The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion What is the world made of?
In this episode, Michael demonstrates how our society is built on our search to find the answer to what makes up everything in the material world. This is a story that moves from the secret labs of the alchemists and their search for gold to the creation of the world's first synthetic dye - mauve - and onto the invention of the transistor. This quest may seem abstract and highly theoretical. Yet it has delivered the greatest impact on humanity. By trying to answer this question, scientists have created theories from elements to atoms, and the strange concepts of quantum physics that underpin our modern, technological world. Presented by Michael Mosley ; series producer, Aidan Laverty ; Consultants, Prof Pietro Corsi, Dr Jim Endersby, Dr Patricia Fara.
Primary Title
- The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion
Secondary Title
- What is the world made of?
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 12 August 2010
Start Time
- 19 : 10
Finish Time
- 20 : 00
Duration
- 50:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- TVNZ 7
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- In this episode, Michael demonstrates how our society is built on our search to find the answer to what makes up everything in the material world. This is a story that moves from the secret labs of the alchemists and their search for gold to the creation of the world's first synthetic dye - mauve - and onto the invention of the transistor. This quest may seem abstract and highly theoretical. Yet it has delivered the greatest impact on humanity. By trying to answer this question, scientists have created theories from elements to atoms, and the strange concepts of quantum physics that underpin our modern, technological world. Presented by Michael Mosley ; series producer, Aidan Laverty ; Consultants, Prof Pietro Corsi, Dr Jim Endersby, Dr Patricia Fara.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Science and civilization
- Educational
- Discoveries in science--History
- Sceince--History.
Genres
- Documentary
- Science
Hosts
- Michael Mosley (Host)
Contributors
- Aidan Laverty (Producer)
- BBC (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Science and civilization
- Educational
- Discoveries in science--History
- Sceince--History.