NOVA - S37E08: What Darwin Never Knew

Name: What Darwin Never Knew
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-12-29
Duration: 55 min

Dec 29, 2009DocumentarySeason 37, Episode 8

NOVA takes viewers on a journey from the Galapagos Islands to the Arctic, and from the Cambrian explosion of animal forms half a billion years ago to the research labs of today. Here scientists are finally beginning to crack nature’s biggest secrets at the genetic level. And, as NOVA shows in this absorbing detective story, the results are confirming the brilliance of Darwin’s insights while exposing clues to life’s breathtaking diversity in ways the great naturalist could scarcely have imagined.

Director: Rushmore DeNooyer, Sarah Holt, John Rubin, John Rubin, Serena Davies

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NOVA S37E08 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "What Darwin Never Knew" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2009-12-29, this episode is part of Season 37 of NOVA. Directed by Rushmore DeNooyer and Sarah Holt, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. NOVA takes viewers on a journey from the Galapagos Islands to the Arctic, and from the Cambrian explosion of animal forms half a billion years ago to the research labs of today. Here scientists are finally beginning to crack nature’s biggest secrets...