Archive for the ‘Science’ Category
Stargazing: A Graphic Guide To The Heavens
This documentary series is a wonderful introduction to the exciting field of Astronomy and covers a wonderful range of astronomical topics that is sure to bring delight to those who are beginning to take up the astronomy for the very first time. This series will help you make sense of the night sky, distinguish between [...]
Visions Of The Future
In this new three-part series, leading theoretical physicist and futurist Dr Michio Kaku explores the cutting edge science of today, tomorrow, and beyond. He argues that humankind is at a turning point in history. In this century, we are going to make the historic transition from the ‘Age of Discovery’ to the ‘Age of Mastery’, [...]
The Universe: Secrets of the Sun
This series takes a fascinating new look at a very old universe. Fifty years after man first ventured into outer space, we examine the greatest secrets of the heavens. Each episode outlines how humans have explored the universe, and scrutinizes the discoveries they have made. We look at hi-tech space telescopes which record the violent [...]
Dangerous Knowledge
This documentary looks at four brilliant mathematicians – Georg Cantor, Ludwig Boltzmann, Kurt Gödel and Alan Turing – whose genius has profoundly affected us, but which tragically drove them insane and eventually led to them all committing suicide. Dangerous Knowledge tackles some of the profound questions about the true nature of reality that mathematical thinkers [...]
The Illusion Of Reality
Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores how understanding the atom more deeply has forced us to rethink the nature of reality. He discovers that there might be parallel universes in which different versions of us exist, finds out that empty space isn’t empty at all, and investigates the differences in our perception of the world in the [...]
Mathematical Infinity and Human Destiny
There are two approaches to mathematical infinity. It can be seen as defining limiting cases that can never be realized or as existing in some philosophical sense. These mathematical approaches parallel approaches to meaning and value that I call absolutist and evolutionary. The absolutist sees ultimate meaning as something that exists most commonly in the [...]
2057: The Cities of the Future
What would you see and experience if the clocks rolled forward 50 years? In a unique blend of drama and science, this three-part series shows you the world of tomorrow. Will we have flying cars? Will advances in medicine help us stay young forever? What about “printing” custom-made vital organs? What will our cities look [...]
Technocalyps: Transcending Human Limitations
This documentary is an absolutely fascinating look at the future of humanity. Warning: the ideas, speculations and scientific research in this film just might blow your mind. Be sure to watch in full-screen. “Technocalyps is an intriguing three-part documentary on the notion of transhumanism by Belgian visual artist and filmmaker Frank Theys. The latest findings [...]
The Boy With The Incredible Brain
“Daniel holds the European record for reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits in five hours and nine minutes on March 14, 2004, and he did it without a single mistake.” This is the breathtaking story of Daniel Tammet. A twenty-something with extraordinary mental abilities, Daniel is one of the world’s few savants. He can [...]
My Brilliant Brain: Born Genius
Marc Yu, a seven-year-old concert pianist. At two he heard “Mary Had A Little Lamb”, and immediately played it back, flawlessly. A year later he was playing Beethoven from memory. Now with a repertoire of more than 40 classical pieces, the young maestro’s astounding brain has intrigued experts, such as development psychologist Professor Ellen Winner [...]
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College Inc.
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Cyber Warfare: Fighting in the Fifth Dimension
May 10, 2012 08:05 -
Occupy: The Movie
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2012: Time For Change
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Inside the Mind of Google
May 10, 2012 08:05
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Wow, Human beings are great, we need to work together. Bring down the banker -
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DR Pratibha Phadke Gupta:
It is great to see a future in a 9 year old boy .Good Luck DR Pratibha P Gupta -
Zenqi:
An excellent documentary. I am a Buddhist, yet think that much of the story arou -
Spaceman:
For those of you blocked by region: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/5901853/sci
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