Next on NOVA: NOVA scienceNOW

http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 8PM ET/PT on PBS

Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.

The next episode of NOVA scienceNOW features stories on the science
of aging and how we might slow it; a proposed "space elevator" that
will potentially open up outer space like never before; a new
technique pioneered by NASA scientists to discover ancient ruins
buried within jungle using satellite imagery; and a profile of
molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler.

Aging
Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and
healthier lives?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3401/01.html

Space Elevator
Can we build a 22,000-mile-high cable to transport cargo and
people into space?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3401/02.html

Maya
NASA archeologists use satellites to pinpoint ancient ruins
buried deep in the jungle.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3401/03.html

Profile: Bonnie Bassler
Her insight into how bacteria "talk" has launched a revolution in
biological and medical research.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3401/04.html

The journey continues on the NOVA scienceNOW Web site. Watch the
entire hour-long episode starting January 10. E-mail scientists from
the broadcast with your questions. Find out how a gene called SIR2
can slow down aging, learn the benefits of a space elevator, examine
up-close an ancient Mayan masterpiece, hear Dr. Bassler talk about
her research, and much more.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow