The new season of "Noos - The Adventure of Knowledge" opens with director Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon, who, along with Alberto Angela, present their latest film, "The Odyssey," recounting the various aspects of both the making of the film and the extensive screenplay and reconstruction work involved in recounting the exploits of the mythological hero Ulysses. The focus then shifts to the theme of longevity and immortality with Professor Vittorio Sebastiano, head of an ambitious research project at Stanford University aimed at discovering the key to longevity from a medical and scientific perspective. Science philosopher Telmo Pievani also returns to discuss the ethical dilemmas surrounding the quest for immortality and the importance of aging for the human species.

The cover of the new episode is dedicated to physical fitness, that is, a person's general state of health and well-being. When we're in good physical shape, we carry out daily activities with energy, efficiency, and without excessive fatigue. But what happens if we get out of shape? Dr. Anna Maria Colao, professor of endocrinology and metabolic diseases at the Federico II University of Naples, discusses obesity and health, starting from a fundamental premise: obesity is a chronic and recurring disease, and society must guarantee essential care and treatment services. Luca Parmitano, speaking from Houston, then discusses with Alberto Angela the thrill of being part of the Artemis III crew, the team of astronauts who will test new technologies in Earth orbit that will pave the way to the moon.

The cover story of this episode of "Noos" is fear: Giorgio Vallortigara, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Trento, explains what happens in our brains and bodies when we're scared. When discussing fear, the topic of courage inevitably comes up: Hervé Barmasse delves into this topic with Alberto Angelo, sharing how he manages fear and how he developed the ability to understand his own limits through direct contact with nature. Can a blockbuster like Checco Zalone's "Buen Camino" positively influence medical prevention data? This is what the Italian Society of Urology (SIU) has found over the past year, indicating that humor has become a powerful prevention tool, resulting in a significant increase in urological checkups and visits across the country.