Humankind has long been captivated by the mystery of mathematics, and its role in predicting the nature of our universe. The esteemed physicist Eugene Wigner coined the phrase “unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in the physical sciences” to describe this phenomenon. In recent decades, astronomers and cosmologists have made a surprising discovery – that the laws … Read more
The intrepid and groundbreaking documentary presenter Louis Theroux is once again taking on the tough and controversial topics of America’s White Aryan Resistance movement, the KKK and Nazis who believe in ethnic cleansing. In his latest documentary, Theroux travels through California to explore these dark forces from up close. His journey starts at a Nazi … Read more
In the final episode of his 1995 BBC documentary series, Sir David Attenborough travels to Ellesmere Island, north of the Arctic Circle, to showcase the incredible resilience of plant life in extreme environments. He demonstrates how organisms such as algae and lichens are able to survive even in places where life would seem unlikely. During … Read more
In the fifth episode of the documentary series broadcast in February 1995, David Attenborough dives deep into Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to explore the fascinating alliances formed between the animal and plant worlds. Viewers are able to observe the coral feeding on microscopic creatures during nighttime and algae during the day, while certain acacias are … Read more
Pollination is a fascinating biological phenomenon that allows plants to reproduce and spread their genetic material across the globe. But how exactly does this process work? In this broadcast, we explore the ways in which plants reproduce, through pollination. At the heart of pollination are two components – pollen and a stigma. Most plants contain … Read more
In the first episode of the documentary series, broadcast on 5 January 1995, viewers can explore the fascinating process of how plants are able to move. Take bramble for example – this plant has an aggressive nature and is relentless in its advance from side to side. Nothing stands in its way once it makes … Read more
In the incredible documentary “Polar Bear Family and Me,” legendary wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan takes viewers on a journey to the Arctic to witness a family of polar bears in their natural habitat. Filmed deep within the Svalbard Islands, home to one of the world’s highest concentrations of polar bears, the documentary follows Buchanan as … Read more
The ancient Mayans were one of the most advanced civilizations of its time, ruling over a vast part of northern Guatemala from as early as 1800 B.C. Archaeologists and scientists have studied them for centuries, uncovering remarkable facts about their language, science, rituals, and general way of life. But despite all our knowledge, many mysteries … Read more
The Mysteries of Asia three-part video series, originally produced for the Learning Channel, is an exploration into India’s ancient temples built more than 1,000 years ago. These majestic structures are rarely visited by tourists today, but their grandeur and complexity make them a fascinating study. The documentary highlights the incredible engineering feats achieved to create … Read more
In this candid interview Feynman touches on a wide array of topics from the beauty of nature to particle physics. He explains things that are hard to grasp in layman’s terms much like Carl Sagan did in the cosmos series. His explanation of the scientific method covers what we know, why we know it and … Read more