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NOVA

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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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 12/21 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Sun, 12/21 at 3:25 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Tue, 12/23 at 6:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Tue, 12/23 at 11:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Wed, 12/24 at 7:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Wed, 12/24 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Cat Tales

The perplexing behaviors of cats have often raised the question of whether humans ever really domesticated felines.

Wed, 12/24 at 7:59 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Dog Tales

A look at dog domestication, how scientists test wolf intelligence and decode canine DNA, and what science says about a dog's love for humans.