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Picture a Scientist
Season 48
Episode 3
Women make up less than a quarter of STEM professionals in the United States, and numbers are even lower for women of color. But a growing group of researchers is exposing longstanding discrimination and making science more inclusive.
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Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.

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A long-lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history.

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Fossils reveal how birds survived the killer asteroid and became today’s only living dinosaurs.

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Follow the race to build a world-class airport on the site of one of America’s busiest flying hubs.

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Can science reveal the secrets of mysterious objects seen in our skies?

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Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals.

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From electric flight to artificial noses, engineers are finding new ways to preserve our planet.

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Humans are born to roam. See how engineers are inventing new ways to explore and extend our range.

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Is engineering humanity’s superpower? See how we can amplify our natural abilities in amazing ways.

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Dive into the universe at the tiniest – and weirdest – of scales.

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Meet the surprising, oddball worlds moving around our solar system.

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Visit strange, frozen worlds to discover the bizarre ice that forms beyond Earth.