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As the climate crisis threatens our food supplies, already marginalized communities will be among the first to feel the effects of dwindling nutritious food. Hungry Planet showcases people's work on understanding the science of the food on our plates and how scientists and communities are working to keep it there for future generations.

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Hungry Planet
Inside the World's Only Chile Pepper Institute
Explore the institute where they are breeding mechanically-harvestable Chile peppers.
Episode: S1 E6 | 10:52
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Hungry Planet
How Tomatoes are Revolutionizing Urban Farming
How farmers and scientists are using traditional and modern methods to grow tomatoes.
Episode: S1 E5 | 8:58
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Hungry Planet
Sweet Potatoes' Flavor is More Complex Than You Think
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Episode: S1 E4 | 9:48
Funding for HUNGRY PLANET is provided by the National Science Foundation.
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Building Blocks
Every Child is Different
Every child has their own pace and journey.
Episode: S1 E5 | 27:01
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Reactions
Liquid Marbles are the Coolest Scientific Breakthrough I've Made (So Far)
George tries to make a new discovery in a huge field of science... and he might have.
Episode: S11 E9 | 11:15
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PBS Space Time
Why The Multiverse Could Be Real
Can something that exists be bad science?
Episode: S11 E9 | 17:14
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PBS Space Time
Why Is All DNA Right Handed?
It may be that our very DNA inherited its twist from the underlying handedness of reality.
Episode: S11 E8 | 18:56
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FRONTLINE
Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran
FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the U.S. role.
Episode: S2025 E10 | 1:54:54
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PBS Space Time
Are The Fundamental Constants Finely Tuned? | The Naturalness Problem
Did God have any choice in creating the world? So asked Albert Einstein
Episode: S11 E7 | 17:21