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Our Mysterious Planet: Humans Apr 12, 2022

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What was life like for our earliest ancestors? Which of our qualities are uniquely human, and which are just... primal? From the discoveries of paleoanthropologists, to the experiments of evolutionary biologists, today we’re examining the mysteries of our species — and what exactly makes humans, humans.

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Our Mysterious Planet: Earth’s Best Kept Secrets Apr 07, 2022

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Can plants read our minds? What would happen if our magnetic poles… flipped? Today we’re going deeper into Earth’s mysteries, from the unexpected discoveries beneath our surface, to the “Wood Wide Web,” to what’s at stake when isolated indigenous groups lose their homes.

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Our Mysterious Planet: Nature's Wrath Apr 05, 2022

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From natural disasters to extinction-level events, how is life as we know it shaped by our planet’s catastrophes? With Earth Day around the corner, we’re investigating the deepest mysteries of the natural world — starting with nature at its most destructive.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls Pt. 2 Mar 24, 2022

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Thousands of years ago, a group of people hid priceless religious texts in caves along the Dead Sea’s West Bank. But who wrote them? And what secrets are still waiting to be decoded?

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The Dead Sea Scrolls Pt. 1 Mar 22, 2022

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In 1947, a shepherd’s search for his lost goat led to one of the most significant archaeological finds of all time. Found in the caves near an ancient settlement outside Jerusalem, the Dead Sea Scrolls comprise some of the oldest biblical texts ever discovered… including a potential treasure map.

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Artificial Intelligence Mar 17, 2022

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In the final part of our Cyber Mysteries series, we’re asking: What happens when artificial intelligence is embedded in our lives? From the singularity to digital immortality… A.I. companions to robotic overlords… Transhumanism to the metaverse… How far can we go?

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E-waste & Cyberviolence Mar 15, 2022

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Today we’re looking at the conflicts created by cyberspace — environmentally, through tons of toxic e-waste; socially, through practices like doxxing and swatting; and politically, through cyberattacks and autonomous drones. And touring parts of our physical world to see how our digital world poses threats to our existence. This is part five of our Cyber Mysteries series.

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The Dark Web Mar 10, 2022

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Anonymous users. Virtual kingpins. And marketplaces trading in illegal goods. The dark web encompasses a realm of hidden websites that don’t operate like the webpages accessible by the public. So how do you get there? What mysteries run through it? And what could it cost you to find out?

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The Fall of John McAfee, Antivirus Pioneer Mar 08, 2022

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A computer programmer from California became a household name in the ‘90s after creating the world’s first antivirus software. But after building his company from the ground up, John McAfee is allegedly pushed out — and begins to spiral. When he reemerges in the public spotlight, he’s a murder suspect hiding out from Belize police. This is part three of our Cyber Mysteries series.

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Cryptography vs. Cybercrime Mar 03, 2022

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The business of cybercrime is booming, and the people who protect our data are seemingly locked in step with the people who hack it. So today we’re covering historical efforts to safeguard – or steal – our most valuable information online. From ancient cryptographers inspiring early digital security tools, to the world’s first major malware attack, to unbreakable codes, social engineering, and what happens when codebreaking becomes fun. This is part two of our Cyber Mysteries series.

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