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More than 60,000 fires scorched the Amazon in 2019 causing enormous damage to an ecosystem that's vital to human existence. What caused the devastating blazes?

More than 400 million cups of coffee are consumed in the United States alone each day, making it one of the hottest drinks – even when served cold. Experts reveal some of the surprising secrets that make your favorite coffees taste the way they do.

The staff of South Africa's Manyoni Private Game Reserve passionately care for some of the world's most exotic and endangered wild animals.

Firefighters have relied on the same basic tools for decades. But former NASA engineer Mike Ralston hopes to change that with MSTAR - a new breed of an emergency vehicle that brings a powerful suite of high-tech tools from Silicon Valley to the front lines of firefighting.

What do you get when you combine a passion for tiny-house living with cutting-edge green technology?

Food Anthropologist Dr. Bill Schindler is on an international quest to discover what we should eat. He and his family uncover ancient culinary practices and show how they can bring simplicity and good health to the modern kitchen.