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   2020    Science
Just about every solid, liquid, or gas in the world as we know it begins with reactions between individual atoms and molecules. Host David Pogue dives into the transformative world of chemical reactions, from the complex formula that produces cement to the single reaction that’s allowed farmers to feed a global population by the billions.
Series: Beyond the Elements

The Accident

   2022    Technology
This documentary series explores the Three Mile Island Accident that occurred in Pennsylvania on March 28, 1979, suffering a partial meltdown of the reactor core on the same day. It also reveals how this accident unfolded in real time, its impact on the community and the personal account of the chief engineer and whistleblower, Richard Parks, who had the courage to speak out and avert a catastrophe for the East Coast.
This first episode explains how in 1979, a breakdown at the power plant causes confusion and the release of radiation. Fear spreads, as do suspicions that the authorities are hiding the truth.
Series: Meltdown: Three Mile Island

iHuman

   2020    Technology
The documentary delves into the captivating world of Artificial Intelligence, exploring its rapid advancements, societal impact, and ethical dilemmas. Through interviews with experts, it highlights the potential for AI to learn like humans, revolutionizing our work and creations. It also raises critical questions about its regulation, the dangers of military applications, and the need for international cooperation. This thought-provoking documentary offers a deep dive into the AI revolution and the profound implications it holds for our future, making it a must-watch for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, ethics, and society.
iHUMAN is a political thriller about artificial intelligence, power and social control. With unparalleled access to the inside of the booming AI industry, this film shows how the most powerful and far-reaching technology of our time is changing our lives, our society and our future.

Fighting for their Lives

   2015    History
In the last episode, in the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.
Series: Making a Murderer

The Price of Victory

   2017    Art
The five directors, John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens, return to Hollywood after the war but are forever haunted by what they saw. Ford goes on a drinking bender after filming the carnage at D-Day. Stevens is wholly unprepared for the horrors of Dachau and realizes he is not there to film propaganda but to capture evidence of crimes against humanity. Wyler, who lost his hearing during the war, fears his career is over. Huston chronicles soldiers suffering from postraumatic stress disorder in the film Let There Be Light, only to have it suppressed by the U.S. government.
Series: Five Came Back

Another Earth

   2009    Science
Could we be unique in the universe or is there another planet similar to earth somewhere in the cosmos? Is it possible that Alpha Centauri, our nearest star, is home to another earth-like planet? Earth sized planets have been hard to find, but indirect methods are coming on line to give scientists a good survey of how many such bodies may be in the universe. How rare would it be to find life on another earth-like planet?
Series: The Universe
Ancient Apocalypse

Ancient Apocalypse

2024  History
Top Gear

Top Gear

2012  Technology
Becoming Human

Becoming Human

2010  History
Cosmos

Cosmos

1980  Culture
Human universe

Human universe

2014  Technology