Documentaries in “science”
Atoms: Clash of the Titans
Atoms: Clash of the Titans
The discovery that everything is made from atoms has been referred to as the greatest scientific breakthrough in history. As scientists delved deep into the atom, they unravelled nature’s most shocking secrets and abandoned traditional beliefs, leading to a whole new science which still underpins modern physics, chemistry and biology, ...
Parallel Universes
Parallel Universes
Everything you’re about to read here seems impossible and insane, beyond science fiction. Yet it’s all true.
Scientists now believe there may really be a parallel universe – in fact, there may be an infinite number of parallel universes, and we just happen to live in one of them.
These other universes contain space, time and stra...
The Invisible Machine: Electromagnetic Warfare
The Invisible Machine: Electromagnetic Warfare
Imagine the future – a strange new weapon is detonated high over a large city. There is no explosion, no visible destruction, but everything electronic within the range of this weapon will go out…permanently.
Every electronic gadget in every home and office – disabled. No computers, no T.V., no life support systems in hospitals, no ...
What We Still Don’t Know?
What We Still Don’t Know?
The Universe is still a place of mystery and wonder. As a cosmologist, I am exhilarated that we can make some progress towards tackling what seem very fundamental questions.
These programs focus on: Was there a beginning? Whether we are alone? What’s the future of the cosmos?
What is the nature of reality? With each advance, new ...
Modern Marvels: Surveillance Technology
Modern Marvels: Surveillance Technology
Eavesdrop on conversations up to a mile away and try out advanced systems that see through walls. In the world of surveillance, Big Brother is not only watching, he’s also listening, analyzing, recording, scanning, and tracking every aspect of our lives. And with advanced surveillance technology, there’s virtually no place to hide.
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Blood Coltan
Blood Coltan
The mobile phone is a remarkable piece of engineering. But look inside. There’s blood in this machine. There’s blood in this device because your mobile contains tiny electronic circuits, and they couldn’t work without mineral called COLTAN. It’s mined in the eastern Congo. There is blood here, the blood of Congolese who are dying in a ...