Next on NOVA: "Alien From Earth"

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hobbit/

Tuesday, November 11 at 8 p.m.

(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Broadcast in high definition where available.)

An ancient legend on the Indonesian island of Flores tells of an
elflike creature similar to the fictional hobbit of novels and film.
But a controversial 2003 archeological find not only suggests that
there could be some truth behind the legend but promises to rewrite
a key chapter in the human evolutionary story. This program
investigates the discovery, analysis, and startling implications of
the hobbit of Flores.

Here's what you'll find on the companion website:

Gigantism and Dwarfism on Islands
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hobbit/breed.html
Why do many animal species become either larger or smaller on
islands over time?

Ask the Expert
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hobbit/ask.html
Mike Morwood, co-leader of the team that discovered the hobbit,
answers viewer questions.

Compare the Brains
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hobbit/brains.html
How does the hobbit's brain measure up to those of a modern human, a
chimp, and others?

Who's Who in Human Evolution
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hobbit/tree.html
Meet your increasingly distant cousins in this clickable
illustration of the past seven million years.

Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hobbit/