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From NOVA PBS Official. On November 14th, 2004, Navy pilots reported seeing a mysterious flying object about 100 miles southwest of San Diego. The footage they recorded—known infamously as the "Tic Tac" UFO— sparks fierce debate and remains an unsolved mystery. One of the pilot witnesses, Alex Dietrich, tells her story from that day. Can…
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From NOVA PBS Official. Navy pilots are speaking out, sharing their experiences with UFO sightings. After years of highly publicized news stories and Congressional investigations, pilots discuss the stigma they still feel around talking about their experiences. 📺 Watch the full documentary, "What Are UFOs?": https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/what-are-ufos/ 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU! We’re conducting…
From NOVA PBS Official. Watch “What the Physics?!” hosted by Athena Brensberger @astroathens https://youtu.be/mMyZGv_bwTg?si=R7HRv0dT4CJ75W4C 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU! We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more of on YouTube. It takes about 5-7 minutes, and we are so grateful for…
From NOVA PBS Official. The oldest DNA ever recovered revealed a unique ecosystem unlike anything that exists today. 📺 Watch the full documentary, "Hunt for the Oldest DNA": https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/hunt-for-the-oldest-dna-extended-version/ 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU! We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see…
From NOVA PBS Official. What do we know about UFOs, and how can we learn more? Hear from Ryan Graves, a former U.S. Navy pilot who testified to Congress about UFOs, and Alex Hollings @SandboxxApp a UFO expert and investigator. Hosted by Matt O’Dowd from @pbsspacetime 📺 Watch the full documentary: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/what-are-ufos/ 🌌👋 We want…
From NOVA PBS Official. Can science reveal the secrets of mysterious objects seen in our skies? Official website: https://to.pbs.org/3C7GZaW #novapbs For decades UFOs have captivated the public, even as many scientists saw them as too taboo to investigate. Now, after highly publicized sightings of unidentified objects by Navy pilots, UFOs are moving out of the…
From NOVA PBS Official. China is betting big on 5G, deploying the technology at a greater scale than any other place in the world. 📺 Watch the full documentary "Inside China’s Tech Boom": https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/inside-chinas-tech-boom/ 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU! We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and…
From NOVA PBS Official. 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. 📺 Watch the full documentary: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/ancient-earth-frozen/ 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU!…
From NOVA PBS Official. A mysterious coffin found under Notre Dame is full of unexpected discoveries. Can scientists identify the man buried inside? 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU! We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more of on YouTube. It takes…
From NOVA PBS Official. Wildfire smoke can carry thousands of living microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, across long distances. Some of them could potentially infect humans. With wildfires on the rise, experts are studying the risk this poses to our health. 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU! We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which…
From NOVA PBS Official. The chemical that makes chili peppers so hot evolved to keep animals from eating the plants, but humans have learned to like the sensation. We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more…
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From NOVA PBS Official. Megafires like those in California can spawn deadly fire tornadoes with incredibly powerful winds. But what causes the flames to start spinning? 🌌👋 We want to hear from YOU! We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more of on…
From NOVA PBS Official. This curious little robot is searching for healthy coral reefs by listening to how they sound. We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more of on YouTube. It takes about 5-7 minutes,…
From NOVA PBS Official. A mysterious coffin found beneath the damaged floor of Notre Dame is full of unexpected discoveries. The lead sarcophagus appears to have been moved and there are no identifying markers. Who is the John Doe buried inside? Follow scientists on a forensic journey as they collect enamel from the teeth and…
From NOVA PBS Official. Molecular bonds make sounds like the strings of an instrument, even if we can’t hear them. We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more of on YouTube. It takes about 5-7 minutes,…
From NOVA PBS Official. A Black family uses DNA technology to unlock secrets of the past Many Black families in America don’t have robust ancestry records because of the legacy of slavery and family separation. But this documentary filmmaker is on a mission: use DNA technology to solve the mysteries of his family tree. We…
From NOVA PBS Official. A new generation of researchers is revealing the rich history, innovation, and resilience of the Rapanui people. These giant stone heads on Easter Island were not dragged on sleds, as once thought. We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s…
From NOVA PBS Official. Quantum entanglement defies our everyday understanding of reality. Even Einstein didn’t believe it, but science has proven it true. Watch the full episode, "Decoding the Universe: Quantum" – https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/decoding-the-universe-quantum/ We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what…
From NOVA PBS Official. The chemical that makes chili peppers so hot evolved to keep animals from eating the plants, but humans have learned to like the sensation. How does a chili pepper make your mouth feel like its on fire? When you eat peppers, capsaicin molecules fit into the heat pain receptors of your…
From NOVA PBS Official. After the devastating fire at Notre Dame, two mystery bodies were found buried beneath the floors. One belonged to a known figure, and the other was shrouded in mystery. Who were they, and what do these ancient burials tell us about Notre Dame’s past? Watch the full episode "Lost Tombs of…
From NOVA PBS Official. Space elevators? Nuclear rockets? The future of space travel could look radically different. Imagine taking an elevator to space. Or blasting off in a nuclear rocket. That might sound like science fiction, but scientists are racing to develop new, more efficient methods of space travel – and some pretty wild ideas…
From NOVA PBS Official. This festive relative to earthworms might help protect coral reefs. We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more of on YouTube. It takes about 5-7 minutes, and we are so grateful for…
From NOVA PBS Official. This robot is equipped with sensors, microphones and cameras to record ocean sounds and find healthy coral reefs. If it succeeds, the robot could provide an efficient and cost-effective way to find thriving coral reefs, map them and monitor their health. The soundscapes recorded by the robot could be a vital…
From NOVA PBS Official. This artificial nose aims to detect spoiled food before it gets shipped to markets. Watch the full episode- Building Stuff: Change It! https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-change-it/ We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us understand our audience’s interests and what you want to see more of…
From NOVA PBS Official. Competitive eaters train to stretch their stomachs far beyond normal limits, allowing them to consume massive amounts of food in minutes. But this extreme practice takes a toll on the body. Here’s how they do it – and what happens inside their bodies. We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re…
From NOVA PBS Official. Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals. Official website: https://to.pbs.org/3OQfpSl #novapbs After the devastating 2019 fire at Notre Dame, two mysterious sarcophaguses were discovered under the cathedral’s stone floor. Who is buried in them, and what secrets will these coffins reveal? Follow a team of archaeologists…
From NOVA PBS Official. Over 80 percent of the oceans remain unexplored and untouched. But one team of engineers is designing an innovative, safe submersible to explore thousands of feet below the surface. Watch "Building Stuff: Reach It!" https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-reach-it/ We want to hear from YOU! 🌌👋 We’re conducting a survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/496vqge which helps us…
From NOVA PBS Official. Some large meteorites survive their descent through our atmosphere and land on Earth. Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges, emojis and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA/join Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter: https://twitter.com/novapbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novapbs TikTok:…
From NOVA PBS Official. Scientists are working on the next generation of inflatable habitats that would allow people to live and work in space, and on the Moon or Mars. But before it can be deployed in space, they must make sure it can withstand significantly higher pressures. Watch "Building Stuff: Reach It!" https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-reach-it/ Calling…
From NOVA PBS Official. Harvard scientists are using sensory feedback to help medical patients with muscle spasticity move more smoothly. Watch the full episode – Building Stuff: Boost It! https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-boost-it/ Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges, emojis and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA/join Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch:…
From NOVA PBS Official. It’s not all in your head – flights really are bumpier these days. The culprit is a lesser-known kind of turbulence that’s been increasing since 1979. So how does it work, and what’s causing the rise? Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges,…
From NOVA PBS Official. It’s an age-old question: Do aliens exist? And what are the odds we’ll make contact? A famous mathematical equation, known as the Drake Equation, helps scientists estimate the odds of finding intelligent alien civilizations, but new discoveries and unknown factors could change everything. Hosted by Athena Brensberger @astroathens 💫 Calling all…
From NOVA PBS Official. If aliens exist, why haven’t they contacted us? That’s what physicist Enrico Fermi wondered in the 1950s Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges, emojis and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA/join Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter:…
From NOVA PBS Official. Most objects with a radius over 200 miles are spherical, but Haumea is an exception. Haumea is one of the fastest rotating large objects in our solar system. A single day on the dwarf planet is only about 4 Earth hours long. Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community!…
From NOVA PBS Official. Sumo wrestlers consume up to 10,000 calories a day but rarely suffer from obesity-related diseases. Why? Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges, emojis and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA/join Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter: https://twitter.com/novapbs…
From NOVA PBS Official. Double Dutch is a jump rope game that requires two people spinning ropes in opposite directions and at least one person to jump. A mechanical engineer is building a machine that would allow a single person to play whenever they wanted. Watch the full episode – Building Stuff: Boost It! https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-boost-it/…
From NOVA PBS Official. The ocean beneath Europa’s icy shell might be an ideal environment for life. #europa #arewealone #spaceexploration #outerspace Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges, emojis and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA/join Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter:…
From NOVA PBS Official. For millions of years, a walnut-shaped moon, just 17 miles across, has made a significant impact on the complex structure of Saturn’s Rings. Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges, emojis and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA/join Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on…
From NOVA PBS Official. From electric flight to artificial noses, engineers are finding new ways to preserve our planet. Official Website: https://to.pbs.org/3Zj89oi | #novapbs Thousands of years of human innovation have allowed us to shape the environment to improve lives. The consequences of our activities are not always benign – but there are solutions. From…
From NOVA PBS Official. A group of researchers has been pioneering a technology designed to restore some vision to those who have lost the ability to see. Watch the full episode – Building Stuff: Boost It! https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/building-stuff-boost-it/ Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content, badges, emojis and more:…
From NOVA PBS Official. Contrary to popular belief, dust and pollution are not responsible for more colorful sunsets. If that were true, then cities like New York and Los Angeles would be applauded for their sunsets. Dust and pollution are helpful, to some extent, but most of the sunlight is scattering at mid and upper-levels…
From NOVA PBS Official. Pangolins play a crucial role in balancing ecosystems, but they’re dying out as people hunt them for their scales and meat. #pangolin #cuteanimals #endangeredspecies
From NOVA PBS Official. Phobos, one of Mars’ moons, has an uncertain origin, but its surface grooves show that tidal forces are pulling it apart. In time, Mars’ gravity will shatter it entirely, creating a ring of debris around the planet. Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get access to exclusive content,…
From NOVA PBS Official. Athena Brensberger @astroathens, host of NOVA’s "What the Physics?!" series, will guide us through the galaxy with her telescope. We will be taking a close look at the moon, stars and so much more! Join us to see what we’ll discover. Calling all NOVA superfans to join our new community! Get…