Meet Alan Sage, a finalist in Intel’s Science Talent Search who recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Al...

A gene called FOXO may be a real elixir of longevity. Can all of us harness its power? NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Fu...

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Irv Gordon has driven his 1966 Volvo more than 2.7 million miles. But don't ask if you can drive it yourself. NOVA is produce...

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A daredevil engineer born in India now drives NASA's Mars rovers. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienc...

With a "small sun" for an engine, a new rocket might be able to zip us to Mars and back in under three months. NOVA is produc...

Meet Dave Sulzer, a neuroscientist at Columbia University who studies how different parts of the brain communicate with each ...

How do you keep food fresh on a three-year round-trip to Mars? NASA scientist-chefs are cooking up some ideas. NOVA is produc...

Meet Shaundra Daily, a computer scientist and engineer who designs technologies to help adults and children reflect on their ...