Discover Science & Nature Programs
If programs like 3-2-1 Contact or Zoboomafoo opened your mind to how the world works around you, you'll enjoy PBS's contemporary offerings of all things science. Episodes of the programs below can mostly be discovered via the PBS app or pbs.org, with new episodes of many airing regularly; shows created locally by Iowa PBS are also available on YouTube and our website.
Iowa’s Wild Weather
Weather in Iowa can be unpredictable and relentless. Farmers, ranchers, city dwellers and rural residents all deal with extreme weather events. Discover how Iowans combat weather events to protect their communities while respecting the weather. This mini series is available on YouTube, the PBS app, pbs.org and our show website.
Iowa Land and Sky
Through aerial drone cinematography, this program features breathtaking bird’s-eye perspectives, as well as beautiful close-ups of Iowa’s landforms. This mini series is available on YouTube, the PBS app, pbs.org and our show website.
NOVA
NOVA illuminates the creativity, excitement, and transformative power of the scientific process. We inspire, challenge, and expand the mind through science communication and journalism that are inclusive, reflecting the diverse voices and experiences of people across the U.S. and around the globe. Seasons of NOVA are available on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Hope in the Water
Explore the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans. This three-part series is available on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Nature
Over the years, Nature has brought the beauty and wonder of the natural world into American homes, becoming in the process the benchmark of natural history programs on American television. Seasons of Nature are available on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Rivers of Life
Explore extraordinary animals, landscapes, and people who live alongside iconic rivers. Season 1 explores the Amazon, the Nile and the Mississippi. Season two travels down three of Earth's great rivers: the Zambezi, the Danube and the Yukon. Seasons 1 and 2 of this program are available on the PBS app and pbs.org.
The Amazing Human Body
Explore the internal mechanics of the human body through pioneering graphics and captivating scientific case studies. Witness the fascinating and finely tuned systems that keep the body motoring and the scientists guessing. This three-part series is available on the PBS app and pbs.org.
The Age of Nature
Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet. This three-part series is available on the PBS app and pbs.org.
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