Decoding COVID-19 Preview
Season 47
Episode 10
About the Episode
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has upended life as we know it in a matter of mere months. At the same time, an unprecedented global effort to understand and contain the virus—and find a treatment for the disease it causes—is underway. Join doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 as they strategize to stop the spread, and meet the researchers racing to develop treatments and vaccines.
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Extras
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Could Mars Have a Ring Around It One Day?
The moon Phobos has a mysterious origin but a certain expiration date.2:16 -
Cameras Capture Earthbound Meteorite
Some large meteorites survive their descent through our atmosphere and land on Earth.1:39 -
This Moon May Have the Ingredients for Life
The ocean beneath Europa’s icy shell might be an ideal environment for life.2:14 -
Could This Icy Moon’s Ocean Support Life?
Hydrothermal vents in Enceladus’ ocean may hold the promise of life.1:21 -
Enceladus: A Frozen Moon With Explosive Eruptions
Enceladus’ small size and icy surface is no limitation to its extreme volcanism.1:56 -
How the Martian Atmosphere Helped Nasa’s Rovers Restore Energy
Martian dust devils may have helped NASA’s rovers restore power during mission.2:59 -
Why Do Comets Have Tails?
As comets cross the invisible boundary known as the ice line, their ice starts turning into gas.0:55 -
This Tiny Moon Is a Volcanic Powerhouse
Io’s intense volcanic activity defies all expectations.2:45 -
How a Walnut-Shaped Moon Help Shape Saturn’s Rings
For millions of years, a tiny moon has made a significant impact on the structure of Saturn’s rings.2:35 -
Venus: The Planet With Battery Acid Clouds
This is what it would be like to walk on the surface of Venus.3:27
