Core astronomy
Core Astronomy examines the key points in the development of astronomy, beginning with Greek astronomer Ptolemy's Earth-centered paradigm to Nicolas Copernicus' introduction of a sun-centered solar system, and Isaac Newt..
Core biology: animal sciences
This program presents an exciting ride through the world of animal classification, physiology, behavior, and communication. Today the animal sciences - zoology - form the knowledge basis for such diverse disciplines as ..
Core biology: environmental sciences
In this program, the wonders of ecology and ecosystems revealed. A seminal moment in mankind's history occurred when, in 1949, Aldo Leopold announced the concept of a land ethic: "We are all part of the greater intercon..
Core biology: microbiology and genetics
No biological sciences have more promise for the future of mankind than genetics and microbiology. Microbiology, which includes genetics, is the story of understanding how the cell works. All life is cellular life ... Al..
Core biology: plant sciences
Plant sciences or botany! No biological science has transformed society more than the successive waves of agricultural revolutions - new ways of growing more food. It started with the domestication of cereal crops - whea..
Core chemistry
This program shows why the future problems of energy, food, medicines and materials are the problems of chemistry. No science is more at the core of every technology that supports the seven billion people living on the ..
Core geology
Not since the discovery of gold in 1848 has understanding of the world's geology been more important to the welfare of the nation. Throughout history, the rise and fall of civilizations has been propelled by the abundan..
Core meteorology: atmosphere
Meteorology, once the simple study of atmospheric events - storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and temperature changes - has grown in the 21st century to include such disciplines as atmospheric chemistry and physics, climatol..
Core meteorology: climates
Meteorology, once the simple study of atmospheric events - storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and temperature changes - has grown in the 21st century to include such disciplines as atmospheric chemistry and physics, climatol..
Core meteorology: weather
This program provides an exciting exploration of the principles behind tornadoes, hurricanes, severe droughts, and other extreme weather phenomena. It discusses the principles of weather dynamics. It shows how weather c..