On The Next NOVA: Part 2 of “Becoming Human”

In “Birth of Humanity,” the second part of the three-part series “Becoming Human” NOVA investigates the first skeleton that really looks like us–”Turkana Boy”–an astonishingly complete specimen of Homo erectus found by the famous Leakey team in Kenya. These early humans are thought to have developed key innovations that helped them thrive, including hunting large prey, the use of fire, and extensive social bonds. Tune in Tuesday November 10th at 8PM on WVPT.

On The Next NOVA: “Darwin’s Darkest Hour”

With this new program, NOVA takes a different approach in it’s “delivery” of content, in this two-hour scripted drama which tells the remarkable story behind the unveiling of the most influential scientific theory of all time, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. The program is a special presentation from NOVA and National Geographic Television, written by acclaimed British screenwriter John Goldsmith and directed by John Bradshaw.

Tune in for “Darwin’s Darkest Hour” , Tuesday October 6th at 8pm on WVPT.

Next Time on NOVA: Intelligent Design on Trial

In this program, NOVA captures the turmoil that tore apart the community of Dover, Pennsylvania in one of the latest battles over teaching evolution in public schools. Featuring trial reenactments based on court transcripts and interviews with key participants, including expert scientists and Dover parents, teachers, and town officials, “Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial” follows the celebrated federal case of Kitzmiller v. Dover School District.

Tune in Tuesday February 10th at 8PM on WVPT and WVPT-HD.