NOVA Season 53 Episode 13 “Evolution: Brain Power”
Released on PBS.
Released
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
25 days ago
About this episode
Brains might be the most complex structures on our planet – so how did evolution build them? To find out, rewind the clock three billion years to trace the evolutionary story of the dolphin, one of the smartest animals alive today. Discover how the first light sensing cells led to eyes that helped wire bodies to think, how a fluke viral infection supercharged the speed of thought, and how the neocortex emerged as early mammals re-wired their brains to attune to the night.
- Season
- 53 (17 episodes)
- Runtime
- 57 min
- Network
- PBS
Questions about this episode
When does NOVA Season 53 Episode 13 come out?
NOVA Season 53 Episode 13 was released Wednesday, October 14, 2026 on PBS.
What time does NOVA Season 53 Episode 13 come out?
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When does the next episode of NOVA come out?
NOVA S53 E14 was released Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
How long is NOVA Season 53 Episode 13?
NOVA Season 53 Episode 13 runs about 57 minutes.
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