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6 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Wed, Jan 19, 201153 mins
Nova ScienceNow looks at possible solutions to some of the problems and dangers facing a trip to Mars. It looks at space dangers, space suits, space food, plasma rockets, and profiles Mars rover specialist Vandi Verma.
Episode 2
Wed, Jan 26, 201152 mins
Nova ScienceNow examines the question of whether we can live forever. It looks scientists who are exploring hibernation and building organ replacements and profiles computer scientist Jason Leigh.
Episode 3
Wed, Feb 2, 201154 mins
Nova ScienceNow examines how the brain works. It looks at magicians tricking the brain, engineers who are building an A.I. capable of playing Jeopardy, and scientists who are modifying behavior by electronic stimulation of the brain. It also profiles neuroscientist David Eagleman.
Episode 4
Wed, Feb 9, 201154 mins
Investigates animal intelligence in dogs, dolphins, and cephalopods. It also profiles Irene Pepperberg and her talking parrot Alex.
Episode 5
Wed, Feb 16, 201154 mins
Nova ScienceNow examines where we came from. It looks at the origin of the solar system and experiments to produce chemical precursors of life. It also considers what lice can tell us about human evolution and profiles a scientist who is working on memory.
Episode 6
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Nova ScienceNow consider what will be the next big thing. It looks at robots, earthquakes, self-driving cars, the smart grid, and profiles genetic engineer Jay Keasling.