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Aneeta Akhurst
Aneeta writes, produces and voices original, short web documentaries for Discovery Digital Networks. She is passionate about telling stories that seek to enrich our perspectives on a wide range of topics including politics, world news, science, culture, history and exploration.

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Artificial Intelligence
By Multiple Authors

Will AI Destroy All Humans, or Help Us Build a Better Future?

The debate over the impact of artificial intelligence won't go away any time soon. So, which side are you on?

Space & Innovation
By Multiple Authors

Chernobyl's Massive Radiation Shield Is Preventing Nuclear Fallout

Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement is protecting the world from another nuclear disaster.

Space & Innovation
By Multiple Authors

This Invisible Light Shows Us What Our Eyes Can't See

Infrared light is all around us even though we cannot see it. Find out how this invisible radiation impacts our everyday lives.

Planets
By Aneeta Akhurst

NASA's Plan To Use A Giant Magnet To Make Mars Habitable

NASA thinks flying a giant magnet into space could help transform Mars into a habitable planet.

History
By Aneeta Akhurst

Smog Almost Killed New York City, Here's How

In the 1950s and 1960s, a photographer captured the environmental destruction of New York City.

Conservation
By Multiple Authors

When Did Environmentalism Become So Political?

When you think of environmentalism, does Richard Nixon come to mind?

Earth & Conservation
By Aneeta Akhurst

The Power of Chile's Student Resistance Movement

Student in Chile have been protesting for over a decade to overturn inequality within the educational system.

Earth & Conservation
By Aneeta Akhurst

The Power of Chile's Student Resistance Movement

Student in Chile have been protesting for over a decade to overturn inequality within the educational system.

Earth & Conservation
By Multiple Authors

Japan Rejected Over 99% Of Refugees Last Year. Here's Why.

With an increasing number of refugees around the world, countries are opening up their doors. But, this isn't the case for Japan.

Earth & Conservation
By Multiple Authors

You Now Have A New Organ: Meet The Mesentery!

Why did it take us so long to identify a new human organ? What does the mesentery do and how often are we "discovering" new organs?

Earth & Conservation
By Multiple Authors

You Don't Even Want To Know About Bacteria On The Space Station

Think the ISS is squeaky clean...think again! Bacteria like Staphylococcaceae and Enterobacteriaceae absolutely thrive in space stations!

Earth & Conservation
By Multiple Authors

Can Science Determine When Jesus Was Actually Born?

What was the 'Star of Bethlehem' and was it really shining on Jesus' birthday? Astronomers offer some theories.

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