NOVA scienceNOW is a fast-paced science series that provides viewers with the inside track on the powerful intersection between the universe of scientific innovation and the everyday world, revealing the spirit of intellectual adventure that drives breakthrough research and the science behind the headlines. This NOVA scienceNOW program covers:

10th Planet: A stunning discovery at the far reaches of our solar system raises questions about what makes a planet a planet. Twin Prime Conjecture: New insight into a 2,300-year-old mystery surrounding prime numbers inspires a song. Ivory-Billed Woodpecker: An enchanting bird believed extinct mysteriously reappears ... maybe. Pandemic Flu: Will the virus that causes bird flu develop the ability to move from person to person? Lab Meat: Scientists can grow edible meat in culture from a few animal cells. Bon appétit? Stem Cells Update: A new technique for creating stem cells may ease ethical concerns. Stronger Hurricanes: Is global warming making hurricanes more intense? Profile–Tyler Curiel: In the midst of Hurricane Katrina, a cancer researcher risks everything to save a medical treasure.