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Nova

Education

With new program, ‘Nova’ hopes to inspire and diversify next generation of science communicators

By Skye Witley, Editorial Intern | March 12, 2021

The national program will help 30 students make science videos about topics of their choice.

Programs/Content

After resolving disagreement, Apsell retires from WGBH

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | May 22, 2019

Apsell has led “Nova” for 33 years.

Programs/Content

Upcoming ‘Nova’ documentary examines history, future of violence in human society

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | November 12, 2018

The two-hour film is scheduled to air in November 2019.

Programs/Content

‘Nova Wonders’ aims to hook next generation of scientists

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | February 26, 2018

The new series focuses on the scientific process, with less emphasis on actual discoveries.

"Made Possible By..." Podcast

‘Made Possible By…’ #8: ‘Nova’ founder Michael Ambrosino

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | January 2, 2018

The early employee of Boston’s WGBH looks back on his career with the science show.

Development

‘Nova’ sets $2.25M stretch goal for first Kickstarter campaign

By Barbara Mulligan | January 31, 2017

With crowd backing, a science special featuring David Pogue would be distributed to every U.S. high school.

Quick Takes

‘Nova’ documents historical discovery at Lithuanian Holocaust site

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | June 29, 2016

The Nova documentary is set to air on PBS in 2017.

Programs/Content

Teacher’s experience is a ‘passport’ to a PR problem for public TV

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | June 1, 2016

Public TV undercuts its own case for public support when episodes of Nova go behind a paywall.

Programs/Content

‘Nova’ streams documentary revealing major scientific discovery

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 10, 2015

In a first for PBS, an entire Nova episode is premiering online Thursday to coincide with an important scientific announcement.