TV NOVA - Season 17 Episode 8 : The Genius that Was China: The Threat from Japan NOVA - Season 17 Episode 8 : The Genius that Was China: The Threat from Japan 7.008/10 by 131 users Ever wonder how junk mail finds you? NOVA investigates the hidden world of direct marketing, pointing out how advertisers know a lot more about us than we think. Details Casts Posters Images Title NOVA - Season 17 Episode 8 : The Genius that Was China: The Threat from Japan Alternative Titles PBS新星Nova, نوا, نووآ, PBS Nova First Air Date 1974-03-03 Last Air Date 2025-09-24 Number of Episodes 1012 Number of Seasons 52 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List NOVA Season 17 :Episode 1 Poison in the Rockies Poison in the Rockies 1990-01-09 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 2 Race for the Top Race for the Top 1990-01-23 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 3 Disguises of War Disguises of War 1990-02-06 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 4 The Bomb's Lethal Legacy The Bomb's Lethal Legacy 1990-02-13 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 5 The Big Spill The Big Spill 1990-02-27 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 6 The Genius That Was China: Rise of the Dragon The Genius That Was China: Rise of the Dragon 1990-03-20 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 7 The Genius That Was China: Empires in Collision The Genius That Was China: Empires in Collision 1990-03-27 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 8 The Genius that Was China: The Threat from Japan The Genius that Was China: The Threat from Japan 1990-04-03 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 9 The Genius That Was China: Will the Dragon Rise Again? The Genius That Was China: Will the Dragon Rise Again? 1990-04-10 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 10 The KGB, The Computer and Me The KGB, The Computer and Me 1990-10-02 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 11 Neptune's Cold Fury Neptune's Cold Fury 1990-10-09 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 12 To Boldly Go... To Boldly Go... 1990-10-16 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 13 Poisoned Winds of War Poisoned Winds of War 1990-10-23 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 14 The Blimp is Back! The Blimp is Back! 1990-10-30 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 15 Earthquake! Earthquake! 1990-11-06 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 16 Killing Machines Killing Machines 1990-11-13 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 17 Can the Elephant Be Saved? Can the Elephant Be Saved? 1990-11-20 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 18 We Know Where You Live We Know Where You Live 1990-11-27 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 19 In the Land of the Llamas In the Land of the Llamas 1990-12-04 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 17 :Episode 20 What's Killing the Children? What's Killing the Children? 1990-12-18 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...