NOVA

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	NOVA
First Air Date	March 3, 1974
Last Air Date	February 25, 2026
Seasons	53
Episodes	1020
Episode Runtime	55min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	GBH
Networks	PBS

S53E07

Rain Bombs

An invisible, unpredictable atmospheric force is wreaking havoc across the globe, sinking superyachts and bringing down planes. Follow scientists as they race to understand these catastrophic weather events, exploring how they form, what causes their devastating impacts, and how we might someday learn to predict them. From high-tech simulations and drone expeditions into thunderclouds to possible links with climate change, join investigators on the cutting edge of research to discover what's truly behind these terrifying "rain bombs" and how we can protect ourselves from their growing power.

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