David Pogue sets out on a worldwide quest to find the key molecules and chemical reactions that have paved the way for human civilization, life, and even the universe as we know it. Stream all three episodes of NOVA l PBS' “Beyond the Elements” now on the PBS Video app. | PBS

Researchers expose longstanding discrimination against women in science. Stream NOVA l PBS' "Picture a Scientist" now on the PBS Video app. | PBS

Now is the time to go beyond the headlines and understand the science behind the most pressing questions of our time. From the PBS science series NOVA, a biweekly podcast separating fact from fiction—it’s NOVA Now, hosted by Alok Patel: https://apple.co/2EspCUt | NOVA l PBS