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S47 E15: Touching the AsteroidIn October 2020, a NASA spacecraft called OSIRIS-REx attempts to reach out and ...In October 2020, a NASA spacecraft called OSIRIS-REx attempts to reach out and grab a piece of an asteroid named Bennu to bring it back to Earth. The OSIRIS-REx team has just three chances to extend ... -
S47 E9: Nature's Fear FactorFor animals in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, the normal balance of ...For animals in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, the normal balance of competition and predation was upended when a war wiped out the top predators. The remaining animals didn’t simply grow in ... -
S47 E14: A to Z: How Writing Changed the WorldJust as handwritten records changed how societies work, the printing press ...Just as handwritten records changed how societies work, the printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies–from pen to paper to ...
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S47 E14: How Medieval Parchment is MadeThe last remaining master animal-skin parchment maker in the world demonstrates ...The last remaining master animal-skin parchment maker in the world demonstrates how paper was made in medieval Europe (and why it wasn’t for vegetarians). -
S47 E14: The Printing Press Revolutionized the Spread of InformationThe European printing revolution began in Germany in 1448 when goldsmith ...The European printing revolution began in Germany in 1448 when goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg began casting letters in metal. -
Christian Cooper's Bird Yearbook SuperlativesChristian Cooper, board member of the New York City Audubon, hands out ...Christian Cooper, board member of the New York City Audubon, hands out yearbook-style superlatives to numerous bird species and shares some memorable birding encounters.
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S47 E16: Can We Cool the Planet? PromoAs global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are wondering if we need ...As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are wondering if we need solutions beyond reducing emissions. Enter geoengineering. From sucking carbon straight out of the air to physically ... -
S47 E9: Nature's Fear Factor PreviewFor animals in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, the normal balance of ...For animals in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, the normal balance of competition and predation was upended when a war wiped out the top predators. The remaining animals didn’t simply grow in ... -
S47 E14: A to Z: How Writing Changed the World PromoJust as handwritten records changed how societies work, the printing press ...Just as handwritten records changed how societies work, the printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies–from pen to paper to ...
