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“Now” is a simple yet elusive concept. You are reading the word “now” right now. But what does that mean? What makes the ephemeral moment “now” so special? Its enigmatic character has bedeviled philosophers, priests, and modern-day physicists from Augustine to Einstein and beyond...

What's the nature of reality? Does the universe ever end? What is time, and does it even exist? These are the biggest imagination-stretching, brain-staggering questions in the universe - and here are their fascinating answers. From quantum weirdness to freaky cosmology (like white holes - which spew out matter instead of sucking it in), This Book Will Blow Your Mind takes you on an epic journey to the furthest extremes of science, to the things you never thought possible.

Ever read a headline and wonder what's actually happening? Physician and science communicator Alok Patel breaks down the stories that matter. In this 20-episode series from NOVA, connect with the brilliant minds tackling everything from climate change to medical breakthroughs so you can understand what's really going on.Discover more NOVA content and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

What secrets hide in distant galaxies? How do black holes actually work? What happened in the first moments after the Big Bang? Join physician and science communicator Alok Patel on a cosmic 5-episode journey to answer the biggest questions about our universe. This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed.Discover more NOVA content and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

A tuneful meander through the world of science, philosophy, theology and metaphysics. Join Sean Crowley as he attempts to unpick the infinity of ”what is”. infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

Did you know that San Diego’s Frozen Zoo is home to preserved DNA samples from over 8,000 endangered or threatened species, or that the tell-tale smell of freshly mowed grass is actually the plant’s version of a distress call? And what about Henrietta Lacks, the “immortal woman” whose cancer cells have been divided and multiplied for research purposes for over 60 years? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know: Science.