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Season 16

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A weekly documentary series, each episode providing an in-depth look at a different subject of scientific research. Subjects examined by this show have included the cutting edge of theoretical physics, a return to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, the long-term effects of Amazon deforestation, and the development of life-saving medical techniques.
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20 Episodes
  • Hot Enough for You?
    E1
    Hot Enough for You?Episode 1
  • The Last Journey of a Genius
    E2
    The Last Journey of a GeniusEpisode 2
  • The Strange New Science of Chaos
    E3
    The Strange New Science of ChaosEpisode 3
  • Back to Chernobyl
    E4
    Back to ChernobylEpisode 4
  • God, Darwin and the Dinosaurs
    E5
    God, Darwin and the DinosaursEpisode 5
  • Adrift on the Gulf Stream
    E6
    Adrift on the Gulf StreamEpisode 6
  • Secrets of Easter Island (1)
    E7
    Secrets of Easter Island (1)Episode 7
  • Legends of Easter Island (2)
    E8
    Legends of Easter Island (2)Episode 8
  • The World Is Full of Oil!
    E9
    The World Is Full of Oil!Episode 9
  • Confronting the Killer Gene
    E10
    Confronting the Killer GeneEpisode 10
  • The Hidden City
    E11
    The Hidden CityEpisode 11
  • The Controversial Dr. Koop
    E12
    The Controversial Dr. KoopEpisode 12
  • Design Wars!
    E13
    Design Wars!Episode 13
  • Echoes of War
    E14
    Echoes of WarEpisode 14
  • Decoding the Book of Life
    E15
    Decoding the Book of LifeEpisode 15
  • Hurricane!
    E16
    Hurricane!Episode 16
  • Will Venice Survive Its Rescue?
    E17
    Will Venice Survive Its Rescue?Episode 17
  • What Is Music?
    E18
    What Is Music?Episode 18
  • Yellowstone's Burning Question
    E19
    Yellowstone's Burning QuestionEpisode 19
  • The Schoolboys Who Cracked the Soviet Secret
    E20
    The Schoolboys Who Cracked the Soviet SecretEpisode 20

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