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Jun 18, 2009
Kelp forests harbor a greater variety and higher diversity of plants and animals than almost any other ocean community. Many organisms use the thick blades as a safe shelter for their
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Kelp forests harbor a greater variety and higher diversity of plants and animals than almost any other ocean community. Many organisms use the thick blades as a safe shelter for their young from predators or even rough storms. But, what can be done when this ecosystem is out of balance?
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Dez 05, 2013
The I-400 was one of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Sen Toku-class submarines, which were the largest submarines ever built before the age of nuclear-powered subs. These massive vessels
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The I-400 was one of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Sen Toku-class submarines, which were the largest submarines ever built before the age of nuclear-powered subs. These massive vessels were longer than a football field and were used as submarine aircraft carriers.
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Jan 12, 2017
Current research in nutrition points to our diet as the most important factor in continued good health and longevity. Doctors, chefs, and nutritionists show us how going green with fresh
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Current research in nutrition points to our diet as the most important factor in continued good health and longevity. Doctors, chefs, and nutritionists show us how going green with fresh ingredients and flavors in our daily meals will improve our health.
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Jan 06, 2019
Some of the best and most up-to-date communication satellites in the world are designed and built in Stevenage in Britain. With exclusive access to specialist manufacturer Astrium, this
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Some of the best and most up-to-date communication satellites in the world are designed and built in Stevenage in Britain. With exclusive access to specialist manufacturer Astrium, this programme shows step-by-step how to assemble one of the most complicated machines in the world.
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Jan 10, 2019
The computer revolution. In a world becoming ever more technologically advanced, and reliant upon computers, a team of scientists and musical theatre writers team up to devise a recipe
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The computer revolution. In a world becoming ever more technologically advanced, and reliant upon computers, a team of scientists and musical theatre writers team up to devise a recipe for success in musical theatre and then task computers to use that knowledge and generate a hit.
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Jan 11, 2019
MOSE is one of the world's largest and highest-profile civil-engineering works. But will it be able to save Venice? Venice has grappled with inundation for centuries. But due to natural
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MOSE is one of the world's largest and highest-profile civil-engineering works. But will it be able to save Venice? Venice has grappled with inundation for centuries. But due to natural subsidence and higher tides caused by global warming, the city is more vulnerable to flooding than ever before.
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Jan 18, 2019
Ego. Fear. Lust. Lies. Delusion. Betrayal. Madness. Shakespeare wrote the ultimate guide to political power, past and present. Tyrants are all alike, and the political is always personal.
Ego. Fear. Lust. Lies. Delusion. Betrayal. Madness. Shakespeare wrote the ultimate guide to political power, past and present. Tyrants are all alike, and the political is always personal.
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Jan 30, 2019
Squirrels are among the most widely known and recognized mammals in the world. Living in an extraordinarily diverse range of habitats, some can fly, some can swim, some live in trees or underground, others love icy wastelands or burning hot deserts.
Squirrels are among the most widely known and recognized mammals in the world. Living in an extraordinarily diverse range of habitats, some can fly, some can swim, some live in trees or underground, others love icy wastelands or burning hot deserts.
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Feb 01, 2019
The tropical climate and varied topography of Costa Rica have fostered exceptional biodiversity, with wildlife from both North and South America. From the peaks of volcanoes down to the
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The tropical climate and varied topography of Costa Rica have fostered exceptional biodiversity, with wildlife from both North and South America. From the peaks of volcanoes down to the Pacific and Caribbean shores. Discover the life of 90 of the most remarkable animals in this remarkable country.
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Feb 08, 2019
The brain was once thought to be the body's control tower, issuing
commands to the other organs. But scientists are discovering that
communication flows between all the organs in our
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The brain was once thought to be the body's control tower, issuing
commands to the other organs. But scientists are discovering that
communication flows between all the organs in our bodies. They
transmit messages that can boost immunity, improve memory, strengthen bones and even lengthen lifespan.
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Feb 08, 2019
New research sheds light on the functions of fat and bone. In fact, fat and bone are not static tissue but release signaling molecules to dynamically interact with the other organs and
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New research sheds light on the functions of fat and bone. In fact, fat and bone are not static tissue but release signaling molecules to dynamically interact with the other organs and support our health. Fat was found to control our appetite and the bone to work to keep us young.
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Feb 08, 2019
The cutting-edge research of our organs’ networking activities greatly contributes to scientists’ pursuit of the largest mystery about human life – birth. How does a single cell
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The cutting-edge research of our organs’ networking activities greatly contributes to scientists’ pursuit of the largest mystery about human life – birth. How does a single cell ultimately grows into all the varieties of our organs each with complex structure and function?
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Feb 15, 2019
The New Horizons spacecraft revolutionized our understanding of the solar system as it rocketed past Pluto. Now, four billion miles since its launch, the craft approaches its next target…Ultima Thule.
The New Horizons spacecraft revolutionized our understanding of the solar system as it rocketed past Pluto. Now, four billion miles since its launch, the craft approaches its next target…Ultima Thule.
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Feb 15, 2019
Why are bees, worldwide, facing extinction? With the tenacity of a man out to solve a world-class mystery, Markus Imhoof investigates this global phenomenon, from California to Switzerland, China, and Australia.
Why are bees, worldwide, facing extinction? With the tenacity of a man out to solve a world-class mystery, Markus Imhoof investigates this global phenomenon, from California to Switzerland, China, and Australia.
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Feb 22, 2019
What is involved in creating a groundbreaking film that documents the latest paleoanthropological findings? This film will shed light on the talent, research, and scientific discoveries that made Out of the Cradle possible.
What is involved in creating a groundbreaking film that documents the latest paleoanthropological findings? This film will shed light on the talent, research, and scientific discoveries that made Out of the Cradle possible.
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Feb 23, 2019
The Hayabusa2 spacecraft has just completed one of the most intricate procedures in space exploration. The first mission to deliver rovers onto an asteroid has now descended to its surface for a sample, before returning back to Earth in 2020.
The Hayabusa2 spacecraft has just completed one of the most intricate procedures in space exploration. The first mission to deliver rovers onto an asteroid has now descended to its surface for a sample, before returning back to Earth in 2020.
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Feb 26, 2019
Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, explores humanity's early interest with space travel and the unknown secrets of the universe.
Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, explores humanity's early interest with space travel and the unknown secrets of the universe.
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Mär 02, 2019
Since 2003, human DNA has been completely decoded. Scientists are currently working on decoding all of the body's most basic proteins, the so-called Proteom code - this process is almost
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Since 2003, human DNA has been completely decoded. Scientists are currently working on decoding all of the body's most basic proteins, the so-called Proteom code - this process is almost complete. From these results, scientists hope to discover new drugs against cancer, infections, and disease.
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Mär 02, 2019
With more than 16,000 built, the DC-3 became the world’s most successful aircraft and legend in several wars. During both World Wars, the military version of the DC-3 became a crucial
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With more than 16,000 built, the DC-3 became the world’s most successful aircraft and legend in several wars. During both World Wars, the military version of the DC-3 became a crucial factor for success. But by now the Basler factory in Oshkosh near Chicago seems to be an airplane boneyard.
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Mär 09, 2019
Watch as the Palace of Versailles undergoes unprecedented restoration work and an extensive digitization campaign of the many maps relating to it. Unique scanning technologies and new
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Watch as the Palace of Versailles undergoes unprecedented restoration work and an extensive digitization campaign of the many maps relating to it. Unique scanning technologies and new excavations will offer fresh insight into the world’s most visited palace and the life of the Sun King.
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Mär 09, 2019
Over 1,000 species of marine plants and animals can be found within the kelp forests of California. This stunning biodiversity just off of the coast provides fantastic opportunities for recreation, conservation, and scientific inspiration.
Over 1,000 species of marine plants and animals can be found within the kelp forests of California. This stunning biodiversity just off of the coast provides fantastic opportunities for recreation, conservation, and scientific inspiration.
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Mär 15, 2019
Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, shares the history of the men chosen to participate in the Apollo program.
Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, shares the history of the men chosen to participate in the Apollo program.
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Mär 31, 2019
He has shared our lives for 20,000 years. Along the way, he has helped us find food, kept our livestock, protected us from our enemies, guided us in extreme conditions, and saved us from
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He has shared our lives for 20,000 years. Along the way, he has helped us find food, kept our livestock, protected us from our enemies, guided us in extreme conditions, and saved us from peril. Now, he comforts us, relieving loneliness and helping us cope with old age. How did dogs come about?
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Apr 05, 2019
How long does it take for life to rebound after a major mass extinction? Scientists in Svalbard dig through fossil clues for surprising revelations about our Earth's history.
How long does it take for life to rebound after a major mass extinction? Scientists in Svalbard dig through fossil clues for surprising revelations about our Earth's history.
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Apr 08, 2019
Modern physics reveals a universe with no need of a creator -- and a world where each person creates their own meaning.
Modern physics reveals a universe with no need of a creator -- and a world where each person creates their own meaning.
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Apr 11, 2019
For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole. The image verifies one of the most important theories in physics and will help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.
For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole. The image verifies one of the most important theories in physics and will help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.
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Apr 11, 2019
How did humanity's earliest ancestors evolve into one of the most successful species on Earth? An extraordinary journey tracing the footsteps of early hominids. Using the latest
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How did humanity's earliest ancestors evolve into one of the most successful species on Earth? An extraordinary journey tracing the footsteps of early hominids. Using the latest paleoanthropological findings mixed with the latest CGI from Square Enix, this story is finally told.
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Apr 12, 2019
Almost 100 years after the discovery of King's Tut's Tomb, it is time to tell the story in a new light. Using 2D and 3D imagery to reconstruct the tomb, the mummy, the funerary objects and the topography of the famous valley of the Kings.
Almost 100 years after the discovery of King's Tut's Tomb, it is time to tell the story in a new light. Using 2D and 3D imagery to reconstruct the tomb, the mummy, the funerary objects and the topography of the famous valley of the Kings.
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Apr 18, 2019
Growth in air transportation is set to soar, carrying over 10 billion passengers every year by 2050. To cope requires us to radically rethink aircraft design. Join us as we look into the
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Growth in air transportation is set to soar, carrying over 10 billion passengers every year by 2050. To cope requires us to radically rethink aircraft design. Join us as we look into the world's most innovative research and development labs, to see first-hand the breakthroughs in aviation.
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Apr 18, 2019
The most innovative area of human motion lies not on Earth, but with the exploration of space. Meet the private space entrepreneurs jostling to offer the tantalizing prospect of cheap, frequent travel beyond the atmosphere into Earth orbit.
The most innovative area of human motion lies not on Earth, but with the exploration of space. Meet the private space entrepreneurs jostling to offer the tantalizing prospect of cheap, frequent travel beyond the atmosphere into Earth orbit.
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Apr 20, 2019
Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, warns about the consequences of over sharing personal information online.
Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, warns about the consequences of over sharing personal information online.
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Apr 20, 2019
Humanity’s history has been full of great architects. However, what is less well known is that animals are also very talented. Embark on a surprising journey along with bowerbirds, ants, beavers, and chimpanzees to discover their secret skills.
Humanity’s history has been full of great architects. However, what is less well known is that animals are also very talented. Embark on a surprising journey along with bowerbirds, ants, beavers, and chimpanzees to discover their secret skills.
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Apr 25, 2019
Throughout history, human society has run on trade, and trade moved on the oceans. The innovations that allowed faster and more accurate oceanic travel revolutionized the world. New
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Throughout history, human society has run on trade, and trade moved on the oceans. The innovations that allowed faster and more accurate oceanic travel revolutionized the world. New inventions now help people and goods move on the water faster for recreation and commerce.
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Apr 27, 2019
The castle is undoubtedly the emblematic monument of the thousand years of history that constitute the Middle Ages. But how were castles actually built between the 10th and 15th century?
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The castle is undoubtedly the emblematic monument of the thousand years of history that constitute the Middle Ages. But how were castles actually built between the 10th and 15th century? What techniques were used before the introduction of modern construction practices?
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Mai 07, 2019
Planet Earth shrinks to half size causing altitude sickness and a cosmic disaster, the sun gets as small as a sun can be, turning Earth into a frozen mud ball. We also see what happens to a man who shrinks to the same size as a wasp.
Planet Earth shrinks to half size causing altitude sickness and a cosmic disaster, the sun gets as small as a sun can be, turning Earth into a frozen mud ball. We also see what happens to a man who shrinks to the same size as a wasp.
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Mai 08, 2019
Great white sharks are one of the most feared predators on Earth, and yet we know very little about them. Science is now revealing the mysteries of this perfect predator through evolutionary biology.
Great white sharks are one of the most feared predators on Earth, and yet we know very little about them. Science is now revealing the mysteries of this perfect predator through evolutionary biology.
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Mai 08, 2019
Carriers of myths and legends, castles strongly mark our imaginations, appearing most often as the pivot of a dark and barbaric period. Reality is different. They are full of mystery and
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Carriers of myths and legends, castles strongly mark our imaginations, appearing most often as the pivot of a dark and barbaric period. Reality is different. They are full of mystery and grandeur, emblematic abstractions of the Middle Ages, they testify to medieval civilization.
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Mai 11, 2019
Wiped off the face of the Earth by humans nearly a century ago, geneticists are now working on resurrecting the enigmatic Tasmanian Tiger.
Wiped off the face of the Earth by humans nearly a century ago, geneticists are now working on resurrecting the enigmatic Tasmanian Tiger.
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Mai 22, 2019
Art, obsession and anxiety permeate a dilapidated Manhattan loft building in Mid-century: The first movie to use photographer W. Eugene Smith's massive, fly-on-the-wall archive of photos and audiotapes documenting the likes of jazz greats.
Art, obsession and anxiety permeate a dilapidated Manhattan loft building in Mid-century: The first movie to use photographer W. Eugene Smith's massive, fly-on-the-wall archive of photos and audiotapes documenting the likes of jazz greats.
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Mai 24, 2019
How close are we to rendering infertility a problem of the past? Scientists believe that they are steps away from making healthy babies from stem cells, opening the doors for those with
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How close are we to rendering infertility a problem of the past? Scientists believe that they are steps away from making healthy babies from stem cells, opening the doors for those with health limitations to become parents. But what are the legal and ethical implications of this breakthrough?
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Mai 25, 2019
Considered baseball's most unpredictable pitch, knuckleball throwers inhabit a unique role in the world of professional baseball. Follow R.A. Dickey (New York Mets and 2012 All-Star) and
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Considered baseball's most unpredictable pitch, knuckleball throwers inhabit a unique role in the world of professional baseball. Follow R.A. Dickey (New York Mets and 2012 All-Star) and 18-year veteran Tim Wakefield, an icon of the Boston Red Sox, detailing their personal and professional triumphs.
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Mai 25, 2019
Sons of Cuba is a 2009 documentary film set in the Havana Boxing Academy, a school at the heart of Cuba's Olympic success in the ring. It follows the stories of three young hopefuls
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Sons of Cuba is a 2009 documentary film set in the Havana Boxing Academy, a school at the heart of Cuba's Olympic success in the ring. It follows the stories of three young hopefuls through eight months of training and schooling as they prepare for Cuba's National Boxing Championship for Under-12's. Sons of Cuba was directed by Andrew Lang and is distributed by Cinetic Rights Management for the US and Canada and Ro*co Films for the rest of the world.
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Mai 29, 2019
A non-profit organization established in 2011 is aiming to land the first Israeli spacecraft on the Moon. This is the story of their attempt and the excitement of being the first private
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A non-profit organization established in 2011 is aiming to land the first Israeli spacecraft on the Moon. This is the story of their attempt and the excitement of being the first private company to have a spacecraft launched with the intention of going to and landing on the moon.
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Mai 29, 2019
The Tyrannosaurus Rex is known as the king of the dinosaurs, but how did its reign begin? Meet Moros Intrepidus, a 180 lb., deer-sized ancestor to the T-Rex. Learn how the latest in
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The Tyrannosaurus Rex is known as the king of the dinosaurs, but how did its reign begin? Meet Moros Intrepidus, a 180 lb., deer-sized ancestor to the T-Rex. Learn how the latest in paleontology can now link this small dinosaur to the 19,000-pound Scotty, the largest T-Rex ever discovered.
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Jun 05, 2019
An underdog story that spotlights the people and politics behind food carts and food trucks in Washington, D.C. This new breed of street entrepreneurs share their stories. Meet, one
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An underdog story that spotlights the people and politics behind food carts and food trucks in Washington, D.C. This new breed of street entrepreneurs share their stories. Meet, one vendor who emigrated from Nigeria and, by hawking hot dogs, was able to send her kids to college.
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Jun 05, 2019
See how during the massive refugee crisis following the Rwandan Genocide, televangelist Pat Robertson's for-profit African Development Company used substantial resources, intended for humanitarian relief, for a diamond-mining venture.
See how during the massive refugee crisis following the Rwandan Genocide, televangelist Pat Robertson's for-profit African Development Company used substantial resources, intended for humanitarian relief, for a diamond-mining venture.
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Jun 11, 2019
Heart disease is the number one cause of deaths worldwide, but there are researchers frantically working to change that. Meet the people inventing the future of cardiac health, from new
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Heart disease is the number one cause of deaths worldwide, but there are researchers frantically working to change that. Meet the people inventing the future of cardiac health, from new ways of imaging the body, to the possibility of 3D printing a functioning heart.
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Jun 11, 2019
Could you forgive a person who murdered your family? This is the question faced by two Rwandan women coming face-to-face with the men who slaughtered their families during the 1994
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Could you forgive a person who murdered your family? This is the question faced by two Rwandan women coming face-to-face with the men who slaughtered their families during the 1994 genocide. Without the hope of full justice, Rwanda has turned to a new solution: Reconciliation.
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Jun 12, 2019
An infamous thirty-year-old cold case: the disappearance of Iowa paperboy Johnny Gosch, the first missing child to appear on a milk carton. There have been mysterious sightings, strange
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An infamous thirty-year-old cold case: the disappearance of Iowa paperboy Johnny Gosch, the first missing child to appear on a milk carton. There have been mysterious sightings, strange clues, bizarre revelations, and a confrontation with a person who claims to have helped abduct Johnny.
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Jun 14, 2019
The Apollo equipment has sat abandoned on the lunar surface for over 40 years. Now there is a renewed excitement and drive to return to the moon. This time, not to just plant a flag, but
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The Apollo equipment has sat abandoned on the lunar surface for over 40 years. Now there is a renewed excitement and drive to return to the moon. This time, not to just plant a flag, but to colonize. How would we accomplish this? And why would we do it?
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Paradise Preserved: Congo: Protecting the Gorilla Forests
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Jun 14, 2019
Something exceptional is happening in the north of the Republic of the Congo: here loggers are not destroying the environment but are helping through their work to preserve the tropical foresters.
Something exceptional is happening in the north of the Republic of the Congo: here loggers are not destroying the environment but are helping through their work to preserve the tropical foresters.
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Jun 22, 2019
Can the study of Humpback Whale communication help researchers understand communications from an alien intelligence?
Can the study of Humpback Whale communication help researchers understand communications from an alien intelligence?
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Jun 22, 2019
The global search is on for the next Ramanujan, a poor Indian drop-out who won a coveted spot at Cambridge University in the 1920's for his extraordinary genius in mathematics.
The global search is on for the next Ramanujan, a poor Indian drop-out who won a coveted spot at Cambridge University in the 1920's for his extraordinary genius in mathematics.
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Jun 22, 2019
Evolutionary anthropologists are probing the depths of animal intelligence like never before, revealing stunning new insights about humans too.
Evolutionary anthropologists are probing the depths of animal intelligence like never before, revealing stunning new insights about humans too.
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Jun 25, 2019
The remarkable story of the engineers behind the revolutionary technologies developed for the Apollo missions. In the face of epic challenges, and with a fraction of today’s technology, these are the people who navigated us to the moon and back.
The remarkable story of the engineers behind the revolutionary technologies developed for the Apollo missions. In the face of epic challenges, and with a fraction of today’s technology, these are the people who navigated us to the moon and back.
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Jun 27, 2019
Join us as we travel across the globe and meet artisans of some age-old crafts. In a time where consumerism fuels the machines of mass production and instant gratification, watch as
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Join us as we travel across the globe and meet artisans of some age-old crafts. In a time where consumerism fuels the machines of mass production and instant gratification, watch as these men and women devote their lives to preserve the artistry of their trade with their handiwork.
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Jun 27, 2019
The flower industry is a $100 billion global business where the Dutch control the market. But there’s a chink in their armor! The UK is fighting back. Meet the new generation of florists
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The flower industry is a $100 billion global business where the Dutch control the market. But there’s a chink in their armor! The UK is fighting back. Meet the new generation of florists who are revolutionizing the trade, from quirky home-grown buds to luscious displays at London’s National Gallery.
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George Washington: Father of a Nation: Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War
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Jul 02, 2019
Despite having little practical experience in managing large, conventional armies, Washington proved to be a capable and resilient leader of the American military forces during the war.
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Despite having little practical experience in managing large, conventional armies, Washington proved to be a capable and resilient leader of the American military forces during the war. While he lost more battles than he won, he employed a winning strategy that included important victories.
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George Washington: Father of a Nation: Now or Never: Yorktown Campaign of 1781
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Jul 02, 2019
What was General Washington’s role in the ultimate defeat of Britain? What was the crucial involvement of the French military?
What was General Washington’s role in the ultimate defeat of Britain? What was the crucial involvement of the French military?
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George Washington: Father of a Nation: The Winter Patriots
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Jul 02, 2019
General George Washington is on the brink of defeat in the winter of 1776. He then wages a tide-turning campaign to take Trenton and Princeton in a series of battles that include his famous crossing of the Delaware River.
General George Washington is on the brink of defeat in the winter of 1776. He then wages a tide-turning campaign to take Trenton and Princeton in a series of battles that include his famous crossing of the Delaware River.
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George Washington: Father of a Nation: A More Perfect Union: George Washington and the Creation of the U.S. Constitution
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Jul 02, 2019
The U.S. Constitution contains many complicated ideas and concepts that can be hard people to grasp. The story of the U.S. Constitution’s creation sheds a light on what the framers intended.
The U.S. Constitution contains many complicated ideas and concepts that can be hard people to grasp. The story of the U.S. Constitution’s creation sheds a light on what the framers intended.
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Jul 04, 2019
One of the oldest known hominins in southern Africa. An almost complete skeleton dates back more than three million years. Found in 1994 in the Sterkfontein Caves near Johannesburg in South Africa, which form part of the “Cradle of Humankind”.
One of the oldest known hominins in southern Africa. An almost complete skeleton dates back more than three million years. Found in 1994 in the Sterkfontein Caves near Johannesburg in South Africa, which form part of the “Cradle of Humankind”.
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Jul 04, 2019
Marc’s challenge is to swim 1 km in a lake in winter, with water not exceeding 5°C. Marc will work with specialists and athletes who will train him to survive the icy lake and help him reach his goal.
Marc’s challenge is to swim 1 km in a lake in winter, with water not exceeding 5°C. Marc will work with specialists and athletes who will train him to survive the icy lake and help him reach his goal.
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Jul 04, 2019
Marc will fly with the French Air Force aerobatics team. The maneuvers he experiences will subject his body to punishing forces up to eight times that of normal gravity.
Marc will fly with the French Air Force aerobatics team. The maneuvers he experiences will subject his body to punishing forces up to eight times that of normal gravity.
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Jul 04, 2019
Marc will undertake a 150 km trek alone, under the extreme heat of the Tunisian desert. He will be accompanied by Régis Belleville, a famous explorer who has crossed the Sahara on foot.
Marc will undertake a 150 km trek alone, under the extreme heat of the Tunisian desert. He will be accompanied by Régis Belleville, a famous explorer who has crossed the Sahara on foot.
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Jul 04, 2019
Marc will have to become the best possible handball goalkeeper. During a match, goalkeepers intercept about 60 shots on goal. More than one shot per minute of play, with balls reaching up to 100 km/h.
Marc will have to become the best possible handball goalkeeper. During a match, goalkeepers intercept about 60 shots on goal. More than one shot per minute of play, with balls reaching up to 100 km/h.
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Jul 04, 2019
Marc is faced with two problems: First, preparing for the extreme mountain environment and second, the physical exertion to climb a 6,000-meter peak in the Andes.
Marc is faced with two problems: First, preparing for the extreme mountain environment and second, the physical exertion to climb a 6,000-meter peak in the Andes.
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Jul 04, 2019
Marc’s challenge is to free dive into the depths of the Mediterranean sea. His goal will be to reach 30 meters without breathing, a depth that only experienced athletes can successfully reach.
Marc’s challenge is to free dive into the depths of the Mediterranean sea. His goal will be to reach 30 meters without breathing, a depth that only experienced athletes can successfully reach.
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Jul 09, 2019
66 million years ago, an asteroid slammed into Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, causing a dinosaur mass extinction. With over 700,000 asteroids in space, what's in store for humanity and our planet if it happens again?
66 million years ago, an asteroid slammed into Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, causing a dinosaur mass extinction. With over 700,000 asteroids in space, what's in store for humanity and our planet if it happens again?
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Jul 11, 2019
Hayabusa2 just became the first spacecraft to take subsurface samples of an asteroid. How did they do it? Easy, just blow a crater on the surface! The probe now has its final sample and will begin its journey back home in the coming months.
Hayabusa2 just became the first spacecraft to take subsurface samples of an asteroid. How did they do it? Easy, just blow a crater on the surface! The probe now has its final sample and will begin its journey back home in the coming months.
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Jul 12, 2019
Hayabusa2 just became the first spacecraft to take subsurface samples of an asteroid. How did they do it? Easy, just blow a crater on the surface! The probe now has its final sample and will begin its journey back home in the coming months.
Hayabusa2 just became the first spacecraft to take subsurface samples of an asteroid. How did they do it? Easy, just blow a crater on the surface! The probe now has its final sample and will begin its journey back home in the coming months.
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Jul 16, 2019
In the Vega Archipelago, in the north of Norway at the Arctic Circle, people have formed a unique partnership with wild eider ducks. The provide the birds with shelter in hatcheries, and
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In the Vega Archipelago, in the north of Norway at the Arctic Circle, people have formed a unique partnership with wild eider ducks. The provide the birds with shelter in hatcheries, and in return, after the breeding season, collect the precious eiderdown, with which the ducks line their nests.
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Paradise Preserved: Switzerland: Saving the Alpine Meadows
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Jul 16, 2019
For many, the Swiss Alps are a natural paradise. But in fact, this paradise is man-made. Alpine meadows exist only because farmers have been driving their livestock up into the mountains
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For many, the Swiss Alps are a natural paradise. But in fact, this paradise is man-made. Alpine meadows exist only because farmers have been driving their livestock up into the mountains for centuries. Now the ancient traditions are disappearing and the forest is spreading more and more.
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Jul 16, 2019
The picturesque Lake Constance region is characterized by intensive agriculture - with dramatic results for the birdlife. Since 2003, the ornithologist Professor Peter Berthold has been
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The picturesque Lake Constance region is characterized by intensive agriculture - with dramatic results for the birdlife. Since 2003, the ornithologist Professor Peter Berthold has been creating new habitats for birds - alongside cultivated landscapes.
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Paradise Preserved: Ecuador: Hope for the Cloud Forests
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Jul 16, 2019
The cloud forests in the Andes of Ecuador are among the most species-diverse landscapes on Earth. These beautiful forests are under threat. They have to give way to fields and cow
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The cloud forests in the Andes of Ecuador are among the most species-diverse landscapes on Earth. These beautiful forests are under threat. They have to give way to fields and cow pastures. But there are conservationists who want to stop the clearing of the cloud forests.
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Jul 19, 2019
Danielle Dufault from Animalogic ventures into the jungles of Costa Rica in search of its majestic wildlife. Come face to face with a Jaguar, a Margay, a Tapir, Sloths and so much more.
Danielle Dufault from Animalogic ventures into the jungles of Costa Rica in search of its majestic wildlife. Come face to face with a Jaguar, a Margay, a Tapir, Sloths and so much more.
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101 Events That Made The 20th Century: Events 101 to 89
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Jul 20, 2019
From the coronation of the enduring British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, to the rise of Iranian dictator Khomeini, to the impeachment trials of US president Bill Clinton, Episode One
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From the coronation of the enduring British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, to the rise of Iranian dictator Khomeini, to the impeachment trials of US president Bill Clinton, Episode One counts down 101-89 events. From the discovery of King Tut in The Valley of Kings to the evacuation of Dunkirk, from the Bandung Conference to the death of Azaria Chamberlain at Uluru, our first episode spans
the globe.
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Jul 20, 2019
Count down events 88 to 74 that have shaped and influenced thought, marked wars, changed fashion, and rebuilt economies. We see the release of a book called Silent Spring that put a
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Count down events 88 to 74 that have shaped and influenced thought, marked wars, changed fashion, and rebuilt economies. We see the release of a book called Silent Spring that put a voice to an important plight, the doom of the Jonestown cult, and the opening of Disneyland.
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Jul 20, 2019
Counting down from 75 to 63 we showcase great works of art and scientific feats in space, civil wars, sieges and environmental crises. We see the construction of the Panama Canal that
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Counting down from 75 to 63 we showcase great works of art and scientific feats in space, civil wars, sieges and environmental crises. We see the construction of the Panama Canal that created a passage between two continents, the invention of genetically modified crops that changed the future of food, the kidnapping of Lindbergh's baby, and a Battle of the Sexes on the tennis court.
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Jul 20, 2019
The battle of Stalingrad was turning point in WWII, the Rwandan genocide and Tiananmen Square massacre left millions in sorrow, and war criminals were taken to trial in Nuremberg. In
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The battle of Stalingrad was turning point in WWII, the Rwandan genocide and Tiananmen Square massacre left millions in sorrow, and war criminals were taken to trial in Nuremberg. In Episode Four we countdown from 62 to 50 events including creation of the bra that would symbolize liberation of women, a groundbreaking heart transplant, and an Olympics disaster in 1972.
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Jul 20, 2019
Wars, politics, revolutions and inventions - the events of the 20th century changed the way in which we live. In Episode 5, we count down from 49 to 34 events that include a Treaty in
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Wars, politics, revolutions and inventions - the events of the 20th century changed the way in which we live. In Episode 5, we count down from 49 to 34 events that include a Treaty in Versailles aimed at bringing peace to the world, the Watergate political scandal, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the assassination of John Lennon.
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Jul 20, 2019
Counting down from 35 to 24, this episode includes a space venture of a shuttle called Challenger, a ship journey on the unsinkable Titanic, and a car chase of Princess Diana. We see war
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Counting down from 35 to 24, this episode includes a space venture of a shuttle called Challenger, a ship journey on the unsinkable Titanic, and a car chase of Princess Diana. We see war in Vietnam, in China, and a war upon the U.S.; the birth of the Israeli nation, and a new style of cinema with sound. Celebrity OJ Simpson is on trial, and a dictator consolidates power as Chancellor of Germany.
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Jul 20, 2019
From the Wright brothers who flew a plane for the first time, to a country that launched a rocket called Sputnik into space for the first time, the 20th century showed our rapid advance
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From the Wright brothers who flew a plane for the first time, to a country that launched a rocket called Sputnik into space for the first time, the 20th century showed our rapid advance in technological feats. We countdown from 23 to 11 events that include a new vaccination for the polio epidemic, a leap in human rights with a new Declaration, and the invasion of Poland that started a world war.
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Jul 20, 2019
Which 10 events will stay in our minds and hearts as those that marked history? Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech influenced civil rights laws, apartheid ended in South
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Which 10 events will stay in our minds and hearts as those that marked history? Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech influenced civil rights laws, apartheid ended in South Africa, a bomb dropped in Hiroshima, and man landed on the moon. Politics, wars, assassinations and inventions come into our count down for the Top Ten events that changed our century, our world, & our way of life.
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Jul 23, 2019
The real impact of global warming is now being felt in communities around the world. Climate scientists explain what to expect where you live, and what steps might still be taken to reverse the climate crisis.
The real impact of global warming is now being felt in communities around the world. Climate scientists explain what to expect where you live, and what steps might still be taken to reverse the climate crisis.
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Jul 26, 2019
Rip currents can appear without warning, turning an ideal beach outing into a horrific scene of chaos and panic. But groundbreaking new research could teach thousands of potential
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Rip currents can appear without warning, turning an ideal beach outing into a horrific scene of chaos and panic. But groundbreaking new research could teach thousands of potential victims how to spot and escape these silent killers before it's too late.
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Breakthrough: Herculaneum's Scrolls - Unraveling History
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Aug 02, 2019
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is renowned for its decimation of Pompeii, but nearby, an equally impressive Roman settlement known as Herculaneum was lost to history. Today, the latest
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is renowned for its decimation of Pompeii, but nearby, an equally impressive Roman settlement known as Herculaneum was lost to history. Today, the latest in technology is opening a wind to the past, as scientists digitally "unravel" the Herculaneum Scrolls.
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Aug 10, 2019
Travel the globe with one of the industry's most recognizable names and discover a side of classical music few have ever seen. Järvi, who serves as the musical director of the Orchestre
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Travel the globe with one of the industry's most recognizable names and discover a side of classical music few have ever seen. Järvi, who serves as the musical director of the Orchestre de Paris, takes us on a creative journey rich in culture and history.
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Aug 12, 2019
Woodstock-the most famous rock concert in history. At the center of it all, a psychedelic symbol-covered Volkswagen bus called Light. Join the race to solve a 50-year-old mystery, find a
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Woodstock-the most famous rock concert in history. At the center of it all, a psychedelic symbol-covered Volkswagen bus called Light. Join the race to solve a 50-year-old mystery, find a lost bus that became an iconic emblem of a generation, and restore it in time for a trip back to Woodstock.
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Aug 18, 2019
Immerse yourself in this quick voyage through some of Ancient Egypt's most breathtaking and important ruins.
Immerse yourself in this quick voyage through some of Ancient Egypt's most breathtaking and important ruins.
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Aug 19, 2019
Lions may be known as the kings of the jungle, but it was saber-tooth cats that ruled over the Americas. New fossil evidence is shining a light on the violent lives of these mysterious species.
Lions may be known as the kings of the jungle, but it was saber-tooth cats that ruled over the Americas. New fossil evidence is shining a light on the violent lives of these mysterious species.
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Aug 19, 2019
Built in heart of the Middle East desert, Masdar will be the world’s first zero-carbon city, exclusively fueled by renewable energies. 50,000 inhabitants will have access to water and sustainable energies while producing no waste.
Built in heart of the Middle East desert, Masdar will be the world’s first zero-carbon city, exclusively fueled by renewable energies. 50,000 inhabitants will have access to water and sustainable energies while producing no waste.
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Aug 19, 2019
The astronomical costs of arming and policing the heavens has largely fallen to the US Air Force, but with China and other nations challenging American supremacy, there is the potential
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The astronomical costs of arming and policing the heavens has largely fallen to the US Air Force, but with China and other nations challenging American supremacy, there is the potential for a war to take place right over our heads. As per usual, economics are at the heart of the struggle.
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Aug 20, 2019
How do these objects differ from one another, if at all? Nick Moskovitz, an astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, compares these two space solar system bodies.
How do these objects differ from one another, if at all? Nick Moskovitz, an astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, compares these two space solar system bodies.
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Aug 22, 2019
There was no plant nor animal life on land, but invertebrates and anthropods dominated the oceans during the Ordovician period of 485.4 to 443.8 million years ago.
There was no plant nor animal life on land, but invertebrates and anthropods dominated the oceans during the Ordovician period of 485.4 to 443.8 million years ago.
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Aug 22, 2019
The Devonian period between 419 and 358 million years ago, which has been dubbed the Age of Fishes, saw aquatic life reach diversity and plants beginning to spread across dry land.
The Devonian period between 419 and 358 million years ago, which has been dubbed the Age of Fishes, saw aquatic life reach diversity and plants beginning to spread across dry land.
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Sep 12, 2019
For all of human history, the Sun, our home star, has measured our days and our seasons while fueling all life on Earth. Yet it remains an enigma. NASA's Parker Probe Plus is on a
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For all of human history, the Sun, our home star, has measured our days and our seasons while fueling all life on Earth. Yet it remains an enigma. NASA's Parker Probe Plus is on a mission to change that -- flying through dangerous radiation to become the closest spaceship to orbit our Sun.
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Sep 12, 2019
Siberian tigers are the largest of all cats. In historic times, the tiger's range was vast, covering much of Asia. Over the last century, they've experienced an almost total population crash, and at least 97% of those tigers have gone.
Siberian tigers are the largest of all cats. In historic times, the tiger's range was vast, covering much of Asia. Over the last century, they've experienced an almost total population crash, and at least 97% of those tigers have gone.
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Sep 12, 2019
Pumas are also known by the names of cougar or mountain lion. However, these cats are only distantly related to lions. They're much more closely
related to cheetahs. And while pumas are
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Pumas are also known by the names of cougar or mountain lion. However, these cats are only distantly related to lions. They're much more closely
related to cheetahs. And while pumas are often found in mountains, they're just as at home in the lowlands, dense forests, treeless pampers, or deserts.
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Sep 12, 2019
Lions differ from all other cats in that they are highly social, forming prides of up to 35 animals. There are now thought to be fewer than 15,000 lions remaining in Kenya's Masai Mara, a drop of 75% in 50 years.
Lions differ from all other cats in that they are highly social, forming prides of up to 35 animals. There are now thought to be fewer than 15,000 lions remaining in Kenya's Masai Mara, a drop of 75% in 50 years.
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Sep 12, 2019
Often referred to as the gray ghost or ghost of the mountains, this animal's rarity and elusiveness was legendary. In the past, it was known as the ounce, but today we've settled on the name snow leopard.
Often referred to as the gray ghost or ghost of the mountains, this animal's rarity and elusiveness was legendary. In the past, it was known as the ounce, but today we've settled on the name snow leopard.
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Sep 12, 2019
Like most big cats, the leopard is a master of secrecy. It's one of the hardest of all big cats to see, let alone observe. This is mainly because leopards need absolute invisibility to
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Like most big cats, the leopard is a master of secrecy. It's one of the hardest of all big cats to see, let alone observe. This is mainly because leopards need absolute invisibility to hunt. This is why they're such good climbers and why they evolved to be so incredibly secretive.
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Sep 12, 2019
The first jaguar scientists struggled to go anywhere near their subjects. But times have changed. There are now a couple of places in the world where seeing a wild jaguar is a possibility rather than a dream.
The first jaguar scientists struggled to go anywhere near their subjects. But times have changed. There are now a couple of places in the world where seeing a wild jaguar is a possibility rather than a dream.
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Sep 12, 2019
Cheetahs are not your standard big cats, they differ from the others in many ways. First, cheetahs are daytime hunters with eyesight optimized for open landscape and distant prey.
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Cheetahs are not your standard big cats, they differ from the others in many ways. First, cheetahs are daytime hunters with eyesight optimized for open landscape and distant prey. Second, They're possibly the fastest land animals that have ever lived.
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Sep 12, 2019
Follow an entire family of sperm whales in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Alongside a team of scientists, who have witnessed their most intimate moments over the past 7 years, we will
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Follow an entire family of sperm whales in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Alongside a team of scientists, who have witnessed their most intimate moments over the past 7 years, we will lift the veil on the largest toothed predator on earth. 2017, Mona Lisa Production
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Sep 15, 2019
Wildfires have greatly increased in size and intensity over the past few years. After record-setting conflagrations erupted in the region’s prized forests, new tools using cutting edge technology are being developed to help save property and lives.
Wildfires have greatly increased in size and intensity over the past few years. After record-setting conflagrations erupted in the region’s prized forests, new tools using cutting edge technology are being developed to help save property and lives.
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Sep 19, 2019
Few films have had a bigger impact on the American psyche than “Woodstock.” Producer Dale Bell reveals what it took to create the revolutionary documentary that captured the defining moment of 1960s counterculture.
Few films have had a bigger impact on the American psyche than “Woodstock.” Producer Dale Bell reveals what it took to create the revolutionary documentary that captured the defining moment of 1960s counterculture.
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Sep 20, 2019
Over 400 million cups of coffee are consumed daily in the United States alone. Making coffee one hot drink, even when served cold. Experts reveal what makes your specialty coffee taste the way it does.
Over 400 million cups of coffee are consumed daily in the United States alone. Making coffee one hot drink, even when served cold. Experts reveal what makes your specialty coffee taste the way it does.
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Sep 20, 2019
More than 60,000 fires scorched the Amazon in 2019 causing enormous damage to an ecosystem that’s vital to human existence. What caused the devastating blazes, how will they impact the climate crisis and will the Amazon ever be able to recover?
More than 60,000 fires scorched the Amazon in 2019 causing enormous damage to an ecosystem that’s vital to human existence. What caused the devastating blazes, how will they impact the climate crisis and will the Amazon ever be able to recover?
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Sep 20, 2019
The staff of South Africa’s Manyoni Private Game Reserve passionately care for some of the world’s most exotic and endangered wild animals. From treating elephant foot infections to
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The staff of South Africa’s Manyoni Private Game Reserve passionately care for some of the world’s most exotic and endangered wild animals. From treating elephant foot infections to testing cheetahs for tuberculosis, they never know what to expect each day.
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Sep 20, 2019
Firefighters have relied on the same basic tools for decades. But former NASA engineer Mike Ralston hopes to change that with MSTAR – a new breed of an emergency vehicle that brings a a
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Firefighters have relied on the same basic tools for decades. But former NASA engineer Mike Ralston hopes to change that with MSTAR – a new breed of an emergency vehicle that brings a a powerful suite of high-tech tools from Silicon Valley to the front lines of firefighting.
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Sep 20, 2019
What do you get when you combine a passion for tiny-house living with cutting-edge green technology? Designer Graham Hill converts a small shed in Hawaii into the ultimate eco-friendly tiny house and a blueprint for sustainable home design.
What do you get when you combine a passion for tiny-house living with cutting-edge green technology? Designer Graham Hill converts a small shed in Hawaii into the ultimate eco-friendly tiny house and a blueprint for sustainable home design.
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Sep 20, 2019
Food Anthropologist Dr. Bill Schindler is on an international quest to discover what we should eat. He and his family uncover ancient culinary practices and show how they can bring simplicity and good health to the modern kitchen.
Food Anthropologist Dr. Bill Schindler is on an international quest to discover what we should eat. He and his family uncover ancient culinary practices and show how they can bring simplicity and good health to the modern kitchen.
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Sep 25, 2019
The Greenland ice sheet, the last remnant of the Ice Age, is melting at an unprecedented rate. Today, scientists and researchers from all over the world are paying close attention to what could become a global catastrophe.
The Greenland ice sheet, the last remnant of the Ice Age, is melting at an unprecedented rate. Today, scientists and researchers from all over the world are paying close attention to what could become a global catastrophe.
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Sep 26, 2019
More than half of North Americans are fascinated by genealogy. Some gain a sense of identity by uncovering their ancestors, their culture, and their country of origin. Others find it
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More than half of North Americans are fascinated by genealogy. Some gain a sense of identity by uncovering their ancestors, their culture, and their country of origin. Others find it disorienting when they discover that their history differs from what they have always believed. 2016, Past Productions
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Sep 27, 2019
Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, the Green Bank Observatory has been receiving a mysterious signal from deep space. Could this be a message from an advanced civilization, or is it
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Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, the Green Bank Observatory has been receiving a mysterious signal from deep space. Could this be a message from an advanced civilization, or is it a much stranger and violent occurrence? Visit the largest steerable radio telescope on the planet for answers. 2019, CuriosityStream
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Sep 27, 2019
Dr. Barron is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow, and the Deputy Head of the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University in Sydney. He discusses how the brains of
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Dr. Barron is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow, and the Deputy Head of the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University in Sydney. He discusses how the brains of honeybees can provide a model for studying diverse intelligence.
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Sep 27, 2019
Can computers be given a sense of morality using AI, and what are the implications for decision making in a hospital setting?
Can computers be given a sense of morality using AI, and what are the implications for decision making in a hospital setting?
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Sep 27, 2019
Young black teens in South Africa's townships are learning to be radio reporters by trying to understand the concept of "Ubuntu" and what it means to their community.
Young black teens in South Africa's townships are learning to be radio reporters by trying to understand the concept of "Ubuntu" and what it means to their community.
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Sep 27, 2019
How does altruism begin. Is it biological? Is it taught? Researchers are trying to understand the DNA of altruism by studying toddlers.
How does altruism begin. Is it biological? Is it taught? Researchers are trying to understand the DNA of altruism by studying toddlers.
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Sep 27, 2019
Scientists at the "Centre for Existential Risk" grapple with the unprecedented number of planetary threats facing humanity, from runaway AI and cyber attacks to bioterror and nuclear war.
Scientists at the "Centre for Existential Risk" grapple with the unprecedented number of planetary threats facing humanity, from runaway AI and cyber attacks to bioterror and nuclear war.
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Sep 28, 2019
How much do you know about animal superpowers? Follow the everyday lives of prairie dogs, howler monkeys, and rattlesnakes, as they harness the power of sound to protect themselves. 2019, CuriosityStream
How much do you know about animal superpowers? Follow the everyday lives of prairie dogs, howler monkeys, and rattlesnakes, as they harness the power of sound to protect themselves. 2019, CuriosityStream
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Okt 01, 2019
Should we save parasites? These species have a bad reputation but are an essential part of healthy ecosystems throughout the world. Learn how these unappreciated species are part of our ecology and evolution.
Should we save parasites? These species have a bad reputation but are an essential part of healthy ecosystems throughout the world. Learn how these unappreciated species are part of our ecology and evolution.
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Okt 05, 2019
Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. The treasures
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Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. The treasures contained within paint a vivid picture of western expansion and the treacherous frontier.
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Okt 15, 2019
Worldwide, depression afflicts more than 300 million people, making it the leading global cause of disability. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24
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Worldwide, depression afflicts more than 300 million people, making it the leading global cause of disability. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years. Now, there may be a new tool in fighting that depression in the 50-year-old anesthetic ketamine.
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Okt 16, 2019
This year we said goodbye to one of our most intrepid planetary explorers, the Opportunity rover. Take a look back at its storied 15-year mission on Mars, and how it revolutionized our
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This year we said goodbye to one of our most intrepid planetary explorers, the Opportunity rover. Take a look back at its storied 15-year mission on Mars, and how it revolutionized our understanding of not just the red planet, but our solar system at large.
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Okt 17, 2019
Consider a whole new world of colourful, fluffy dinosaurs. Feathers, the evolutionary breakthrough that allowed for more stable body temperatures, which translated into outstanding mobility, even in cold weather
Consider a whole new world of colourful, fluffy dinosaurs. Feathers, the evolutionary breakthrough that allowed for more stable body temperatures, which translated into outstanding mobility, even in cold weather
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Okt 17, 2019
Research has made headway into the world of the "gigantic dragon" that ruled the prehistoric seas. What do we know about how this massive predator was able to dominate the oceans of 60 million years ago?
Research has made headway into the world of the "gigantic dragon" that ruled the prehistoric seas. What do we know about how this massive predator was able to dominate the oceans of 60 million years ago?
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Okt 22, 2019
Adaptations in the oceans most colorful invertebrates. Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, have a remarkable range of adaptations to survive in the ocean. From weaponizing stinging cells,
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Adaptations in the oceans most colorful invertebrates. Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, have a remarkable range of adaptations to survive in the ocean. From weaponizing stinging cells, harvesting the power of the sun, spraying sulfuric acid, and turning their bodies into drift nets.
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Okt 29, 2019
Increasingly high-tech tools are being used to evaluate youth baseball players. The question is can they outperform professional scouts?
Increasingly high-tech tools are being used to evaluate youth baseball players. The question is can they outperform professional scouts?
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Nov 08, 2019
The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9th, 1989, inevitably altered the landscape of modern geopolitical history. Watch never before seen footage taken from both sides of the wall,
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The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9th, 1989, inevitably altered the landscape of modern geopolitical history. Watch never before seen footage taken from both sides of the wall, providing a glimpse at the everyday lives of the Berliners living within its confines.
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Nov 12, 2019
From wildflower blooms in the desert to large colonies of jellyfish off of Monterey and unbelievable glow in the dark waves, this is California at its finest. Life can bloom in the most unexpected of ways.
From wildflower blooms in the desert to large colonies of jellyfish off of Monterey and unbelievable glow in the dark waves, this is California at its finest. Life can bloom in the most unexpected of ways.
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Nov 15, 2019
Previously it was thought that only 2% of our DNA is meaningful and the remaining 98% is non-coding “junk”. But today we are beginning to know how the junk part of our DNA works to decide our personal characteristics and tendencies.
Previously it was thought that only 2% of our DNA is meaningful and the remaining 98% is non-coding “junk”. But today we are beginning to know how the junk part of our DNA works to decide our personal characteristics and tendencies.
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Nov 16, 2019
In the non-coding 98% of our DNA, we have countless switches to promote or suppress the physiological reactions of our bodies. Interestingly, we can change the states of these switches
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In the non-coding 98% of our DNA, we have countless switches to promote or suppress the physiological reactions of our bodies. Interestingly, we can change the states of these switches through our own efforts and even can affect the DNA conditions of our offspring before their birth.
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Nov 18, 2019
Like a burger and fries, Nixon and scandal have always gone together. But why did his men break into the Watergate office building? Why did Nixon crave personal wealth? The answers lie with JFK, Howard Hughes, and... the Nixonburger!
Like a burger and fries, Nixon and scandal have always gone together. But why did his men break into the Watergate office building? Why did Nixon crave personal wealth? The answers lie with JFK, Howard Hughes, and... the Nixonburger!
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Nov 18, 2019
Why, as a teenager in New Jersey in the 1980s, was Peter Sagal taught the Southern myth of the Civil War? How did Gone with the Wind became a national parable? Why is Robert E. Lee an American hero? Slaves = money = power.
Why, as a teenager in New Jersey in the 1980s, was Peter Sagal taught the Southern myth of the Civil War? How did Gone with the Wind became a national parable? Why is Robert E. Lee an American hero? Slaves = money = power.
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Nov 18, 2019
The movies have taught us that the west was won by rugged individuals with a gun on one hip and a gal on the other. But those Americans who settled the west, those icons of freedom and independence, lived at the mercy of the railroad tycoons.
The movies have taught us that the west was won by rugged individuals with a gun on one hip and a gal on the other. But those Americans who settled the west, those icons of freedom and independence, lived at the mercy of the railroad tycoons.
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Nov 18, 2019
The Cold War was won not by weapons of war, but blue jeans, silk stockings, and fast food. Just follow the money.
The Cold War was won not by weapons of war, but blue jeans, silk stockings, and fast food. Just follow the money.
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Nov 19, 2019
The idea that there is a possibility of many worlds or multi universal theory is very new even though you may have learned about it in movies and comic books. Explore how this thinking was developed in the world of quantum mechanics and philosophy.
The idea that there is a possibility of many worlds or multi universal theory is very new even though you may have learned about it in movies and comic books. Explore how this thinking was developed in the world of quantum mechanics and philosophy.
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Dez 31, 2019
2019 was a year filled with astonishing discoveries on Earth and beyond. We inched closer to immortality, recovered and restored our heritage, and science fiction became science fact when we saw the unseeable for the very first time.
2019 was a year filled with astonishing discoveries on Earth and beyond. We inched closer to immortality, recovered and restored our heritage, and science fiction became science fact when we saw the unseeable for the very first time.
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Jun 21, 2020
Owning one of Stradivarius’ instruments now equates to great power and influence. Now all of the world’s top five dealers have been implicated in high profile lawsuits in the last
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Owning one of Stradivarius’ instruments now equates to great power and influence. Now all of the world’s top five dealers have been implicated in high profile lawsuits in the last decade. These instruments are so valuable that they are beyond the capability of even the most famous musicians to own.
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