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NOVA (1974 – ...)

1974 • 53 seasons • Documentary • TV-PG

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Episode 1 — Asteroids: Spark of Life?

Season 53 • NOVA

Released: 2026-01-21 • Documentary

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Imagine a time when Earth was a molten, volcanic wasteland, heavily bombarded by colossal asteroids. We’ve long feared these cosmic impacts as destroyers of life, but what if they were the key to our very existence? Explore a revolutionary theory suggesting that these violent collisions provided the essential ingredients – water, minerals, and energy – needed for life to ignite on our planet. Discover how scientists are unearthing evidence from lunar rocks and ancient impact craters, revealing that the very objects known for extinguishing life might have actually sparked it.

Episodes

Episode 1
Asteroids: Spark of Life?
2026-01-21

Episode 2
Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire
2026-01-28

Episode 3
Can Dogs Talk?
2026-02-04

Episode 4
Mammal Origins
2026-02-11

Episode 5
Rain Bombs
2026-02-18

Information

Episode air date	21.01.2026
Episode runtime	57 min
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	Documentary
TMDB series rating	7.0
IMDb series rating	8.7
Series status	Returning series
Age rating	6+
Country	US

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