| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (42 min. 30 sec.) ; 257025292 bytes |
| Series |
The Universe ; Series 3, Episode 12 |
| Summary |
A variety of cosmic events have both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth. From the beauty of the Aurora Borealis to the dangers of UV radiation and cosmic rays, this episode explores how the effects generated by the sun can literally get under our skin, scramble our technology, make life possible and threaten our existence all at the same time |
| Event |
Broadcast 2011-04-30 at 21:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: PG |
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Astrophysics.
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Cosmic rays.
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Rainbows -- Religious aspects.
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Sunburn.
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Sunshine -- Measurement.
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Ultraviolet radiation -- Measurement.
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Sun.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Beck, John, contributor
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Danly, L. (Laura), contributor
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Drooker, Arthur, director
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E.Jackson, Mark, contributor
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Filippenko, Alexei V, contributor
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Hoeksema, Jon Todd, contributor
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Kaku, Michio, contributor
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Lummerzheim, Dirk, contributor
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Rapaport, Vicki, contributor
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Thompson, Erik, cast
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Walcott, charles, contributor
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