When Alexander Fleming discovered the penicillin mold in 1928, he never considered its possible therapeutic value. NOVA explores the "Fleming myth" and reveals the true story of the scientists who worked behind the scenes to develop the wonder drug of the century.
| Title | NOVA - Season 13 Episode 9 : The Rise of a Wonder Drug |
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| Alternative Titles | PBS新星Nova, نوا, نووآ, PBS Nova |
| First Air Date | 1974-03-03 |
| Last Air Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Number of Episodes | 981 |
| Number of Seasons | 51 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | PBS, |
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| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 1 Halley's Comet: Once in a Lifetime Halley's Comet: Once in a Lifetime
1986-01-21PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 2 Goddess of the Earth Goddess of the Earth
1986-01-28PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 3 Horsemen of China Horsemen of China
1986-02-04PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 4 Life's First Feelings Life's First Feelings
1986-02-11PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 5 The Case of the Frozen Addict The Case of the Frozen Addict
1986-02-18PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 6 Toxic Trials Toxic Trials
1986-02-25PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 7 Skydive to the Rain Forest Skydive to the Rain Forest
1986-03-04PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 8 Return of the Osprey Return of the Osprey
1986-03-11PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 9 The Rise of a Wonder Drug The Rise of a Wonder Drug
1986-03-18PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 10 When Wonder Drugs Don't Work When Wonder Drugs Don't Work
1986-03-25PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 11 Visions of Star Wars Visions of Star Wars
1986-04-22PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 12 The Search for the Disappeared The Search for the Disappeared
1986-10-14PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 13 The Planet that Got Knocked on its Side The Planet that Got Knocked on its Side
1986-10-21PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 14 High-Tech Babies High-Tech Babies
1986-11-04PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 15 Can AIDS Be Stopped? Can AIDS Be Stopped?
1986-11-11PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 16 Is Anybody Out There? Is Anybody Out There?
1986-11-18PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 17 Mystery of the Animal Pathfinders Mystery of the Animal Pathfinders
1986-11-25PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 18 Are You Swimming in a Sewer? Are You Swimming in a Sewer?
1986-12-02PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 19 Sail Wars! Sail Wars!
1986-12-09PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 20 Leprosy Can Be Cured! Leprosy Can Be Cured!
1986-12-16PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 13 :Episode 21 How Babies Get Made How Babies Get Made
1987-01-13PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
