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NOVA•Season 53•Episode 13

Evolution: Brain Power

7.8/10 · 14 votesOct 14, 202653 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 53•+0.1 vs season avg

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Brains might be the most complex structures on our planet – so how did evolution build them? To find out, rewind the clock three billion years to trace the evolutionary story of the dolphin, one of the smartest animals alive today. Discover how the first

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Episode Summary

"Evolution: Brain Power" is episode 13 of NOVA season 53. It scored 7.8/10 from 14 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 14, 2026.

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