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Discover the secrets of the redwoods -- the tallest and among the oldest living beings.
Journey into the majestic redwood forests and explore the secrets of the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. Living links to the past, redwood trees hold powers that may shape our future, like their ability to withstand fire and offer clues about longevity. Through the lenses of science, culture, and human health, discover the promise of solutions that will help us ALL rise up.
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Preview: 11/1/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Journey into the majestic redwood forests and explore the secrets of the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. Living links to the past, redwood trees hold powers that may shape our future, like their ability to withstand fire and offer clues about longevity. Through the lenses of science, culture, and human health, discover the promise of solutions that will help us ALL rise up.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship[breathtaking music] [child greeting to tree] - Having people spend just 60 seconds looking up at big trees made them less stressed, more compassionate.
- [Speaker] The trees connect us to something bigger than ourselves.
- You do not need to know the science behind any of this to be just floored.
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Clip: 11/1/2025 | 2m 6s | An artist/photographer sets out to create a 310-ft portrait of a redwood tree. (2m 6s)
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Clip: 11/1/2025 | 1m 39s | Meet a scientist who has dedicated his life to uncovering the genetic secrets of redwoods. (1m 39s)
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Clip: 11/1/2025 | 2m 10s | How spending time among redwoods and other trees sparks awe and enhances our well-being. (2m 10s)
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