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Earth episode 5 – Human

Nature / 11 minutes of reading / July 25, 2023 / By HDclump

Earth episode 5 – Human – Today, Earth stands as a bustling human world, accommodating a staggering population of over eight billion and continuing to grow. As humanity’s presence expands, our influence on shaping Earth’s surface has surpassed that of numerous natural processes. In a captivating expedition, Chris Packham delves into the enthralling twists and turns of Earth’s narrative, tracing the remarkable journey of humankind from merely being a part of nature to becoming its custodians, exerting control over it in unprecedented ways. This epic tale unfolds with mesmerizing complexity, revealing how we have harnessed the forces of […]

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Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere

Nature / 7 minutes of reading / July 24, 2023 / By HDclump

Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere – When Earth first coalesced from clouds of dust and gas approximately 4.6 billion years ago, it found itself akin to countless other lifeless celestial bodies scattered throughout the vast universe. Devoid of any atmosphere, our young planet appeared as an inhospitable, solitary rock adrift in the vast expanse of the cosmic void. However, this seemingly desolate beginning heralded the commencement of a truly extraordinary era characterized by tumultuous events and cosmic interactions. As the eons passed, Earth faced an onslaught of asteroid impacts, bombarding its surface with relentless force. These cosmic collisions

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Earth episode 3 – Green

Nature / 8 minutes of reading / July 23, 2023 / By HDclump

Earth episode 3 – Green – Join the intrepid journey led by the indomitable Chris Packham as he unravels the breathtaking narrative of our planet’s evolution – a mesmerizing saga spanning an astonishing 4.5 billion years. From a desolate barren rock to the lush, vibrant green world we call home today, this captivating tale will take you through extraordinary highs and heart-stopping lows, revealing the remarkable tenacity of life itself. Picture Earth in its infancy, a world submerged in water without a single landmass to be seen. A primordial canvas that held the secrets to the very essence

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Earth episode 2 – Snowball

Nature / 10 minutes of reading / July 22, 2023 / By HDclump

Earth episode 2 – Snowball – Over 800 million years ago, in an era preceding the reign of the dinosaurs and well before the advent of any recognizable animal life, our planet embarked on a momentous journey, setting the stage for one of its most dramatic chapters yet. At the heart of this epic transformation lay the awe-inspiring supercontinent Rodinia, which, like a colossal puzzle piece, eventually split apart, ushering in a cascade of earth-shattering events that left an indelible mark on our planet’s climate. The mighty tectonic forces that had silently built up beneath the Earth’s surface

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Earth episode 1 - The Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Earth episode 1 – Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Nature / 10 minutes of reading / July 20, 2023 / By HDclump

Earth episode 1 – Join renowned naturalist and presenter Chris Packham on an extraordinary and captivating journey as he delves deep into the annals of Earth’s history, unearthing the secrets of one of the darkest periods ever recorded. Prepare to be enthralled as we explore the harrowing tale of the worst mass extinction ever witnessed on our planet, an event so catastrophic that it claimed the lives of up to 90% of all species, leaving an indelible mark on the course of life’s evolution. This awe-inspiring epoch, which unfolded approximately 252 million years ago, brought life to the

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A Day in the Life of Earth

Science / 2 minutes of reading / November 21, 2019 / By HDclump

A Day in the Life of Earth: Presenter Hannah Fry reveals how much our planet can change in just a single day and how these daily changes are essential to our existence. If you think the Earth takes millions of years to change, it’s time to think again! Presented by Hannah Fry, this TV special reveals how much our planet can change in just 24 hours. A new era of science allows us to watch as the Earth moves, breathes, shrinks and grows right under our noses. The story is driven by scientists and explorers, and harnesses cutting-edge

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The Planets - The Two Sisters - Earth & Mars episode 2

The Planets episode 2 – The Two Sisters – Earth & Mars

Science / 2 minutes of reading / June 5, 2019 / By HDclump

The Planets episode 2 – The Two Sisters – Earth & Mars: early in the story of the planets, there was a beautiful water world, an oasis of hope in a sterile universe. But this was not Earth – this was the young Mars. Professor Brian Cox continues his tour of the solar system revealing that it was once home to not one, but two blue planets. For millions of years, Mars enjoyed oceans blanketed by a thick atmosphere and a temperature climate. Whilst at the same moment Earth was a far less favourable habitat. Our planet was

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The Planets – A Moment in the Sun – The Terrestrial Planets episode 1

Science / 2 minutes of reading / May 29, 2019 / By HDclump

In this major landmark series, The Planets – The Terrestrial Planets episode 1, Professor Brian Cox tells the extraordinary life story of our solar system. For four and a half billion years each of the planets has been on an incredible journey, filled with astonishing spectacle and great drama. Using the data from our very latest explorations of the solar system combined with groundbreaking CGI this series reveals the unimaginable beauty and grandeur of eight planets whose stories we are only just beginning to understand. The Planets – A Moment in the Sun – The Terrestrial Planets episode

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From Space episode 2 – A New Perspective

Nature / 1 minute of reading / April 25, 2019 / By HDclump

From Space episode 2 – A New Perspective: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective. Earth’s surface is covered in weird and wonderful patterns. The Australian outback is covered in pale spots, the work of wombats; a clearing in the endless green canopy of the Congo rainforest has been created by an incredible elephant gathering; and the twists and turns of the Amazon make a home for rehabilitated manatees. This is our home, as we’ve never seen it before.

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