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Breaking Down The Body

Austin is home to the largest number of startups in the country. It is no wonder the area has gained the nickname Silicon Valley of the South. Austin PBS will bring you the latest science and technology news in the Austin area.

Breaking Down The Body

Season 2019 Episode 11 | 5m 16s | CC

Deep in the heart of Central Texas is a farm unlike any other. Instead of growing produce or wrangling livestock, this ranch is filled with human remains. Hundreds of bodies have landed at the Freeman Ranch at Texas State University for the past decade, all in an effort to help researchers understand more about decomposition.

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