Overview
For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. But life’s genetic blueprint is incredibly fragile, and researchers have struggled to find DNA in fossils that could survive millions of years. Then, one maverick scientist had the controversial idea to look for DNA not in fossils or frozen ancient tissue – but in dirt. Join the hunt as scientists decipher the oldest DNA ever found, and reveal for the first time the genes of long-extinct creatures that once thrived in a warm, lush Arctic.
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51 - 1When Whales Could Walk January 31, 2024
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51 - 2Easter Island Origins February 07, 2024
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51 - 3Building The Eiffel Tower February 14, 2024
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51 - 4Hunt for the Oldest DNA February 21, 2024
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51 - 5A.I. Revolution March 27, 2024
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51 - 6Great American Eclipse April 03, 2024
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51 - 7Secrets in Your Data May 15, 2024
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51 - 8Decoding the Universe: Cosmos May 22, 2024