Name: NOVA: Secrets of the Forest
Uploaded: 2025-04-14T20:29:42+00:00
Duration: 3221 s
Description: Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.

Secrets of the Forest

53m 41s

Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.

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Secrets of the Forest

S52 E8 - 53m 41s

Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.
Revolutionary War Weapons

S52 E7 - 53m 39s

How did a ragtag army defeat the most powerful army in the world to win American independence? Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse

S52 E6 - 53m 32s

On March 26, 2024, a massive container ship plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six highway workers. How did the ship lose control? Why did the bridge fail so catastrophically? And how many other bridges around the world are at risk?
Pompeii's Secret Underworld

S52 E5 - 53m 40s

For over two centuries, archaeologists have hailed Pompeii as a sophisticated city at the heart of an advanced ancient civilization. But a series of new excavations is painting a much more complex picture of the city tragically buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Egypt's Tombs of Amun

S52 E4 - 53m 40s

Follow archaeologists as they discover a long lost ancient cemetery in Egypt’s sacred desert. Treasures emerge unlike anything seen by the team, revealing details of a unique period, when women had extraordinary power.
Dino Birds

S52 E3 - 53m 40s

Why are birds the only dinosaurs still alive today? Rare fossil discoveries are revealing the secrets of bird evolution, telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos became the vast array of colorful bird species that fill our skies.
Extreme Airport Engineering

S52 E2 - 53m 40s

In New York City, a team of elite engineers and construction workers are on a mission to build the ultimate airport. Follow their ups and downs as they race to build a new, world-class LaGuardia on the site of one of America’s busiest aviation hubs.
What Are UFOs?

S52 E1 - 53m 43s

After decades in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Are they weather balloons, optical illusions, secret military technology? Or something else? Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies.

Ultimate Crash Test: Impact Preview

S52 E11 - 30s

Car safety experts just pulled off a first-of-its-kind remote controlled multi-vehicle pile up. Now investigators are put to the test as they analyze the data and look for insights into driver behavior and vehicle design.
Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown Preview

S52 E10 - 30s

What really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup? A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a high speed crash to gain new insights on car safety. But how can they create and study a complex collision without putting any lives in danger?
These Smart Glasses Know Who You Are, and Much More

S52 - 4m 18s

The facial recognition glasses can pull personal information, like and phone number and even home address from existing online databases.
Secrets of the Forest Preview

S52 E8 - 30s

Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.
Why Just Planting Trees Won’t Save the Planet

S52 E8 - 3m 4s

A paper published in 2019, estimated that there is enough land on Earth to support an extra trillion trees to capture carbon. But in the rush to grow trees, people ignored the supporting environment that exists in a forest. Discover why biodiversity matters in forests.
Revolutionary War Weapons Preview

S52 E7 - 30s

How did a ragtag army defeat the most powerful army in the world to win American independence? Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine.
4 Ways the Universe Could End

S52 - 5m 7s

If the universe as we know it started with the Big Bang, will it also have an end? And if it’s going to end someday - how? Discover the four main ideas about how the universe might end, and find out which one has the most evidence supporting it. With host Athena Brensberger, dive into our universe's very distant future in this episode of What the Physics?!
Do Aliens Exist? This Famous Equation Offers a Clue

S52 - 5m 4s

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.
The Rocket-Less Future of Space Travel

S52 - 5m 17s

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 are on the table. Discover the rocket-less future of space travel and the quest to make it happen.
Building Blocks of Life Discovered on Distant Asteroid

S52 - 6m 3s

In January 2025, scientists announced the discovery of organic molecules— the building blocks of life— in samples retrieved from a distant asteroid named Bennu. What can this discovery reveal about the secrets of life's origins? Or how common life may be elsewhere in the universe?
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Preview

S52 E6 - 30s

On March 26, 2024, the world collectively gasped as a massive container ship, the Dali, lost control and plowed into the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The busy four-lane bridge suffered a catastrophic collapse and crashed into the Patapsco River. How did a modern ship lose all power and propulsion? And why did the bridge fail so catastrophically?
What Caused Baltimore’s Key Bridge to Collapse?

S52 E6 - 2m 57s

On March 26, 2024, a container ship lost power and veered off course, striking a critical support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Engineers explain how a vulnerability in the bridge's design led to a devastating chain reaction, causing the bridge to collapse and blocking the busy Port of Baltimore for eleven weeks.

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Secrets of the Forest

Saturday
Apr 19

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction.
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Secrets of the Forest

Sunday
Apr 20

4:00 am

1 Hour

Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction.
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Secrets of the Forest

Sunday
Apr 20

4:00 am

1 Hour

Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction.
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Secrets of the Forest

Tuesday
Apr 22

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction.
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Secrets of the Forest

Wednesday
Apr 23

12:00 am

1 Hour

Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction.
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Secrets of the Forest

Wednesday
Apr 23

8:00 am

1 Hour

Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction.
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NOVA

Arctic Sinkholes

Wednesday
Apr 23

9:00 pm

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Arctic Sinkholes

Wednesday
Apr 23

9:00 pm

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Arctic Sinkholes

Thursday
Apr 24

2:00 am

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Arctic Sinkholes

Thursday
Apr 24

3:00 am

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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NOVA

Arctic Sinkholes

Thursday
Apr 24

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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NOVA

Arctic Sinkholes

Thursday
Apr 24

4:00 pm

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Arctic Sinkholes

Saturday
Apr 26

1:00 pm

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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NOVA

Arctic Sinkholes

Sunday
Apr 27

4:00 am

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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NOVA

Arctic Sinkholes

Sunday
Apr 27

4:00 am

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Arctic Sinkholes

Tuesday
Apr 29

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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NOVA

Weathering the Future

Tuesday
Apr 29

9:00 pm

1 Hour

Americans use ancient wisdom and new solutions to fight against extreme weather, from intense rainstorms to megafires and droughts.
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NOVA

Arctic Sinkholes

Wednesday
Apr 30

12:00 am

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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NOVA

Weathering the Future

Wednesday
Apr 30

2:00 am

1 Hour

Americans use ancient wisdom and new solutions to fight against extreme weather, from intense rainstorms to megafires and droughts.
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NOVA

Arctic Sinkholes

Wednesday
Apr 30

8:00 am

1 Hour

Investigating explosions in Siberia and other evidence that melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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