Secrets of the Sky Tombs
About the Episode
Evidence discovered in the world’s highest tombs reveals ancient rituals and beliefs.
Aired:
01/03/17
| Expires: | Runtime: 28s
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Extras
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Can Humans Deflect an Asteroid?
Asteroid impacts on Earth don't happen very often—but they do happen.6:12 -
The Science of Exercise—and Getting Back in the Game
What happens to the bodies and minds of athletes when training is put on hold?30:01 -
The Hidden Fluorescent World
The proteins that make fish fluoresce could help scientists map the human brain.3:19 -
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The Minerals Behind Modern Life
Minerals are essential in making everything from skyscrapers tall, to mobile phones small.2:04 -
How to Make Birdwatching More Inclusive
Step One: Start paying attention to the birds in your area.3:07 -
Sciencing Out: What it Means to Make Information Tangible
There are experts whose job it is to make numbers tangible and help us visualize data.14:22 -
Mysterious Bones Found in 500-Year-Old Shipwreck
Sometimes archaeology can reveal things that written sources can't.3:03 -
Sciencing Out: Making Science Accessible and Engaging
For centuries, women all around the world have educated the public about science.9:25 -
Sciencing Out: How Trust in Medicine and Science is Built
Trust can be a delicate matter—especially when it’s related to science and medicine.14:11
