NOVA scienceNOW - S03E07: Aging, Space Elevator, Maya from Space

Name: Aging, Space Elevator, Maya from Space
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 2008-08-06
Duration: 55 min

Aug 06, 2008Documentary, NewsSeason 3, Episode 7

Aging - Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and healthier lives? Space Elevator - Can we build a 22,000-mile-high cable to transport cargo and people into space? Maya - NASA archeologists use satellites to pinpoint ancient ruins buried deep in the jungle. Profile: Bonnie Bassler - Her insight into how bacteria "talk" has launched a revolution in biological and medical research.

Cast: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ziya Tong, Peter Standring, Chad Cohen

All Episodes - Season 3

01Dark Matter, Mice, Crowd WisdomJun 25, 2008 02Personal Genome; Digital Art Authentication; Carbon Sequestration; Pardis Sabeti ProfileJul 02, 2008 03Saving Hubble, First Primates, IraqibacterJul 09, 2008 04Bird Brains, Space Storms, Smart BridgesJul 16, 2008 05Leeches; SETI; Stem Cells; Edith WidderJul 23, 2008 06Phoenix; Mammoth Mystery; Judah Folkman TributeJul 30, 2008 07Aging, Space Elevator, Maya from SpaceAug 06, 2008 08Mass Extinction, 1918 Flu, PapyrusAug 13, 2008 09Asteroid, Island of Stability, Karl IagnemmaAug 20, 2008 10T-Rex Blood, Epigenetics, KryptosAug 20, 2008

NOVA scienceNOW S03E07 Synopsis

NOVA scienceNOW "Aging, Space Elevator, Maya from Space" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2008-08-06, this episode is part of Season 3 of NOVA scienceNOW. Featuring performances from Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ziya Tong, Peter Standring among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Aging - Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and healthier lives? Space Elevator - Can we build a 22,000-mile-high cable to transport cargo and people into space? Maya - NASA archeologists use satellites to pinpoint ancient ruin...