James D. Watson, the brilliant but controversial American biologist whose 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA, the ...

Since the last Apollo mission in 1972, humanity has looked to Mars as the next great frontier. This documentary style exploration dives into the immense technical, physical, and psychological ...

This year is the 25th anniversary of humans inhabiting the International Space Station. A new PBS documentary looks at how the ISS was built and the challenges of surviving in outer space.

In his later years, Watson's reputation was tarnished by comments on genetics and race that led him to be ostracized by the ...

The Chicago-born scientist won the 1962 Nobel Prize for his discovery but faced condemnation later in life over his offensive ...

Remembered for breakthrough with Francis Crick, Watson was later ostracised by the scientific establishment over comments on ...

This monumental scientific achievement occurred within a context of intense international collaboration, rapid technical ...

The American Revolution premieres on WTTW on Sunday, November 16 through Friday, November 21 at 7:00 pm. All six parts will be free to stream on the PBS app starting Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 pm and ...

James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who co-discovered DNA’s double-helix structure and later faced backlash for ...

Watson’s 1953 discovery revealed the structure of DNA, the molecule that carries hereditary information, paving the way for genetic engineering, gene therapy and modern biotechnology ...