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NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. Visit the official website to watch full-length documentaries, or explore our world through short-form video, on our digital publication NOVA Next.

They're older than King Tut, Ötzi the Iceman, and even the ones found in the Atacama Desert.
From fruit flies to snake venom, evolutionary biologist Sean Carroll explains what drives evolution.
Can we really bring extinct species back? Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro says yes.
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In a remote cave, in North West Africa, a chance discovery uncovered some mysterious human remains.
These monkey bones showed that early humans could thrive in the rainforest.
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Inside the Tunnel of Bones, a macabre Neanderthal mystery unfolds.
This form of bear hunting took nerves of steel.
A small piece of insulation caused catastrophic damage.
It became the basis for most written languages, beginning 4,000 years ago in the Sinai desert.
What archaeologists found here reveals one of the biggest turning points in human history.
A dangerous spacewalk, a toxic leak, and a breathtaking view of Earth.