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S2·E4 Vavilov

Episode
Season 2, Episode 4
Air Date
March 16, 2020
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
Ann Druyan
Writers
Ann Druyan, Brannon Braga
Score
8.2/10 (16 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 16, 2020 43 min ★ 8.2/10 · 16 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

In the first half of the 20th century pioneering geneticist Nikolai Vavilov traveled 5 continents assembling a treasury of the worlds seeds. He dreamed that science could be the means to end hunger. His refusal to tell a scientific lie cost him his life. The heroism of his colleagues and its direct impact on your life is one of the most stirring stories in the history of science.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 4 of Cosmos air?

Season 2, Episode 4 ('Vavilov') originally aired on March 16, 2020.

How long is Season 2 Episode 4 ('Vavilov')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in Cosmos Season 2 Episode 4?

In the first half of the 20th century pioneering geneticist Nikolai Vavilov traveled 5 continents assembling a treasury of the worlds seeds. He dreamed that science could be the means to end hunger. His refusal to tell a scientific lie cost him his life. The heroism of his colleagues and its direct ...

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