EPISODECWCan We Make It to Mars?2011
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Can We Make It to Mars?
From Nova scienceNow
A 56-minute space episode from Nova scienceNow, Season 5, Episode 1.
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Series Progress: Episode 9 of 1850% Completed
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Hosted by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, this program from PBS examines the prospect of sending humans on a trip to Mars that could last as long as two to three years. Though the dangers of this potential journey include bone and muscle deterioration, cosmic radiation, and the threat of meteoroids, new scientific innovations are being designed to circumvent such problems. The episode also features scientist Vandi Verma, who is part of the team responsible for directing Mars rovers over the planet's harsh terrain.
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FAQ
How long is Can We Make It to Mars??
Can We Make It to Mars? runs for 56m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under space, magazine, science, science & technology.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 18 episodes across 3 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 16 hours 48 minutes (18 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 18 days
3 episodes/day: 6 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (18)
- S04E01 - Episode 1 - Diamond Factory
- S04E02 - Episode 2 - Autism Genes
- S04E03 - Episode 3 - Rocket Scientist Franklin Chang-Diaz
- S04E04 - Episode 4 - Capturing Carbon
- S04E05 - Episode 5 - Climate Scientist Lonnie Thompson
- S04E06 - Episode 6 - Algae Fuel
- S04E07 - Episode 7 - Saving Hubble
- S04E08 - Episode 8 - Earthquakes in the Midwest
- S05E01 - Can We Make It to Mars? Viewing
- S05E02 - Can We Live Forever?
- S05E03 - How Does the Brain Work?
- S05E04 - How Smart Are Animals?
- S05E05 - Where Did We Come From?
- S06E01 - What Makes Us Human?
- S06E02 - Can Science Stop Crime?
- S06E03 - How Smart Can We Get?
- S06E04 - Can I Eat That?
- S06E05 - What Are Animals Thinking?
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