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Where Did We Come From?
From Nova scienceNow
A 56-minute space episode from Nova scienceNow, Season 5, Episode 5.
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A discovery that might enable scientists to determine how the life forms first emerged billions of years ago; why head lice could hold clues about the evolution of humans; an injection that could erase painful memories; whether a supernova shock wave led to the birth of the solar system, including Earth.
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FAQ
How long is Where Did We Come From??
Where Did We Come From? runs for 56m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under space, magazine, science, science & technology.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 18 episodes across 3 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 16 hours 48 minutes (18 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 18 days
3 episodes/day: 6 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (18)
- S04E01 - Episode 1 - Diamond Factory
- S04E02 - Episode 2 - Autism Genes
- S04E03 - Episode 3 - Rocket Scientist Franklin Chang-Diaz
- S04E04 - Episode 4 - Capturing Carbon
- S04E05 - Episode 5 - Climate Scientist Lonnie Thompson
- S04E06 - Episode 6 - Algae Fuel
- S04E07 - Episode 7 - Saving Hubble
- S04E08 - Episode 8 - Earthquakes in the Midwest
- S05E01 - Can We Make It to Mars?
- S05E02 - Can We Live Forever?
- S05E03 - How Does the Brain Work?
- S05E04 - How Smart Are Animals?
- S05E05 - Where Did We Come From? Viewing
- S06E01 - What Makes Us Human?
- S06E02 - Can Science Stop Crime?
- S06E03 - How Smart Can We Get?
- S06E04 - Can I Eat That?
- S06E05 - What Are Animals Thinking?
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