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During the formation of the solar system, not all of the materials in the vast could of dust and gas were used. What happened to the remaining ice, metal, and rock? It formed what became known as asteroids, comets, and meteors. Take a look at the significance of these objects and the possible impact they have on humankind.
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Beyond Human volume 2
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This program investigates the smart machines and robots that may one day run society and do work for humans. To explore this strange new era, the program integrates live action with extensive animation and visual effects.
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Beyond Human volume 1
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The first program looks at miniscule machines that may become part of human bodies: robots coursing through the blood stream to battle cancer cells one on one; virtual vision systems projected directly into the cerebral cortex; or computers designed to interface with nervous systems.
4) Mars
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Known as the red planet, Mars is the closest planet to the sun. Easily seen from Earth, Mars has intrigued thousands of people throughout history. Many have wondered whether the planet could be inhabited by forms of life; many have dreamed of exploring the planet. Several successful space projects have revealed interesting facts about the history, make-up, and geology of Mars. Although much has been discovered, mysteries surrounding Mars and its moons...
5) Saturn
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Saturn is the crown jewel of the solar system. Admired for centuries for its beauty--a pale gold ball surrounded by gleaming white rings--modern astronomers have discovered that Saturn is one of the most amazing of all the planets. From the mysteries of its glorious rings to its dozens of unique moons, one of which is large enough to be a world in its own right, the story of Saturn is also the story of astronomy and the discovery of the solar system....
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Two of the most mysterious planets in our solar system are the cold, beautiful blue worlds of Uranus and Neptune. They lie so far from the Sun that they appear only as small dots in even the largest telescopes. Unknown to ancient astronomers, one was discovered by accident and the other as the result of an interplanetary detective story, and an intense international competition. Modern spacecraft have revealed them to be among the most fascinating...
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Beyond Invention volume 8
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The world of autonomous robots and fantastic future weapons is explored.
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Beyond Invention volume 1
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Three inventors dabble with mysterious energy forces and try to change the world.
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Beyond Invention volume 2
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A sea serpent in the Pacific Northwest- Caborosaurus, Sasquatch and supposedly extinct Tasmanian Tiger in Australia are investigated using the latest in hi tech equipment.
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Beyond Invention volume 3
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A toymaker builds a rocket to blast into the sky, from MIT soft squeezable musical instruments and shark shield- an electro-magnetic force field that stops sharks.
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Beyond Invention volume 7
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The mysterious and scary process of cloning is investigated.
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Beyond Invention volume 5
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Backyard scientists and leading edge institutes create flying cars and smart airplanes.
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Beyond Invention volume 4
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Gecko Glue, Bullet Proof Vests made from Spider Silk grown inside a goat and a Robotic Falcon that stops pesky crows and seagulls from splattering building!
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Beyond Invention volume 6
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$7,000 life-like sex doll, mom & mom hi-tech sex toys and Ultimo- the world's first "out-plant" bra- hey, it helped enhance Julie Robert's career in Oscar winning Erin Brockovich!
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Beyond River Cottage volume 3
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Hugh builds a maternity room for his sow that is moments away from giving birth. He also contemplates how to install plumbing in his new headquarters, and he challenges himself to put the neglected purple broccoli back on the culinary map.
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Beyond River Cottage volume 7
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It is party season in Dorset, and Hugh teams up with a local fisherman to catch whelks before spicing them up to sell on the beaches on Carnival Day. Back at The River Cottage HQ, Hugh is inspired to create the West Dorset Tomato Festival.
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Beyond River Cottage volume 2
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Several weeks after Hugh leased a collection of barns near his farm to serve as his culinary headquarters, he gives himself a two-week deadline to accomplish the task of getting the muck-ridden buildings up and running by Valentine's Day.
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Beyond River Cottage volume 6
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Hugh installs beehives at The River Cottage HQ, the only problem is his fear of being stung. He also takes on his biggest event yet, a wedding party, and the newlyweds want their entire menu to only include wild, or home-grown, cuisine.
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Beyond River Cottage volume 8
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The day has arrived for Hugh to harvest his honey, and with some help from Ken Bishop, they carefully extract a robust 25 lbs. worth of the golden sweetness. Hugh then enters some culinary delights into the Melplash Agricultural Show.
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Beyond River Cottage volume 1
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Hugh's new farm is 10 times the size of River Cottage, so he plans to expand production, including setting up a culinary headquarters where he can sell direct to the public, but he soon wonders if he has bitten off more than he can chew.
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