In just a few years, technology will merge with our bodies in unimaginable ways and push the boundaries of what it is to be human. But what are the social and ethical dilemmas of a cyborg society?
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Just over 100 years ago, nights on Earth were pitch black. But thanks to the triumph of widespread electricity and the light bulb, many regions of the globe are as light as day for almost 24 hours. This illumination of our planet has direct impacts on people, animals and plants.
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Since the discovery of DNA, the idea that genes are somehow responsible for everything has permeated society. But as this film shows, the science underpinning these beliefs has been thoroughly debunked.
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Breast cancer kills. But are blanket screening programmes that screen all women, rather than those with symptoms, doing more harm than good?
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Scientists are claiming better alternatives to animal testing exist. So why are pharmaceutical companies lobbying to stop alternative tests being used?
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Think insects are a pest? Think again. This documentary shows how these tiny geniuses can help us solve some of science’s biggest problems – from producing biofuel to killing drug-resistant bacteria and curing cancer.
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Jellyfish, it is claimed , are dangerous monsters that are spreading rapidly and have become a real threat to humans. But is that really the case? And if so, what has led to the rise of these slimy creatures?
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From debunking migraine myths to tackling the biological process of aging, we separate the facts from fiction in the quest for wellbeing.
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In the last few years, the data stream flowing through the internet has turned into a tsunami: Ninety percent of the information sitting on the world’s servers was created in the last two years. This total digitization opens up completely new possibilities.
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