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S1, EP66 "Secrets of a Dog's Nose"
A dog's sense of smell can do amazing things; Dogs can help humans sniff out all kinds of things that improve our lives, explosives, missing persons, illegal drugs; now the latest research is revealing that dogs can detect disease, even cancer.
S1, EP68 "ICARUS: Tracking Creatures From Space"
The ICARUS system monitors the movements and behaviors of Earth's creatures by using an antenna mounted on the International Space Station to collect tracking data, opening the door to new discoveries that might warn of natural disasters.
S1, EP69 "Voyage to Venus"
For the first time in decades, NASA is sending two new missions to Venus designed to study and explore the planet's atmosphere, Earth-like composition and history.
S1, EP74 "First Images: The James Webb Telescope"
The dawn of a new era in astronomy has begun as the world gets its first look at the full capabilities of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
S1, EP91 "Engineering Life"
Humans are not the strongest. Our senses are nothing special. But our intelligence is letting us wield the power of evolution. Scientists are unlocking the mysteries of the natural world to improve our lives, our health and our future.
S1, EP90 "Brain-Computer Interface: The Digital Mind"
This is an inside look at how teams of scientists, engineers and surgeons-and their courageous test subjects-are using Brain-Computer Interfaces to bring hope and increased independence to patients living with conditions like paralysis.
S1, EP89 "Asteroid Impact"
Asteroids. Mountains of rock that hurtle through space, capable of mass destruction. A series of space missions are targeting them. Could these potential planet killers also reveal the origins of life itself? And can humanity protect itself.
S1, EP88 "Pathways to Mars"
Sixty years ago, Mariner 4 sent back the first images of Mars. It's a trip NASA has made twenty more times since. Robots-probes, landers, rovers, and even helicopters-are searching for signs of life on the Red Planet, and paving the way for us to.
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Tom Hanks narrates a 10-episode television event from the executive producers of Planet Earth, exploring the extraordinary worlds and wildlife of North and South America. Scored by composer Hans Zimmer, the breathtaking journey follows amazing creatures living in their natural habitats across the supercontinent, including diverse terrains like the Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, Amazon, Frozen North, Gulf Coast, Andes, Caribbean, West Coast and Patagonia. Each location comes alive in never-before-seen footage showing the unique connectedness of the land that millions of people call home.
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Some people like to hop in a car to take a road trip across America, visiting as many landmarks as possible along the way. Since such a trek can take a while to complete, taking a flight across America might be a better option for some people. "Aerial America" takes viewers on such a flight, offering rare looks at some of the nation's best-loved landmarks from high in the sky. Cameras capture the history and pageantry of America as they zoom over busy cityscapes and quiet, rural lands. Many episodes focus on a specific state, showcasing highlights of the state's beauty, while others revolve around themes such as the best small towns and natural wonders found in the country.