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Are We All Related?

Season 5 Episode 16 | 6m 06s

In part 3 of our special series on human ancestry, we investigate how closely related we all really are. Basic math tells us that all humans share ancestors. But you’ll be amazed at how recently those shared ancestors lived. Thanks to genetic data in the 21st century, we’re even discovering that we really are all descended from one mother.

Aired: 05/08/17
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Why do the same, self-repeating patterns appear in trees, rivers, lightning, and even our bodies?
Here's why you aren't built like a lobster.
Our animal brains deal with quantities in very specific, and fascinating, ways.
Have you heard about Charles Darwin's lesser-know theory of evolution: sexual selection?
Can new technologies make death prediction even more accurate?
AI may help us talk to whales soon. But should we?!
The cosmic distance ladder is the world’s longest ruler, built to measure the universe.
Learn about the space junk problem and the giant space claw named ClearSpace-1 that might
On April 8, North America is getting a total solar eclipse. Here’s what you need to know.
These tiny pieces of an ancient asteroid could hold the secret to the origin of life.