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The Mystery Of Dark Matter (The Mystery Of Dark Matter)
Dark matter, which is unknown and undetectable in our physical models, would appear to populate the cosmos on a massive scale. For the first time, a film portrays the wild scientific quest that dark matter gives rise to. A real thriller. In our physical models, the weight of all observable matter (stars, galaxies, etc.) accounts for just 4% of the universe, whereas an invisible, unknown matter that no tool has ever been able to detect appears to populate the universe on a massive scale. Today, astrophysicists and cosmologists - researchers in the fields of the infinitely large and the infinitely small - are joining forces to solve a major mystery: what is this famous "dark matter" made up of? A breath-taking thriller that leads us to the dawn of a scientific and metaphysical revolution, akin to Copernic's or Galileo's. It could totally change the way we perceive our world. 2013 : Best film Award at the International Science Film Festival (Athens, Greece).
Argan Oil: The White Gold Of Morocco (Argan Oil: The White Gold Of Morocco)
This report follows the process of making Argan oil, beginning with the harvest and ending with the cooperatives working for the international market. Made from the nuts of the Argan tree, which grows almost exclusively in the Essaouira region of Morocco, Argan oil has become one of the latest miracle ingredients of the beauty industry in Europe. Publicity is created around the fact that this oil is made by Berber women. But who are they? How do they live? And how hard is their work? We accompany these women in their daily lives and take part in their traditions.
New Zealand's Race Of Excesses (New Zealand's Race Of Excesses)
A plunge into New Zealand's Ultramarathon preparations, a tradition that comes from a Maori legend. 55 year-old Lilac Fley is an athlete and many times winner of the extreme race. A Maori legend dictates the course of the Ultramarathon. It tells the story of a boy who once lived with his tribe on the New Zealand coast. One day his mother asked him to search for some kumaras, or sweet potatoes, for a meal. Instead of digging for them, he decided to steal some from the neighboring tribe. Till this day, runners follow in his footsteps along the coastline - during New Zealand's most famous marathon.
Paraguay's New Houses (Paraguay's New Houses)
In Paraguay, the loofah plant is used to make vegetable sponges but nowadays, it can also used to build houses. 360°GEO - Report follows Elsa Zaldivar on her quest to free Paraguay from its housing shortage.Until recently, the loofah plant in Paraguay had fallen into oblivion. But over the past few years, it has experienced a successful comeback - as bath sponge. Today, loofah sponges are sold throughout the world.According to Elsa Zaldivar, loofah is now also being used in the construction of houses. The once densely wooded countryside has today been largely chopped down. Many people do not have access to affordable building materials. The idea of the loofah-cooperative is to compound loofah remains with plastic waste in order to create a a solid building material for house walls.
Saving Auschwitz? (Saving Auschwitz?)
70 years after Auschwitz Museum was founded as the memorial site of the Shoah, this site is subject to diversions, confrontations and plundering. Several attempts to exploit and rewrite its history are at work. The danger of desensitization through mass tourism, or the attempts of the local town and its citizens to simply erase the nightmare to make place for new urban landscape are real threats affecting the future of this memorial site. Today, as the last survivors are passing on, what to do with the Auschwitz site?
Travel Thru History (Travel Thru History)
This country music Mecca has a plethora of American history to explore. We'll stand on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, visit the home of the 7th US President Andrew Jackson, and visit the largest recreation of the Parthenon outside of Greece.
Show Me Where You Live (Show Me Where You Live)
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them? As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it. In this series of 20 films, of 26 minutes each, the habitat will be a major showcase revealing our capacity to adapt ourselves at a time where we need to find solutions in order to address immense changes.
Mindworks (Mindworks)
How does the mind work? Things are not always what they appear to be. Before you think it's magic - is it your brain playing tricks on you?
Close Quarter Battle (Close Quarter Battle)
In 1989, CIA operative Kurt Muse was imprisoned at the notorious Carcel Modelo in Panama for his role in organizing radio transmissions against dictator Manuel Noriega. That December, an elite group of the US Delta Force breached the roof of the prison, and one of the most daring close quarter battle operations in history began. From the dramatic helicopter crash and wounding of several Delta operators to the extraction of the entire team by the 5th Infantry Division, this is prime material for CQB analysis. In this episode, CQB recreates the raid, focusing on the "sub-second" reflexes of the Delta Force team from the moment they entered the prison to their extraction from the roof of the prison by an MH-6 "Little Bird" helicopter.
Most Intriguing Safari Destinations (Most Intriguing Safari Destinations)
Karina's adventure continues at Antelope Park. She actually walks with lions and enjoys a wild swim with animated elephants. Karina watches lions feed, perhaps a little too close and witnesses a successful lion hunt before her very eyes.
Most Intriguing Safari Destinations (Most Intriguing Safari Destinations)
Overlooking the enormous expanse of Lake Kariba, the vistas from Bumi Hills are breath taking! With crystal clear waters, rich red sand and plenty of wildlife, this place epitomizes paradise! In this episode Karina flies with Craig to the North West of Zimbabwe to visit Bumi Hills on the edge of Lake Kariba. Karina and Craig catch and cook their own fish in mud, watch the intriguing habits of Kariba elephants and track intrepid black rhino.
Rv Explorers (Rv Explorers)
A TV show following a new motorhoming couple as they explore the towns and regions of NZ - experiencing various tourist attractions, events and joining in with other motorhomers to experience their favourite activities.
Travel Thru History (Travel Thru History)
Bienvenido a Miami! We take a look at the history behind Florida's modern metropolis. We visit the Ancient Spanish Monastery, see the opulence of the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and head into the swamp to learn about the Miccosukee indians.
Journeys In India (Journeys In India)
The desert of Gujarat is hardly the place one expects to encounter a lion, but in the scrub forest of the region Bill does exactly that. Join him as he tracks the lion and many less dangerous creatures from spotted deer to owls and parrots. Around the campfire at night meet the local dance group who is preserving the traditional dances of the area people. A unique experience in a unique region.
Wow, I Never Knew That! (Wow, I Never Knew That!)
It's the city of love, Paris, France. The world over knows its most famous structure, the Eiffel Tower! But did you know PARISIANS originally wanted to tear it down! We'll explain why and how it was saved! Then, you'll visit America's FIRST PIZZERIA! And how the gourmet ice cream HAAGEN DAZS got its exotic start in Bronx New York!
New Frontier (New Frontier)
Explore the mysterious moons of the gas giants: Jupiter and Saturn. Each one is unique-with oceans of water, geysers of sulfur or atmospheres of plastic.
Zenith - Advances In Space Exploration (Zenith - Advances In Space Exploration)
Zenith – Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.
European Islands (European Islands)
European islands have so much to offer to tourists from all over the world. Renowned resorts, various scenery, fantastic cuisine, beaches and forests, mountains and rivers and so much more.
Inside Outer Space (Inside Outer Space)
Documentary series examining the secrets we have learned and the mysteries we have unravelled from our exploration and of space.
Inside Outer Space (Inside Outer Space)
Documentary series examining the secrets we have learned and the mysteries we have unravelled from our exploration and of space.
Out Of Town Adventures (Out Of Town Adventures)
Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
Out Of Town Adventures (Out Of Town Adventures)
Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town!
Travel Quest (Travel Quest)
Join nature biologist Bill Ball as he travels to the rarest places on earth.
In the Darkness (In the Darkness)
An immersion in the heart of the biggest West-African prison: Abidjan. Located out of sight at the border of the Banco forest, this prison host 5,000 inmates but has capacity for 1,500. With the inmates' help, life inside is organized, and a degree of stability exists.
Mindworks (Mindworks)
The ranges of sound surrounding us are infinite. By learning new ways to hear - and listen - we open up an incredible new world!
Show Me Where You Live (Show Me Where You Live)
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them? As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it. In this series of 20 films, of 26 minutes each, the habitat will be a major showcase revealing our capacity to adapt ourselves at a time where we need to find solutions in order to address immense changes.
Wonder (Wonder)
Seg 1 Saccadic Eye Masking. Saccadic eye movements are characterized as the fast movement of eyes when perceiving motion. These are so fast that they are blurred. To compensate for the blurriness, our brains mask these blurred visions to help us see a completed albeit masked version of sight. Seg 2 Plant Movement. While plants do not exhibit movement for locomotion or moving from place to place, they still exhibit movement in response to different stimuli. These movements are plant adaptations for food production, plant reproduction and survival. Seg 3 The Language of Color. Language plays a major role in how people from different parts of the world perceive color. The fact that some languages completely lack terms for some colors that other languages have come to know offers insight on how much influence it has on the way people see colors. Seg 4 Color Blindness. Color blindness is the condition that makes people not able to properly see and perceive colors. Color blindness is the result of damaged or underdeveloped rods and cones. these are the light sensitive cells that can be found in the part of our eyes known as the retina which are responsible for seeing colors. Color blindness can either be genetic or caused by sustained damage to the retina over time. Seg 5 Perspective Illusion. This is a technique used in illustrations to render scenes and objects in 3 dimensions with depth and foreshortening. The technique was pioneered by Italian painters during the renaissance period. It involves drawing objects with reference to points measured from a constant line of sight.
Journeys In India (Journeys In India)
Two of the most sacred places in India are featured in this fascinating episode. Bill first burst the myths surrounding the legendary Khajuraho and its intricately carved temples before heading to the Holy City of Varanasi. Varanasi, the Jerusalem or Mecca for Hindus with its deep connection to the Ganges River, is explored with an insider's perspective.
Journeys In India (Journeys In India)
Journeys explores the history and fables that surround the controversial rebel leader Tipu Sultan. Mysore was the center of an Empire strong enough to challenge the British. Tipu's over-the-top personality is reflected in the architecture, gardens and stories that still permeate this metropolis.
Nature's Force (Nature's Force)
What is La Nina and how is it being monitored? Find out the effects and the reach that this system is influencing. How did Indian Summer get its name and what is the science behind the phenomenon? Winter is the season that has the biggest effect on the planet, animal behaviour and often brings out the worst that nature can bring. Nature's Halo is a magical sight with a scientific explanation. The story of and lessons from Hurricane Katrina give us a great understanding of the ferocity and speed that nature can unleash
Blue World (Blue World)
Blue World is an Emmy Award-winning underwater science/adventure series produced and hosted by Jonathan Bird, one of the world's top underwater nature cinematographers.
Journeys in Africa (Journeys in Africa)
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is an amazing spectacle that straddles the Zambia/Zimbabwe border. The force of the water is so intense that the water bouncing back creates a rainforest. Remarkably, the wildlife in the area is as abundant as the water going over the falls.
Journeys in Africa (Journeys in Africa)
Once a year in good rain years, the deserts of South Africa explode in color. This is the greatest flower bloom in the world. We venture into the desert to experience this first-hand and film the rare animals that call this arid land home.
Past Hunters (Past Hunters)
Built in the early 1800s, Whitby Hall used to be an administrative center and now stands as a public park and arts center. It has never before been investigated, but staff have reported many noises and presences among them.
Race of Life (Race of Life)
The leopard is perhaps the best-equipped big cat, with a population spread far and wide, but lions have almost no predators.
European Islands (European Islands)
European islands have so much to offer to tourists from all over the world. Renowned resorts, various scenery, fantastic cuisine, beaches and forests, mountains and rivers and so much more.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
What In the World (What In the World)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
A Year in the Wild (A Year in the Wild)
A resident baboon on one of the ranches requires some human help to extract a snare. The splinters pack run into a coalition of cheetahs. Jess visits the new-born Splinters pups. Pungwe are on the hunt for big game as they take on formidable buffalo. The Splinters once again demonstrate their extraordinary hunting tactics.
A Year in the Wild (A Year in the Wild)
As a new year starts in the heart of Africa, the rainy season has come to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and with it begins a season of plenty and the luxury of permanent and abundant water sources. In South Africa's Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, a group of rare samango monkeys take advantage of the abundant fruit born by a large Natal fig tree. In Thailand, a group of rhesus macaques have discovered a mango tree, and are busy feeding and stuffing their throat pouches with the fruit. Back in the Okavango Delta, the rains have also brought large buffalo herds back to the Xakanaxa area, the territory of a powerful pride of lions. Life and death are also a close-run thing for young gannet fledglings on their massive breeding colony of 50.000 birds on Malgas Island off the South African coast. As the young birds attempt to spread their wings and take to the air, some end up in the water. Many young animals have to run a gauntlet early on in life, and as a young loggerhead turtle hatches out of its egg and emerges from the sand on a beach in Mozambique, it faces a gruelling journey from its nest on the beach down to the sea. African penguins, too, are adapted to life at sea, but rest, breed and mate on land. Penguins elsewhere in the world face an almost unbelievable challenge to breed and rear their young. When it comes to raising animals, the African plains are no more forgiving than the sub-Antarctic. At this time of year, the Serengeti plains in Tanzania are teeming with herds of wildebeest and zebra with their young. Predators are never far away. In a Thai forest, stingless bees are busy building a cone-shaped nest in a tree, combining forces for the greater good of the colony. Kamfers Dam in South Africa is one of only four breeding colonies of Lesser Flamingos, at times reaching up to 50.000 birds. The sun sets over the spectacular sight of thousands of flamingos, straining the water for food and taking to the air.
Creative Killers (Creative Killers)
The Mara and Grumeti rivers transform into yearly battle grounds as more than a million wildebeest attempt a treacherous crossing and hungry Nile crocodiles wait to feast on this annual bounty.