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Title from disc label

"We are living in a golden age of scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements. From the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology deployed in the COVID-19 vaccines to new research into the biology of lichens to new theories about the inner workings of black holes, the 21st century has given us an exciting new understanding of ourselves, our world, and our universe. Now, you have the chance to dig into 12 of the most fascinating and important scientific advancements and paradigm shifts in recent years. Unexpected, consequential, and often counterintuitive, 12 Revolutionary Discoveries That Could Change Everything offers an inspiring introduction to science in the 21st century. Taught by Scientific American editor in chief Laura Helmuth, these 12 eye-opening lectures will satiate even the most inquisitive mind."--Publisher's website

"Scientific American."

"Course number 10520."

Closed captioned for the hearing impaired

Contains 12 lectures; each lecture is approximately 19 minutes

Lecturer: Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of Scientific American

DVD, NTSC

In English; closed-captioned

Disc 1.

Why the sea can glow the color of milk -- True colors of dinosaurs -- How textiles gave Viking women power -- New truths about lichens -- Quantum nature of bird migration -- Unexpected smashups in the solar system --

Disc 2.

Why exercise doesn't help you lose weight -- How parents' trauma affects future children -- Breakthrough in messenger RNA therapies -- You really can learn in your sleep -- How your brain constructs the world -- Why black holes turn inside out