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Darwin's Beetles Spar Off
Beetles make up the largest group of insects on Earth. Why do so few of them have massive pincers?

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How did Earth give rise to humans? See what made our species' existence possible.

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53:45
How did life bounce back after a cataclysmic extinction wiped out some 90% of all species?

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53:47
See how life made the leap to land, turning a barren landscape into a lush, green world.

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53:46
How did life survive on a planet covered in ice from pole to pole?

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53:47
See how Earth transformed from a barren hellscape to a planet capable of sustaining life.

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Dive into the subconscious to see what’s really driving the decisions you make.

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Neuroscientists discover the tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to help us survive.

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Investigate one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

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53:31
Follow scientists determined to save the critically endangered right whale.

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Here’s how the U.S. could reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Americans use ancient wisdom and new technology to fight extreme weather.

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See the latest stunning images and discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope.