NOVA

Season 40

A weekly documentary series, each episode providing an in-depth look at a different subject of scientific research. Subjects examined by this show have included the cutting edge of theoretical physics, a return to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, the long-term effects of Amazon deforestation, and the development of life-saving medical techniques.

Where to Watch Season 40

20 Episodes

Secrets of the Viking Sword
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Secrets of the Viking SwordEpisode 1
Forensics on Trial
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Forensics on TrialEpisode 2
Mystery of Easter Island
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Mystery of Easter IslandEpisode 3
Ultimate Mars Challenge
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Ultimate Mars ChallengeEpisode 4
Inside the Megastorm
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Inside the MegastormEpisode 5
Doomsday Volcanoes
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Doomsday VolcanoesEpisode 6
Decoding Neanderthals
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Decoding NeanderthalsEpisode 7
Rise of the Drones
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Rise of the DronesEpisode 8
Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby?
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Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby?Episode 9
Building Pharaoh's Chariot
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Building Pharaoh's ChariotEpisode 10
Earth From Space
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Earth From SpaceEpisode 11
Mind of a Rampage Killer
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Mind of a Rampage KillerEpisode 12
Meteor Strike
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Meteor StrikeEpisode 13
Ancient Computer
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Ancient ComputerEpisode 14
Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Awakening
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Australia's First 4 Billion Years: AwakeningEpisode 15
Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Life Explodes
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Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Life ExplodesEpisode 16
Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Monsters
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Australia's First 4 Billion Years: MonstersEpisode 17
Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Strange Creatures
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Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Strange CreaturesEpisode 18
Manhunt - Boston Bombers
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Manhunt - Boston BombersEpisode 19
Oklahoma's Deadliest Tornadoes
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Oklahoma's Deadliest TornadoesEpisode 20