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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 50 · Episode 13

Ancient Earth: Life Rising

Aired Oct 18, 2023at 9PM·54m

For billions of years, life teemed in the oceans of planet Earth while the land was desolate and inhospitable. So how did life make the leap to land? Scientists explore how some of the earliest life emerged and invaded a barren, rocky landscape, eventually transforming it into a verdant, green world. Gripping visual effects reveal an alien landscape dominated by towering fungi before the arrival of plants. Witness how the first plants made landfall and partnered with fungi to create soil that would sustain them. And discover how, once life emerged on land, it fundamentally altered the very ground it grew on.

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When did NOVA Season 50 Episode 13 air?

NOVA Season 50 Episode 13 aired on October 18, 2023 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 50 Episode 13?

This episode runs for approximately 54 minutes.

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