Love can change our lives – in the truest sense of the word. Recent scientific studies prove that love is more than just an emotion. It is a drive that transforms our brain and our body profoundly. This film shows the fascinating science behind what love is, what it does to us – and whether it is good for us at all.
‘Pleasure and pain: The Science of Love’ is an exciting visual journey through the world of love from birth to death. Astonishing facts are presented clearly, with answers to all the questions we have always asked ourselves: Why do lovers have palpitations? Why are they less hungry and why do they sleep less? Does love come from the brain or from the heart? And why does heartbreak hurt so much?
What does it mean to pursue happiness? Learn from pioneers, researchers and individuals to find out what they’ve discovered about being happy.
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Some claim that immortality will be possible as little as thirty years from now - but will it just be for the rich?
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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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