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Science and Nature

Saving Ancient Giants

The world of science is full of facts and figures, but behind the study are the people. In the end, it becomes a question not of how they do science — but why?

Saving Ancient Giants

Season 1 Episode 10 | 4m 22s | CC

Ken Wu has always been fascinated by trees. Now he’s searching for the biggest of the ancient giants to save them.

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