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Rise of the Mammals

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Why Bridges Collapse

Why Bridges Collapse

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Decoding da Vinci

Decoding da Vinci

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Polar Extremes

Polar Extremes

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Dog Tales

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Nature's Fear Factor

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Can We Cool the Planet?

Can We Cool the Planet?

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Beyond the Elements: Reactions

Beyond the Elements: Reactions

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Beyond the Elements: Indestructible

Beyond the Elements: Indestructible

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Back to the Moon

Season 46 Episode 11

Fifty years after humans first set foot on the Moon, new scientific discoveries are fueling excitement for a return to the lunar surface—this time, perhaps, to stay. Join the scientists and engineers working to make life on the Moon a reality.

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