A message from Scott Rackham, Executive Director of MPTV Friends and Ellis Bromberg, General Manager of Milwaukee Public Television

There is a scientific explanation behind the display, and you can find it as part of the upcoming season of NOVA scienceNOW.  Hosted by popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the series explores cutting-edge developments in astronomy, computer science, engineering and medicine.  With only six episodes to the season, you won’t want to miss a moment of NOVA scienceNOW -- on a new night this summer, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on MPTV-10 and MPTV-HD-36.1.    

From the young to the young at heart, MPTV shares science and nature programs year-round that celebrate the beauty, diversity and mystery of our natural world.  NATURE has been the benchmark of natural history programs on television for more than 25 years, capturing Earth’s splendors from Africa to Antarctica.  NOVA is the most watched science television series in the world, now seen in more than 100 countries.  NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIALS, known worldwide for their remarkable visuals and compelling stories, have been a part of the public television family since 1975.  

Since we’re talking science, we’re delighted to report that two new programs are in the works for younger viewers this fall.  SID THE SCIENCE KID, a terrific animated series created by the Jim Henson Company to teach science to preschoolers, will premiere on Labor Day.  And the new MPTV co-production with Milwaukee’s Discovery World, THE SECRET LABS, an innovative science series for middle school-age youngsters, will premiere this fall.

So leap into space, traverse the tips of Everest, travel the Amazon and return safely to your favorite chair – you and your family can experience it all on MPTV! 

Scott and Ellis