NOVA Origins: Earth Is Born Preview
Journey back to the beginning of everything: the universe, Earth, and life itself. Details
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Life's Little Essential
Everybody knows liquid water is necessary for life, at least as we know it. But just why e...
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The Origins of the Solar System
The shock wave from a supernova may have triggered the formation of our sun and planets fi...
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A Brief History of Life
An overview of the history of life on Earth, from the earliest bacteria to the first moder...
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