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The Planets: Jupiter

Jupiter's gravitational force made it a wrecking ball as it barreled through the early solar system, but it also helped shape life on Earth as it brought comets laden with water and possibly the asteroid that put an end to the dinosaurs. (60 minutes)

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Tue, 12/16 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ice Age Footprints

A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas. (60 minutes)

Tue, 12/16 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ice Age Footprints

A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas. (60 minutes)

Wed, 12/17 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Ice Age Footprints

A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas. (60 minutes)

Wed, 12/17 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Thu, 12/18 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Sun, 12/21 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Sun, 12/21 at 2:55 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Tue, 12/23 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)