Media Summary: Once we find a planet that has Earth-like potential, how can we tell if there is life on it? Harvard astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger ... How Smart Are Animals? Host Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles one of science's major challenges in each episode of How Smart are ... See lost worlds trapped in ancient amber and hear expert George Poinar reveal their secrets.

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Once we find a planet that has Earth-like potential, how can we tell if there is life on it? Harvard astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger ... How Smart Are Animals? Host Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles one of science's major challenges in each episode of How Smart are ... See lost worlds trapped in ancient amber and hear expert George Poinar reveal their secrets. Probe animal morality, the "swarm intelligence" of a beehive, the amazing navigation talents of pigeons, and more. Could food scientists help us enjoy our food more — without packing on the pounds? David Pogue will take over Wednesday, October 17th at 10-11pm ET.

George Poinar, Jr., is a research fellow at Oregon State University. Together with his wife Roberta, he has coauthored several ... If cellulose survived 250 million years on Earth, could it survive in salt deposits on Mars? For more go to Cynthia Breazeal, Director of the Robotic Life Group at the MIT Media Lab, builds some of the world's most sociable robots. In this ...

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Once we find a planet that has Earth-like potential, how can we tell if there is life on it? Harvard astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger ...

NOVA scienceNOW - 57 : How Smart Are Animals

NOVA scienceNOW - 57 : How Smart Are Animals

How Smart Are Animals? Host Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles one of science's major challenges in each episode of How Smart are ...

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Amber Slide Show

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Amber Slide Show

See lost worlds trapped in ancient amber and hear expert George Poinar reveal their secrets.

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Dolphin language, Two dolphins communicate with eachother

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What Are Animals Thinking? | NOVA scienceNOW

What Are Animals Thinking? | NOVA scienceNOW

Probe animal morality, the "swarm intelligence" of a beehive, the amazing navigation talents of pigeons, and more.

Listening to Your Gut | NOVA scienceNOW

Listening to Your Gut | NOVA scienceNOW

Could food scientists help us enjoy our food more — without packing on the pounds?

NOVA scienceNOW: 6 Big Questions

NOVA scienceNOW: 6 Big Questions

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Have something to say?| Nova scienceNOW

Have something to say?| Nova scienceNOW

David Pogue will take over @noavscinow Wednesday, October 17th at 10-11pm ET.

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Amber Slide Show

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Amber Slide Show

George Poinar, Jr., is a research fellow at Oregon State University. Together with his wife Roberta, he has coauthored several ...

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Martian Salt

NOVA scienceNOW | NOVA Short | Martian Salt

If cellulose survived 250 million years on Earth, could it survive in salt deposits on Mars? For more go to

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Cynthia Breazeal, Director of the Robotic Life Group at the MIT Media Lab, builds some of the world's most sociable robots. In this ...