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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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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.

Season 33 · Episode 19

ScienceNOW: Extinction

Oct 3, 2006·57m

The "Nova scienceNOW" magazine delves into a case of mass extinction some 250 million years ago; investigates the 1918 influenza outbreak, which killed as many as 50 million people; details the work of MIT roboticist Cynthia Breazeal's efforts to create "sociable robots"; and examines attempts to decipher 2000-year-old papyrus scrolls. Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts.

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When did NOVA Season 33 Episode 19 air?

NOVA Season 33 Episode 19 aired on October 3, 2006.

How long is NOVA Season 33 Episode 19?

This episode runs for approximately 57 minutes.

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