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Coronavirus Special Part 2

2020 Medicine

Dr Chris van Tulleken, Dr Hannah Fry and Michael Mosley examine the latest research and explore some of the big questions about Covid-19 and the pandemic it has created. Michael visits the UK government's high-security laboratory Porton Down, where vaccines are being tested. He also uncovers what the experience of the 2002 SARs epidemic revea ...ls about this one. Both were caused by coronaviruses, but certain key changes to today's virus have allowed it to infect the world, where SARs was contained. Show More

Series: Coronavirus Special

Secrets of the Sun

2021 Science

The Sun is a endless churning cauldron of nuclear reactions and our planet is at its mercy. Revealing its inner workings was once mission impossible, but not any more. We've recruited a fleet of spacecraft that monitor the Sun 24 hours a day, under close surveillance. We just might have what it takes to defend our planet. ... Show More

Series: How the Universe Works Series 9

Aliens of the Microcosmos

2021 Science

The cosmos, with its billions of galaxies and countless stars, isn't the only one. We share our lives with another universe: The world of the small, of the viruses, of the bacteria. We call this strange hidden kingdom the Microcosmos. We share our world with the microcosmos. Will we coexist in an uneasy peace, or will it destroy us?
In 2 ...020, A tiny virus caused a global pandemic, COVID-19. This pandemic makes people see the world completely differently, because there was an invisible universe, pretty much ignored for the most part. Very, very tiny things have a huge impact on our lives. The microcosmos is complex, while some parts kill us, others keep us alive. The microcosmos is responsible for the very oxygen that we breathe and the soil on which we live. And it will influence our future as we venture out into space. Show More

Series: How the Universe Works Series 9

Thank You Dr. Fauci

2024 Culture

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jenner Furst, the film delves into the origins of COVID-19, exploring the possibility of a bio-arms race with China and what could be one of the largest cover-ups in modern history. Furst embarks on a quest for answers from Dr. Anthony Fauci, analyzing extensive documents and consulting with scientists, int ...elligence analysts, former government officials, and whistleblowers. This investigative journey aims to depoliticize a highly controversial topic, presenting an urgent scientific docu-thriller that has been described as "Oppenheimer meets Outbreak."
The documentary has garnered attention for its compelling narrative and in-depth investigation. Critics have noted its ability to present complex information in an engaging manner, leaving viewers both informed and intrigued. For those interested in the intricate details of the COVID-19 pandemic's origins and the controversies surrounding it, "Thank You, Dr. Fauci" provides a thought-provoking and meticulously researched perspective. Show More

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