What to know about the “Ring of Fire” Eclipse
When the moon is at it’s farthest point away from the Earth, it appears small and doesn’t completely cover the sun, creating an annular, or “ring of fire” eclipse.
How Life Survived When Earth Was Covered in Ice
Seven-hundred-million years ago, ice threatened to make our planet uninhabitable, snuffing out new complex life forms. From this climate catastrophe, new forms of life arose, eventually leading to the living world today. But it was a close call.
Ancient Earth Was a Hellscape
For millions of years, ancient Earth was a fiery hellscape of volcanic activity, totally inhospitable to life. See what our planet might have looked like before the atmosphere—a ball of rock and fire hurtling through space.
Ancient Earth May Have Had Red Oceans
How did oxygen escape from the oceans to form Earth’s atmosphere and create breathable air? Rust played a critical role in the process.
Mastering Lighting and Audio in Video | NOVA Science Studio
Want to elevate the lighting and audio in your videos? NOVA producer Alex Clark breaks down proper audio and lighting techniques to consider, whether you're shooting with a professional camera or a smartphone!
How To Do A Video Interview | NOVA Science Studio Tutorial
Interviewing, whether in person or via a remote application is one of the most important part of creating compelling video. NOVA producer Alex Clark highlights the essential techniques and preparation required to conduct a perfect interview.
Complete Guide To Editing | NOVA Science Studio Tutorials
Whether you’re recording a science video or a personal project, these tips and techniques will ensure you're able to edit a cohesive story from start to finish. NOVA producer Alex Clark highlights tips for file structure, scripting, and editing.
How To Film Great Video With A Phone | NOVA Science Studio
NOVA producer Alex Clark shares 3 fundamentals of shooting with a smartphone, from optimizing your phone to store high quality videos to holding your camera and framing your shot.
Introducing the NOVA Science Studio Program
The NOVA Science Studio is a youth science journalism program that trains high school students to create videos about the science stories in their communities through lessons on science journalism, video production, and digital media literacy.
Rare Fossil Appears to Show Mammal Attacking Dinosaur
A mammal attacked a much larger dinosaur — then a volcano froze them both in time.
The nation’s first big offshore wind farm is coming
Offshore wind has been slow to take off in the US, compared to Europe. So, why now? What will the impacts be?
What Made the Titan Submersible Design Unconventional?
OceanGate Expeditions’ Titan submersible had taken passengers down to the Titanic wreckage many times before the ill-fated trip that killed all five passengers on board. So, why did it fail?
What If Part of Your Brain Was Missing?
A region located inside the prefrontal cortex processes our emotions and helps regulate our behavior. What would happen if it were gone?
What Happens in the Brain When you Sleepwalk?
Neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Heather Berlin visits a sleep center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to learn what’s going on in the brain when someone sleepwalks.
How Trauma Can Alter Your Biology
Certain experiences are so profound that they can impact brain biology from one generation to the next.
Your Brain: Who's in Control? Preview
Are you in control of your brain, or is your brain controlling you? Dive into the latest research on the subconscious with neuroscientist Heather Berlin to see what’s really driving the decisions you make.
Is the Human Brain Actually Two Minds?
The two hemispheres of the brain communicate via a bundle of fibers called the corpus callosum. For some people with epilepsy, seizures can quickly spread to the other through this region. But if that bridge is surgically severed, a seizure can no longer cross.
Is Pain Made in the Brain?
In your hands, you have separate sensors for heat, cold, and pain. Here's what happens when you touch something hot and cold at the same time.
Your Memories Are Not as True as You Think
Did your memories ever really happen? Turns out, every time you recall a memory, it gets a little more false. Scientists explain why your memories change over time—and why they’re less real than you think.
How Your Brain Interprets Color
Remember the infamous debate about “the dress”? Whether you saw it as blue/black or white/gold, it all comes down to the way your brain perceives color. A vision scientist explains.
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