|
 | The Life of Birds
More Info | | 1998 |  |  | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Shows, Children & Family Movies, Documentaries, British TV Shows, Movies for ages 5 to 7, Movies for ages 8 to 10, Movies for ages 11 to 12, Education & Guidance, British Movies, Nature & Ecology TV Documentaries, Science & Nature TV, Cast: David Attenborough, Director(s): Joanna Sarsby, Presented by world-renowned broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough, this arresting documentary series is the definitive film exploration of the most colorful, popular and perfectly adapted creatures on earth. To create it, researchers traversed the globe, exploring 42 countries and examining more than 300 species of birds using a variety of techniques, including infrared, slow motion and computer-enhanced effects. |
 | The Life of Mammals
More Info | | 2002 | | | 01/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, United Kingdom, Discovery Channel, BBC, Foreign Countries, British TV, TV Shows, Documentaries, British TV Shows, Science & Nature Documentaries, British Movies, Nature & Ecology TV Documentaries, Science & Nature TV, Cast: David Attenborough, Naturalist David Attenborough hosts this in-depth examination of the most diverse -- and arguably the most successful -- class of life on Earth: mammals, from the smallest shrew to the biggest whales and the most advanced primates. This enthralling series explains what is and isn't a mammal, how they live, and why they have managed to thrive in every region of the planet, even in the most inhospitable environments. |
 | Africa's Lost Eden
More Info |  | 2010 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, Cast: Keith David, Director(s): James Byrne, This National Geographic documentary journeys deep into the heart of Mozambique to chronicle the resurgence of Gorongosa National Park, a formerly idyllic wildlife sanctuary devastated by the country's long civil war. Charting the efforts of conservationists to revitalize the park, the film gets up close and personal with zebras, wildebeests, elephants, hippos and other critters as they roam Gorongosa's breathtaking landscape. |
 | Dangerous Encounters with Brady Barr
More Info | | 2005 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, Cast: Brady Barr, Fearless wildlife expert Brady Barr takes viewers around the globe to seek out some of the most exotic and dangerous creatures found in nature, including fearsome wild crocodiles, giant snakes and the largest land carnivore on earth. Equipped with specially built cameras and technology, the show's dauntless production crew guides viewers into the hidden world and disappearing habitats of countless unique creatures. |
 | Is It Real?
More Info | | 2005 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, Cast: Will Lyman, Ian Gregory, Joe Nickell, Trust National Geographic to get the facts behind urban myths, real-life horrors and supernatural phenomena such as Bigfoot, the Bermuda Triangle, vampires, Jack the Ripper and spontaneous human combustion in this enticing documentary series. Investigative journalists examine historical artifacts, interview scholars and scientists from a wide range of disciplines, and study the pertinent evidence to get the truth and explain the unexplainable. |
 | World's Toughest Fixes
More Info | | 2009 | | | 09/22/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, Cast: Sean Riley, Daredevil host Sean Riley seeks out the toughest and riskiest engineering challenges on earth in this real-life adventure series, showing viewers the details -- and the perils -- involved in fixing colossal and complex machines. Whether it's repairing a nuclear reactor or stringing high-voltage power lines from a helicopter, Riley gets as close to the action as possible to highlight the skill of the workers who tackle these daunting repair jobs. |
 | Extreme Ice: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: James Balog, Jay O. Sanders, Director(s): Noel Dockstader, Both breathtaking and unsettling, this fascinating array of extreme images gathered by photojournalist James Balog paints a startling portrait of climate change using time-lapse photography shot over the course of two years. Thanks to cameras that recorded pictures once an hour during daylight, you'll see glaciers rapidly melt and shrink and sea levels rise ominously higher right before your eyes. |
 | Frontline: Poisoned Waters
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS, Cast: Chris Gregoire, Hedrick Smith, Mike Racine, Robert Lawrence, Vicki Blazer, William Ruckelshaus, Director(s): Rick Young, Turning a critical eye toward the growing problem of water pollution, this sobering installment of "Frontline" examines the conditions that lead to water contamination and the danger it poses to human health. The program exposes the worsening conditions of Puget Sound on the West Coast and Chesapeake Bay on the East Coast, pointing to the threat of continued runoff from development, agriculture and industry. |
 | 400 Years of the Telescope
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Director(s): Kris Koenig, Looking back on the telescope's long history, this thought-provoking documentary weighs in on the instrument's influence on the study of astronomy and the ways in which the apparatus has evolved over the past four centuries. Included are interviews with astronomers and other experts at Harvard University, the Anglo-Australian Observatory, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute and the European Southern Observatory. |
 | Rat Attack!: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS, The title of this fascinating nature special about an on-again, off-again infestation of rats in the Indian state of Mizoram is no misnomer. Every 48 years, during what the locals call mautam, the rodents swarm, invade homes and attack crops. The reason behind the phenomenon has to do with a crop of native bamboo that blooms only twice a century, setting off a boom in the black rat population and producing an overwhelming surplus. |
 | The Big Energy Gamble: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Nye, Ed Begley Jr., Looking ahead toward the challenges associated with global warming, this "Nova" special examines California's strategies for dealing with emerging energy crises and asks whether they can be applied to the nation as a whole. Highlights include a look at Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to cut carbon dioxide emissions and champion energy efficiency in the state, an approach that has drawn some controversy. |
 | Doctors' Diaries
More Info | | 2009 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, TV Shows, Documentaries, Science & Nature Documentaries, Cast: Cheryl Dorsey, David Friedman, Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, Jane Liebschutz, Jay Bonnar, Luanda Grazette, Tom Tarter, Director(s): Michael Barnes, Tracing two decades in the lives of seven doctors, this fascinating two-part NOVA show reveals the details of their experiences, starting with their first day at Harvard Medical School in 1987 and leading to their lives in 2008. From being green med students to polished professionals balancing a demanding career with family, these physicians talk openly about their lives, offering a rare look at their many inimitable challenges. |
 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (U.K.): Series 2
More Info | | 2005 | | | 08/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Reality Programming, Food & Wine, British TV, Thrillers, Suspense, Crime Thrillers, Dramas Based on the Book, Classics, Classic Thrillers, Dark Humor & Black Comedies, Classic Dramas, United Kingdom, Classic Comedies, Children & Family, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Comic Books and Superheroes, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-12, Comedy, Romantic Comedies, Action & Adventure, Espionage Action, Espionage Thrillers, TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Kids' Music, Ages 0-2, Ages 2-4, Ages 5-7, Nickelodeon, TV Shows, Children & Family Movies, Movies/TV for ages 0 to 2, Movies/TV for ages 2 to 4, Movies/TV for ages 5 to 7, Animal Tales, Kids Music, Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Rockumentaries, Rock & Pop, Singer-Songwriters, Dramas Based on Classic Literature, Theatrical Performances, Shakespeare, Education & Guidance, Family Comedies, Family Adventures, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi Dramas, Belgium, Courtroom Dramas, Erotic Thrillers, Dramas Based on Bestsellers, Psychological Thrillers, Political Documentaries, Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, Religious Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Spiritual Documentaries, Action Comedies, Spoofs and Satire, Action Thrillers, Adventures, Horror, Slashers and Serial Killers, Late Night Comedies, Foreign, Foreign Classic Dramas, Foreign Action & Adventure, Foreign Classics, Japan, Foreign Art House, Japanese Language, Gay & Lesbian, Gay & Lesbian Comedies, Gay & Lesbian Romance, Indie Gay & Lesbian, Foreign Classic Comedies, Foreign Comedies, Foreign Romance, Foreign Dramas, French Language, France, TV Family Dramas, TV Dramas, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Romance Classics, Inspirational Stories, Action Classics, Crime Action, Family Animation, Book Characters, Crime Dramas, Romantic Dramas, Mystery, Indie Dramas, Indie Romance, Biographies, Heist Films, Mobster, 20th Century Period Pieces, Period Pieces, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Anime & Animation, Dramas, Dramas based on a book, Showbiz Dramas, British Movies, Foreign Thrillers, Korean Language, Korea, Australia/ New Zealand, Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi Thrillers, Alien Sci-Fi, Cult Comedies, Contemporary Movie Musicals, Romance, TV Dramedy, TV Comedies, Social Issue Dramas, Judaica, Indie Documentaries, Food Stories, Supernatural Horror, Supernatural Thrillers, Blockbusters, Family Dramas, Africa, Fantasy, Made-for-TV Movies, Sports Comedies, Indie Comedies, Sports Stories, Basketball, Foreign Steamy Romance, Music & Musicals, Contemporary Stage Musicals, Classic R&B/Soul, Rock & Roll Oldies, Mockumentaries, Showbiz Comedies, Military & War Dramas, Classic Movies, Foreign Movies, Romantic Movies, Classic Foreign Movies, Romantic Foreign Movies, French Movies, Classic Romantic Movies, Anime Action, Anime Drama, Anime Horror, Anime Series, British TV Shows, Reality TV, Cast: Gordon Ramsay, Fiery chef Gordon Ramsay continues his quest to turn ailing restaurants into successful ventures -- and, with one week to rescue each eatery from total collapse, the hot-tempered Ramsay doesn't spare any words -- or feelings. In this season of the internationally popular Emmy-winning series, he confronts the owner of a former hot spot long past its heyday, a dysfunctional family running their restaurant into the ground, a fake Italian chef and more. |
 | The Pluto Files: Nova
More Info | | 2010 | | | 06/08/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, Science and Nature Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Shows, Children & Family Movies, Documentaries, Movies for ages 8 to 10, Movies for ages 11 to 12, Education & Guidance, Cast: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Terri Randall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, In this installment of "Nova," Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (director of the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium) dishes out surprising facts about Pluto, the notorious "ex-planet" that so many people still seem to love. Discovered in 1930, Pluto was demoted to a mere member of the Kuiper belt in 2006. But passionate opinions -- and emotions -- remain about its place in our universe. |
 | Extreme Cave Diving: Nova
More Info | | 2010 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Craig Sechler, Dr. Kenny Broad, Director(s): James Barrat, Join a team of experts on a treacherous journey through an intricate underwater world of "blue holes" -- a network of caves in the waters off the Bahamas dating to the last ice age, before the sea level rose several hundred feet. The scientists discover previously unknown species of underwater creatures, fossils and other evidence that provides clues about animals that lived in the region, the planet's climate and more. |
 | Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, TV Shows, Children & Family Movies, Documentaries, Miniseries, Movies for ages 8 to 10, Movies for ages 11 to 12, Education & Guidance, Science & Nature Documentaries, Cast: Alfred Runte, Andy Garcia, Dayton Duncan, George Takei, John Lithgow, Juan Lujan, Nevada Barr, Paul Schullery, Peter Coyote, Sam Waterston, Shelton Johnson, Terry Tempest Williams, Tom Hanks, Tuan Luong, William Cronon, Director(s): Ken Burns, Trace the history of American national parks with director Ken Burns's rousing documentary, which recounts how remarkable heroes fought to preserve nature for all people and offers striking views from Yosemite, Yellowstone and other stunning locales. Narrated by Peter Coyote, this Emmy-nominated program also features the voices of talented actors like Tom Hanks, Andy Garcia, John Lithgow, George Takei and Sam Waterston. |
 | Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea: The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson, Tuan Luong, Juan Lujan, Nevada Barr, Terry Tempest Williams, William Cronon, Paul Schullery, Alfred Runte, George Takei, Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Andy Garcia, Sam Waterston, Director(s): Ken Burns, Indian fighters encounter Yosemite Valley, which eventually attracts preservationist John Muir. An exploration confirms reports of a fantastical place at the headwaters of the Yellowstone River, which becomes the world's first national park. |
 | Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea: The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson, Tuan Luong, Juan Lujan, Nevada Barr, Terry Tempest Williams, William Cronon, Paul Schullery, Alfred Runte, George Takei, Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Andy Garcia, Sam Waterston, Director(s): Ken Burns, Some question America's rush across the continent. Theodore Roosevelt creates parks and refuges, and sets aside the Grand Canyon as a national monument. John Muir fights to prevent San Francisco from burying the Hetch Hetchy Valley under a reservoir. |
| Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea: The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919)
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson, Tuan Luong, Juan Lujan, Nevada Barr, Terry Tempest Williams, William Cronon, Paul Schullery, Alfred Runte, George Takei, Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Andy Garcia, Sam Waterston, Director(s): Ken Burns, Millionaire Stephen Mather oversees the national parks and persuades Congress to create the National Park Service. Mount McKinley, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Acadia, Hawaii's volcanoes and the Grand Canyon are set aside as national parks. |
 | Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea: Going Home (1920-1933)
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson, Tuan Luong, Juan Lujan, Nevada Barr, Terry Tempest Williams, William Cronon, Paul Schullery, Alfred Runte, George Takei, Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Andy Garcia, Sam Waterston, Director(s): Ken Burns, Automobiles "democratize" the national parks. A Nebraskan couple collects parks, honeymooners take a homemade boat through the Grand Canyon and a reclusive writer and a Japanese photographer launch a campaign to save the Smoky Mountains. |
 | Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea: Great Nature (1933-1945)
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson, Tuan Luong, Juan Lujan, Nevada Barr, Terry Tempest Williams, William Cronon, Paul Schullery, Alfred Runte, George Takei, Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Andy Garcia, Sam Waterston, Director(s): Ken Burns, FDR expands the national park idea to embrace battlefields and other sites, a young Park Service employee argues that the parks are not doing enough to protect wildlife and interned Japanese immigrants find solace in their memories of the parks. |
 | Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea: The Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
More Info | | 2009 | | | 05/05/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson, Tuan Luong, Juan Lujan, Nevada Barr, Terry Tempest Williams, William Cronon, Paul Schullery, Alfred Runte, George Takei, Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Andy Garcia, Sam Waterston, Director(s): Ken Burns, A Park Service biologist argues that ingrained practices hurt the parks, the Sierra Club opposes dams in pristine places and the largest grassroots movement in conservation history fights for seven new Alaska parks. |
 | Hunt for the Supertwister
More Info | | 2004 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, TV Shows, Documentaries, Science & Nature Documentaries, Whether it's done by a storm-chaser or a highly qualified team of scientists, tracking down monster tornadoes can be dangerous business, even with precisely tuned equipment. The path of a tornado can shift at any moment, putting those in its way in grave danger; nonetheless, scores of danger junkies and experts seek out the storms. With this disc, you too can experience the excitement without the danger! |
 | Welcome to Mars: Nova
More Info | | 2005 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Mark Davis, It's a mission to Mars in this special, which follows the 2004 adventures of two rovers as they explore the Red Planet. The NOVA team joins mission scientists as they monitor the two rovers' (Spirit and Opportunity) progress and thrill at the amazing images transmitted back to ground control. Things gets dicey when Spirit malfunctions, but Opportunity steps in and snaps an image that answers the question of whether there was once water on Mars. |
 | The Natural History of the Chicken
More Info | | 2001 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS, Cast: Director(s): Mark Lewis, Although chicken is a staple in the diet of most Americans, the history of this tasty bird has yet to be really explored -- until now. Poultry is as popular as ever as an entrée choice, and this tongue-in-cheek documentary sets out to uncover the truth about the bird that has touched the lives, and stomachs, of so many. Included are amusing and often surprisingly touching stories that will forever change your view of the flavorful fowl. |
 | Life Beyond Earth
More Info | | 1999 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Warner Home Video, TV Shows, Documentaries, Science & Nature Documentaries, Science & Technology TV Documentaries, Cast: Timothy Ferris, Are we alone in the universe? In this captivating PBS documentary, science writer Timothy Ferris examines the research aimed at answering the age-old question. The film contains startling visual effects; interviews with astrophysicists and other experts who provide insights about the probability of life elsewhere in the cosmos; and a segment about the radio transmissions used to try to contact intelligent life beyond our solar system. |
 | MARS Dead or Alive: Nova
More Info | | 2004 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Go behind the scenes at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory run by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Pasadena, California, and meet the scientists who have brought the $820 million Mars Exploration Project to fruition. Learn about the mission that proved a smashing success, bringing twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity to the surface of Mars, from where they sent rarely seen images back to Earth. |
 | e2
More Info | | 2006 | | | 05/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Documentaries, Art & Design, PBS Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, Science and Nature Documentaries, Cast: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Director(s): Tad Fettig, This PBS documentary series explores the dynamic ideas of the innovators and artisans who strive to advance technological progress while raising awareness about "green" issues and reducing damage to the environment. Among the subjects profiled are architects who use sustainable materials, cities that welcome alternative energies and worldwide efforts to reduce traffic and pollution. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman narrate. |
 | Ghosts of Machu Picchu: Nova
More Info | | 2010 |  | | 04/28/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Delving deeper into the ancient mysteries of the Incas, this installment of "Nova" takes viewers to the famed archaeological ruins of Machu Picchu, a sacred Peruvian site that remains a marvel of modern engineering. For reasons yet unknown, Machu Picchu was abandoned in the late 16th century. But what was its purpose, and what really happened to its original inhabitants? Join archaeologists as they explore untouched areas to find out. |
 | Making Stuff: Nova
More Info | | 2011 | | | 04/27/12 | 07/01/13 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: David Pogue, Director(s): Chris Schmidt, Daniel McCabe, David Huntley, New York Times reporter David Pogue explores the intersection of human innovation and natural invention in this four-part series investigating stronger, smarter, cleaner and smaller materials, from nanotubes to tools with spider-silk properties. |
 | Making Stuff: Nova: Making Stuff Stronger
More Info | | 2011 | | | 04/27/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: David Pogue, Director(s): Chris Schmidt, David Huntley, Daniel McCabe, What is the world's strongest material? From steel to Kevlar and spider silk to carbon nanotubes, host David Pogue looks at the ways in which science and nature work to make strong stuff. |
 | Making Stuff: Nova: Making Stuff Smarter
More Info | | 2011 | | | 04/27/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: David Pogue, Director(s): Chris Schmidt, David Huntley, Daniel McCabe, An army tank that heals its own bullet wounds. An airplane wing that changes shape as it flies. Clothing that can monitor its wearer's mood. Host David Pogue looks into the growing number of smart materials that can respond, change and even learn. |
 | Making Stuff: Nova: Making Stuff Cleaner
More Info | | 2011 | | | 04/27/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: David Pogue, Director(s): Chris Schmidt, David Huntley, Daniel McCabe, Host David Pogue is on a quest to clean up, using new green materials to build and power the devices of the future. Batteries grown from viruses and plastics made of sugar are just the beginning of a new generation of clean materials. |
 | Making Stuff: Nova: Making Stuff Smaller
More Info | | 2011 | | | 04/27/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: David Pogue, Director(s): Chris Schmidt, David Huntley, Daniel McCabe, Here in the information age, smaller is better. Host David Pogue profiles the latest in high-powered nanocircuits and microrobots that may one day hold the key to saving lives and building materials from the ground up. |
 | This Emotional Life
More Info | | 2010 | | | 04/16/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Documentaries, Science & Nature Documentaries, Cast: Alanis Morissette, Chevy Chase, Daniel Gilbert, John Leguizamo, Katie Couric, Larry David, Richard Gere, Robert Kennedy Jr., Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Harvard psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Daniel Gilbert (&NFi;Stumbling on Happiness&NFi_;) hosts this three-part PBS series that explores the range of human emotions and how we can strive to become more positive in our day-to-day lives. The program examines the biological basis of happiness, the role of relationships and the ways in which we can cope with negative emotions. Celebrities such as Chevy Chase and Larry David offer additional insights. |
 | This Emotional Life: Family, Friends and Lovers
More Info | | 2010 | | | 04/16/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Chevy Chase, Larry David, Daniel Gilbert, Richard Gere, Alanis Morissette, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John Leguizamo, Katie Couric, This episode looks at the importance of relationships and why they are central to our emotional well-being. What are the cognitive and neurological processes underpinning our everyday lives, and why do some relationships flourish and others fail? |
 | This Emotional Life: Facing Our Fears
More Info | | 2010 | | | 04/16/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Chevy Chase, Larry David, Daniel Gilbert, Richard Gere, Alanis Morissette, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John Leguizamo, Katie Couric, The second installment looks at emotions that are commonly regarded as obstacles to happiness -- anger, fear, anxiety and despair. Why do we have these emotions and how can we best manage them? |
 | This Emotional Life: Rethinking Happiness
More Info | | 2010 | | | 04/16/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Chevy Chase, Larry David, Daniel Gilbert, Richard Gere, Alanis Morissette, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John Leguizamo, Katie Couric, The last episode explores happiness. It is critical to well-being, yet remains such an elusive goal for many. What is it, why is it important and how can we attain more of it? |
 | Frontline: Digital Nation
More Info | | 2010 | | | 04/14/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Shows, Documentaries, Military Documentaries, Science & Technology TV Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Rachel Dretzin, Exploring how the Internet and digital media have completely transformed contemporary life, this fascinating installment of PBS's "Frontline" examines its effect on relationships, careers, daily life, education, the military and more. The documentary includes a unique interactive element, incorporating the stories of people who visited and posted to the Digital Nation Web site over the period of a year. |
 | Riddles of the Sphinx: NOVA
More Info | | 2010 | | | 04/14/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, TV Shows, Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Science & Technology TV Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Gary Glassman, This eye-opening installment of "NOVA" explores Egypt's mysterious Great Sphinx of Giza that keeps watch over vast stretches of sand and still has scholars debating about who built it, why and how long it's been there. With the aid of archaeological experts, the program also ponders the mammoth task of constructing and carving the sculpture, which is the single-largest monolith statue on the planet. |
 | Emergency Mine Rescue: Nova
More Info | | 2010 | | | 04/06/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Science & Nature, Science and Nature Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Al Holland, Alberto Iturra, Brandon Fisher, Carola Narvaez Bustos, Greg Hall, J.D. Polk, José Vega, Lance Lewman, Laurence Golborne, Miguel Fortt, Raúl Dagnino, René Aguilar, Shaun Robstad, Director(s): Kate Dart, Nick Evans, Tom Stubberfield, The Chilean mine disaster of August 2010 riveted the world and brought attention to the fates of 33 miners trapped deep beneath the Earth's surface. In this documentary, interviews with experts shed light on this most daring rescue. Among those providing insights are engineers, NASA experts and health officials. Using animation, we peer deep into the Earth and gain a new understanding of the geological challenges of this thrilling ordeal. |
 | How Smart are Animals?: Nova scienceNOW
More Info | | 2011 | | | 03/23/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Irene Pepperberg, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director(s): Alexis Bloom, Dana Rae Warren, Irene Pepperberg, Joshua Seftel, Julia Cort, Rushmore DeNooyer, Astrophysicist and ubiquitous smart guy Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts this fascinating installment of "Nova scienceNOW" that explores the depth of animal intelligence, proving that non-human species are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Highlights include a dog that knows more than 1,000 words, a school of dolphins that take teamwork to a whole new level, and a talking parrot with a knack for reason. |
 | Secrets Beneath the Ice: Nova
More Info | | 2010 | | | 03/23/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Lance Lewman, This subzero installment of "Nova" follows a crew of scientists drilling deep into the Antarctic seafloor to mine clues about the region's past, all in hopes that it will provide answers about its future effect on global sea levels. What they find within Antarctica's icy rock cores could determine the chances of a catastrophic meltdown that, if it came to pass, could flood thousands of coastal cities across the planet. |
 | Nova scienceNOW: How Does the Brain Work?
More Info | | 2011 | | | 03/16/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: David Eagleman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Penn Jillette, Teller, Director(s): David Eagleman, Joshua Seftel, Michael Bicks, Sarah Holt, Terri Randall, Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson takes viewers on a head trip, examining questions about how the brain works in this NOVA special. Tyson visits with Penn Jillette and Teller to examine magic and the mind. Elsewhere, he explores the work of synesthesia researcher and neuroscientist David Eagleman, posing questions like, "What exactly is artificial intelligence?" and "How can the mind be controlled by magnets?" |
 | Can We Live Forever?: Nova scienceNOW
More Info | | 2011 | | | 03/09/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Science & Nature, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director(s): Elizabeth Arledge, David Chmura, Sarah Holt, Joshua Seftel, Astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson poses questions about longevity in this episode of NOVA's series on the mysteries of science, asking, for instance, whether or not human beings could hibernate. Consulting computer scientists and bioengineers, Tyson investigates the possibility of extending human life indefinitely and if the principles that keep a Volvo running could be applied to our own biology. |
 | Nature: Birds of the Gods
More Info | | 2011 | | | 03/09/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Shows, Nature & Ecology TV Documentaries, Cast: David Attenborough, Director(s): Harvey Jones, Deep within the rain forests of New Guinea live birds bearing almost impossibly beautiful plumage. Known as "birds of paradise," these creatures have inspired explorers and ornithologists for centuries. Renowned naturalist David Attenborough heads a team of scientists as they seek to film these elusive animals in their stunning natural habitat. Along the way we learn of their peculiar habits and elaborate mating rituals. |
 | Can We Make it to Mars?: Nova scienceNOW
More Info | | 2011 |  | | 03/02/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Science & Nature, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director(s): Joshua Seftel, Sarah Holt, Vandi Verma, Host Neil deGrasse Tyson escorts viewers on an examination of the questions surrounding humans' ability to survive a roundtrip journey of up to three years to Mars. Can astronauts survive that long without gravity? How will their food be kept palatable? Scientists and engineers discuss advances in radiation-defying, skin-tight space suits, exercises to keep bones healthy, the preservation of foodstuffs, and plasma-powered, super-fast spaceships. |
 | What Are Dreams?: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/17/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, PBS Documentaries, PBS, TV Shows, Documentaries, Cast: Deidre Barrett, Erica Harris, G. William Domhoff, Howard Katz, Jamie Effros, John Shneerson, Matthew Wilson, Patrick McNamara, Robert Stickgold, Sara Mednick, Director(s): Charles Colville, Sarah Holt, The stuff of dreams -- not just the content, but the circuitry and neurological coding, too -- is the subject of this penetrating "Nova" inquiry into the most mystifying of human activities. Researchers are taking a variety of investigative tacks, from "eavesdropping" on sleeping rats to methodical studies of thousands of dreams, in an effort to fill in the blanks of understanding. Their findings give tantalizing glimpses of the mind at rest. |
 | Becoming Human: Nova
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/10/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Blu-ray, TV Shows, Documentaries, Science & Technology TV Documentaries, Cast: Annett Junginger, Daniel Lieberman, Donald Johanson, John Kingston, Lance Lewman, Mark Stoneking, Ralph Holloway, Richard Wrangham, Rick Potts, Zeray Alemseged, Director(s): Graham Townsley, Bringing our early ancestors to life through striking computer graphics based on new discoveries, this NOVA special examines how early hominids lived and how they evolved through the ages to eventually become modern humans. Interviews with the world's top scientists and footage shot as fossils are unearthed shed light on recent breakthroughs. Topics include a 3-million-year-old child, the recent decoding of the Neanderthal genome and much more. |
 | Becoming Human: Nova: Episode 1
More Info | | 2009 | | | 02/10/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: TV, TV Science & Nature, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Zeray Alemseged, Ralph Holloway, Donald Johanson, Daniel Lieberman, Rick Potts, Mark Stoneking, Annett Junginger, Richard Wrangham, John Kingston, Lance Lewman, Director(s): Graham Townsley, |
50 newest "Instant Watch" titles
