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A Curious World (Season 2)

5 episodes 96%4KCC

From Mars to nanobots, tomorrow's breakthroughs come sharply into focus.

This season of informative shorts explores up-to-the-minute and future science through big ideas like Mars exploration, nanomedicine, artificial intelligence, creativity, and human evolution. Each episode distills complex questions into fast, thought-provoking viewing that rewards curiosity and leaves you wanting the next discovery.

Episode guide

5 episodes
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1Can We Colonize Mars?
34 million miles away from Earth at its closest, Mars still seems like the next achievable objective in interplanetary travel. What will it take for humans to get to Mars and establish an Earth-independent way of life? Scientists propose housing in lava tubes to changing Mars' atmosphere.
9 min
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2Nanomedicine Revolution
Scientists are using nanotechnology to develop potent new drugs that could revolutionize how we treat illnesses ranging from cancer to the common cold.
9 min
3
3Could Robots Rule The World?
Artificial Intelligence is fueling a new generation of robots capable of controlling many aspects of our complex world. The question is, will they continue to share it with us, or will they develop minds of their own?
8 min
4
4Creativity Or Madness
The fine line between genius and insanity has been glamorized in literature and blockbuster films. Now, as science brings us closer to understanding the human brain, new research is revealing possible links between a creative mind and a disturbed one.
10 min
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5Supreme Human Machine
The modern human body is the jack of all trades and the master of none. But new research indicates that adaptability might actually be the key to our survival as a species.
10 min
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