As the Sherlock Holmes of science, Burke tracks through 12,000 years of history for the clues that lead us to eight great life changing inventions-the atom bomb, telecommunications, the computer, the production line, jet aircraft, plastics, rocketry and television

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 Newton's three laws of motion.

Journey through the major turning points in the Biological Sciences. Explore discoveries in Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, including current high profile issues such as Cellular Biology and Global Warming.

Presents how each branch of chemistry, physical, organic and biochemistry, evolved from a clear understanding of the principles and laws of chemical interactions. Future problems of energy, food, medicines and materials are the problems of chemistry.

Especially in the 20th Century, the abundance and scarcity of valued resources propels the rise and fall of economic and political power of nations. Not since the discovery of gold in 1848 has the understanding of the world's geology been more important to the welfare of the nation.

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, climatology and global warming.

Physics is the study of the elemental constituents of the universe. It deals with matter energy, forces, space and time. This program covers classical physics... the period which led to the Industrial Revolution and modern technology.

This program covers modern physics ... The period of time which brought us new paradigms of how the universe works and our place in it.

The most powerful geologic force on the planet - glaciers. Glaciers can dominate an entire continent.

The change from a solid state, snow and ice, to a liquid state, water, makes the Arctic sensitive to climate change and introduces many dangerous positive feedback loops that can drive sudden detrimental climate shifts.

This series takes you through the Science of Global Warming and the Solutions. We need only to trust the science and work together to implement these solutions... solutions we can no longer afford to ignore.

How much irreversible change to our atmosphere has already occurred? Can we control the devastating effects that the burning fossil fuels will cause? If there is not an immediate global initiative to save the planet, what will the future hold?

Featuring such greats as Poe…Dickenson…Twain…Alcott…Hemingway..Wolfe…Steinbeck...Vonnegut and Morrison, this eight part series presents the lives and literary output of over 60 of America's most read authors.

In this 14 part series, art historian Tim Marlow explores the lives and works of the greatest artists in history.

Eight half-hour shows chronicle the story of American Indians ... Their magnificent civilizations and accomplishments.