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NOVA
Secrets of the Forest
Season 52
Episode 8
Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.
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Forensic science is put to the test after the first-ever staged multi-vehicle pileup.
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A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a multi-vehicle pileup to gain new data on car safety.
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After centuries of pseudoscience, researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities.
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Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.
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Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.
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Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.
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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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Can science reveal the secrets of mysterious objects seen in our skies?
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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.