Overview: This documentary series follows top scientists from around the world on their mission to unravel the mysteries of the ice age mega-beasts – including the woolly mammoth – in the wilderness of Siberia. These experts embark on a fascinating expedition to seek out the well-preserved remains of woolly mammoths, woolly rhino, wolves and cave lions that once roamed the region.
Overview: A well-preserved mammoth carcass is found in the remote New Siberian Islands in the Arctic Ocean, opening up the possibility of a world-changing “Jurassic Park” moment in genetics.
Overview: The biggest tech revolution of the 21st century isn’t digital, it’s biological. A breakthrough called CRISPR gives us unprecedented control over the basic building blocks of life. It opens the door to curing disease, reshaping the biosphere, and designing our own children. This documentary is a provocative exploration of CRISPR’s far-reaching implications, through the eyes of the scientists who discovered it, the families it’s affecting, and the genetic engineers who are testing its limits.