NOVA
S48E04 Beyond the Elements: Life
Life as we know it hinges on the essential processes of photosynthesis, the presence of ozone, and a crucial molecule known as Rubisco. But what led to this fortunate circumstance? Join host David Pogue as he explores the unexpected molecules that paved the way for life's emergence and flourishing on our planet. Throughout his journey, he uncovers the very building blocks that compose our existence—down to the molecular level.
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Secrets in Our DNA
Beyond the Elements: Reactions
Beyond the Elements: Indestructible
Beyond the Elements: Life
Looking for Life on Mars
Picture a Scientist/ Search Engine Breakdown
Reef Rescue
Fighting for Fertility
Hindenburg: The New Evidence
Great Electric Airplane Race
Ship That Changed the World
Bat Superpowers
The Cannabis Question
Particles Unknown
Arctic Drift
Edible Insects
NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
NOVA Universe Revealed: Milky Way
NOVA Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds
NOVA Universe Revealed: Black Holes
NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang
High-Risk High-Rise
Butterfly Blueprints
Alaskan Dinosaurs
Ancient Maya Metropolis