Two new programs and resources are now available through NOVA’s scienceNOW website. Visitors can watch the entire episodes online! Teacher guides are also available for all of the scienceNOW programming.
Space Elevator
Can we build a 22,000-mile-high cable to transport cargo and people into space?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3401/02.html
Maya
NASA archeologists use satellites to pinpoint ancient ruins buried deep in the jungle.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3401/03.html
The journey continues on the NOVA scienceNOW Web site. Watch the entire hour-long episode or read scientists’ answers to viewer questions. You can find out how genes can slow down aging, learn the benefits of a space elevator, examine up-close an ancient Mayan masterpiece, hear Dr. Bassler talk about her research, and much more.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow