Uncover the transformative impact that the ideas of zero and infinity have had on the world of mathematics. This episode explores how these two seemingly opposite concepts reshaped mathematical thought and paved the way for groundbreaking advancements in the field. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, viewers will see how the introduction of zero and the notion of infinity opened up new realms of understanding and innovation in mathematical theories.
Show
NOVA
Episode
S49E18
Air Date
Nov 16, 2022
Season 49 Episodes
S49E01
Arctic Sinkholes
S49E02
Secrets in the Scat
S49E03
Great Mammoth Mystery
S49E04
Augmented
S49E05
Determined: Fighting Alzheimer's
S49E06
Dinosaur Apocalypse: The New Evidence
S49E07
Dinosaur Apocalypse: The Last Day
S49E08
Why Ships Crash
S49E09
Ice Age Footprints
S49E10
Ultimate Space Telescope
S49E11
Saving Venice
S49E12
Ending HIV in America
S49E13
Computers v. Crime
S49E14
Can Psychedelics Cure?
S49E15
Ocean Invaders
S49E16
Nazca Desert Mystery
S49E17
Crypto Decoded
S49E18
Zero to Infinity
S49E19
Rebuilding Notre Dame