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460 bars of gold, worth $240 million, were recovered from a sunken ship, marking the largest haul of lost gold bullion ever retrieved from the seabed.
Over 2,500 workers contribute to the construction of a 315-metre-long cruise ship that weighs 80,000 tonnes and can carry more than 7,000 passengers.
Wildebeests migrate over 800 kilometers from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara each year, facing dangers like crocodiles and lions along the way.
Eight hydrophones record orca calls in the coastal waters between Alaska and Canada, as researchers seek to understand the animals' communication patterns.
Fire ants are several species of Solenopsis known for their painful sting and ecological impact.
Pangolins can eat millions of ants in a year, yet they are now the most illegally trafficked mammals, driven by demand for their scales.
Two patients die in a Virginia cardiac care unit amid an epidemic of unexpected deaths, prompting an investigation into possible foul play.
A truck driver must navigate 900 kilometers of the Pamir Highway, the second highest freeway in the world, facing extreme weather and treacherous conditions.
A 40,000-ton aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, is the largest ship in the French Navy, carrying around 30 combat aircraft.
Up to a quarter of the population in 18th century Edinburgh relied on water caddies, who carried over 30 kilos of water on their backs for hours.
Over 40 trillion kilometers from the Sun, Proxima Centauri b is considered a potential candidate for extraterrestrial life due to its size and location.
€500 is the monthly salary for drivers transporting goods through Borneo's dangerous and heavily logged forest, three times the country's average.
149 lamps, each as powerful as a large cinema projector, are used in research to produce green hydrogen from light and water without greenhouse gas emissions.
Raymond and Mohammad brave treacherous roads to supply isolated villages in Shimshal and Chipoorson.
Five square kilometres of desert in Brandenburg illustrate the severe soil degradation affecting farmers and their ability to produce food.
OOCL's fleet of 400-meter container ships showcases the complex logistics and safety measures required for global maritime transport.
Between 50 and 60 volcanoes erupt each year, with 20 actively erupting at any given moment, posing risks to nearby communities and ecosystems.
Tehran, a city of nearly eight million people, welcomes Anthony Bourdain with warmth as he navigates its culture and cuisine.
The Chaco region of Paraguay has one inhabitant per square kilometer, making it one of the most sparsely populated areas in the world.
Costa Rica showcases numerous species, including the White faced Capuchin and Macaws.
In the remote Zanskar Valley of the Himalayas, inhabitants navigate a perilous 120km path along the Frozen Zanskar River to survive harsh winter conditions.
About 1,000 cone-shaped houses carved from volcanic rock make up the village of Kandovan, which has been inhabited for nearly 1,500 years.
70 percent of the world's fresh water is used for agriculture, raising questions about the connection between food production and water scarcity.
Insects are facing a dramatic decline due to factors such as pesticide use and habitat loss, threatening ecosystems and food chains worldwide.
50 different businesses operate within a single building in Tokyo, reflecting the city's complex and often hidden subcultures.
Energy transfer in the universe is explored through phenomena such as colliding stars and Earth's largest explosions, revealing the immense power scales at play.
Scientists detect planets around thousands of stars, exploring potential for life beyond Earth.
Between 50 and 60 volcanoes erupt each year, with 20 active at any given moment, posing risks to nearby communities and ecosystems.
A team at Berlin's Big Rep designed a prototype electric motorcycle using 3D printing, completing it in just 12 weeks from initial sketches to finished product.
If 99% of the world's population were wiped out, millions could still survive, resembling the population levels of the Bronze Age.
Pumas reproduce every two to three years, raising their cubs in the safety of Torres Del Paine National Park, where they face numerous survival challenges.
Black holes, regions of spacetime with immense gravitational pull, are explored through their structure, formation, and impact on the universe.
Perseverance entered the Martian atmosphere at a speed of 5.3 km/s in February 2021, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Supervolcanoes, such as Yellowstone and Toba, have caused catastrophic eruptions that reshaped Earth's climate and contributed to mass extinction events.
In Indonesia, Nathanaël Maury attempts to capture the legendary Komodo dragon, exploring the unique wildlife and dangers of encountering these reptiles.
Americans consume 3 billion pizzas each year, spending over $46 billion on the dish that has become a staple of American cuisine.
A fertility rate of five children per woman contributes to Mayotte's population growth, which has increased sevenfold over the past 50 years.
A giant squid can grow up to 24 feet long, with tentacles measuring six feet each, and possesses a beak capable of severely wounding its prey.
Women make up most of the trimmers in California's marijuana farms, yet they still face significant challenges in a male-dominated industry.
In the Amazonas region of Brazil, children like ten-year-old Alice navigate dangerous lakes and rivers to attend school, highlighting their struggle for education and a better future.
A steep twisting road known as the carretera de la muerte connects La Paz to the village of Mapiri, where access to the Amazon basin is limited.
In the Guayana Massif of Venezuela, the world's largest intact virgin forest serves as a habitat for unique wildlife and indigenous communities adapted to its challenges.
In Rajasthan, the Marwari horse breed, once nearly extinct, now has only about 500 specimens remaining, thanks to the efforts of dedicated horsemen.
Nearly 50,000 M4 Sherman tanks were built during World War II, becoming a crucial asset for the Allies in their military campaigns.
A 140-meter superyacht named Solaris, owned by Roman Abramovich, is docked in Turkey under constant guard and equipped to disrupt journalists' cameras.
Thirty baboons from the Smits Gang live in a cave on Table Mountain, where they frequently clash with local residents over food and territory.
88,000 residents of Fort McMurray, Alberta, were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire engulfed the city on May 3, 2016.
Adam hikes to the summit of Jamaica at over 2,200 meters, a trek he has made for more than 20 years.
