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Breakthroughs: Science and Tech Advances Powering Our Future
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Narrated by Olivia Pavco-Giaccia, Maren Hunsberger, Julian Huguet and Trace Dominguez
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Did you know that there is a molecule that may be a key to increasing human lifespans? Learn about this interesting research and more scientific advances powering the future of technology, interstellar exploration and the human body.
You'll learn about:
• The future of self-driving cars
• How close we are to terraforming Mars for human life
• How scientists across the world are creating a map of the human brain
And more!
You'll learn about:
• The future of self-driving cars
• How close we are to terraforming Mars for human life
• How scientists across the world are creating a map of the human brain
And more!
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