100 Greatest Discoveries [5 eps]

09Mar08

The Origin and Evolution of Life
Charles Darwin and evolution are examined. Also: the Burgess Shale fossils, which offer a glimpse of life on Earth 505 million years ago; and the KT asteroid that’s believed to have contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
http://www.guba.com/watch/2001011118?du

Astronomy
Breakthroughs in astronomy include the discovery of planetary movement; moons of other planets; comets and asteroids; the expansion of the universe; the big bang.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do… rch&plindex=0

Genetics
Discoveries in genetics. Included: rules of heredity; DNA; the genetic code; RNA splicing.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do…21213996074251

Biology
Discoveries in biology include microorganisms; cell division; the Krebs cycle; neurotransmission; photosynthesis.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do…04350380833605

Medicine
Breakthroughs in medicine. Included: anatomy; blood circulation; X-rays; germ theory; vaccinations.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do…49450174898865

Physics
Discoveries in Physics that have shaped the world and our understanding of it.
http://www.guba.com/watch/3000120477…55c3ad490dd3d1

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