episode description
Taller and heavier than a four-story building, the monster waves at Mavericks attract big wave surfers from around the world. But what exactly makes these California waves so big? Discover the science behind big waves. Engineer Ugo Conti has sailed the world, but has always suffered from seasickness. Find out how his queasy stomach became his inspiration and motivation to design "Proteus" – a spider-like sea craft made for smoother sailing. Sudden Oak Death is a killer with no cure and it's devastating oak trees around the world. Now biologists are looking to the trees' genetics for a solution.
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