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Life on Fire: Ash Runners

A look at how animals have adapted to life on the volcanic Papua New Guinea island of New Britain, including birds, hermit crabs, flying foxes, and butterflies.

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NOVA

Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby?

Follow investigators’ efforts to determine what really happened to Lindbergh’s baby — and why.

Wednesday at 9pm on WGBH 2
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NATURE

Attenborough's Life Stories: Part 2

Share in Attenborough’s memories of the scientists and the breakthroughs that helped shape his career.

Premieres Wednesday at 8pm on WGBH 2





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Town's Effort To Link Fracking And Illness Falls Short

Many residents of Dish, Texas, blame the fracking operations that surround their tiny town for a host of health problems — from nosebleeds to cancer. The former mayor was so scared, he left town. But scientists who've studied Dish say there's not enough evidence to link natural gas operations to any illness. - READ MORE

Medical Records Could Yield Answers On Fracking

Is fracking making people sick? The question has ignited a national debate. A proposed study in northern Pennsylvania could help resolve the issue. By mining more than 10 years' worth of patient records, researchers hope to better understand the potential impact of hydraulic fracturing on health. - READ MORE

'Close Encounters' With Gas Well Pollution

Hundreds of thousands of natural gas wells have sprung up across the country. In Garfield County, Colo., the drilling rigs are so close to homes that some people call them "Close Encounters." When the gas boom began a decade ago, residents began asking: Is it safe to live this close? Their quest for answers became too polarizing to pursue. - READ MORE

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