NOVA
A to Z: The First Alphabet
Researchers uncover the evolution of writing and the story of the alphabet, dating back to millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine. (60 minutes)
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Tue, 4/29 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Arctic Sinkholes
Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. (60 minutes)
Tue, 4/29 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Weathering the Future
Americans use ancient wisdom and new solutions to fight against extreme weather, from intense rainstorms to megafires and droughts. (60 minutes)
Tue, 4/29 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Arctic Sinkholes
Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/30 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Weathering the Future
Americans use ancient wisdom and new solutions to fight against extreme weather, from intense rainstorms to megafires and droughts. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/30 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Arctic Sinkholes
Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/30 at 9:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Weathering the Future
Americans use ancient wisdom and new solutions to fight against extreme weather, from intense rainstorms to megafires and droughts. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/30 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Critical Condition: Health in Black America
Researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities, and why Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to have chronic diseases than whites. (120 minutes)
Thu, 5/1 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV
Critical Condition: Health in Black America
Researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities, and why Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to have chronic diseases than whites. (120 minutes)
Sat, 5/3 at 4:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Weathering the Future
Americans use ancient wisdom and new solutions to fight against extreme weather, from intense rainstorms to megafires and droughts. (60 minutes)
Tue, 5/6 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Critical Condition: Health in Black America
Researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities, and why Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to have chronic diseases than whites. (120 minutes)