Archive for July, 2009

Did You Miss “NOVA Science Now”? It’s Not Too Late . . .

July 22, 2009

Are you or your kids a picky eater?  Want to find out why?  
 
 

 
Have you ever seen a talking walrus?  Do you want to see one?  And witness the intelligence of sea lions . . .  Take a look!
 
NOVA Science Now has fast become a viewer favorite.  If you appreciate and enjoy the series, LET US KNOW! [...]

On the next Nature: “Silence of the Bees”

July 22, 2009

In the winter of 2006, a strange phenomenon fell upon honeybee hives across the country. Without a trace, millions of bees vanished from their hives. A precious pollinator of fruits and vegetables, the disappearing bees left billions of dollars of crops at risk and threatened our food supply. The epidemic set researchers scrambling to discover [...]

“The Ascent of Money” – Risky Business

July 21, 2009

In “Risky Business,” episode three of the four-part THE ASCENT OF MONEY, economist and historian Niall Ferguson examines the roots of the insurance industry in Europe; how disasters like Hurricane Katrina expose problems in risk management; how countries like Japan and Chile manage risk for their citizens; and the great rewards that can be accumulated [...]

Check out WVPT’s NEW Interactive Program Guide the WVPT eCONNECTION

July 17, 2009

Want to know about programming, community events and more?  Plus be able to access a printable monthly Primetime schedule or link to the WVPT interactive Program Module and request e-mail reminders for your favorite programs?  And even view clips of special programs?
You can do all this AND MORE, just go to the WVPT eCONNECTION, our [...]

PBS Receives 26 Primetime Emmy Nominations!

July 16, 2009

Just days after the announcement of the DOMINATION by PBS in the News and Documentary Emmy nominations, comes this great news . . .
 The nominees for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced in Los Angeles by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. PBS programs garnered an impressive 26 nominations, including program nominations in the Miniseries; Special [...]

PBS Receives 41 News and Documentary Emmy Nominations!!

July 14, 2009

PBS Tops News & Doc Emmy Nominations for Sixth Straight Year.  The 30th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Award nominations were announced today, and PBS programs led the pack for the sixth straight year with 41 nominations, more nominations than any other broadcast or cable network & more than twice as many as all other competitors [...]

On the next NOVA: Unraveling the “Secrets of the Parthenon”

July 11, 2009

For 25 centuries the Parthenon has been shot at, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its sculptures, almost destroyed by explosion, and disfigured by well-meaning renovations. It has gone from temple, to church, to mosque, to munitions dump. What could be next? How about a scientific search for the secrets of its incomparable [...]

Next Time on NATURE: “Arctic Bears”

July 11, 2009

Out of an Ice Age emerged one of our most majestic creatures — the polar bear. From its brown bear ancestry, the predator evolved to be a master of a harsh and unwelcoming ice kingdom. Intelligent, adaptable and fierce, the polar bear learned how to survive in a place that offers few comforts to any [...]

On the Next NOW on PBS: Obama’s Border Fence

July 8, 2009

In 2006, Congress authorized the Secure Fence Act—a multi-billion dollar plan to build hundreds of miles of fencing along the southern border of the U.S. The plan has been billed as the way to stem the flow of undocumented immigrants and provide security from potential terrorism.
And now an even greater issue and concern may be the virtual [...]

Hunt for Alien Earths – on NOVA Science NOW

July 7, 2009

For years, astronomers have tried to determine whether humans are alone in the universe. While their quest for evidence of other Earth-like planets has so far been fruitless, promising new search techniques could soon reveal the answer.
 
 
The discovery of planets around other stars—especially Earth-like ones—will help us better understand the likelihood of life elsewhere in [...]