How do these objects differ from one another, if at all? Nick Moskovitz, an astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, compares these two space solar system bodies.
T-rex -- the "tyrant lizard king" -- ruled the earth 65 million years ago. Today, he reigns as ultimate predator and pop cultural icon. His image is everywhere -- but few know how two scientific rebels probed the mystery of his sudden death, and uncovered the day that shaped the modern world.
What is our universe made of? The three leading theories on dark matter and its role in the cosmos are explored.
In May 1941, the maiden flight of Britain’s first jet-powered aircraft, the Gloster E.28/39, represents a major technological breakthrough and ushers in a new era. In the years that follow, British designers and engineers struggle to harness the power of this new propulsion system.
The Fukushima nuclear disaster is one of the worst cases of radioactive contamination in history. Even now, three years later, few details are available as to how such a massive release of radioactive materials occurred. This documentary attempts to get to the bottom of the mystery.
TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the site of one of history's worst nuclear disasters: the meltdown of three nuclear reactors. The decommissioning program in Japan learns from the Three Mile Island decommissioning in the US after the nuclear plant accident in 1976 in Pennsylvania.
7.4
The High Frontier erzählt die unerzählte Geschichte von Gerard K. O'Neill, der 1977 das Buch The High Frontier: Human Colonies in Space schrieb, das eine Basisbewegung auslöste, um erdähnliche Lebensräume im Weltraum zu bauen, um die größten Krisen der Erde zu lösen .
6.5
Sie waren die intellektuelle Elite der Kelten, waren Baumeister, Sternenkundige, Heiler: die Druiden. Sie konnten lesen und schreiben und hinterließen uns dennoch kein einziges geschriebenes Wort. Die Priester der Kelten gaben ihr geheimes Wissen ausschließlich mündlich weiter. Von Menschenopfern bis zu Zaubertränken – was ist wahr, was ist nur Fantasie?
8.6
The fascinating story of how a group of bold immigrant visionaries built the first film studios in Hollywood and turned moviemaking into an art form.
In the 60’s, when the U.S. Air Force wanted a large, heavy lift transport aircraft, Boeing and Lockheed battled for the lucrative contract. Lockheed won, but Boeing moved foward with their commercial 747 "Jumbo Jet."
Around 600 Stradivarius-made violins still exist, but the secret of its unrivaled sound remains veiled in mystery. Join Karen Gomyo, a New York-based Stradivarius player, and performers, artisans, and scientists on a 300-year journey tracing the saga of this sublime instrument.
A team travels the world in an attempt to discover why Neanderthals vanished.
What is the current status of the Chernobyl decommissioning since the 1986 disaster?
In his own words, Vice Admiral Dunn shares his story from Naval Academy Midshipman to Commander of the Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet. After earning his wings in 1953 and flying A-1 Skyraiders, he took part in A-4 Skyhawk bombing runs for Attack Squadron 146 against North Vietnamese targets.
Volkenrode, an idyllic rural district in WWII Germany, remained untouched by Allied bombs during WWII. But beneath the peaceful veneer of treetops and farmhouses, was a secret Nazi complex. One that housed some of the most advanced research facilities in the entire world.
In 1950, North Korean leader Kim Il Sung orders the North Korean People's Army across the 38th Parallel. Within a day, North Korea's tanks roll to the perimeter of Seoul—forcing the evacuation of the government. Vice Admiral Jerry Miller talks about the early days of the Korean War.
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Conscious Capitalism is a new twist on the system that fuels wealth and industry in America and for many countries around the globe. Thought leaders, along with the leaders of two corporations — Whole Foods Market and Waste Management — give us an insider’s look at the new face of capitalism.
As war rages across Europe, the Nazis seek to further their exploration of rocket power and create new sophisticated aircraft that will give them dominance of the skies. Alexander Lippisch moves from designing gliders to the first rocket-powered production aircraft: The Komet.
It was advertised as a plane that would change the way people experienced flight. Boeing's SST promised to take passengers around the world in record time by traveling at supersonic speeds—yet not everyone loved the idea.
In 1972, a new legal standard for mental health commitment emerged from a Milwaukee lawsuit to become the law of the land. Unfortunately, it has proven to be tragically inadequate.
7.4
Host Molly Hermann reveals the lack of science behind some of the most well-known crime scene investigation tools, and tells the stories of the wrongfully convicted who went to prison for years.
Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers found ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.
A whirlwind tour of 2023's biggest breakthroughs, from discovering the earliest human footprints and detecting distant gravitational waves, to unlocking the power of fusion.
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Some people love squirrels, others see them as pests and glorified rats, but we can all agree that the characterful rodents are speedy, quirky, exceptional climbers.
