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A to Z: The First Alphabet
September 23, 2020
Writing shaped our world and the rise of human knowledge, from the trading of goods to tales of ancient goddesses and kings. Follow the evolution of the written word, from 4,000-year-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to modern-day alphabets.
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Building Wonders: Hagia Sophia - Istanbul's Ancient Mystery
Full Episodes
Fighting for Fertility
May 12, 2021
Meet people struggling with infertility and the challenges of assisted reproduction.
Reef Rescue
April 21, 2021
Scientists race to help corals adapt to warming oceans through assisted evolution.
Beyond the Elements: Life
February 17, 2021
Discover the fascinating chemistry that makes our world and everything in itincluding us.
Beyond the Elements: Indestructible
February 10, 2021
Discover the fascinating chemistry that makes our world and everything in itincluding us.
Beyond the Elements: Reactions
February 3, 2021
Discover the fascinating chemistry that makes our world and everything in itincluding us.
Can We Cool the Planet?
October 28, 2020
Scientists look to geoengineering and other methods to cool the planet.
Touching the Asteroid
October 21, 2020
Spacecraft OSIRIS-REx attempts to grab a piece of an asteroid to bring it back to Earth.
Nature's Fear Factor
October 14, 2020
Can bringing predatorsand fearback into an ecosystem help restore its natural balance?
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
September 30, 2020
The creation of printing, the first information technology, drove empires and revolutions....
Secret Mind of Slime
September 16, 2020
Meet slime molds: the brainless blobs that can learn, make decisions, and navigate mazes.
Human Nature
September 9, 2020
We can now edit the human genome with a tool called CRISPR. But how far should we go?
Eagle Power
May 20, 2020
Follow eagles from the nest to the skies to see what makes these predators so remarkable.
Decoding COVID-19
May 13, 2020
Scientists race to understand and defeat the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Truth About Fat
April 8, 2020
Could it be that body fat has more to do with biological processes than personal choices?
Cuba's Cancer Hope
April 1, 2020
Can Cuba's innovative lung cancer vaccines give new hope to patients across the world?
Cat Tales
February 19, 2020
Goddess, demon, house pet? What does science say about the human relationship with cats?
Dog Tales
February 12, 2020
Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs love.
Polar Extremes
February 5, 2020
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the dynamic historyand futureof ice at the poles.
Clips and Previews
Fighting for Fertility Preview
May 12, 2021
Meet people struggling with infertility and the challenges of assisted reproduction.
Reef Rescue | Preview
April 21, 2021
Scientists race to help corals adapt to warming oceans through assisted evolution.
Picture a Scientist | Preview
April 14, 2021
Researchers expose longstanding discrimination against women in science.
Looking for Life on Mars | Preview
February 24, 2021
NASA launches its most ambitious search yet for traces of ancient life on Mars.
Forgotten Genius | Preview
January 26, 2021
Explore the amazing life story of Percy Julian an African American Scientist who many believe...
Secrets in our DNA | Preview
January 13, 2021
What can DNA testing companies reveal about our ancestry and health, and at what risk?
Bird Brain Preview
December 7, 2020
Watch as birds solve puzzles and challenge our basic notions of intelligence.
Saving Notre Dame Preview
November 25, 2020
Scientists and engineers fight to save Notre Dame Cathedral after the 2019 fire.
Petra - Lost City of Stone | Preview
November 9, 2020
How did early engineers carve tombs into rock cliffs and funnel water to this desert city?...
Colosseum: Roman Death Trap
November 2, 2020
1500 years ago, how did the Romans engineer bloody spectacles and reenact sea battles?
Can We Cool the Planet? Promo
October 28, 2020
Scientists look to geoengineering and other methods to cool the planet.
Nature's Fear Factor Preview
October 14, 2020
Can bringing predatorsand fearback into an ecosystem help restore its natural balance?
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World Promo
September 30, 2020
The creation of printing, the first information technology, drove empires and revolutions....
A to Z: The First Alphabet Preview
September 23, 2020
The birth of writing and the first alphabet were among the worlds most vital inventions.
Secret Mind of Slime Preview
September 16, 2020
Meet slime molds: the brainless blobs that can learn, make decisions, and navigate mazes.
Touching the Asteroid Promo
September 15, 2020
Spacecraft OSIRIS-REx attempts to grab a piece of an asteroid to bring it back to Earth.
Human Nature Preview
September 9, 2020
We can now edit the human genome with a tool called CRISPR. But how far should we go?
Decoding the Great Pyramid | Preview
August 10, 2020
New archeological evidence sheds light on the stunning engineering of the Great Pyramid of...
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