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Brave new world [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-; Dawkins, Richard,1941-; Hawking, Stephen,1942-; Say, Louise V.; Sykes, Kathy,1966-; Winston, Robert M. L.; Acorn Media (Firm); Athena (Firm); Handel Productions, Inc.; IWC Media.;
Machines -- Health -- Technology -- Environment -- Biology.Host, Steven Hawking ; guest presenters, David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Kathy Sykes, Robert Winston.Hosted by Professor Stephen Hawking, this five-part series travels the globe to explore the amazing research and inventions that will transform lives in the future. Hawking is joined by a cast of scientists offering expert commentary on today's scientific revolutions.E.DVD ; stereo.
Subjects: Discoveries in science.; Documentary television programs.; Inventions.; Research.; Science television programs.;
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Mass extinction [videorecording] : life at the brink / by Holt, Sarah,1956-; Wright, Jeffrey.; PBS Distribution (Firm);
Narrated by Jeffrey Wright.It's a mystery on a global scale: five times in Earth's past, life has been nearly extinguished, the vast majority of plants and animals annihilated in a geologic instant. What triggered these dramatic events? And what might they tell us about the fate of our world? Joins scientists around the globe as they unravel the mysteries of two of the most dramatic mass extinction.E.DVD; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Dinosaurs; Documentary television programs.; Mass extinctions.; Science television programs.;
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Orphan black. [videorecording] / by Bruce, Dylan,1980-actor.; Gavaris, Jordan,1989-actor.; Hanchard, Kevin,actor.; Kennedy, Maria Doyle,actor.; Maslany, Tatiana,actor.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.;
Disc 1. The weight of this combination -- Transitory sacrifices of crisis -- Formalized, complex, and costly -- Newer elements of our defense.Disc 2. Scarred by many past frustrations -- Certain agony of the battlefield -- Community of dreadful fear and hate -- Ruthless in purpose, and insidious in method.Disc 3. Insolvent phantom of tomorrow -- History yet to be written -- Special features.Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard, Maria Doyle Kennedy.After the shocking discovery of Project Castor, Sarah and her sister clones are left to battle the top-secret military project producing these lethal male clones. At the same time, Sarah tries to track down her missing twin Helena and an ailing Cosima searches for the key to the synthetic sequences that may keep them all alive. But how far are they willing to go to protect each other and their families, and who can they really trust?Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Human cloning; Murder; Science fiction television programs.; Thrillers (Television programs);
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Sid the science kid. [videorecording] / by Massey, Drew.; Jim Henson Company.; NCircle Entertainment.; PBS for Kids.;
Sid's pet project -- Sleep? Who need it?! -- Seed the science kid -- The reason Sid's sneezin'.Drew Massey.Sid gets the chance to babysit his Grandma's dog, Philbert this weekend! He's excited because this is his opportunity to show his mom and dad that he is able to care for his own pet. Sid has a problem though-he doesn't know what to do! Find out how Sid handles pet-sitting for the weekend!G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Pet sitting; Science television programs.; Science; Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Jim Henson Company : Distributed by NCircle Entertainment,

Invisible universe revealed [videorecording] / by Yost, Peter.; PBS Distribution (Firm);
Twenty-five years ago, NASA launched one of the most ambitious experiments in the history of astronomy: the Hubble Space Telescope. This single telescope has helped astronomers pinpoint the age of the universe, revealed the birthplace of stars, and uncovered black holes lurking at the heart of galaxies. In honor of its anniversary, Nova tells the remarkable story that forever changed our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.E.DVD, widescreen presentation; Stereo.
Subjects: Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Astronomy.; Documentary television programs.; Galaxies.; Science television programs.;
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Sid the science kid. [videorecording] / by Massey, Drew.; Jim Henson Company.; NCircle Entertainment.;
Drew Massey.Join Sid and his friends on a special Easter investigation and sort different kinds of rocks on an Easter Rock Hunt!G.DVD, full screen presentation.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Children's television programs.; Easter; Geology; Science television programs.; Science; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for children.;
© c2011., Distributed by NCircle Entertainment,

Big history [videorecording] / by Arts and Entertainment Network.; History Channel (Television network); Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm);
The superpower of salt -- Horse power revolution -- Gold fever -- Below zero -- Megastructures -- Defeating gravity -- Brain boost -- World of weapons -- Mountain machines -- Pocket time machine -- Decoded -- Deadly meteors -- The sun -- Rise of the carnivores -- Silver supernova -- H2O -- The history of everything.Bryan Cranston, narrator.A collection that turns history on its head, breaks down the walls between history and science, and tells the story of the universe from the Big Bang through today. Crisscrossing through time and space, each episode reveals the transformative relationships between science and history that viewers many not have even kmown existed.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 DTS-HD Digital surround.
Subjects: Big bang theory; Cosmology; Science television programs.;
© c2014., Lions Gate,

Sid the science kid. [videorecording] / by Jim Henson Company.; NCircle Entertainment.;
Let there be light -- Discovering darkness -- Shadow smile -- A rainbow every day!After a rainstorm, the sun comes out and Sid spots a big rainbow in the sky. He races inside to tell his parents, but by the time he brings them outside to see it, the rainbow is gone. Sid and his friends investigate rainbows at school where they discover that rainbows can only form when light passes through water droplets.G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Light; Rainbows; Science; Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., NCircle Entertainment,

Science For Evil Geniuses. by Skinner, Dave,film director.; Williams, Mark,film director.; King, Lorelei,actor.; Kaye, Paul,actor.; Curiosity Stream (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lorelei King, Paul KayeOriginally produced by Curiosity Stream in 2022.Whether you are in it for the nervous applause of millions, the tailoring, or the bald cats, one thing you have to get right first is the science – because without the technology and engineering know-how to outstrip your do-gooding enemies, all your evil intentions will come to nothing. In each episode, our evil genius has a new plan – and our team of boffins and minions are tasked with researching, designing, and testing whatever it is their master demands. Science for Evil Geniuses is the one-stop guide for today’s busy megalomaniacal supervillain.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Computer science.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Technology.; Documentary television programs.;

Viking Quest: America. by Killawee, Andrew,film director.; Hayeur Smith, Michele,actor.; Syndicado (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Michele Hayeur SmithOriginally produced by Syndicado in 2023.This gripping documentary series follows the perilous voyage of Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest and most authentic Viking ship recreation ever built. Battling treacherous seas and unforgiving weather, a multi-national crew retraces the legendary routes of Norse explorers to America, uncovering extraordinary challenges faced over a thousand years ago. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; History.; Documentary television programs.; Reality television programs.;

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