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Anxiety

2019 Medicine

The third episode looks at anxiety and explores why it is so common. It talks to neuroscientists who explain the physiological and evolutionary basis of anxiety. Although it can help animals escape predators, anxiety can cause serious problems for human beings. It talks to sufferers of anxiety and examines the different types of anxiety peopl ...e can feel. It also looks at how social media can cause anxiety. Show More

Series: The Mind Explained

Fusion

2020 Technology

It is the greatest technological challenge ever undertaken by humankind. The quest to produce the ultimate energy solution, Fusion, a reliable source of clean power. What if we could create here on earth, our very own version of a star, a machine that makes power from nuclear fuel? But so immense are the challenges, the goal of a power-produc ...ing fusion reactor has so far remained elusive and out of reach... until now. Show More

Series: Engineering the Future

Curse of the Piltdown Man

2021 History

The archaeological world is fooled for nearly half a century when an ape-like skull that's claimed as solid evidence for Darwin's theory of human evolution is proven fake. Using new research, experts investigate and uncover the identity of the forger.
Locked away in a store room at London Science Museum is a genuine 19th century miracle ...machine, a 180-year-old mechanical engine that solves complex mathematical equations, more than 100 years before the first electronic computer. Show More

Series: Strangest Things

Navy of the Damned

History

Recent archaeological sites in England offer a whole new perspective on the life and death of the seafarers and marines who built the British Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries. The bones of sailors reveal surprising and shocking facts. Apparently not only seasoned men but also half children did their service in the Royal Navy; according t ...o the investigations, the youngest were no older than 13 years. A forensic archaeologist studies the injuries on bones discovered at the site of an battle and suggests how these people may have died.
Three-hundred-and-fifty skeletons, exhumed from Royal Navy graveyards from the age of Nelson's Navy, are throwing an extraordinary new light on how these sailors lived, fought, outwitted their enemy, and, from the oldest to youngest, suffered for victory. These men were the beating heart of the most victorious fleet in history and never have so many of these sailors' remains been available for forensic investigation.
Six remarkable stories stand out: the child sailor, the top man, the American gunner, the freed slave, the marine and the victim of the sailor's most dreaded disease: syphilis. Broken bones, amputations, injuries from blows with a saber or cutlass, sexually transmitted diseases, but also malnutrition - the list of causes of death is long. There is definitely no tale of seafaring romance. These fighters and sailors sailed the globe as cannon fodder, conquered an empire for the crown, and were themselves forgotten. No longer just bones in a box, the men of Nelson's Navy are back from the dead. Show More

Series: Warrior Graveyard

Out of the Ashes

2023 Science

The sixth episode of the series narrates the fascinating story of the evolution and survival of life on our planet after the catastrophic event that marked the end of the era of dinosaurs, 66 million years ago. Through a visually stunning journey, we will see the impact of the meteorite and all its consequences in detail. We will also discove ...r how the animals and plants that survived the mass extinction adapted, evolved, and diversified to fill the ecological niches left by the dinosaurs. From the first mammals and birds that emerged from the ashes to dominate the Earth, to the formation of complex ecosystems in the oceans and on land, the documentary offers a unique vision of the resilience and innovation of life on our planet.
With impressive imagery and exciting stories, it reveals how life, against all odds, thrived after one of the most devastating events in Earth's history. This documentary is a testament to the unbreakable strength of life and its ability to adapt and flourish even in the most adverse conditions. Show More

Series: Life on Our Planet

Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (III)

2023 Culture

The third part of the series begins with the excitement of Button's initial victories, highlighting his talent and skill on the tracks. However, as the season progresses, the focus shifts to the growing tension between Button and Barrichello. This tension is fueled by the internal struggle for leadership in the team and the drivers' champions ...hip. These rivalries affect performance on the track. Another key point is the management of the Brawn GP team, facing financial and technical challenges while seeking to maintain its competitive edge against rivals like Red Bull and McLaren. We discover the psychological aspect of racing, showing how the pressure of the championship affects Button, leading him to make mistakes and question his abilities. At the same time, Barrichello's resurgence is observed, showing determination and experience to take advantage of his opportunities.
Finally, the evolution of the Brawn GP team is addressed, from its triumphs to moments of uncertainty, culminating in a season that is both a success story and a testimony to the unpredictable nature of Formula 1. Show More

Series: Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story

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