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TV reviews for science and nature

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    Life Below Zero

    Rugged Alaskan lifestyle reality with hunting and language.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    North America

    Gorgeous docuseries surveys nature both peaceful and brutal.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Ultimate Survival Alaska

    Alaskan explorers hunt, swear, and survive in extreme spots.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Big Brain Theory

    Science reality competition stresses teamwork, innovation.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Backyard Oil

    Oil digging reality is mild, but not much to interest kids.
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    11
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Brain Games

    Captivating look at mind's abilities, but content can vary.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    An Apology to Elephants

    Disturbing animal abuse docu isn't for sensitive viewers.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Naked Castaway

    Informative survival series has nudity and graphic hunting.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Gizmodo: The Gadget Testers

    Stunts and test runs make gadgets fun for interested teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Immortalized

    Taxidermy reality contest is bizarre but ultimately boring.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Wild Deep

    Oceanic nature series spotlights curious creatures.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Stuff You Should Know

    Clever comedy makes science go down easy; some edgy topics.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    King of the Nerds

    Fairly clean-cut geek-fest competition, with a few curses.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Africa

    Gorgeous high-definition filmmaking captures never-before-seen moments and turns them into an amazing, educational, watch-together series.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Life on Fire

    In-depth look at volcanoes takes curious mind to appreciate.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Frontier Earth Presented by Walmart

    Unusual animals are educational, but some are harmed or die.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Breaking Magic

    The science behind magic is fun for the whole family.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Hive

    Friendly, curious bees have great messages for preschoolers.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Sliders

    Smart, thought-provoking sci-fi series is great for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Quincy, M.E.

    Seventies version of CSI is entertaining, if old-fashioned.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Off the Hook: Extreme Catches

    Enthusiastic host may lure tweens, but expect swearing.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    ALF

    Broad '80s sitcom boasts sci-fi elements and sarcasm.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Weight of the Nation

    Quality obesity docuseries is educational, straightforward.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Sea Rescue

    Animal conservation messages rule SeaWorld's first show.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Justin Time

    Imaginary journeys teach gentle science and nature lessons.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)