Nova

Season 25 Episode 15: Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius

51 Seasons Feb 24, 1998 TV-PG 55m 7.2

NOVA treks with a group of Himalayan climbers in their quest to reach the summit of Everest, along the way exploring in never-before-conducted tests how extremes of weather and altitude affect the human mind and body. Why do some people succumb so quickly to the ills caused by high altitude while others do not? Does exposure to extreme hypoxia—or lack of oxygen—take a lasting toll on the mind and body? Images of the brain scanned before and after the expedition may reveal truths about the phy...

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Season 25 Episodes:

Episode 3 Supersonic Spies

3. Supersonic Spies

Aired: Oct 21, 1997

IRA terrorists and British bomb disposal experts tell behind-the-scenes stori...

Episode 4 Animal Hospital

4. Animal Hospital

Aired: Oct 28, 1997

In a tale of secrecy, obsession, dashed hopes, and brilliant insights, Prince...

Episode 5 The Brain Eater

5. The Brain Eater

Aired: Nov 11, 1997

Sir David Attenborough hosts a never-before-seen look at one of the most misu...

Episode 12 Chasing 'El Niño'

12. Chasing 'El Niño'

Aired: Jan 27, 1998

The race to build the world's first supersonic passenger airliner led to a ma...

Episode 13 Terror in Space

13. Terror in Space

Aired: Feb 3, 1998

Tapping into the clearly demonstrated affection we all have for our pets, thi...


Info about Nova

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary