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Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.
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Follow ancient humans’ journey into an icy and perilous new land.
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Follow Homo sapiens as they venture out of Africa and spread farther than any other human species.
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Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species.
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Forensic science is put to the test after the first-ever staged multi-vehicle pileup.
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E11
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A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a multi-vehicle pileup to gain new data on car safety.
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After centuries of pseudoscience, researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities.
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E9
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1:36:42
Follow scientists in a quest to understand how complex forest ecosystems can help cool our planet.
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53:41
Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.
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Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.
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Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.
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E16
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Follow ancient humans’ journey into an icy and perilous new land.
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E15
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0:30
Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals – and how they helped make us who we are today.
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Follow Homo sapiens as they venture out of Africa and spread farther than any other human species.
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E13
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0:30
Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species.
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E12
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A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could sink parts of the Pacific Northwest.
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They paid only $27.50 for it from a London bookseller in 1946.
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Go behind the scenes as NOVA visits the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile.
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5:59
You probably won’t win big playing the Lottery but your brain may want to keep trying.
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6:39
Forensic science is put to the test after the first-ever staged multi-vehicle pileup.
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E11
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0:30

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