NOVA

Paleontologist Makes "Game-Changing" Fossil Discovery

At Corral Bluffs, Colorado, paleontologist Tyler Lyson discovers rare mammal fossils that paint a picture of the first million years after an asteroid killed the dinosaurs.

Paleontologist Makes "Game-Changing" Fossil Discovery

1m 34s

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    Hunt for the Oldest DNA: Extended Version

    1h 24m

    For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age.

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    Building Stuff: Change It!

    S51 E17 - 53m 40s

    Humans have been altering Earth’s environment for thousands of years. And now, from electric planes to artificial noses, engineers are inventing new ways to preserve our planet.

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    Building Stuff: Reach It!

    S51 E16 - 53m 40s

    Born to explore, we’re constantly inventing new ways to go beyond our comfort zones. From deep sea subs to next-gen space habitats, see how engineers are building the tools humans need to go where we’ve never gone before.

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