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A guide to the energy of the Earth - Joshua M. Sneideman

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-guide-to-the-energy-of-the-earth-joshua-m-sneideman Energy is neither created nor destroyed — and yet the global demand for it continues to increase. But where does energy come from, and where does it go? Joshua M. Sneideman examines the many ways in wh

Missile to the Moon

Missile to the Moon is a 1958 independently made American black-and-white science fiction film drama, produced by Marc Frederic, directed by Richard E. Cunha, that stars Richard Travis, Cathy Downs, and K. T. Stevens. The film was distributed by Astor Pictures and is a remake of an earlier Astor Pic

The Distribution of Komodo Dragons

Komodo dragons mainly live on the island of Komodo, after which they are named. But fossils show they were once much more widespread. Their ancestors originated in Australia. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/R. Rauert/Marc Trompetter/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more video

Fire Revolutionizes Life

Mastering fire revolutionized our diet. Cooked meat and plants were easier to digest, more nutritious, and had fewer germs. As a result, we grew stronger, and our brains were able to develop further. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/ S. Armsen / Marc Trompetter/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha

Anasazi: High Culture in Chaco Canyon

In the 11th and 12th centuries, a once great culture settled in the south of the USA - in Chaco Canyon: the Anasazi. How was this possible in an area where it didn't rain for almost ten months of the year? Author: ZDF/Terra X/Tobias Schultes/Oliver Roetz, Maria Zimmermann/Marc Trompetter Translati

The Superpowers of Eucalyptus Trees

The Australian eucalyptus is a true wonder tree. It is hardy, undemanding, and delivers record yields: up to 24 tons of wood per hectare per year, three times as much as a Central European deciduous forest. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/S. Armsen/Marc Trompetter/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alug