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The Deep Sea's Astonishing New Discoveries
Season 2 Episode 164
Scientists have identified more than a thousand new marine species in a single year, revealing how little we still know about Earth's oceans.
This epi…
3 hours ago
The Five Pillars of a Longer Life
Season 2 Episode 163
What does modern science say about living longer—and living better?
This episode explores the key habits linked to longevity, from exercise and nutrit…
3 days, 3 hours ago
Is Extinction No Longer Forever?
Season 2 Episode 162
For most of history, extinction was considered final. Today, advances in genetics and biotechnology are beginning to challenge that assumption.
As sci…
1 week ago
The Iliad’s Unexpected Journey into Ancient Egypt
Season 2 Episode 161
Archaeologists have uncovered a fragment of Homer’s Iliad inside the abdomen of a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy.
Whether used as simple packing materi…
1 week, 3 days ago
Intermittent Fasting Reshapes the Brain and Gut
Season 2 Episode 160
New research suggests that intermittent fasting may do more than support weight loss. Scientists found that calorie restriction can alter brain activ…
2 weeks ago
The Cosmic Sweet Spot That Allows Life to Flourish
Season 2 Episode 159
The laws of physics may be more finely tuned for life than previously thought. A new study suggests that the universe’s fundamental constants create …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The 380-Million-Year-Old Fossil Revealing a Major Evolutionary Leap
Season 2 Episode 158
New discoveries are revealing how evolution reshaped life across hundreds of millions of years — from ancient fish leaving the oceans to the origins …
3 weeks ago
The Rapid Collapse of Antarctic Ice Is Raising Global Alarm
Season 2 Episode 157
Climate change is rapidly destabilizing Antarctica, from the dramatic collapse of glaciers to the growing threat facing its unique wildlife. Scientis…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why the Oceans Are Rising Faster Than Ever
Season 2 Episode 156
Scientists have finally identified the precise mechanisms behind the accelerating rise in global sea levels, which has nearly doubled over recent dec…
4 weeks ago
Is a Super El Niño Forming for 2026?
Season 2 Episode 155
Scientists are closely monitoring signs of a potentially powerful El Niño event developing in 2026, fueled by rapidly warming Pacific Ocean waters an…
1 month ago