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Podcast Profile: NOVA Now

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30 episodes
2020 to 2021
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science


Description (podcaster-provided):

From the PBS science series NOVA, a biweekly podcast digging into the science behind the headlines. Alok Patel takes you behind the scenes with the people—scientists, engineers, technologists, mathematicians and more—working to understand our world. Now it's more critical than ever to distinguish fact from fiction and find science-based answers to the most pressing questions of our time.
Subscribe, and learn more by visiting pbs.org/novanowpodcast.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Science behind headlines • Origins of universe • Technology and innovation • Environmental challenges • Health and medicine • Astronomy and space exploration • Social impact of science

NOVA Now is a biweekly podcast that extends the mission of the renowned PBS science series NOVA by delving into the scientific underpinnings of contemporary issues. Hosted by Alok Patel, the podcast explores a wide array of topics through conversations with experts in various fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The show is designed to differentiate facts from fiction and provide science-based insights.

Listeners can expect a focus on pressing global challenges and emerging scientific frontiers. Numerous episodes investigate cosmic phenomena, including the origins of the universe, the properties of black holes, and the potential for extraterrestrial life on exoplanets. Episodes also cover the intersection of science and environmental issues, such as climate change's impact on hurricane activity, the role of electric vehicles in reducing carbon emissions, and innovative techniques to manage drought conditions.

The podcast frequently addresses current technological advancements and their implications, examining subjects like cryptocurrency, satellite innovations, and the potential of nuclear fusion as a renewable energy source. Health and medical topics are explored in depth, with discussions on the effects of cannabis, the science behind motivation, and the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine development and distribution.

In addition, NOVA Now tackles societal questions at the crossroads of science and culture. Discussions range from the feasibility of insect-based diets to improve food security, to the influence of scientific evidence in judicial proceedings. With a commitment to uncovering the science behind headlines, NOVA Now offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary scientific inquiries and their broader implications for society.


Episodes:
Episode Image Bonus: From our friends at MASTERPIECE Studio
2021-Dec-09
56 minutes
Episode Image The Big Bang: started from inflation, now we’re here
2021-Dec-02
33 minutes
Episode Image Black holes: to the event horizon and beyond
2021-Nov-25
31 minutes
Episode Image The hitchhiker’s guide to exoplanets and alien life
2021-Nov-18
30 minutes
Episode Image How to make a Milky Way: the ultimate galactic recipe
2021-Nov-11
25 minutes
Episode Image Fusion: Can we recreate the renewable power of stars down on Earth?
2021-Nov-04
27 minutes
Episode Image This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed
2021-Oct-29
2 minutes
Episode Image Would you eat insects to help the planet?
2021-Oct-28
29 minutes
Episode Image Cryptocurrency: the future of money in a digital world?
2021-Oct-14
31 minutes
Episode Image Cannabis: Discovering its effects on the body and brain
2021-Sep-30
31 minutes
Episode Image The case of hurricanes and climate change
2021-Sep-16
19 minutes
Episode Image Back to school during a pandemic: experts weigh in
2021-Sep-02
35 minutes
Episode Image Electric vehicles: infrastructural needs and environmental effects
2021-Aug-19
21 minutes
Episode Image Covid Vaccines & Variants: What will it take to get out of this pandemic?
2021-Aug-05
28 minutes
Episode Image The science of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
2021-Jul-22
28 minutes
Episode Image Using technology to cope with drought
2021-Jul-08
27 minutes
Episode Image The science of exercise—and getting back in the game
2021-Jun-24
29 minutes
Episode Image NOVA Now Returns!
2021-Jun-17
2 minutes
Episode Image Bonus! From our friends at AirSpace: Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs
2021-Jan-21
27 minutes
Episode Image The science of positive motivation for the New Year
2020-Dec-31
25 minutes
Episode Image How the future of satellites might affect life on Earth
2020-Dec-17
27 minutes
Episode Image Covid vaccines are coming: What’s inside, and how and when you’ll get one
2020-Dec-03
27 minutes
Episode Image The future of food
2020-Nov-19
30 minutes
Episode Image The statistical science behind polling
2020-Nov-02
21 minutes
Episode Image The science of fear
2020-Oct-22
31 minutes
Episode Image Science in the courtroom
2020-Oct-08
29 minutes
Episode Image Rising health risks from West Coast wildfires
2020-Sep-24
31 minutes
Episode Image COVID meets CRISPR
2020-Sep-10
27 minutes
Episode Image The hidden science of mail-in voting
2020-Aug-27
28 minutes
Episode Image Welcome to NOVA Now
2020-Aug-13
2 minutes