PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore
the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs
demystify science and technology, and highlight the people
involved in scientific pursuits. Wednesday, January 2 at 9:00
p.m. Doomsday Volcanoes The eruption of Iceland’s
Eyjafjallajökull volcano in 2010 turned much of the northern
hemisphere into an ash-strewn no-fly zone. But Eyjafjallajökull
was just the start. Katla, an Icelandic volcano 10 times bigger,
has begun to swell and grumble. Two more giants, Hekla and Laki,
could erupt without warning. Iceland is a ticking time bomb:
When it blows, the consequences will be global. Meet scientists
trying to understand those consequences — for air travel and for
the global food supply and Earth’s climate. Could we be plunged
into years of cold and famine? What can we do to prepare for the
coming disaster? Wednesday, January 9 at 9:00 p.m. Decoding
Neanderthals What happened when the first modern humans
encountered Neanderthals 60,000 years