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School of the Future
Season 43
Episode 15
In a new age of information, rapid innovation, and globalization, how can we prepare our children to compete? Once the envy of the world, American schools are now in trouble. How can the latest research help us fix education in America? Can the science of learning—including new insights from neuroscientists, psychologists, and educators—reveal how kids’ brains work?
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A long-lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history.
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Fossils reveal how birds survived the killer asteroid and became today’s only living dinosaurs.
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Follow the race to build a world-class airport on the site of one of America’s busiest flying hubs.
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Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals.
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From electric flight to artificial noses, engineers are finding new ways to preserve our planet.
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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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Is engineering humanity’s superpower? See how we can amplify our natural abilities in amazing ways.
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Visit strange, frozen worlds to discover the bizarre ice that forms beyond Earth.
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Discover the powerful volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across our solar system.