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9 Months That Made You, Episode 1, The First 8 Weeks
directed by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005; produced by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 tr...
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directed by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005; produced by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
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Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of you...
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of your eyes – everything about you depends on an elaborate dance of biology that happens hidden away in the womb, all timed to precision. But by using the latest scientific research and advances in medicine, we can now reveal this hidden world in forensic detail. Zeroing in on milestones along the road to creation – where critical events in your miraculous assembly can change your life forever.
Episode 1 | The First 8 Weeks
Episode one tells the story of the first 8 weeks when a single cell, no bigger than a speck of dust, transforms into the most sophisticated organism on the planet - a human fetus. The clock starts with the moment of conception, but days after, our story can take the most unexpected turn.
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Science
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Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Author / Creator
Naomi Austin, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
9 Months That Made You
Speaker / Narrator
Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Biology
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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9 Months That Made You, Episode 2, One of a Kind
directed by Helen Sage, fl. 2000; produced by Helen Sage, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 tr...
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directed by Helen Sage, fl. 2000; produced by Helen Sage, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Description
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of you...
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of your eyes – everything about you depends on an elaborate dance of biology that happens hidden away in the womb, all timed to precision. But by using the latest scientific research and advances in medicine, we can now reveal this hidden world in forensic detail. Zeroing in on milestones along the road to creation – where critical events in your miraculous assembly can change your life forever.
Episode 2 | One of a Kind
Episode two continues to follow the incredible journey, focusing on the middle months of our time in the womb when we become unique individuals. For the first ten weeks of pregnancy, our biological sex is hidden. Meet the remarkable village of people in the Dominican Republic where the sex determination process in the womb doesn’t always run to plan.
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Science
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Documentary
Contributor
Helen Sage, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Author / Creator
Helen Sage, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
9 Months That Made You
Speaker / Narrator
Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Biology
Copyright Message
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9 Months That Made You, Episode 3, The Final Countdown
directed by Martin Johnson; produced by Martin Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 tr...
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directed by Martin Johnson; produced by Martin Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 9 Months That Made You, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2015), 56 mins
Description
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of you...
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes, we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual.
The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of your eyes – everything about you depends on an elaborate dance of biology that happens hidden away in the womb, all timed to precision. But by using the latest scientific research and advances in medicine, we can now reveal this hidden world in forensic detail. Zeroing in on milestones along the road to creation – where critical events in your miraculous assembly can change your life forever.
Episode 3 | The Final Countdown
Episode three journeys through the final months in the womb - a time when we grow strong and develop our vital survival tools for our first breath. For most, this is when our cartilage changes to form a skeleton of over 200 bones, but, very occasionally, it doesn’t.
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Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Martin Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Author / Creator
Martin Johnson
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
9 Months That Made You
Speaker / Narrator
Demetri Goritsas, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Biology
Copyright Message
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10 Things You Need to Know About Losing Weight
directed by Chris Salt; presented by Michael Mosley, 1957-; produced by Chris Salt, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 1 mins
It sometimes seems as though everyone is on, or about to start a diet. This entertaining, and informative program looks at the worldwide obsession with weight loss, exploring the ways and means by which people go about trying to lose weight; explaining the scientific evidence of what works, and more importantly sh...
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directed by Chris Salt; presented by Michael Mosley, 1957-; produced by Chris Salt, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 1 mins
Description
It sometimes seems as though everyone is on, or about to start a diet. This entertaining, and informative program looks at the worldwide obsession with weight loss, exploring the ways and means by which people go about trying to lose weight; explaining the scientific evidence of what works, and more importantly showing ways to keep it off.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Chris Salt, British Broadcasting Corporation, Les Keen, fl. 1998
Author / Creator
Chris Salt, Michael Mosley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Les Keen, fl. 1998
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 BBC Worldwide
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10 Things You Should Know About Sleep
directed by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009; presented by Kate Silverton, 1970-; produced by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 6 mins
Sleeping should be easy. You get tired, go to bed and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. But sometimes, regardless of how much you try, you just cannot keep your eyes closed. With revelatory stories of extreme sleeping problems along with genuine methods to help those desperate to get some shut-e...
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directed by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009; presented by Kate Silverton, 1970-; produced by Richard Bright, fl. 2009 and Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 1 hour 6 mins
Description
Sleeping should be easy. You get tired, go to bed and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. But sometimes, regardless of how much you try, you just cannot keep your eyes closed. With revelatory stories of extreme sleeping problems along with genuine methods to help those desperate to get some shut-eye, this programme offers ten top tips to trick your body into falling asleep more easily. Can food stop you from sleeping? How do solo...
Sleeping should be easy. You get tired, go to bed and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. But sometimes, regardless of how much you try, you just cannot keep your eyes closed. With revelatory stories of extreme sleeping problems along with genuine methods to help those desperate to get some shut-eye, this programme offers ten top tips to trick your body into falling asleep more easily. Can food stop you from sleeping? How do solo yachtsmen combat the lack of sleep? Does having a late night tipple help you get to sleep? These and many other questions are answered in this timely, informative and entertaining guide.
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Field of Study
Counseling & Therapy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Richard Bright, fl. 2009, Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Richard Bright, fl. 2009, Nick Mattingly, fl. 2009, Kate Silverton, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Disorders, Sleep disorders, Insomnia, Light therapy, Relaxation strategies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 BBC Worldwide
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40 Minutes, Miami Wild
produced by Christopher Terrill, 1952-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1992), 40 mins
This documentary, produced by Christopher Terrill, features wildlife inspectors in Miami who have to handle a plethora of wild animals in their vicinity
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produced by Christopher Terrill, 1952-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1992), 40 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by Christopher Terrill, features wildlife inspectors in Miami who have to handle a plethora of wild animals in their vicinity
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Christopher Terrill, 1952-, British Broadcasting Corporation
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
40 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Animal ecology, Wild animals, Animals
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 BBC Worldwide
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Above and Beyond, Episode 5, Learning to Live in Space
directed by Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007; produced by Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007, World Wide Entertainment, in Above and Beyond, Episode 5 (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2005), 24 mins
Liftoff: World's largest airplane - a group of NASA old-timers, drawn together again to teach, help, and inspire young minds, while setting some impressive world records along the way. Trailblazers: Endeavour's satellite rescue mission. We go behind the scenes to check out the more ordinary daily routines of these...
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directed by Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007; produced by Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007, World Wide Entertainment, in Above and Beyond, Episode 5 (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2005), 24 mins
Description
Liftoff: World's largest airplane - a group of NASA old-timers, drawn together again to teach, help, and inspire young minds, while setting some impressive world records along the way. Trailblazers: Endeavour's satellite rescue mission. We go behind the scenes to check out the more ordinary daily routines of these extraordinary men and women. The Search: Meteors and Comets - Thanks to new imaging techniques, we now know more about them than ever...
Liftoff: World's largest airplane - a group of NASA old-timers, drawn together again to teach, help, and inspire young minds, while setting some impressive world records along the way. Trailblazers: Endeavour's satellite rescue mission. We go behind the scenes to check out the more ordinary daily routines of these extraordinary men and women. The Search: Meteors and Comets - Thanks to new imaging techniques, we now know more about them than ever before. All Systems Go: Living in Space - How astronauts prepare for those awe inspiring space walks. Training in huge underwater tanks, they know that what they learn here will save their lives up there. And finally: NASA's Story - The award-winning photographer who managed to capture the tension, joy, and spirit of each momentous occasion NASA.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007, World Wide Entertainment
Author / Creator
Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Date Published / Released
2005-05-24
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Above and Beyond
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Topic / Theme
Spacecraft, Space exploration, Space, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Switch International
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Addo's Elephants: Back from the Brink
directed by Nic van Oudtshoorn, fl. 2011; produced by Nic van Oudtshoorn, fl. 2011 (London, England: TVF International, 2011), 51 mins
From the depths of the African bush comes a heartwarming tale of survival and a scientific journey. . . the story of a huge herd of elephants condemned to death by a government decree. Today there are more than 350 elephants in South Africa's Addo Elephant National Park - descendants of the handful that not only s...
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directed by Nic van Oudtshoorn, fl. 2011; produced by Nic van Oudtshoorn, fl. 2011 (London, England: TVF International, 2011), 51 mins
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From the depths of the African bush comes a heartwarming tale of survival and a scientific journey. . . the story of a huge herd of elephants condemned to death by a government decree. Today there are more than 350 elephants in South Africa's Addo Elephant National Park - descendants of the handful that not only survived the massacre of 1918 but also the guns of the ivory-traders. Filmed on location for four years, Addo's Elephants is an endearin...
From the depths of the African bush comes a heartwarming tale of survival and a scientific journey. . . the story of a huge herd of elephants condemned to death by a government decree. Today there are more than 350 elephants in South Africa's Addo Elephant National Park - descendants of the handful that not only survived the massacre of 1918 but also the guns of the ivory-traders. Filmed on location for four years, Addo's Elephants is an endearing and dramatic documentary exploring the evolution and growth of this inbred elephant society- a unique society providing scientists with an unprecedented genetic research laboratory!
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nic van Oudtshoorn, fl. 2011, Stuart Scowcroft
Author / Creator
Nic van Oudtshoorn, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
TVF International
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Scowcroft
Topic / Theme
Wildlife conservation, Elephants, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
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Aids - A Quest For A Cure
produced by Tessa Livingstone, fl. 1985, Box Productions (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 48 mins
A report on a compound developed by British scientists that stops the AIDS virus growing without killing human cells.
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produced by Tessa Livingstone, fl. 1985, Box Productions (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 48 mins
Description
A report on a compound developed by British scientists that stops the AIDS virus growing without killing human cells.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tessa Livingstone, fl. 1985, Box Productions, Susan Rae, 1963-
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Susan Rae, 1963-
Topic / Theme
General medical conditions, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 BBC Worldwide
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Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers, Coming into America
produced by Chedd-Angier Production Company, Inc., in Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2004), 57 mins
Who were the first Americans? New discoveries and techniques for dating have archeologist rethinking what they know-- and rewriting history.
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produced by Chedd-Angier Production Company, Inc., in Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2004), 57 mins
Description
Who were the first Americans? New discoveries and techniques for dating have archeologist rethinking what they know-- and rewriting history.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Chedd-Angier Production Company, Inc.
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers
Topic / Theme
Biology
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Public Broadcast Service
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