Judo with Nature
Planting trees in front of dikes is one way to keep large waves from flooding the shore.
Repairing the Beach After Sandy
To rebuild the coastline, engineers are pumping sand onto New York’s Coney Island beach.
Reimagining New York
Disaster risk management expert Klaus Jacob speaks candidly about the effects of climate change and sea level rise on New York City. He says we need to think ahead to what New York will look like 400 years from now in order to plan effectively.
At the Edge of Space Preview
Can scientists unravel the mysterious phenomena that lurk between Earth and space? Airing November 20 at 8 pm on PBS
The Hummingbird Drone
A new drone doesn't fly like an airplane or helicopter—it flaps its wings like a bird.
Making Stuff Wilder Preview
Host David Pogue travels the globe to explore new technologies inspired by Nature.
Asteroid: Doomsday or Payday? Preview
The asteroid that exploded over Siberia—injuring more than 1,000 and damaging buildings in six cities—was a shocking reminder that Earth is a target in a cosmic shooting range. From the width of a football field to the size of a small city, these space rocks have the potential to be killers. In a collision with Earth, they could set off deadly blast waves, raging fires and colossal tidal waves.
Cold Case JFK Preview
Can modern forensic science uncover fresh clues about the assassination of JFK? Airing November 13 at 9 pm on PBS
Cyborg Cockroaches
With just a few simple tools, anyone can turn a cockroach into a tiny controllable 'bugborg.' Why would you want to? It turns out that these nasty pests could turn into life savers in the future. For media credits, visit: pbs.org/nova/tech/cockroach-cyborgs.html
Making Stuff Faster Preview
Host David Pogue tries to find out if there are physical limits to how fast we can go.
Mushroom Material
Move over peanuts, there’s a new packaging material in town—and it’s made of mushrooms.
Megastorm Aftermath Preview
In October 2012, superstorm Sandy cut a path of devastation across the Caribbean and the East Coast, killing hundreds and doing tens of billions of dollars in damage. Now, one year after Sandy’s deadly strike, NOVA follows up on its 2012 film “Inside the Megastorm” with a fresh investigation of the critical questions raised by this historic storm.
Floating Buildings
For generations, the Dutch have regarded the water surrounding them as an enemy, building dams and dykes to fend it off. But with climate scientists predicting sea level rises and increased flooding, some engineers are taking a different approach. Their solution? Floating buildings, which work with the water rather than against it, creating a real-life water world.
Making Stuff Colder Preview
Cold is the new hot in this brave new world. For centuries we've fought it, shunned it, and huddled against it. Cold has always been the enemy of life, but now it may hold the key to a new generation of science and technology that will improve our lives. In "Making Stuff: Colder," David Pogue explores the frontiers of cold science from saving the lives of severe trauma patients to ultracold physic
Making Stuff Safer Preview
The world has always been a dangerous place, so how do we increase our odds of survival? In "Making Stuff: Safer," David Pogue explores the cutting-edge research of scientists and engineers who want to keep us out of harm’s way. Some are countering the threat of natural disasters with new firefighting materials and safer buildings. Others are at work on technologies to thwart terrorist attacks.
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