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.

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.
This Asteroid Might Make Impact With Earth in 2032

S52 - 3m 33s

An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, possibly making impact in 2032. In the unlikely event that Asteroid 2024 YR does strike Earth, it would generate an explosion equal to nearly 8 million tons of TNT. That’s 500 times the power of the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima during WWII. But there’s no cause for alarm: Space agencies estimate there’s about a 2% chance of impact.
Pompeii's Secret Underworld Preview

S52 E5 - 30s

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.
A Brutal Gladiator Fight in Ancient Pompeii

S52 E5 - 2m 37s

Gladiatorial games were a vital part of ancient Roman life, and in Pompeii, the amphitheater was a stage for both bloodsport and spectacle. But the violence wasn’t always contained to the arena. Discover how tensions between rival towns turned deadly, spilling blood in the streets as the games devolved into a citywide riot.
This Pompeii Priest Had an Unexpected Rise to Power

S52 E5 - 2m 58s

In a recently discovered tomb in Pompeii, archeologists made a startling discovery: partially mummified remains. The custom in the Roman Empire was for the dead to be cremated, not buried. The unusual choice reveals a surprising history and one man’s unexpected rise to power. Discover who this mysterious person was, and why did he decided to forgo tradition when he died.
How the Afterlife Shaped Ancient Egypt

S52 E4 - 1m 15s

Were ancient Egyptians obsessed with death? That common misconception hides the true relationship between life and death in ancient Egypt. Discover how they thought about death, why they invested so much in life after death, and how their belief in the afterlife shaped Egyptian culture.
Egypt's Tombs of Amun Preview

S52 E4 - 30s

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.
Opening a Sealed Egyptian Tomb

S52 E4 - 2m 38s

Beneath the sand and mud bricks of Egypt, a sealed tomb reveals its secrets for the first time in centuries. As archaeologists carefully break through the entrance, they uncover an unusual vase that doesn’t resemble any known Egyptian artifact - but the most breathtaking discovery is a never-before-seen sculpture.
The God’s Wife of Amun: Powerful Women in Ancient Egypt

S52 E4 - 3m 3s

A monument from Ancient Egypt depicts an unusually powerful woman, standing alongside the king. Who was she? Discover the God’s Wife of Amun, a female role with extraordinary power, comparable to the medieval pope and endowed with great wealth.
What's Inside These Ancient Egyptian Jars?

S52 E4 - 1m 58s

Hidden for nearly 3,000 years, a beautifully preserved canopic jar is discovered in Egypt. These sacred vessels, adorned with symbolic heads, played a vital role in protecting the deceased in the afterlife. Learn more about ancient Egyptian burial traditions and how they honored the dead.
Dino Birds Preview

S52 E3 - 29s

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.
How Birds Survived the Dinosaur Apocalypse

S52 E3 - 2m 48s

Birds are the only dinosaurs still alive today, but how did they survive the asteroid? Most birds were wiped out, along with the rest of the dinosaurs and 75 percent of all life on Earth, but one group of birds made it through. Discover how they endured, and which traits made them resilient in the brutal aftermath of the mass extinction event.

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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