VIDEO - How Old Is the Earth?
Jill Schneiderman, professor of earth science and geography, puts human existence into perspective in this lecture about "Deep Time." A Two-Minute Lecture at Vassar College.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Chronos directed by Ron Fricke
VIDEO - Chronos - directed by Ron Fricke
Chronos is a 1985 film directed by Ron Fricke, created with custom-built time-lapse cameras. At 45 minutes long, Chronos has no actors or dialog. The soundtrack consists of a single continuous piece by composer Michael Stearns. Filmed in dozens of locations on five continents, the film relates to the concept of time passing on different scales. The bulk of the film covers the history of civilization, from pre-history to Egypt to Rome to Late Antiquity to the rise of Western Europe in the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to the modern era. It centers on European themes but not exclusively. Other time scales include the passing of seasons, and the passing of night and day, and the passing shadows of the sun in an afternoon to the passing of people on the street. These themes blend together with many symbolisms.
Chronos is a 1985 film directed by Ron Fricke, created with custom-built time-lapse cameras. At 45 minutes long, Chronos has no actors or dialog. The soundtrack consists of a single continuous piece by composer Michael Stearns. Filmed in dozens of locations on five continents, the film relates to the concept of time passing on different scales. The bulk of the film covers the history of civilization, from pre-history to Egypt to Rome to Late Antiquity to the rise of Western Europe in the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to the modern era. It centers on European themes but not exclusively. Other time scales include the passing of seasons, and the passing of night and day, and the passing shadows of the sun in an afternoon to the passing of people on the street. These themes blend together with many symbolisms.
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Home - a documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand
VIDEO - Home - a documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Home is a documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet.
The documentary chronicles the present day state of the Earth, its climate and how we as the dominant species have long-term repercussions on its future.
Scientists tell us that we have limited time to change the way we live, to avoid the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth's climate.
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Siberia feels the heat of global warming
VIDEO - Siberia feels the heet of global warming
While the melting of the Arctic ice cap may create opportunities to exploit its oil, gas and mineral deposits, the consequences for nearby Siberia could be catastrophic.
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While the melting of the Arctic ice cap may create opportunities to exploit its oil, gas and mineral deposits, the consequences for nearby Siberia could be catastrophic.
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Sunday, 23 October 2011
Illiteracy
VIDEO - Illiteracy
Illiteracy is a plague that affects 600 million Asians. It hinders development and progress. It is the root of poverty and exploitation.
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Illiteracy is a plague that affects 600 million Asians. It hinders development and progress. It is the root of poverty and exploitation.
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Life expectancy - lifestyle factors
VIDEO - Life expectancy - lifestyle factors
Starting from the national average of 77 years, Professor Danny Dorling demonstrates how even where you are born can affect when you will die. Find out how lifestyle factors such as smoking and drinking can add or take years off your life.
VIDEO - Life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens
The gap between the life expectancy of the rich and poor widened despite efforts to close it.
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Starting from the national average of 77 years, Professor Danny Dorling demonstrates how even where you are born can affect when you will die. Find out how lifestyle factors such as smoking and drinking can add or take years off your life.
VIDEO - Life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens
The gap between the life expectancy of the rich and poor widened despite efforts to close it.
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