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This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed

This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, galaxies, stars, black holes, and the start of the universe including, the Big Bang.  This podcast has been made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.  Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel. 

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  Einstein’s “Biggest Blunder” | Adam Riess

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  How Fame Affects the Brain | Heather Berlin

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  How Fossils Form and How to Find Them | Kirk Johnson

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  Why Only Some Species Can Talk—and Dance | Erich Jarvis

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  Evolution of New Species, Venom, Wings, and More | Extended Interview with…

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  How the Fruit Fly Revolutionized Biology | Sean B. Carroll

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  The Evolution of Venom & Antivenom | Sean B. Carroll

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  A Black Hole Is a Place, Not a Thing | Janna Levin

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  How To Recognize Alien Life | Peter Girguis

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  Can We Make Animals Talk? | Erich Jarvis

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  De-Extinction, Dire Wolves, and Jurassic Park | Extended Interview with Be…

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  De-Extinction: A How-To Guide | Beth Shapiro

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  How AI Deepfakes Are Really Made | Hany Farid

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  What's My Brain Doing? Goosebumps & Other Strange Phenomena | Heather Berl…

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  When Black Holes Collide | Janna Levin

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  Leopard Spots on Mars? NASA’s Big Discovery, Explained | Peter Girguis