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Stephen Fry, writer and actor, gathers a team of craftsmen to help him build a copy of Gutenberg's printing press and sets himself the task of learning how to make the paper and type to print as Gutenberg once did. These practical trials and tests demonstrate the brilliance of Gutenberg's invention and bring the man and his machine to life. Also investigates why printing mattered so much to Gutenberg and his contemporaries, exploring the political and religious turmoil that shaped Gutenberg's world.
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A black hole is a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape. In this episode, host Dianna Cowern leads a discussion on black holes and reviews Stephen Hawking's last paper on black holes. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done? Based on the children's book by Stephen Savage.
What does a biogeoscientist do all day? Find out by spending the day with Britt Stephens at his office 45,000 feet above sea level.
Drug addiction is a disease of the brain, and teens are at the highest risk for acquiring this disease. Stephen Dewey and other leading scientists detail how drugs like heroin, nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana change the brain by altering the way it registers pleasure. Young recovering addicts describe how addiction involves intense craving for a drug and loss of control over its use.
In this episode, host Jason Silva explores the two hemispheres of the brain. Some of the exercises and activities focus on the way the right and left hemisphere of the brain work together. Part of the "Brain Games Family Edition" series.
