Video documentaries about science and technology
On Christmas Day 2021, a young man named Jaswant Singh Chail climbed over the walls of Windsor Castle carrying a loaded crossbow. His stated intention was to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
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We think we know the sun. It is the warm, reliable heart of our day. It is a painter of sunrises and sunsets. It is the constant friend that rises every morning. But this familiar, glowing face hides a complex and fiery personality.
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Have you ever just stopped and looked up? Have you stared into the vast, dark night sky? Perhaps you felt a powerful pull of endless wonder. We all share this deep curiosity. It often starts with simple, childlike questions.
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The narrative of international cooperation in orbit, a central theme in Once Upon a Time in Space episode 4, began as a powerful symbol of post-Cold War optimism. For decades, the endeavor of space exploration was defined by a bitter rivalry between two superpowers.
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The mid-1990s were a strange and uncertain time for space. It felt like one massive era was ending. Yet, at the same time, it was also a new beginning. We see this powerful tension unfold in Once Upon a Time in Space episode 3.
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The story of Once Upon a Time in Space episode 2 begins at a pivotal moment in history, as the Soviet Union collapsed and the Cold War thawed. While communism fell across Eastern Europe, a crown jewel of the fallen empire remained: the Soviet space station Mir.
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The documentary Once Upon a Time in Space episode 1 chronicles a pivotal era in the American space program. It explores the transition from the Apollo moon landings to the development of the Space Shuttle. This new phase was not just about exploration. It was about creating a reusable, economical space vehicle.
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Have you ever gazed at the moon and felt a pull towards the stars? That timeless dream of venturing into the cosmic ocean is now closer than ever. This special edition of The Sky at Night, titled Brits in Space, launches you directly into this extraordinary world.
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This is the incredible story of the human brain. Furthermore, it is a mystery 600 million years in the making. In Secrets of the Brain episode 2, physicist Jim Al-Khalili embarks on a thrilling mission.
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Have you ever paused to consider the universe within your own mind? It’s a realm of thought, memory, and dreams. In fact, inside your skull resides the single most complex object we know of. This intricate network is responsible for every joy you feel. Likewise, it processes every sorrow you experience.
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The Sky at Night – Exoplanets – Strange New Worlds explores one of the youngest and most thrilling areas of modern astronomy research. This dynamic field constantly unveils such a diversity of discovery that it leaves astronomers questioning everything they thought they knew about planetary systems.
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The documentary How to Grow a Planet episode 3 reveals the astonishing story of how one of Earth’s most underestimated plants drove monumental changes across the globe.
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