#documentary series

*American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and those who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States. It is produced by WNET in New York City. The show debuted on PBS in 1986.

In Poitiers, researchers delve into the heart of matter, while in the Namibian desert their colleagues focus on clay dust. By transporting nutrients, this dust helps fertilize forests and feed certain animal species, such as termites. Finally, in the United States, scientists are highlighting the crucial role of clays for the survival of the planet's ecosystems.

The six-episode doc series still left us wondering about some major things

The Mind Explained looks at how memory works and examines the way in which the brain stores, processes, and retrains memories. It also looks at the ways in which memory can fail and discusses how memories can warp over time. It talks to neuroscientists and a memory champion who explains her techniques.