When it comes to innovations and science, the Islamic world is rarely mentioned. In fact, we rarely think that the Islamic World has given us many firsts. But the reality is quite the opposite. In fact, the Islamic Golden age gave us the first confirmation that our Earth is round and not flat. With the … Read more
Ebola is considered the worst public health emergency of modern times. In 2014, an Ebola outbreak took the lives of 4,493 people, with close to 9,000 infected of the virus. The World Health Organization did everything it could to contain the virus, but Ebola was spreading at rapid pace. The virus might be contained nowadays, … Read more
A decade ago, scientists announced they had produced the first draft of human genome, the 3.6 billion letters of our genetic code. It was seen as one of the greatest scientific achievements of our time, an advance that could usher in a new era of medicine. A decade later, the entire horizon is how close … Read more
Clearing the Smoke, reveals how cannabis acts on the brain and in the body to treat nausea, pain, epilepsy and potentially even cancer. Extensive interviews with patients, doctors, researchers and skeptics detail the promises and the limitations of medicinal cannabis. Even though the video has an American perspective, marijuana use is illegal throughout many countries … Read more
Robert Norman Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and a television host. He created and hosted “The Joy of Painting”, an instructional television program airing from 1983 to 1994 on PBS. There are more than 400 episodes of the Joy of Painting. He did three copies of every painting on the show. According to … Read more
Rivalries and competition is good for the public. We hear that all the time. And some of the greatest rivalries in the NBA made the sport popular. Back in the 80s, Magic and Bird were going at each other, and they became the face of the modern NBA. One in Los Angeles, the other in … Read more
For most of us, muscles are under our control. But how do our muscles work? And are there conditions that cause our muscles to stop working? For some people, their muscles are their biggest challenge. This documentary investigates the world of muscles, how they work, the science behind muscles, and much more, taking you on … Read more
Pyramids are generally defined by the “Great Pyramids of Giza”. However South American pyramids can be just as stunning. These ancient Peruvian pyramids have until recently been lost. However new archeological evidence shows that these pyramids are larger and older then the pyramids of Giza.
Two parties, documentary about two of the deepest questions there – is everything, and what is not? In two epic, surreal and mind-expanding movies, Professor Jim Al-Khalili seeks an answer to these questions, exploring the true size and shape of the universe and delves into the amazing science behind nothing apparent. The first part, everything … Read more
The Alaska pipeline was built in the 1970s. In 1976, the pipeline had to scale a sheer cliff face and the workers were ready to quit, but eventually perservered to build a truly wonderful feat of engineering. It was an 800 mile steel pipe through the last remaining true American wilderness of Alaska. The enterprise … Read more