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Follow the surprising evolutionary journey that led to the majestic elephant.
Discover the untold story—full of surprising evolutionary leaps—behind every bite we take.
The story of the dolphin reveals how intelligence evolved, step by step, over billions of years.
Inside the escalating military struggle to control space and the satellites we rely on.
Step into the stunning cave that’s reshaping our understanding of prehistoric art.
Witness how Native North Americans have generated scientific knowledge over thousands of years.
Follow the relentless quest that led to a breakthrough treatment for a deadly disease.
Follow the Artemis mission to bring humanity back to the Moon for the first time since Apollo.
Archaeologists investigate the dramatic origins of democracy in ancient Greece 2,500 years ago.
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Surprising evidence at the world’s oldest temple overturns our understanding of human history.
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life—and mysterious collapse—of the ancient jungle city.
What if violent asteroid impacts actually jump-started life on Earth? Explore a dramatic theory.
See how ingenuity and teamwork keep the crew alive and doing science 250 miles above Earth.
Astronauts and Mission Control relive terrifying moments during construction of the ISS.
Find out why deadly flash floods are on the rise and how we can protect ourselves from them.
Explore mysterious 9,000-year-old Stone Age megastructures found in the Arabian Desert.
Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.
Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals – and how they helped make us who we are today.
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Falling is more complicated than you might think.
Here’s why centrifugal force is considered a “fictitious” force.
The story of the dolphin reveals how intelligence evolved, step by step, over billions of years.
Inside the escalating military struggle to control space and the satellites we rely on.
Step into the stunning cave that’s reshaping our understanding of prehistoric art.
Witness how Native North Americans have generated scientific knowledge over thousands of years.
Follow the relentless quest that led to a breakthrough treatment for a deadly disease.
Inside the race to bring life-saving genetic therapies to every person living with cystic fibrosis.
Inside one mother's fight to ensure a healthy life for her child with cystic fibrosis.
A simple fold can completely change how a material behaves.
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MIT nuclear scientist Dennis Whyte on fusion energy and its potential today and tomorrow.
Cognitive scientist Federico Rossano on talking dogs, primates, and decoding animal communication.
Glaciologist Brent Minchew on the “Doomsday Glacier," a bold fix, and his path from the Marines.
Jordan Ellenberg discusses the math behind AI, strange geometry, and living with uncertainty.
Homo sapiens weren't alone. Discover the lost human species that once shared our world.
MIT's Daniela Rus discusses AI without data centers and its potential in robotics.
Wendy Suzuki joins Hakeem to explore anxiety, exercise, and connection as tools for a better brain.
Steve Brusatte joins Hakeem to talk T. rex, bird origins, and consulting on Jurassic World.
Dark matter may be primordial black holes from the Big Bang. David Kaiser explains.
Adam Riess takes us inside the discovery of dark energy.
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