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Ocean Invaders

Season 49 Episode 16
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Nazca Desert Mystery

Nazca Desert Mystery

Season 49 Episode 17
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Crypto Decoded

Crypto Decoded

Season 49 Episode 18
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Zero to Infinity

Zero to Infinity

Season 49 Episode 19
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London Super Tunnel

London Super Tunnel

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Star Chasers of Senegal

Star Chasers of Senegal

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Ancient Builders of the Amazon

Ancient Builders of the Amazon

Season 50 Episode 3
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New Eye on the Universe

New Eye on the Universe

Season 50 Episode 4
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Weathering the Future

Weathering the Future

Season 50 Episode 5
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Chasing Carbon Zero

Chasing Carbon Zero

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Saving the Right Whale

Saving the Right Whale

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Hidden Volcano Abyss

Season 50 Episode 8
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Can Psychedelics Cure?

Season 49 Episode 15

Hallucinogenic drugs—popularly called psychedelics—have been used by human societies for thousands of years. Today, scientists are taking a second look at many of these mind-altering substances – both natural and synthetic – and discovering that they can have profoundly positive clinical impacts, helping patients struggling with a range of afflictions from addiction to depression and PTSD.

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Humans are born to roam. See how engineers are inventing new ways to explore and extend our range.
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Discover the powerful volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across our solar system.
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What are the weirdest worlds in our solar system, and how did they come to be?
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Discover the dramatic forces creating spectacular weather on neighboring planets and moons.
Decoding the Universe: Cosmos
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Explore big discoveries that have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
Secrets in Your Data
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Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse.
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