NOVA S50E11 — Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky

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NOVA•Season 50•Episode 11

Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky

8.0/10 · 74 votesOct 4, 202354 min

Ranked #2 of 17 in Season 50•+0.7 vs season avg

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Today, Earth is enveloped by a thin veil of gas, a narrow band of atmosphere that protects a world covered in lush green vegetation, deep blue oceans, and abundant life. But 4.5 billion years ago, Earth was a very different place: a hellscape of molten

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E1 7.5

London Super Tunnel

E2 6.7

Star Chasers of Senegal

E3 7.5

Ancient Builders of the Amazon

E4 7.3

New Eye on the Universe

E5 7.6

Weathering the Future

E6 7.5

Chasing Carbon Zero

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E8 6.3

Hidden Volcano Abyss

E9 7.1

Your Brain: Perception Deception (1)

E10 7.1

Your Brain: Who's in Control? (2)

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Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky

E12 8.1

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E13 8.0

Ancient Earth: Life Rising

E14 7.1

Ancient Earth: Inferno

E15 7.3

Ancient Earth: Humans

E16 7.1

Inside China's Tech Boom

E17 7.4

The Battle to Beat Malaria

E18 6.4

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Episode Summary

"Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky" is episode 11 of NOVA season 50. It scored 8.0/10 from 74 votes, ranking #2 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on October 4, 2023.

Next: E12 · Ancient Earth: Frozen Best of Season 50