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In this irreverent and thought-provoking look at Japanese society, reporter Anita Rani travels across the country to investigate how a nation copes when there are simply too many people living to a ripe old age and too few having children. What is the effect on the economy with a massive pension and welfare bill falling on a shrinking workforce? And what does the fate of this creaking population mean for the rest of the world? While the global population...
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Bernice Notenboom leads an expedition from the Great Southern Ocean to the Great Barrier Reef to explore the changing currents and oceans that are driving extreme storms, sea surge, and changing the landscape of many small South Pacific communities. In this film, she investigates the role of phytoplankton, explores coral reefs, and talks with Tuvalvu residents about climate change and their future.
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We live in a country with a rapidly ageing population yet we’re still obsessed with holding on to our youth. In the first episode of this series we look at some of the new ways in which science is trying to help us stay young. Aoibhinn tries out an ‘Ageing Suit’ that restricts movement, impairs vision and hearing, and ages her 40 years in 5 mins, Kathriona meets DCU’s Professor Oliver Dolly to find out about variant of Botox which could be...
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Nematodes, or roundworms, are highly adaptable multicellular survivors of many diverse ecologies. From an agricultural perspective, nematodes are often detrimental: they are pests that attack plants and spread viruses, causing a global crop yield loss of $125 billion annually. This 2009 Falling Walls lecture video features the research of Waceke Wanjohi, who has taught nematology for 20 years, developing academic programs and labs while publishing...
5) Mother India
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We follow one couple's journey through the painful struggle to overcome their 'curse from the gods' and have a baby. A fascinating insight into the big and frightening fertility industry in India whose massive population is continuing to grow. So why do they want more children? Because Indian society is obsessed with kids. This mentality has resulted in a boom in assisted reproduction techniques, fuelled by the promise of defeating the "curse" of...
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As an island nation in the Pacific, New Zealand is biologically diverse due to a number of very specific geologic, climatic, and geographic variables. In this episode, viewers will learn how these variables have affected New Zealand's flora and fauna and see how through the mapping of these changes we are better able to predict what the future may hold.
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In this day and age, people all around the world are connected to each other in a variety of different ways. This Miniclip explores these global connections by focusing on international aid, tourism, and cultural events. How do these three things connect people from around the world? How is your classroom globally connected? With the help of this Miniclip, your students will discuss how the world is connected regardless of distance and become more...
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The concept of population is a significant aspect of geography. This Miniclip defines and explains what population density is and shows students how to calculate it with simple mathematics. Using China as a case study, students will learn how the physical geography of countries influences where people live and how access to resources dictates the population density of regions.
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According to several IQ studies, our intelligence is declining as populations grow. Why should that be? And is IQ an adequate measure of human intelligence - the amazing faculty that has enabled us to achieve dominion over nature? Scientists from many different fields are scrutinizing our intelligence, be it innate (genetic) or acquired through environment, education and learning processes, in an attempt to determine what intelligence really is. Meanwhile,...
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The food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the furniture you use: chances are that all three of these things have been manufactured in countries other than your own, which means you interact with lots of countries before you even leave the house to go to school! We are connected with other countries through international trade of goods and services, education, and migration—including asylum seekers and refugees. This wonderfully animated Miniclip...
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With its houses and its 32 totem and mortuary poles, the village of Ninstints, on Anthony Island, which was abandoned towards the end of the 19th century, offers a unique view of the activity of the indigenous Indian hunters and fishermen who once lived on the North Pacific coast.
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What can be done to reduce crime, increase safety, and improve livability in different communities? This clip considers factors influencing crime rates and perceived safety while comparing relevant facts and statistics from two different Melbourne suburbs: Richmond and Camberwell. This is an ideal resource for introducing students to subjective and objective measures of livability using actual data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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How does being socially connected or isolated affect the livability of particular places? This clip showcases the experiences of three young Australians in very different geographical locations: the outback, outer suburbs, and inner city. Each person shares the benefits and challenges that their place of residence offers in terms of being connected to their community through examples like transportation, schooling, services, and recreation.
16) Blue Ridge
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Filmed in stunning high-definition, Blue Ridge is a theatrical visitor center documentary produced for the National Park Service. Winding through majestic mountains, idyllic farmlands, and distinct communities of the Southern Appalachians, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches for almost 500 miles through Virginia and North Carolina. Through the use of breathtaking aerial photography, remarkable storytelling, and authentic regional music, the video captures...
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What are the different types of energy sources used in the United States? What is the impact of overall energy consumption on global climate change? What is energy conservation and how do we promote it in our communities? This topic will examine the future of a variety of alternative sources of fuel.
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By 2050 there could be 10 billion people living on the planet. For Chris Packham, who’s dedicate his life to protecting the natural world, that may simply be too many people for the Earth to sustain. Travelling around the world in search of answers to difficult and controversial questions, Chris investigates what he believes may be the most important challenge of our time. Can we reduce the impact of our growing human population, and could humans...
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Filmed in the megacity of Mumbai, this clip looks at the impact, both positive and negative, of cities on the environment and people. Examples include better access to employment and services, increased pollution, environmental damage, housing shortages and traffic congestions.