Science: General Science
TheHistory of Science
This six-part series explains how human knowledge of space, matter, energy, and life has expanded and evolved over the centuries. A BBC Production. (48–51 minutes each) © 2010 Preview Clip Online C ‡
What Is Out There? A History of Astronomy Highlighting the contributions of medieval astrolo- gers, Renaissance thinkers, everyday craftsmen, and modern scientists, this program depicts the evolution of astronomy and cosmology. $169.95 QGR43340 • DVD / VOD
What Is the World Made Of? A History of Chemistry and Physics From the most basic atomic theories to the myste- rious workings of quantum physics, this program illustrates the evolving study of the nature of matter. $169.95 QGR43341 • DVD / VOD
How Did We Get Here? A History of Evolutionary Science Shedding light on humanity’s long struggle to under- stand the genesis and diversity of life, this program also explores connections between evolution and the violent history of our planet. $169.95 QGR43342 • DVD / VOD
Can We Have Unlimited Power? A History of Energy This program reveals how energy is obtained from traditional sources and from wind, sunlight, and the heart of the atom—and how these sources might be further utilized in years to come. $169.95 QGR43343 • DVD / VOD
BIG QUESTIONS THE NATURE OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
Presented by popular British author Adam Hart-Davis, this five-part series focuses on the lives and labors of people who pursued some of the most profound mysteries in science. Pioneers in the spotlight include Michael Faraday, Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, Dmitri Mendeleev, and Edwin Hubble. An engaging and provocative journey through “the big questions.” (20 minutes each) © 2002 Preview Clip Online C
Faraday’s Famous Inventions This program chronicles Michael Faraday’s work with the Voltaic cell, the first electric motor, and a moving magnet and induction ring. It also demonstrates a huge “Faraday cage.” $99.95 QGR43673 • DVD / VOD
Darwin’s Evolution As a naturalist aboard the HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin encountered evidence that led him to ques- tion the biblical story of creation. This program explores the intellectual journey he undertook as a result. $99.95 QGR43674 • DVD / VOD
Mendel and the Gene Splicers This program spotlights the life and work of Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian monk whose pea plant studies gave birth to the modern science of genetics. $99.95 QGR43675 • DVD / VOD
Mendeleev’s Dream The first rigorous study of matter’s “ingredients” appeared in the work of Dmitri Mendeleev. This film describes how the Russian chemist devised the periodic table of the elements. $99.95 QGR43676 • DVD / VOD
Hubble’s Expanding Universe Thanks to Edwin Hubble, science can answer questions about how the cosmos began, what shape it is currently taking, and what it may become. This program relates his achievements. $99.95 QGR43677 • DVD / VOD
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What Is the Secret of Life? A History of Biology and Genetics Using the prism of the human body, the most complex organism known, this program tells the story of how the life sciences have flourished and developed through the ages. $169.95 QGR43344 • DVD / VOD
Who Are We? A History of Brain Science Touching upon questions about the very definition of humanity, this program explores the twin sciences of brain anatomy and psychology, their varying histories, and their present-day frontiers. $169.95 QGR43345 • DVD / VOD
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New! What Is One Degree? Temperature and Scientific Measurement What exactly is a degree of temperature? How is it defined and measured in the strictest sense? Will answering these questions shed light on the complex- ities of climate change? This program explores topics involving temperature and energy with engaging demonstrations and commentary from experts at Britain’s National Physical Laboratory, JET’s fusion laboratory, and other facilities. A BBC Production. (50 minutes) © 2011 Preview Clip Online C ‡ $169.95 QGR43947 • DVD / VOD
Hiroshima On August 6, 1945, three years of technological advancements were exploded above Hiroshima in the form of a uranium-fission bomb. This episode of Tech Effect profiles the technology surrounding that fateful moment. The advanced B-29 bomber, the sophisticated Norden bombsight, Mamiya and K-20 aerial cameras, telemetry canisters, and even Teflon have a place in this grim yet remarkable story. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (21 minutes) © 2004 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43127 • DVD / VOD
Science of Surveillance Introducing the concept of a “surveillance society,” this program shows how cutting-edge tools are being developed to identify, monitor, and track both people and objects. (50 minutes) © 2007 Preview Clip Online ‡ o $169.95 QGR40755 • DVD / VOD
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