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	September 24, 2025
Seasons	52
Episodes	1012
Episode Runtime	55min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	GBH
Networks	PBS

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Human: Building Empires

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

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