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The Birth of the Supermarket: How Convenience Took Over the Way We Shop
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The Ghost Tree: Bringing Back the American Chestnut
Sara Fitzsimmons fights to resurrect a tree that once ruled the eastern U.S. forests.
Sara Fitzsimmons fights to resurrect a tree that once ruled the eastern U.S. forests.
The Northern White Rhino Rescue Mission
Scientists fight to revive the northern white rhino — before it’s too late.
Scientists fight to revive the northern white rhino — before it’s too late.
Can We Live With Giants?
Kenyan farmers and rangers balance danger and devotion in their fight to coexist with elephants.
Kenyan farmers and rangers balance danger and devotion in their fight to coexist with elephants.
Fossils in the Asphalt: Unearthing LA’s Ancient Past
At La Brea Tar Pits, Emily Lindsey digs into Ice Age life beneath LA’s surface.
At La Brea Tar Pits, Emily Lindsey digs into Ice Age life beneath LA’s surface.
Orca SOS: Sniffing Out Clues to Save the Southern Residents
Deborah Giles and her dog Eba track whale poop to help save endangered orcas.
Deborah Giles and her dog Eba track whale poop to help save endangered orcas.
The dam truth: What Glen Canyon tells us about a drying West
The Glen Canyon Dam promised water and power — but the river had other plans.
The Glen Canyon Dam promised water and power — but the river had other plans.
Reviving the river: Hope returns to the Colorado Delta
Aída Navarro joins the fight to revive the Colorado River Delta — and hope is flowing again.
Aída Navarro joins the fight to revive the Colorado River Delta — and hope is flowing again.
Tag, you’re it: Tracking the Grand Canyon’s toughest fish
USGS biologists tag humpback chub to monitor life in a changing Grand Canyon river.
USGS biologists tag humpback chub to monitor life in a changing Grand Canyon river.
Vegas vs. the desert: Plumbing the impossible
Las Vegas defies the desert with epic engineering — but at what long-term cost?
Las Vegas defies the desert with epic engineering — but at what long-term cost?
The Beach Boys played here. Now it’s a toxic dust bowl.
Toxic dust, dead fish and vanishing water — what happened to California’s inland sea?
Toxic dust, dead fish and vanishing water — what happened to California’s inland sea?
The Pollination Economy: Inside America's Bee Crisis
Shane meets the beekeepers and scientists racing to save America's pollination workforce.
Shane meets the beekeepers and scientists racing to save America's pollination workforce.
The Secret Life of Squash Bees
Margarita Lopez-Uribe reveals how squash bees evolved to thrive on our modern farms.
Margarita Lopez-Uribe reveals how squash bees evolved to thrive on our modern farms.
Rusty-Patched Rescue: Saving America's Wild Bees
Clay Bolt and Shane trace the decline of wild bees — and fight to bring them back.
Clay Bolt and Shane trace the decline of wild bees — and fight to bring them back.
Buried in Style: Fashion’s Final Destination
From catwalk to castoff, Shane follows our tossed threads to the Chilean desert.
From catwalk to castoff, Shane follows our tossed threads to the Chilean desert.
Shear Force: How Sheep Reshaped Scotland
From Highland pastures to global fashion, wool’s history is woven into Scotland’s identity.
From Highland pastures to global fashion, wool’s history is woven into Scotland’s identity.
The Beaver Boom: How One Rodent Shaped a Continent
Shane explores how beavers once ruled North America — and how they might again.
Shane explores how beavers once ruled North America — and how they might again.
The Rise, Reign, and Reckoning of Australia’s Cane Toads
Shane traces how cane toads conquered Australia — and how science is turning the tide.
Shane traces how cane toads conquered Australia — and how science is turning the tide.
Duck Deployments and Mite Airstrikes: Nature’s Pest Patrol
From ducks to drones, Shane explores how farmers fight pests with nature — not chemicals.
From ducks to drones, Shane explores how farmers fight pests with nature — not chemicals.
The Birth of the Supermarket: How Convenience Took Over the Way We Shop
Shane and Ben Lorr trace the supermarket’s rise — and what it says about what we value.
Shane and Ben Lorr trace the supermarket’s rise — and what it says about what we value.
The True Cost of Shrimp: What the Grocery Store Doesn’t Show You
Shane uncovers the hidden labor behind shrimp — and the global systems that keep us in the dark.
Shane uncovers the hidden labor behind shrimp — and the global systems that keep us in the dark.
How Cereal, Sugar, and Big Business Rewired Our Diets
Shane and Michael Moss examine how processed food took over our shelves — and our willpower.
Shane and Michael Moss examine how processed food took over our shelves — and our willpower.
The Wild Horses of Nevada's Deserts
Shane ventures into the vast deserts of Nevada to learn about wild horses on public lands.
Shane ventures into the vast deserts of Nevada to learn about wild horses on public lands.
City vs. Forest Anole Adaptations of Puerto Rico
Meet Kristin Winchell, the urban evolution guru who's unraveling the secrets of anoles.
Meet Kristin Winchell, the urban evolution guru who's unraveling the secrets of anoles.
Cruising the Everglades with a Burmese Python Hunter
Shane’s journey begins in Florida, where he joins Donna Kalil on a Burmese python hunt.
Shane’s journey begins in Florida, where he joins Donna Kalil on a Burmese python hunt.
Searching for the Tuskless Elephants of Gorongosa
Shane's research reveals how our actions can change the course of evolution.
Shane's research reveals how our actions can change the course of evolution.
Exploring the Epic Whale Warehouse with Shane
Shane meets Nick Pyenson, a biologist studying ancient and living whales.
Shane meets Nick Pyenson, a biologist studying ancient and living whales.
The Wolves Among Us in Yellowstone
As Top Predator, we eliminate competition, like America's wolves.
As Top Predator, we eliminate competition, like America's wolves.
Shane Meets an Inuit Sled Dog Hunter
Chilling in the Arctic: Shane explores the role of how sled dogs in Resolute Bay.
Chilling in the Arctic: Shane explores the role of how sled dogs in Resolute Bay.
Puppy IQ: How Canine Smarts Evolved with Humans
Vanessa Woods studies the wonders of canine cognition at Duke Puppy Kindergarten.
Vanessa Woods studies the wonders of canine cognition at Duke Puppy Kindergarten.
Changing the World with Corn
Shane meets with local Mexican chefs committed to reviving the sacred heritage of maize.
Shane meets with local Mexican chefs committed to reviving the sacred heritage of maize.
The Top Secret Vault for Ancient Maize
Shane dives into Mexico's cornucopia with geneticist Sarah Hearne.
Shane dives into Mexico's cornucopia with geneticist Sarah Hearne.
The Cat Tracking Device of the Future
Dr. Roland Kays uses a global GPS tracker plan to unleash the secret lives of wild cats.
Dr. Roland Kays uses a global GPS tracker plan to unleash the secret lives of wild cats.
Our Impact on Planet Earth
Shane Campbell-Staton explores how humans have impacted the planet in this first look.
Shane Campbell-Staton explores how humans have impacted the planet in this first look.
Tracking a Burmese Python with Biologists in Florida
Biologists work tirelessly to radio track Burmese Pythons deep in Florida's marshland.
Biologists work tirelessly to radio track Burmese Pythons deep in Florida's marshland.
How Geology Influenced Cotton Production
Shane explores the remarkable journey that transformed the ancient Cretaceous seas.
Shane explores the remarkable journey that transformed the ancient Cretaceous seas.
Why the Boll Weevil is this Alabama Town's Mascot
Shane learns how the boll weevil became an icon in Enterprise, Alabama.
Shane learns how the boll weevil became an icon in Enterprise, Alabama.
Meet the 'Puff Daddy' of Cotton
Shane visits Julius Tillery's cotton farm to learn about the legacy behind the brand.
Shane visits Julius Tillery's cotton farm to learn about the legacy behind the brand.
Reimagining Green City Living in Singapore
In Singapore, nature is the blueprint. Green spaces aren't just an afterthought.
In Singapore, nature is the blueprint. Green spaces aren't just an afterthought.
Hunting Urban Rats with a Pack of Dogs
Discover how Scott and Angie Mullaney use their loyal canines take on the urban rat race.
Discover how Scott and Angie Mullaney use their loyal canines take on the urban rat race.
A Day at a Canine Freestyle Dance Class
Shane joins a “canine freestyle” dance class.
Shane joins a “canine freestyle” dance class.
The Making of Episode 1: Strangers in Paradise
An inside look at "invasive" species that make Shane reconsider what it means to belong.
An inside look at "invasive" species that make Shane reconsider what it means to belong.
What Is 'Human Footprint'?
"Human Footprint" is a deep dive into a world reshaped by one remarkable species: us.
"Human Footprint" is a deep dive into a world reshaped by one remarkable species: us.
The 'Human Footprint' Soundtrack
There’s nothing quite like Human Footprint, and Adrian Younge’s score is a big reason why.
There’s nothing quite like Human Footprint, and Adrian Younge’s score is a big reason why.
Making 'Human Footprint': The Grind
Find out how making "Human Footprint" challenged our minds and broke our bodies.
Find out how making "Human Footprint" challenged our minds and broke our bodies.
How Corn Took Over the World
Watch the rise of a productive crop that has managed to replace itself, but at what cost?
Watch the rise of a productive crop that has managed to replace itself, but at what cost?
The Watery Price Of Golf Courses & Lawns
The cultural and resource costs for manicured lawns and golf courses are quite shocking.
The cultural and resource costs for manicured lawns and golf courses are quite shocking.
How Dogs Are Shaping The Future Of Medicine
Observe the rich diversity of dog breeds, shaped by genes and human intervention.
Observe the rich diversity of dog breeds, shaped by genes and human intervention.
We Brought This Fish To America. Now We Can't Get Rid Of It
Expose Asian carp for disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations.
Expose Asian carp for disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations.
How Humans Are Reshaping Elephant Evolution
Uncover the impact of hunting on elephant genetics.
Uncover the impact of hunting on elephant genetics.
Secrets of the World’s Only Whale Warehouse
Uncover the history of whaling and its impact on our oceans.
Uncover the history of whaling and its impact on our oceans.
How Giant Pythons Became Florida’s Biggest Invasive Species
Ever heard of the phrase "when pet pythons outgrow their owners"?
Ever heard of the phrase "when pet pythons outgrow their owners"?
Sled Dogs: The Most Extreme Distance Athletes on Earth
In the Arctic, it's not just about muscle power, but brainpower too.
In the Arctic, it's not just about muscle power, but brainpower too.
Singapore: Designing a Megacity in Harmony with Nature
Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
Your Cat’s Secret Life (as a Deadly Predator)
Cats have been winning the hearts of humans for years....but can devastate ecosystems.
Cats have been winning the hearts of humans for years....but can devastate ecosystems.
How This Frog Changed Science
What happens when frogs become indispensable?
What happens when frogs become indispensable?
How NYC Became a Rat Kingdom
When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king!
When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king!
How An Ancient Ocean Shaped Us History
Learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
Learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
Why Are These Urban Lizards Evolving in Overdrive?
Examine city-dwelling anoles with remarkable evolutionary changes.
Examine city-dwelling anoles with remarkable evolutionary changes.