Being an adult requires one to learn facts. Especially facts tempered by numbers. NOVA (like FrontLine) is a fundamental and necessary source of reality. Especially a latest broadcast entitled
Earth from Space
This show is two hours. Some of the best compilation of science I have seen in years. A 'must watch' for anyone who would be educated rather than brainwashed.
Much science was recently learned from a fabulous array of satellites. In the past decade, extremists even tried to end Hubble. This has been discussed in The Cellar years ago. Including what was essentially an astronaut rebellion to save Hubble.
Reported is more amazing science including Aura, Terra, and Aqua. All launched before the George Jr administration began terminating research science satellites in mass numbers (also discussed here years ago). And then spent $trillions on Mission Accomplished. We are threatened by that legacy.
ISS does virtually no science. Mostly because it contains humans. Research satellites (also called drones) take a single digit percentage of NASA's budget. And do virtually all NASA's science.
What has been learned?
Earth from Space is a stunning report on how successful science has been using technology developed when Clinton was president. Before government after 2000 (ie Cheney) openly subverted the advancement of mankind.
Earth from Space is a stunning report that any informed adult or student of science must review.