Joint statement against anti-AAPI racism

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<p>We are outraged and heartbroken by the murders of eight people in Georgia, including six women of Asian descent. Anti-Asian racism has deep roots in our country’s history, but should have no place in our country’s future. In these challenging times, with anti-Asian sentiment on the rise nationwide, we believe that silence itself can be a form of violence. As leaders in public media, we feel it is imperative for us to clearly state our opposition to misogyny, hatred and racism in all forms. And we join our chief executive, Jon Abbott, in extending heartfelt support for our Asian American/Pacific Islander friends and family, colleagues, staff and the communities we serve.</p>
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<p>John Bredar, VP for National Programming, GBH</p><p>Raney Aronson-Rath, Executive Producer, FRONTLINE</p><p>Marsha Bemko, Executive Producer, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW</p><p>Julia Cort, Co-Executive Producer, NOVA</p><p>Denise DiIanni, Senior Executive in Charge, GBH STUDIO SIX</p><p>Laurie Donnelly, Executive Producer, GBH STUDIO SIX</p><p>Cameo George, Executive Producer, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE</p><p>Chris Schmidt, Co-Executive Producer, NOVA</p><p>Susanne Simpson, Executive Producer, MASTERPIECE</p><p>Judith Vecchione, Executive Producer, GBH STUDIO SIX</p>
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<p>This week’s tragic killings in Atlanta are a continuation of the anti-Asian racism the country has seen for the past year. The attached letter is a joint statement reflecting our collective stand against this racism and for a commitment to fostering inclusivity in our country.</p>

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How Old Is Earth?

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<p>Nearly 5 billion years ago, a dense cloud of gas and dust occupied this corner of the Milky Way. The planets we know today, including Earth, were nowhere to be found. Scientists think that a nearby star exploded in a stunning supernova, sending a shockwave through that cloud and triggering a collapse. The result was a solar nebula, a flat, swirling disk of material that would eventually become our solar system.</p>
<p>The center of the disk would have experienced enormous gravitational forces, drawing more and more of that swirling material toward itself. Eventually, the pressure built so much that it forced hydrogen atoms themselves to fuse together and form helium. This released so much energy that the compact material, radiating heat, lit up our solar system with visible light for the first time.</p><p>And with that, 4.6 billion years ago, our Sun was born.</p>
<p>READ: <a href="/wgbh/nova/video/how-life-survived-when-earth-was-covered-in-ice/">How Life Survived When Earth Was Covered in Ice</a></p>
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<p>The Sun’s gravity was so strong that it accumulated over 99% of the matter in that original cloud. But toward the edges of the solar nebula, other matter was also clustering into a smattering of larger bodies.</p>
<p>As those bodies amassed more material, their gravity grew. Some of them had gravity so strong that it pulled them into spheres. And 4.54 billion years ago, our Earth was one of them.</p>
<p>WATCH: <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/ancient-earth-was-a-hellscape/">Ancient Earth Was a Hellscape</a></p>
<p>But this early Earth would have been entirely inhospitable to life as we know it. It was scorching hot. Meteorites and asteroids hammered the surface. Lava flowed freely across the surface. And yet, from this hellscape, Earth would eventually transform into a planet capable of supporting complex life, including us.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/ancient-earth/">Watch NOVA’s Ancient Earth series to learn how our planet transformed.</a></p>
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STAFF PICKS: Favorite NOVA Documentaries

<p>The NOVA team spends countless hours watching NOVA documentaries, editing them, fact-checking them, writing about them, promoting them…..you get it. We know NOVA really, really well. So to celebrate our 50th anniversary, we looked around and asked, what are our favorite NOVA documentaries?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/new-eye-on-the-universe/"><b>New Eye on the Universe</b></a>: “It really stirs up a sense of awe not just in the vastness of the universe but also for the scientists and researchers that are moving the needle on new discoveries in space.”</p><p><i>-Krystnell Storr, Science and Equity Editor</i></p>
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<p></p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/augmented/"><b>Augmented</b></a>: “As someone who loves climbing and movies about outdoor adventures and feats of human endurance, this episode was a fascinating combination of scientific ingenuity and human perseverance. It was totally compelling to me.”</p><p><i>-Tara Ramsey, Outreach Project Manager</i></p>
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<p></p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/ultimate-space-telescope/"><b>Ultimate Space Telescope</b></a>: “It's so dramatic watching the story of how they made this incredible telescope, and the fact that there were 344 single points of failure blows my mind! I didn't stop talking about that show for months.”</p><p><i>-Nadia Rawls, Senior Director, Digital Media and Audience Development</i></p>
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<p></p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/hunt-for-the-oldest-dna/"><b>Hunt for the Oldest DNA</b></a>: “Eske is an awesome narrator and his story is really inspiring and the episode's animation is so cool! I told all of my friends to check out the episode and they loved it.”</p><p><i>-Dominic Floreno, Digital Production Assistant</i></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/planets/"><b>The Planets</b></a>: “Not only are the visuals breathtakingly beautiful, but the science is so fascinating. It's amazing how much we know about our celestial neighbors!”</p><p><i>-Ana Aceves, Digital Producer</i></p>
<p></p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/when-whales-could-walk/"><b>When Whales Could Walk</b></a>: “I studied marine biology in college and whales are my favorite animals. It’s amazing to see their ancestors and how modern whales came to be.”</p><p><i>-Marissa Papapietro, Audience Development Manager</i></p>
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<p></p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/star-chasers-of-senegal/"><b>Star Chasers of Senegal</b></a>: “As someone who loves history, delving into the ancient past of scientific wonder was mind-blowing. And as someone with African heritage, I was beaming with joy and pride learning about modern African STEM innovation!”</p><p><i>-Cynthia Betubiza, Social Media Manager</i></p>
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<p></p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/judgment-day-intelligent-design-on-trial/"><b>Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial</b></a>: “I loved how the science teachers in Pennsylvania were the heroes of the story, as they stood up to cultural forces insisting that they allow unscientific ideas into their classrooms. What a dramatic and engaging way to make the case for evolution, and how it's the foundation for the biological sciences.”</p><p><i>-David Condon, Senior Development Producer</i></p>
<p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/poisoned-water/"><b>Poisoned Water</b></a>: “Great blend of relevant news story, science, social justice, and impact personal stories.”</p><p><i>-Ralph Bouquet, Director of Education and Outreach</i></p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-origami-revolution/"><b>The Origami Revolution</b></a><b>:</b> “‘The Origami Revolution’ is a favorite because it pushes back on what does or doesn't count as science. The coolest science exists all around us, and not in a bubble separate from art or nature!”</p><p>-<i>Hannah Gotwals, Rights Manager</i></p>
<p><b>_______</b></p><p>Stay tuned for more videos, articles, and films celebrating NOVA’s 50th Anniversary! #NOVA50</p>
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NOVA Marathons: Space & The Universe

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<p>Hello, NOVA fans! We understand that many of you may be spending more quality time at home than usual. And, as schools across the country close, fostering student learning at home is a top priority.</p><p>In the upcoming weeks, we’ll be sharing collections of some of our favorite NOVA films—all organized by subject to make online bingeing, learning, and entertainment as easy as possible for science lovers of all ages.</p><p>Astronomy-aficionados get ready: The subject of this collection is “Space &amp; The Universe.” And starting Thursday, April 2, come back to our home planet for a collection of NOVA shows that explore what makes it such a unique and powerful place: Planet Earth.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/planets/episodes/"><i>The Planets</i> series</a> (2019)</h3>
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<p></p><p>The life of our solar system told in five dramatic stories spanning billions of years. In this five-part series, NOVA will explore the awesome beauty of “The Planets,” including Saturn’s 175,000-mile-wide rings, Mars’ ancient waterfalls four times the size of any found on Earth, and Neptune’s winds—12 times stronger than any hurricane felt on our planet. Using unique special effects and extraordinary footage captured by orbiters, landers, and rovers, we’ll treat viewers to an up-close look at these faraway worlds.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/black-hole-apocalypse/">Black Hole Apocalypse</a> (2018)</h3>
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<p></p><p>Black holes are the most enigmatic and exotic objects in the universe. They’re also the most powerful, with gravity so strong it can trap light. And they’re destructive, swallowing entire planets, even giant stars. Anything that falls into them vanishes…gone forever. Now, astrophysicists are realizing that black holes may be essential to how our universe evolved—their influence possibly leading to life on Earth and, ultimately, us. In this two-hour special, astrophysicist and author Janna Levin takes viewers on a journey to the frontiers of black hole science.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/apollos-daring-mission/">Apollo’s Daring Mission</a> (2018)</h3>
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<p></p><p>Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the inside story of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon. The U.S. space program suffered a bitter setback when Apollo 1 ended in a deadly fire during a pre-launch run-through. In disarray, and threatened by the prospect of a Soviet Union victory in the space race, NASA decided upon a radical and risky change of plan: turn Apollo 8 from an earth-orbit mission into a daring sprint to the moon while relying on untried new technologies. Fifty years after the historic mission, the Apollo 8 astronauts and engineers recount the feats of engineering that paved the way to the moon.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/nova-wonders-whats-the-universe-made-of/">NOVA Wonders: What’s the Universe Made Of?</a> (2018)</h3>
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<p></p><p>The universe is hiding something. In fact, it’s hiding a lot. Everything we experience on Earth, the stars, and galaxies we see in the cosmos—all the “normal” matter and energy that we understand—make up only 5% of the known universe. The other 95% is made up of two mysterious components: “dark matter” and “dark energy.” We can’t see them, but we know they’re there. And what’s more—these two shadowy ingredients are locked in an epic battle to control the very fate of the universe.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/finding-life-beyond-earth/">Finding Life Beyond Earth</a> (2011)</h3><p></p>
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<p></p><p>Take a spectacular trip to distant realms of our solar system to discover where secret forms of life may lie hidden. Combining the latest telescope images with dazzling animation, this program immerses audiences in the sights and sounds of alien worlds, while top astrobiologists explain how these places are changing how we think about the potential for life in our solar system. We used to think our neighboring planets and moons were fairly boring—mostly cold, dead rocks where life could never take hold. Today, however, the solar system looks wilder than we ever imagined.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/the-fabric-of-the-cosmos/">Fabric of the Cosmos, hosted by Brian Greene</a> (2011)</h3><p></p>
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<p></p><p>Acclaimed physicist Brian Greene reveals a mind-boggling reality beneath the surface of our everyday world. "The Fabric of the Cosmos," a four-hour series based on the book by renowned physicist and author Brian Greene, takes us to the frontiers of physics to see how scientists are piecing together the most complete picture yet of space, time, and the universe. With each step, audiences will discover that just beneath the surface of our everyday experience lies a world we'd hardly recognize—a startling world far stranger and more wondrous than anyone expected.</p>
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<p>Six episodes exploring the vast, mysterious, and powerful universe we live in.</p>

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7 NOVA Documentaries on Iconic Landmarks

<p>Built icons of the world like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the statues of Easter Island didn’t pop up out of nowhere. It took planning, engineering, math, physics, and ingenuity to construct some of the most impressive structures in the world.</p><p>Here are 7 NOVA documentaries about iconic landmarks and impressive feats of engineering:</p>
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<p><b>The Great Pyramid of Giza</b></p><p>The 6 million-ton Great Pyramid of Giza is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. How did the Egyptians engineer the mighty pharaoh Khufu’s tomb so precisely, with none of today’s surveying and power tools? And who were the thousands of laborers who raised the stones? "Decoding the Great Pyramid" presents the latest evidence from groundbreaking archaeological research that has transformed our understanding of the ancient world’s most ambitious engineering project, revealing a “lost city" and intimate details of the lives of the laborers and officials who toiled on the vast construction.</p>
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<p><b>London Underground: The Elizabeth Line</b></p><p>For over a decade, more than 10,000 engineers and construction workers race to build a brand-new subterranean railroad under London— the Elizabeth Line—London’s new Underground. One of Europe’s biggest engineering projects, the construction teams confront immense challenges, from building platforms and concourses the size of aircraft carriers hidden under London’s busiest shopping venue, Oxford Street, to designing, outfitting, and testing a fleet of 70 new high-speed trains from scratch in just two years.</p>
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<p><b>Eiffel Tower</b></p><p>Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark. Completed in just over two years for the 1889 World’s Fair, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in a new age of global construction that reached for the skies. How did the engineers do it? Follow the innovations, successes, and failures that made one of the most famous buildings on the planet possible.</p>
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<p><b>Easter Island Stone Statues</b></p><p>How were the giant stone heads of Rapa Nui–also known as Easter Island–carved and raised, and why? Since Europeans arrived on this remote Pacific island over 300 years ago, controversy has swirled around the iconic ancient statues and the history of the people who created them. Now, a new generation of researchers is overturning old theories, revealing the rich history, innovation, and resilience of the Rapanui people, and uncovering intriguing new evidence about where they–and their practice of monumental stone building–came from.</p>
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<p><b>Notre Dame</b></p><p>Following the April, 2019 fire that almost destroyed Paris’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, a team of engineers, masons, and timber workers set out on the daunting challenge of restoring France’s historic landmark. The program traces the dramatic human and technical challenges of the project’s first three years, going behind-the-scenes with carpenters shaping lumber for the new roof and spire, stone masons repairing gaping holes in the vault, and artisans who use traditional techniques to restore stained glass windows. A symbol of the nation’s identity and resilience, Notre Dame gradually rises from the ashes, thanks to a restoration project like no other.</p>
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<p><b>The City of Venice</b></p><p>Rising sea levels and sinking land threaten to destroy Venice. Leading scientists and engineers are racing against the clock and battling the forces of nature to try to save this historic city for future generations. Discover the innovative projects and feats of engineering currently underway, including a hi-tech flood barrier, eco-projects to conserve the lagoon, and new efforts to investigate erosion beneath the city. This is Venice as never seen before, at a critical moment in its rich history.</p>
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<p data-block-key="as6tb">Learn how some of the great structures of the world—the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramids, and more—were built.</p>

NOVA Marathons: Health & Medicine

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<p>The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has upended life as we know it in a matter of mere months. But at the same time, an unprecedented global effort to understand and contain the virus—and find a treatment for the disease it causes—is underway. Join the doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 as they strategize to stop the spread, and meet the researchers racing to develop treatments and vaccines. Along the way, discover how this devastating disease emerged, what it does to the human body, and why it exploded into a pandemic.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/addiction/">Addiction (2018)</a></h3>
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<p>Hear firsthand from individuals struggling with addiction and follow the cutting-edge work of doctors and scientists as they investigate why addiction is not a moral failing, but a chronic, treatable medical condition. Easy access to drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and even prescription medications like OxyContin has fueled an epidemic of addiction—the deadliest in U.S. history. Now, science is revealing how addiction affects the brain, and top experts are gathering evidence about how we should address our drug problem, from embracing evidence-based treatments, to rethinking public policies.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/poisoned-water/">Poisoned Water (2017)</a></h3>
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<p>Water. Turn on the faucet and it’s always there. Without it we perish. But how safe is our tap water?</p><p>In this special report narrated by Joe Morton, NOVA investigates what happened in Flint, Michigan, when local officials changed the city’s water source to save money, but overlooked a critical treatment process. As the water pipes corroded, lead leached into the system, exposing the community—including thousands of children—to dangerous levels of poison. NOVA uncovers the science behind this manmade disaster— from the intricacies of water chemistry to the biology of lead poisoning to the misuse of science itself. NOVA follows ordinary citizens and independent scientists who exposed the danger lurking in Flint’s water and confronted those who turned a blind eye. And discover the disturbing truth that reaches far beyond Flint—water systems across the country are similarly vulnerable. How can we protect ourselves from poisoned water?</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/vaccinescalling-the-shots/">Vaccines—Calling the Shots (2014)</a></h3>
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<p>Diseases that were largely eradicated in the United States a generation ago—whooping cough, measles, mumps—are returning, in part because nervous parents are skipping their children's shots. NOVA's "Vaccines—Calling the Shots" takes viewers around the world to track epidemics, explore the science behind vaccinations, hear from parents wrestling with vaccine-related questions, and shed light on the risks of opting out.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/nova-wonders-whats-living-in-you/">NOVA Wonders: What's Living in You? (2018)</a></h3>
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<p>Whether they make you fat, fart, or freak out, microbes play a central role in your life.</p><p>Right beneath your nose—on your face, in your gut, and everywhere in between—trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi are so abundant in your body, they outnumber your human cells. But these aren’t just nasty hitch-hikers. Many are crucial to your survival. Evidence suggests that a diverse microbiome can keep you healthy and, conversely, a damaged one could kill you. <i>NOVA Wonders</i> peers into this microscopic world to discover the fascinating, bizarre, and downright surprising secrets of the human microbiome, including the world’s largest stool bank, which transforms raw stool into life-saving poop pills.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/lifes-greatest-miracle/">Life's Greatest Miracle (2001)</a></h3>
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<p>A sequel to one of the most popular NOVAs of all time, "Miracle of Life," this Emmy Award-winning program tracks human development from embryo to newborn using the extraordinary microimagery of Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson.</p>
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<p>Hello, NOVA fans! We understand that many of you may be spending more quality time at home than usual. And, as schools across the country remain closed, fostering student learning at home is a top priority.</p><p>In the upcoming weeks, we’ll be sharing collections of some of our favorite NOVA films—all organized by subject to make bingeing, learning, and entertainment as easy as possible for science lovers of all ages.</p><p>Have you ever wondered about the ethics of genetic engineering or considered whether autonomous vehicles will someday take over our roads? Get ready: The subject of this collection is “Technology.”</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/decoding-da-vinci/">Decoding da Vinci (2019)</a></h3>
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<p>Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance genius. Not only did he paint masterpieces of art, but he was an obsessive scientist and inventor, dreaming up complex machines centuries ahead of his time, including parachutes, armored tanks, hang gliders, and robots. On the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, with the help of biographer Walter Isaacson, NOVA investigates the secrets of Leonardo’s success. How did his scientific curiosity, from dissections of cadavers to studies of optics, shape his genius and help him create perhaps the most famous painting of all time, the "Mona Lisa"?</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/rise-of-the-rockets/">Rise of the Rockets (2019)</a></h3>
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<p>Rockets are becoming cheaper and more powerful than ever before thanks to stunning new technologies. As companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic make space more accessible, and NASA returns to crewed spaceflight, a new era of space exploration seems to be on the horizon. But will this seeming rocket Renaissance become more than just hype? NOVA explores the latest rocket technologies and the growing role private citizens may have in space.</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/look-whos-driving/">Look Who's Driving (2019)</a></h3>
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<p>After years of anticipation, autonomous vehicles are now being tested on public roads around the world. As ambitious innovators race to develop what they see as the next high-tech pot of gold, some experts warn there are still daunting challenges ahead, including how to train artificial intelligence to be better than humans at making life-and-death decisions. How do self-driving cars work? How close are we to large-scale deployment of them? And will we ever be able to trust AI with our lives?</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/school-of-the-future/">School of the Future (2016)</a></h3>
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<p>In a new age of information, rapid innovation, and globalization, how can we prepare our children to compete? Once the envy of the world, American schools are now in trouble. Test scores show our kids lag far behind their peers from other industrialized countries, and as the divide between rich and poor grows wider, the goal of getting all kids ready for college and the workforce gets harder by the day. How can the latest research help us fix education in America? Can the science of learning—including new insights from neuroscientists, psychologists, and educators—reveal how kids’ brains work and tell us which techniques are most likely to engage and inspire growing minds? What role should technology play in the classroom? Teachers, students, parents, and scientists take center stage as NOVA explores a new vision for the “School of the Future.”</p><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/nova-wonders-can-we-make-life/">NOVA Wonders: Can We Make Life? (2018)</a></h3>
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<p>"It's alive!" Since Dr. Frankenstein spoke those famous words, we've been alternately enthralled and terrified by the idea of creating life in the lab. Now, a revolution in genetic engineering and thrilling innovations in synthetic biology are bringing that dream—or nightmare, as the case may be—closer to reality. New tools allow researchers to use cells to create their own DNA and edit it into existing genomes with more ease and less cost than ever before. Along with renewed hopes for treating some genetic diseases, there's serious talk of using the newest technologies to bring long-extinct animals back from the dead – like the team hoping to resurrect the woolly mammoth. Science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. Another daring genetic experiment to bioengineer animals could prevent Lyme disease. But the power to make life comes with deep ethical questions. What are the potential rewards—and dangers—of tinkering with nature? <i>NOVA Wonders</i> explores the benefits and the burden of risk surrounding the controversial new technology.</p>
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