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NOVA scienceNOW

NOVA scienceNOW

Description: Reporter David Pogue hosts a witty, partly animated newsmagazine version of the long-running PBS series "Nova." Each episode features stories on the most-intriguing discoveries and breakthroughs in a host of scientific fields, plus a profile piece spotlighting a compelling scientific personality.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2005
Number of seasons: 6
Number of episodes: 90
First episode air date: January 25, 2005
Network: PBS
Theme Song: Nova ScienceNow Theme Song
Presented By: Robert Krulwich (2005–2006), Neil deGrasse Tyson (2006–2011), David Pogue (2012–)
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