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Asteroids: Spark of Life?

Asteroids: Spark of Life?

Season 53 Episode 1
53:31
Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire

Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire

Season 53 Episode 2
53:40
Can Dogs Talk?

Can Dogs Talk?

Season 53 Episode 3
53:39
Mammal Origins

Mammal Origins

Season 53 Episode 4
53:38
Rain Bombs

Rain Bombs

Season 53 Episode 5
53:24
Stone Age Temple Mystery

Stone Age Temple Mystery

Season 53 Episode 6
53:25
Return to the Moon

Return to the Moon

Season 53 Episode 7
53:08
Athens: Birth of Democracy

Athens: Birth of Democracy

Season 53 Episode 8
53:40
The Battle to Breathe

The Battle to Breathe

Season 53 Episode 9
53:34
Knowledge Keepers

Knowledge Keepers

Season 53 Episode 10
53:41
Stone Age Masterpiece

Stone Age Masterpiece

Season 53 Episode 11
53:42
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NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang Preview

The Big Bang is when the cosmos started and time itself began. With stunning animation based on space telescope images, NOVA winds back the ages to discover new clues about this ultimate genesis and what happened in the universe’s first few seconds.

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Human: Origins
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53:27
Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species.
NOVA Season 52
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53:27
Forensic science is put to the test after the first-ever staged multi-vehicle pileup.
Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown
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53:29
A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a multi-vehicle pileup to gain new data on car safety.
Critical Condition: Health in Black America
1:36:42
After centuries of pseudoscience, researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities.
Secrets of the Forest
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53:41
Follow scientists in a quest to understand how complex forest ecosystems can help cool our planet.
Revolutionary War Weapons
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53:25
Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse
53:32
Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.
Pompeii's Secret Underworld
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53:40
Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.
Egypt's Tombs of Amun
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53:40
A long-lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history.
Dino Birds
53:35
Fossils reveal how birds survived the killer asteroid and became today’s only living dinosaurs.
Extreme Airport Engineering
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53:40
Follow the race to build a world-class airport on the site of one of America’s busiest flying hubs.
What Are UFOs?
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53:29
Can science reveal the secrets of mysterious objects seen in our skies?
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