Interesting offshoot of PBS Nova science series - lots of discussion of skulls
"NOVA Science NOW" is a new offshoot of the long running PBS science series NOVA, produced by WBGH in Boston. Each of the 54-minute shows is divided into four or more segments, but the episode has one umbrella topic. I wasn't aware of the show until I received another DVD from the series - "Can I Eat That?" (see my review on Amazon) - and, while this isn't as much fun, it's still interesting and I'll look for others in the series.
First off, the series is hosted by a guy named David Hogue. I'm never heard of him before but he is funny, in a satirical way. He's an "everyman" just like you and me, who is curious. And it's his curiosity that draws us in.
The show has four segments to it. The first shows Hogue's self-deprecating humor as he explains the difference between the Neanderthal man and modern man (mostly based on the skull. The next is on how - and when language first began, This is followed by a segme nt on the "Evolution of Laughter" (actually, it's...
Love it
I love Nova videos, and this one is particularly intersting to me. I think it does a good idea of discussing what it being human means.
Terrific show
This show was extremely well-done. It reflected an excellent blend of science, humor, graphics, and commentary from experts in the field. The hour flew by in what seemed like 15 minutes and it kept me, my 16-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter totally absorbed. The host, David Pogue, brings just the right amount of respect for the science and humor where appropriate. He made some of the technical explanations understandable and watchable. Can't wait for his next installment of this excellent series.
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