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mrvanwinkles · 2012-05-09, 09:53 AM

The History of Science - BBC Series - seen on PBS Seattle, KCTS 9

http://www.bbcprograms.com/catalog/h...iencedesc.html

I recorded it last Thursday night, I think , May 3, 2012 - 9-10 PM PST - Pacific Time
[ midnight - 1 AM EST - Eastern Time / my time ]

One episode of this BBC series about Power.
" Episode 4. Can we have unlimited Power? "

I just watched my recording last night - and I like that. I thought it was quite good - for a history / science / techie sort of person.

Seen in Ottawa on Rogers Ottawa Digital Cable ch 164, KCTS 9, PBS Seattle.

The History of Science

Presented by: Michael Mosley

Nice historical perspective on the development of machines to harness and generate power.

Nice info and shots on the Dutch windmills / windpower, then the steam engine, the industrial revolution, the start of electricity and electro-magnetism and hydro electricity generation and transmission.

A little on the start of nuclear energy / power.

Some discussion on the development of key inventions and mathematics to describe what power is, and how to improve on it's generation and efficiency.

Why some key inventions / discoveries did not hit it big right away ... because they were way ahead of their time - or not yet practical.

Great show.

classicsat · 2012-05-10, 09:02 AM

I like that series, and a number of other from mostly BBC. TVO carries them, and that is where I see them.

I have see that series, one basically on how the the "classsic" elements (wind, fire, water, humans) shaped the earth, the history of geography, maths, money, the English Language, and on now, Electricity.

There is also a lot of BBC stuff on Youtube.

mrvanwinkles · 2012-05-11, 09:21 AM

Yes, good.

I think I recorded a second one last night - same station, same time.

Will have to see later ... my recording.

The kind of thing that a Teacher (Science or History) might like to show to their students. Ya.

mrvanwinkles · 2012-05-17, 08:55 AM

Yes, I caught a second episode last week on the recorder:

Episode 5 - What is the secret of Life ?

Watched it a couple nights ago. Fell asleep though, trying to watch the recording, near the end of it - it was getting late and I was nodding off.

So I'll have to re-watch my recording.

But nice Historical perspective, showing the excellent drawings of the human body made by some of the "masters".

Development from "observation" (and drawing) of the structure of the human body (Anatomy), to "experimentation" to see and understand how the human body and systems actually function ->( ? Physiology ? - how the body works ).

I gotta watch it again ... maybe now.

Borelli - Biomechanics.

The Microscope - discovery of the CELL. Cell division. The Nucleus, chromosomes.

DNA .

I'll try and see again tonight, Thursday May 17, 2012 ... if I can capture a third episode.

Excellent series. I wonder if the series can be purchased as a whole.

Any Science or History teachers out there with a "Budget" to spend on classroom learning materials ... check this one out.

2012-05-09, 09:53 AM	#1
mrvanwinkles Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Ontario (Ottawa/Kingston) Posts: 1,380	History of Science - BBC Series The History of Science - BBC Series - seen on PBS Seattle, KCTS 9 http://www.bbcprograms.com/catalog/h...iencedesc.html I recorded it last Thursday night, I think , May 3, 2012 - 9-10 PM PST - Pacific Time [ midnight - 1 AM EST - Eastern Time / my time ] One episode of this BBC series about Power. " Episode 4. Can we have unlimited Power? " I just watched my recording last night - and I like that. I thought it was quite good - for a history / science / techie sort of person. Seen in Ottawa on Rogers Ottawa Digital Cable ch 164, KCTS 9, PBS Seattle. The History of Science Presented by: Michael Mosley Nice historical perspective on the development of machines to harness and generate power. Nice info and shots on the Dutch windmills / windpower, then the steam engine, the industrial revolution, the start of electricity and electro-magnetism and hydro electricity generation and transmission. A little on the start of nuclear energy / power. Some discussion on the development of key inventions and mathematics to describe what power is, and how to improve on it's generation and efficiency. Why some key inventions / discoveries did not hit it big right away ... because they were way ahead of their time - or not yet practical. Great show.

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2012-05-10, 09:02 AM	#2
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,944	I like that series, and a number of other from mostly BBC. TVO carries them, and that is where I see them. I have see that series, one basically on how the the "classsic" elements (wind, fire, water, humans) shaped the earth, the history of geography, maths, money, the English Language, and on now, Electricity. There is also a lot of BBC stuff on Youtube.

2012-05-11, 09:21 AM	#3
mrvanwinkles Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Ontario (Ottawa/Kingston) Posts: 1,380	Yes, good. I think I recorded a second one last night - same station, same time. Will have to see later ... my recording. The kind of thing that a Teacher (Science or History) might like to show to their students. Ya.

2012-05-17, 08:55 AM	#4
mrvanwinkles Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Ontario (Ottawa/Kingston) Posts: 1,380	Yes, I caught a second episode last week on the recorder: Episode 5 - What is the secret of Life ? Watched it a couple nights ago. Fell asleep though, trying to watch the recording, near the end of it - it was getting late and I was nodding off. So I'll have to re-watch my recording. But nice Historical perspective, showing the excellent drawings of the human body made by some of the "masters". Development from "observation" (and drawing) of the structure of the human body (Anatomy), to "experimentation" to see and understand how the human body and systems actually function ->( ? Physiology ? - how the body works ). I gotta watch it again ... maybe now. Borelli - Biomechanics. The Microscope - discovery of the CELL. Cell division. The Nucleus, chromosomes. DNA . I'll try and see again tonight, Thursday May 17, 2012 ... if I can capture a third episode. Excellent series. I wonder if the series can be purchased as a whole. Any Science or History teachers out there with a "Budget" to spend on classroom learning materials ... check this one out.