NOVA (1974)

Episode Overview

The enduring inquiry persists: are we truly solitary in the universe? Or do other forms of life and intelligence flourish on distant planets? Cutting-edge telescopes and relentless research are turning the search for alien worlds from mere speculation into reality. Join NOVA as we explore intriguing planets orbiting far-off stars, ranging from fluffy, low-density spheres to scorching, massive gas giants. Most exciting are the Super-Earths located in the "Goldilocks zone," at the ideal distance from their suns to potentially sustain life, with one exhibiting signs of water in its atmosphere. Are we nearing an answer to this profound mystery?