NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. Visit the official website to watch full-length documentaries, or explore our world through short-form video, on our digital publication NOVA Next.
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Explore Africa’s sleeping giant—Nyamuragira, one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes.
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Climb into the crater of Nyiragongo, a seething and active African volcano.
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Follow engineers and woodworkers as they rebuild an iconic American covered bridge.
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Witness organ transplants as they unfold, and meet patients awaiting lifesaving donations.
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Drill underground to see the treasures that power our world—today and into the future.
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Witness the devastation wrought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017.
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A revolution in gene editing technology enables scientists to create and edit DNA.