Where did we come from? The BBC docuseries ‘Human’ is an exhilarating origin story

Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi travels the world digging into the origin of Homo sapiens in a five-part BBC series ...
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How Algorithms Decide Who Gets a Kidney

Algorithms are designed to make medicine more accurate. But when race is factored in, they can worsen inequality. NOVA is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, ...

‘Human’ Review: Our Species’ Past on PBS

Ms. Al-Shamahi is as prominent a visual component of “Human” as are the breathtaking landscapes to which us humans ventured, or fled, and we often don’t know which. The argument made here is that ...
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The Surprising Power of a Bird Brain

Similar to humans and other animals with higher intelligence, the executive center of a bird's brain allows them to strategize and organize ideas. NOVA is available to stream on pbs.org and the free ...
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These Birds Are Smarter Than You Think

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page. NOVA is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire ...