During the early 1900s, visionary geneticist Nikolai Vavilov journeyed across five continents, gathering a remarkable collection of seeds from around the globe. He believed that science held the key to eradicating hunger. However, his unwavering commitment to truth ultimately led to his demise. The bravery of his fellow scientists and the profound influence of their work on our lives is one of the most compelling narratives in scientific history.
Show
Cosmos
Episode
S02E04
Air Date
Mar 16, 2020
Season 2 Episodes
S02E01
Ladder to the Stars
S02E02
The Fleeting Grace of the Habitable Zone
S02E03
Lost City of Life
S02E04
Vavilov
S02E05
The Cosmic Connectome
S02E06
The Man of a Trillion Worlds
S02E07
The Search for Intelligent Life on Earth
S02E08
The Sacrifice of Cassini
S02E09
Magic Without Lies
S02E10
A Tale of Two Atoms
S02E11
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
S02E12
Coming of Age In The Anthropocene
S02E13
Seven Wonders of The New World