S04 Episode 1

Electricity: A Bright Idea!

Our distant ancestors were afraid of lightning. For a long time, it was thought that lightning was sent by the gods. Nowadays, electricity is part of our daily life. Without it, we would feel lost... Watch with CuriosityStream

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 2

Heredity: It's A Family Affair!

Early in their history, humans realized that they could affect nature. Controlling fire, making tools, and taming wild animals. What they were not given by nature, they harnessed in other species.

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 3

Gravity: It All Falls Into Place!

From the mysterious megaliths in prehistory to the first hot air balloons, and the construction of the Giza pyramid complex, our ancestors have always observed and experimented, gaining a better understanding of their World.

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 4

Viruses And Bacteria: Tiny But Tough

Join us now on a journey through the key events that have allowed us to better understand the world of microbe.

25 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 5

Plastic: A Toxic Friend?

Join us on a journey through the key moments that enabled humanity to discover plastics.

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 6

Electromagnetic Waves: Do You Copy?

Long-distance communication, moving stealthily through the dark without being detected, and observation from afar have all become commonplace. At any moment, you can know exactly where you are on the planet.

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 7

Energy: A Burning Question

Today our understanding of energy enables us to send rockets into space. Compared to our ancestors, we have incredible power at our disposal. But what exactly is energy? Where does it come from?

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 8

Fluid Mechanics: A Source Of Inspiration

Today, we can run climate simulations on a global scale. We have learned to control rivers and protect ourselves from flooding. How did we achieve these feats? Watch with CuriosityStream

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 9

Quantum Physics: A Step Into Unknown

From the infinitely small to the infinitely large, we have harnessed our expertise to develop incredible technologies. But have we come full circle? Let's go on a journey through the key moments that have allowed humanity to discover: quantum physics!

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 10

Chaos Theory: Small Causes, Great Effects

Today, we know that many natural phenomena are based on the laws of physics. We can forecast the weather several days in advance. But are we really sure it is possible to predict everything?

26 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 11

Algorithms: Following The Recipe!

Today, in our daily lives, we use countless machines to do our hard work for us. Each of them obeying a specific program, custom written in a particular language.

25 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 12

Mathematics: How To Speak To Robots?

We know how to handle numbers so large that all the books in the world would not be enough to contain them. Our societies are profoundly reliant on an increasingly complex equation.

25 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

S04 Episode 13

Plate Tectonics: Great Shakes

Today, we are just beginning to understand what happens beneath our feet, in the heart of our planet. Tomorrow, we may be better equipped to predict and prepare for volcanic eruptions or tsunamis.

23 mins · Wed, 6 Oct 2021

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