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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 38 · Episode 9

Making Stuff: Stronger

Aired Jan 19, 2011at 9PM·55m

What is the strongest material in the world? Is it steel, Kevlar, carbon nanotubes, or something entirely new? NOVA kicks off the four-part series "Making Stuff" with a quest for the world's strongest substances. Host David Pogue takes a look at what defines strength, examining everything from steel cables to mollusks to a toucan's beak. Pogue travels from the deck of a U.S. naval aircraft carrier to a demolition derby to the country's top research labs to check in with experts who are re-engineering what nature has given us to create the next generation of strong stuff.

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When did NOVA Season 38 Episode 9 air?

NOVA Season 38 Episode 9 aired on January 19, 2011 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 38 Episode 9?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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