv Gordon has driven his 1966 Volvo more than 2.7 million miles. But don't ask if you can drive it yourself. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

SLoS | Architectura...
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16:00:00 04/01/11

Meet Emily Whiting, a Ph.D. student at MIT who explores the intersection of architecture, structural engineering, and computer graphics. Using her studies of Gothi...

SLoS | Architectural Engineer & Rock Climber: Emily Whiting

Added 04/01/11
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SLoS | Architectural Engineer & Rock Climber: Emily Whiting

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Meet Emily Whiting, a Ph.D. student at MIT who explores the intersection of architecture, structural engineering, and computer graphics. Using her studies of Gothic cathedrals and other very old buildings, Emily creates animations that help guide the efficient and effective creation of new buildings. When not thinking about megabytes and concrete, Emily scales really, really tall things—she's a rock-climber. Emily is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

NSN | Profile: Vand...
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16:00:00 03/25/11

A daredevil engineer born in India now drives NASA's Mars rovers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Scien...

NSN | Profile: Vandi Verma

Added 03/25/11
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NSN | Profile: Vandi Verma

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A daredevil engineer born in India now drives NASA's Mars rovers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

SLoS | Neuroscienti...
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16:00:00 03/18/11

Meet Dave Sulzer, a neuroscientist at Columbia University who studies how different parts of the brain communicate with each other and what impact these processes ...

SLoS | Neuroscientist & Elephant Band Leader: Dave Sulzer

Added 03/18/11
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SLoS | Neuroscientist & Elephant Band Leader: Dave Sulzer

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Meet Dave Sulzer, a neuroscientist at Columbia University who studies how different parts of the brain communicate with each other and what impact these processes could have in treating diseases. An accomplished musician in his own right, Dave conducts the "largest orchestra in the world," the Thai Elephant Orchestra. He is one of the scientists profiled in "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

NSN | Plasma Rockets
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16:00:00 03/18/11

With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA...

NSN | Plasma Rockets

Added 03/18/11
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NSN | Plasma Rockets

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With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

NSN | Space Food
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16:00:00 03/11/11

How do you keep food fresh on a three-year round-trip to Mars? NASA scientist-chefs are cooking up some ideas. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA...

NSN | Space Food

Added 03/11/11
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NSN | Space Food

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How do you keep food fresh on a three-year round-trip to Mars? NASA scientist-chefs are cooking up some ideas. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

SLoS | Education En...
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16:00:00 03/04/11

Meet Shaundra Daily, a computer scientist and engineer who designs technologies to help adults and children reflect on their beliefs, values, and attitudes. She is...

SLoS | Education Engineer & Dancer: Shaundra Daily

Added 03/04/11
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SLoS | Education Engineer & Dancer: Shaundra Daily

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Meet Shaundra Daily, a computer scientist and engineer who designs technologies to help adults and children reflect on their beliefs, values, and attitudes. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

NSN | Next-Generati...
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16:00:00 03/04/11

Today's suits are notoriously bulky. MIT's Dava Newman is out to change that with a radical, and sleek, new design. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for...

NSN | Next-Generation Space Suits

Added 03/04/11
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NSN | Next-Generation Space Suits

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Today's suits are notoriously bulky. MIT's Dava Newman is out to change that with a radical, and sleek, new design. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and PBS viewers. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

NSN | Space Dangers
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16:00:00 02/25/11

A trip to Mars and back could take two to three years. Can humans survive the journey, fraught with deadly meteoroids, bone and muscle wasting, and perilous levels...

NSN | Space Dangers

Added 02/25/11
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NSN | Space Dangers

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A trip to Mars and back could take two to three years. Can humans survive the journey, fraught with deadly meteoroids, bone and muscle wasting, and perilous levels of radiation? Scientists are developing new ways to keep astronauts alive, using novel meteoroid-proof materials, artificial gravity, and exercise. But will they be enough?

SLoS | Neurobiologi...
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16:00:00 02/18/11

Andre Fenton studies the biological basis of human memory. And he never forgets to find some quiet time to meditate. He is one of the scientists whom we are profil...

SLoS | Neurobiologist & Meditator: Andre Fenton

Added 02/18/11
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SLoS | Neurobiologist & Meditator: Andre Fenton

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Andre Fenton studies the biological basis of human memory. And he never forgets to find some quiet time to meditate. He is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

NOVA Short | Soccer...
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16:00:00 02/11/11

They shuffle around, find the ball, plan their next move, and, of course, kick

NOVA Short | Soccer-Playing Robots

Added 02/11/11
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NOVA Short | Soccer-Playing Robots

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They shuffle around, find the ball, plan their next move, and, of course, kick

SLoS | Synesthesia ...
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16:00:00 02/04/11

Meet neuroscientist Steffie Tomson, who studies the fascinating phenomenon of synesthesia and happens also to be a synesthete herself. She is one of the scientists...

SLoS | Synesthesia Researcher & Synesthete: Steffie Tomson

Added 02/04/11
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SLoS | Synesthesia Researcher & Synesthete: Steffie Tomson

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Meet neuroscientist Steffie Tomson, who studies the fascinating phenomenon of synesthesia and happens also to be a synesthete herself. She is one of the scientists whom we are profiling on "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers," a web-exclusive series from NOVA. Every two weeks, you'll have a chance to meet a new scientist or engineer. Watch their videos. Ask them questions. Find out how their surprising secret lives fuel their science, and vice versa. "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is produced for NOVA by Seftel Productions. Visit pbs.org/nova/secretlife Exclusive funding for "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

NSN Short | Magic a...
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16:00:00 01/28/11

Tapping into social cues to trick their audience, magicians rely on a phenomenon called joint attention. Most audience members will pay attention to what a magicia...

NSN Short | Magic and Autism

Added 01/28/11
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NSN Short | Magic and Autism

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Tapping into social cues to trick their audience, magicians rely on a phenomenon called joint attention. Most audience members will pay attention to what a magician is looking at

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No Simple Mission

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No Simple Mission
10/10/08

In this excerpt from NOVA's "Space Shuttle Disaster," get a glimpse of the factors that led to one of the worst accidents in the history of America's space program. Watch NOVA every Wednesday night on PBS. Or join us online at pbs.org/nova. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/columbia