NOVA - S37E08: What Darwin Never Knew

Name: What Darwin Never Knew
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-12-29
Duration: 55 min

Dec 29, 2009DocumentarySeason 37, Episode 8

NOVA takes viewers on a journey from the Galapagos Islands to the Arctic, and from the Cambrian explosion of animal forms half a billion years ago to the research labs of today. Here scientists are finally beginning to crack nature’s biggest secrets at the genetic level. And, as NOVA shows in this absorbing detective story, the results are confirming the brilliance of Darwin’s insights while exposing clues to life’s breathtaking diversity in ways the great naturalist could scarcely have imagined.

Director: Rushmore DeNooyer, Sarah Holt, John Rubin, John Rubin, Serena Davies

All Episodes - Season 37

01Darwin's Darkest HourOct 06, 2009 02Hubble's Amazing RescueOct 13, 2009 03Lizard KingsOct 20, 2009 04Becoming Human: First StepsNov 03, 2009 05Becoming Human: Birth of HumanityNov 10, 2009 06Becoming Human: Last Human StandingNov 17, 2009 07What Are Dreams?Nov 24, 2009 08What Darwin Never KnewDec 29, 2009 09Killer Subs in Pearl HarborJan 05, 2010 10Building Pharaoh's ShipJan 12, 2010 11Riddles of the SphinxJan 19, 2010 12Ghosts of Machu PicchuFeb 02, 2010 13Extreme Cave DivingFeb 09, 2010 14The Pluto FilesMar 02, 2010 15Hunting the Edge of Space: The Mystery of the Milky WayApr 06, 2010 16Hunting the Edge of Space: The Ever Expanding UniverseApr 13, 2010 17Mind Over MoneyApr 27, 2010 18Mt. St. Helens Back From the DeadMay 04, 2010

NOVA S37E08 Synopsis

NOVA "What Darwin Never Knew" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2009-12-29, this episode is part of Season 37 of NOVA. Directed by Rushmore DeNooyer and Sarah Holt, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. NOVA takes viewers on a journey from the Galapagos Islands to the Arctic, and from the Cambrian explosion of animal forms half a billion years ago to the research labs of today. Here scientists are finally beginning to crack nature’s biggest secrets...