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10.2 Series 4, Episode 1 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores breakthroughs in the engineering of artificial diamonds; the science that went into solving the deadly post 9/11 anthrax attacks; takes a look at "AutoTune," the controversial computer pitch-correction software that turns sour notes into sweet ones; and profiles computer scientist Luis von Ahn.
WEB LINK		 401 TH 06/07/12 09:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 1 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores breakthroughs in the engineering of artificial diamonds; the science that went into solving the deadly post 9/11 anthrax attacks; takes a look at "AutoTune," the controversial computer pitch-correction software that turns sour notes into sweet ones; and profiles computer scientist Luis von Ahn.
WEB LINK		 401 TH 06/07/12 03:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 1 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores breakthroughs in the engineering of artificial diamonds; the science that went into solving the deadly post 9/11 anthrax attacks; takes a look at "AutoTune," the controversial computer pitch-correction software that turns sour notes into sweet ones; and profiles computer scientist Luis von Ahn.
WEB LINK		 401 TH 06/07/12 05:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 1 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores breakthroughs in the engineering of artificial diamonds; the science that went into solving the deadly post 9/11 anthrax attacks; takes a look at "AutoTune," the controversial computer pitch-correction software that turns sour notes into sweet ones; and profiles computer scientist Luis von Ahn.
WEB LINK		 401 TH 06/07/12 08:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 1 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores breakthroughs in the engineering of artificial diamonds; the science that went into solving the deadly post 9/11 anthrax attacks; takes a look at "AutoTune," the controversial computer pitch-correction software that turns sour notes into sweet ones; and profiles computer scientist Luis von Ahn.
WEB LINK		 401 FR 06/08/12 01:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 3 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores two drugs that may help kids with muscular dystrophy and the frail elderly; renowned paleontologist George Poinar, who discovered multiple clues to parasitic pandemics talks about the demise of the dinosaurs; rocket scientist and astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz is profiled; and, the beauty--and dangers of the northern lights. (3 of 8)
WEB LINK		 403 TH 06/14/12 08:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 2 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates how astronomers are on the brink of finding "another Earth" using the Kepler telescope; interviews Rudy Tanzi, a pioneer in discovering genes for Alzheimer’s disease, and others who are on the hunt for the genetic key to autism; profiles the use of computers to authenticate paintings; and, profiles spider scientist Maydianne Andrade. (2 of 8)
WEB LINK		 402 TH 06/14/12 09:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 3 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores two drugs that may help kids with muscular dystrophy and the frail elderly; renowned paleontologist George Poinar, who discovered multiple clues to parasitic pandemics talks about the demise of the dinosaurs; rocket scientist and astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz is profiled; and, the beauty--and dangers of the northern lights. (3 of 8)
WEB LINK		 403 TH 06/14/12 02:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 2 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates how astronomers are on the brink of finding "another Earth" using the Kepler telescope; interviews Rudy Tanzi, a pioneer in discovering genes for Alzheimer’s disease, and others who are on the hunt for the genetic key to autism; profiles the use of computers to authenticate paintings; and, profiles spider scientist Maydianne Andrade. (2 of 8)
WEB LINK		 402 TH 06/14/12 03:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 2 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates how astronomers are on the brink of finding "another Earth" using the Kepler telescope; interviews Rudy Tanzi, a pioneer in discovering genes for Alzheimer’s disease, and others who are on the hunt for the genetic key to autism; profiles the use of computers to authenticate paintings; and, profiles spider scientist Maydianne Andrade. (2 of 8)
WEB LINK		 402 TH 06/14/12 05:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 3 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores two drugs that may help kids with muscular dystrophy and the frail elderly; renowned paleontologist George Poinar, who discovered multiple clues to parasitic pandemics talks about the demise of the dinosaurs; rocket scientist and astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz is profiled; and, the beauty--and dangers of the northern lights. (3 of 8)
WEB LINK		 403 TH 06/14/12 07:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 2 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates how astronomers are on the brink of finding "another Earth" using the Kepler telescope; interviews Rudy Tanzi, a pioneer in discovering genes for Alzheimer’s disease, and others who are on the hunt for the genetic key to autism; profiles the use of computers to authenticate paintings; and, profiles spider scientist Maydianne Andrade. (2 of 8)
WEB LINK		 402 TH 06/14/12 08:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 3 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores two drugs that may help kids with muscular dystrophy and the frail elderly; renowned paleontologist George Poinar, who discovered multiple clues to parasitic pandemics talks about the demise of the dinosaurs; rocket scientist and astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz is profiled; and, the beauty--and dangers of the northern lights. (3 of 8)
WEB LINK		 403 FR 06/15/12 12:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 2 Host and Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates how astronomers are on the brink of finding "another Earth" using the Kepler telescope; interviews Rudy Tanzi, a pioneer in discovering genes for Alzheimer’s disease, and others who are on the hunt for the genetic key to autism; profiles the use of computers to authenticate paintings; and, profiles spider scientist Maydianne Andrade. (2 of 8)
WEB LINK		 402 FR 06/15/12 01:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 5 Host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science behind our sense of taste; learns about a product that may fulfill the dream of creating an artificial tree that can absorb carbon dioxide directly from the air; sheds light on the evolutionary roots of human language; and, profiles medical engineer Sangeeta Bhatia.
WEB LINK		 405 TH 06/21/12 08:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 4 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson profiles a team of NASA scientists who will smash two SUV-sized rockets onto the lunar surface and unleash a debris cloud to study data; microbiologist Jack Griffith, who discovered the oldest known organic molecules on earth is interviewed; research on an Australian songbird sheds light on sounds; and, climate scientist Lonnie Thompson, aka Tropical Ice Core Man is profiled.
WEB LINK		 404 TH 06/21/12 09:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 5 Host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science behind our sense of taste; learns about a product that may fulfill the dream of creating an artificial tree that can absorb carbon dioxide directly from the air; sheds light on the evolutionary roots of human language; and, profiles medical engineer Sangeeta Bhatia.
WEB LINK		 405 TH 06/21/12 02:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 4 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson profiles a team of NASA scientists who will smash two SUV-sized rockets onto the lunar surface and unleash a debris cloud to study data; microbiologist Jack Griffith, who discovered the oldest known organic molecules on earth is interviewed; research on an Australian songbird sheds light on sounds; and, climate scientist Lonnie Thompson, aka Tropical Ice Core Man is profiled.
WEB LINK		 404 TH 06/21/12 03:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 4 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson profiles a team of NASA scientists who will smash two SUV-sized rockets onto the lunar surface and unleash a debris cloud to study data; microbiologist Jack Griffith, who discovered the oldest known organic molecules on earth is interviewed; research on an Australian songbird sheds light on sounds; and, climate scientist Lonnie Thompson, aka Tropical Ice Core Man is profiled.
WEB LINK		 404 TH 06/21/12 05:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 5 Host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science behind our sense of taste; learns about a product that may fulfill the dream of creating an artificial tree that can absorb carbon dioxide directly from the air; sheds light on the evolutionary roots of human language; and, profiles medical engineer Sangeeta Bhatia.
WEB LINK		 405 TH 06/21/12 07:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 4 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson profiles a team of NASA scientists who will smash two SUV-sized rockets onto the lunar surface and unleash a debris cloud to study data; microbiologist Jack Griffith, who discovered the oldest known organic molecules on earth is interviewed; research on an Australian songbird sheds light on sounds; and, climate scientist Lonnie Thompson, aka Tropical Ice Core Man is profiled.
WEB LINK		 404 TH 06/21/12 08:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 5 Host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science behind our sense of taste; learns about a product that may fulfill the dream of creating an artificial tree that can absorb carbon dioxide directly from the air; sheds light on the evolutionary roots of human language; and, profiles medical engineer Sangeeta Bhatia.
WEB LINK		 405 FR 06/22/12 12:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 4 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson profiles a team of NASA scientists who will smash two SUV-sized rockets onto the lunar surface and unleash a debris cloud to study data; microbiologist Jack Griffith, who discovered the oldest known organic molecules on earth is interviewed; research on an Australian songbird sheds light on sounds; and, climate scientist Lonnie Thompson, aka Tropical Ice Core Man is profiled.
WEB LINK		 404 FR 06/22/12 01:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 5 Host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science behind our sense of taste; learns about a product that may fulfill the dream of creating an artificial tree that can absorb carbon dioxide directly from the air; sheds light on the evolutionary roots of human language; and, profiles medical engineer Sangeeta Bhatia.
WEB LINK		 405 FR 06/22/12 04:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 5 Host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science behind our sense of taste; learns about a product that may fulfill the dream of creating an artificial tree that can absorb carbon dioxide directly from the air; sheds light on the evolutionary roots of human language; and, profiles medical engineer Sangeeta Bhatia.
WEB LINK		 405 FR 06/22/12 10:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 7 NOVA presents the inside story of the last mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope and the extraordinary challenges faced by the rescue crew. Ecologist Jeff Hoover uncovers the dark secrets of cowbirds; Neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is profiled, revealing a personal story that is both moving and full of remarkable achievement; and, the link between brain structure and memory is explored. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 407 TH 06/28/12 08:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 6 The implications of the personal genetic profile are examined; a Texas algae farm is visited, where researchers are creating tailor-made algae cells to coax the fuel they want out of these little organisms; scientists go on an unprecedented journey to Gakkel Ridge, deep beneath the Arctic Ocean; and, Roboticist Yoky Matsuoka is profiled. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 406 TH 06/28/12 09:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 7 NOVA presents the inside story of the last mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope and the extraordinary challenges faced by the rescue crew. Ecologist Jeff Hoover uncovers the dark secrets of cowbirds; Neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is profiled, revealing a personal story that is both moving and full of remarkable achievement; and, the link between brain structure and memory is explored. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 407 TH 06/28/12 02:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 6 The implications of the personal genetic profile are examined; a Texas algae farm is visited, where researchers are creating tailor-made algae cells to coax the fuel they want out of these little organisms; scientists go on an unprecedented journey to Gakkel Ridge, deep beneath the Arctic Ocean; and, Roboticist Yoky Matsuoka is profiled. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 406 TH 06/28/12 03:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 6 The implications of the personal genetic profile are examined; a Texas algae farm is visited, where researchers are creating tailor-made algae cells to coax the fuel they want out of these little organisms; scientists go on an unprecedented journey to Gakkel Ridge, deep beneath the Arctic Ocean; and, Roboticist Yoky Matsuoka is profiled. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 406 TH 06/28/12 05:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 7 NOVA presents the inside story of the last mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope and the extraordinary challenges faced by the rescue crew. Ecologist Jeff Hoover uncovers the dark secrets of cowbirds; Neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is profiled, revealing a personal story that is both moving and full of remarkable achievement; and, the link between brain structure and memory is explored. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 407 TH 06/28/12 07:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 6 The implications of the personal genetic profile are examined; a Texas algae farm is visited, where researchers are creating tailor-made algae cells to coax the fuel they want out of these little organisms; scientists go on an unprecedented journey to Gakkel Ridge, deep beneath the Arctic Ocean; and, Roboticist Yoky Matsuoka is profiled. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 406 TH 06/28/12 08:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 7 NOVA presents the inside story of the last mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope and the extraordinary challenges faced by the rescue crew. Ecologist Jeff Hoover uncovers the dark secrets of cowbirds; Neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is profiled, revealing a personal story that is both moving and full of remarkable achievement; and, the link between brain structure and memory is explored. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 407 FR 06/29/12 12:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 6 The implications of the personal genetic profile are examined; a Texas algae farm is visited, where researchers are creating tailor-made algae cells to coax the fuel they want out of these little organisms; scientists go on an unprecedented journey to Gakkel Ridge, deep beneath the Arctic Ocean; and, Roboticist Yoky Matsuoka is profiled. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 406 FR 06/29/12 01:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 7 NOVA presents the inside story of the last mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope and the extraordinary challenges faced by the rescue crew. Ecologist Jeff Hoover uncovers the dark secrets of cowbirds; Neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is profiled, revealing a personal story that is both moving and full of remarkable achievement; and, the link between brain structure and memory is explored. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 407 FR 06/29/12 04:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.2 Series 4, Episode 7 NOVA presents the inside story of the last mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope and the extraordinary challenges faced by the rescue crew. Ecologist Jeff Hoover uncovers the dark secrets of cowbirds; Neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is profiled, revealing a personal story that is both moving and full of remarkable achievement; and, the link between brain structure and memory is explored. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.
WEB LINK		 407 FR 06/29/12 10:00am 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST