NOVA
Season 48 Episode 4 - Beyond the Elements: Life
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1974
Documentary
Without the chemistry of photosynthesis, ozone, and a molecule called Rubisco, none of us would be here. So how did we get so lucky? To find out, host David Pogue investigates the surprising molecules that allowed life on Earth to begin, and ultimately thrive. Along the way, he finds out what we’re all made of—literally.
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2
Beyond the Elements: Reactions
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3
Beyond the Elements: Indestructible
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4
Beyond the Elements: Life
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