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Darwin's extensive studies in the Galapagos Islands lead to his theory of natural selection, adaptation, and extinction, which have hugely expanded our understanding of how life has evolved on Earth. Now if humans would just hurry up and grow some wings already...
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From the world of medicine to the expanse of space, we review the greatest discoveries of our time across eight different science categories. But which discoveries are the fan favorites? Watch and find out!
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The Discovery of PenicillinPenicillin was one of medical sciences biggest breakthroughs.100 Greatest Discoveries (02:14)
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Cosmic RadiationThrough his hot air balloon experiments, physicist, Victor Hess discovers the phenomenon and effects of cosmic radiation.
100 Greatest Discoveries (01:23)
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The Beginning of AnesthesiaAnesthesia allowed surgeries to be completely painless for the patient.100 Greatest Discoveries (02:38)
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Jupiter's MoonsScientists found out that the sun was the center of the universe by studying Jupiter and its moons. For real, check it out.100 Greatest Discoveries (02:02)
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The Core of the EarthTake an in depth look at our planet with host Bill Nye, as he examines the Earth's inner and outer core.100 Greatest Discoveries (02:39)
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Plate TectonicsBill Nye and geologist, Dr. Neal Driscoll visit the California coastline where the Pacific and North American plates collide to help explain the phenomenon and effects of plate tectonics100 Greatest Discoveries (02:05)
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Global Warming, Shrinking...Watch one of the most visible effects of global warming and how the emission of fossil fuels may contribute to current warming trends.100 Greatest Discoveries (01:57)
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Continental DriftGroundbreaking research by Alfred Wegener reveals that the phenomenon of continental drift.100 Greatest Discoveries (02:12)
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Germ TheoryIn 1846 Vienna, childbed fever ran rampant causing death among many pregnant patients. Consequently, Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis began an experiment where his doctors washed their hands resulting in a decrease of patient death thus leading to Germ Theory.100 Greatest Discoveries... (02:50)
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OpabiniaOpabinia, one of the underwater creatures discovered in the Burgess Shale, having five eyes and a trunk like appendage was unlike any animal today100 Greatest Discoveries (00:40)
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E=MC2Einstein's study of relativity lead to the now famous equation e=mc squared.
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General RelativityAlbert Einstein unveils his theory of general relativity in which he proposes that mass warps both time and space, therefore large masses can bend light. The theory is proven in 1919 by astronomers using a solar eclipse as a test.100 Greatest Discoveries (04:09)
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