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Evolution: Brain Power Preview

Season 53 Episode 13 | 1m 00s

Intelligence is the defining trait of our species. Discover how our sophisticated human brains—and those of our clever animal cousins like the dolphin—evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures.

National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust and PBS viewers.
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