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NOVA scienceNOW S6E2 — Can Science Stop Crime?

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NOVA scienceNOW•Season 6•Episode 2

Can Science Stop Crime?

6.9/10 · 14 votesOct 17, 2012

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 6•matches the season avg

What's the secret to stopping crime? David Pogue gives the third degree to scientists pushing the limits of technology, not only to solve horrific murders but also to try to prevent crimes before they even happen. Pogue learns the latest techniques, from unraveling the clues

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Ziya Tong

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Peter Standring

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Chad Cohen

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Episode Summary

"Can Science Stop Crime?" is episode 2 of NOVA scienceNOW season 6. It scored 6.9/10 from 14 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on October 17, 2012.

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