Building Stuff: Boost It! -
nova

Around the world, engineers are finding ingenious ways to amplify our abilities and senses - allowing us to access and shape the world way beyond our natural abilities. From helping a blind man see without the use of his eyes to building a sling so powerful it can shoot rockets into space, see why engineering just might be the closest thing to a superpower we humans have.

Duration: 56 minutes and 30 seconds

Episode Number: 5115

No future air times were found for this episode.

About Nova:

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines.

Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Watch Nova - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Building Stuff: Boost It!

Robotic Cars

Detecting Earthquakes

Change Blindness

Human Hibernation

Profile: Jason Leigh

Future Broadcast times for "Nova": (show all)

Tue, Oct 20	7:00 P.M.	Evolution: Brain Power NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 21	12:00 A.M.	Evolution: Brain Power NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 21	8:00 A.M.	Evolution: Brain Power NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 21	9:00 P.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 22	1:00 A.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 23	3:00 P.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Oct 24	1:00 P.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Oct 25	4:00 A.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Oct 25	7:00 A.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Oct 25	8:00 P.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Oct 26	1:00 A.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Oct 27	7:00 P.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 28	12:00 A.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 28	8:00 A.M.	Evolution: Need to Feed NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 28	9:00 P.M.	Evolution: Body Builders NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 29	1:00 A.M.	Evolution: Body Builders NHPBS (11.1)