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NOVA scienceNOW Season 2, Episode 3: Aging

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A look at recent research on the aging process, and how we might slow it down.Space Elevator: The possible creation of a "space elevator" made from nanotubes, and a NASA contest designed to fuel innovation behind this idea.Maya: The use of a new NASA satellite technique to find lost Maya ruins.Profile: Bonnie Bassler: A look at Princeton molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler and her research on bacteria communication. Watch NOVA scienceNOW Season 2, Episode 3 Aging in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of NOVA scienceNOW Season 2, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Mass Extinction

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Aging

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