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This Island Has Been A Science Experiment for 100 Years

Deep in Panama’s Barro Colorado Island, scientists are investigating a mystery that has puzzled them for decades. Why are giant tropical trees dying? The answer leads to lightning, a remarkable tree species, and a hidden battle for survival in one of the world’s most important forests.
Season 3 Episode 7 Length 16:07 Premiere: 10/03/26

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Season 3 Episodes

This Island Has Been A Science Experiment for 100 Years
S3 E7 Length 16:07 Premiere Date 10/03/26

Who's Stealing the Water from the Rainforest?
S3 E6 Length 18:05 Premiere Date 08/22/26

Why Does This Swamp Keep Catching Fire?
S3 E5 Length 13:25 Premiere Date 06/27/26

We Saw What AI Data Centers Don't Want You to See
S3 E4 Length 21:44 Premiere Date 05/30/26

America Made Its Most Toxic Lake. Now We Need What's Inside.
S3 E3 Length 15:22 Premiere Date 04/18/26

Why They're Launching Rockets Into the Northern Lights
S3 E2 Length 09:27 Premiere Date 03/07/26

How Millions of Endangered Sea Turtles Find This Tiny Beach
S3 E1 Length 10:27 Premiere Date 01/24/26

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