Nova

Season 25 Episode 17: Ice Mummies: Frozen in Heaven (1)

51 Seasons Apr 21, 1998 TV-PG 55m 8.7

Could the earth as we know it be about to drown? Huge ice sheets in Antarctica may be in the process of collapse, triggering a catastrophic rise in sea level that will inundate the most populous regions of the world. Battle extreme weather conditions in Antarctica with NOVA scientists as they gather data that will reveal new insight into the nature of global climate change.

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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...


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Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary