NOVA: First Horse Warriors

First Horse Warriors

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NOVA: Inside the Megafire

Inside the Megafire

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NOVA: Building the Great Cathedrals

Building the Great Cathedrals

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NOVA: Saving the Dead Sea

Saving the Dead Sea

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First Horse Warriors

The advent of horse riding changed the course of human history and our genetic makeup.

S46 Ep9 | 53m 9s

First Horse Warriors

S46 Ep9 | 53m 9s

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Inside the Megafire

Scientists investigate the deadly megafires that swept through California in 2018.

S46 Ep8 | 53m 16s

Inside the Megafire

S46 Ep8 | 53m 16s

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Saving the Dead Sea

Can a daring water engineering project revive the Dead Sea without altering its chemistry?

S46 Ep7 | 53m 15s

Saving the Dead Sea

S46 Ep7 | 53m 15s

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Fossil Discovery Could Offer Glimpse into Day the Dinos Died

Fossilized fish appear to preserve the fallout of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs.

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Fossil Discovery Could Offer Glimpse into Day the Dinos Died

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Using Science to Achieve Invisibility

Achieving true invisibility is a difficult feat.

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Using Science to Achieve Invisibility

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How the Magnus Force Curves Soccer and Baseballs

Baseball vs. Soccer: Which sport has the best curves?

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How the Magnus Force Curves Soccer and Baseballs

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This Is Your Brain and Body on Power

Discover how power influences your body and brain.

Clip: S46 | 4m 22s

This Is Your Brain and Body on Power

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Deepfake Videos Are Getting Terrifyingly Real

Artificially intelligent face swap videos are more sophisticated and accessible than ever.

Clip: S46 | 3m 36s

Deepfake Videos Are Getting Terrifyingly Real

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Vaping Cost One Teen His Health and Dreams

Nicotine addiction came with high price for one teen, and he’s not alone.

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Vaping Cost One Teen His Health and Dreams

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Grandfather of Climate Science and "The Big Experiment"

A pioneer of climate science, explains why he wishes he could have lived another 50 years.

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Grandfather of Climate Science and "The Big Experiment"

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This AI Can Help Park Rangers Identify Poachers

A system of small cameras can help park rangers identify possible poachers.

Clip: S46 | 3m 27s

This AI Can Help Park Rangers Identify Poachers

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What is a Bomb Cyclone?

Discover the science behind the phenomenon.

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What is a Bomb Cyclone?

Clip: S46 | 1m 54s

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What Went Wrong with the Boeing 737 Max 8?

Experts weigh in on what may have happened to the Ethiopian flight 302.

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What Went Wrong with the Boeing 737 Max 8?

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The World Wide Web Celebrates its 30th Birthday

Without it, you wouldn't be able to watch this video.

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The World Wide Web Celebrates its 30th Birthday

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Why Hurricane Florence Caused So Much Flooding

Warming air and sea surface temperatures are making storms wetter and more intense.

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Why Hurricane Florence Caused So Much Flooding

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