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World's Fastest Animal Preview
See the world through the eyes of nature’s fastest animal: the peregrine falcon. Though once perilously endangered in the U.S., this spectacular predator is now thriving again in American cities and on every continent but Antarctica. What is the secret to its predatory prowess? Join expert falconer Lloyd Buck as he trains a captive peregrine and puts its hunting skills to the test.
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Engineers race to build a massive dome to contain the crumbling remains of the reactor.
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Join pioneering shipbuilders as they embark on a feat of maritime engineering.
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How can the science of learning help us rethink the future of education for all children?
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Discover how Allied forces conspired to destroy one of Hitler’s most diabolical weapons.
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Join investigators as they untangle the cause of Alzheimer’s and race to develop a cure.
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Watch as Otzi, a 5000-year-old mummy, is brought to life and preserved with 3D modeling.
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Retrace the thought experiments that inspired his theory on the nature of reality.
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How has the land shaped our lives, from the arrival of the first Americans to today?
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How did massive volcanic eruptions, inland seas, and land bridges pave the way for life?
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Experience the colossal geologic forces that shaped our continent over 3 billion years.
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An astonishing find could solve the mystery of Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition.
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Examine the science behind vaccinations and the risks of opting out.