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Universidade de Coimbra

Através do protocolo firmado com a Apple, a Universidade de Coimbra pode colocar no iTunes U, uma secção da maior loja de conteúdos digitais do mundo, conteúdos gratuitos sob a forma de vídeo, audio, PDF ou eBook (epub). Estes conteúdos não são sujeitos a qualquer regime de exclusividade, ou seja, os conteúdos colocados no iTunes podem ser colocados em quaisquer outras plataformas.

A Universidade quer ter uma representação alargada das diferentes áreas do saber, pensada para um público variado, lusófono … Ler mais

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Universidade de Coimbra

Através do protocolo firmado com a Apple, a Universidade de Coimbra pode colocar no iTunes U, uma secção da maior loja de conteúdos digitais do mundo, conteúdos gratuitos sob a forma de vídeo, audio, PDF ou eBook (epub). Estes conteúdos não são sujeitos a qualquer regime de exclusividade, ou seja, os conteúdos colocados no iTunes podem ser colocados em quaisquer outras plataformas.

A Universidade quer ter uma representação alargada das diferentes áreas do saber, pensada para um público variado, lusófono … Ler mais

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Matemática / Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo / 1001 Inventions

Science in a Golden Age

Jim al-Khalili unravels the links between latest scientific developments and the unsung scientific heroes of the past
About Science in a Golden Age

From satellite-enabled GPS, to hi-tech medical procedures – much of today’s modern science has been developed and understood through the work of scientists and thinkers across the ages and from around the world.

While the names of Newton, Galileo and Copernicus are … Ler mais

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1001 Inventions / Matemática / Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo

When the Moors Ruled in Europe

Historian Bettany Hughes looks at the influence of the Moorish invasion of Spain in 711 AD, and the lasting cultural and scientific legacy they created

As part of the Channel 4’s Hidden Civilisation season exploring Islam’s rich and significant contribution to western art and culture, historian Bettany Hughes traces the story of the mysterious and misunderstood Moors, the Islamic society that ruled in Spain for 700 years, but whose legacy was virtually erased from Western history.

In 711 AD, a tribe of newly converted Muslims from North Africa crossed the straits of Gibraltar and invaded Spain. Known as The Moors, they went on to build … Ler mais

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Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo

Aftershock: The Hunt for Gravitational Waves

Horizon travels to the South Pole to tell the inside story of the greatest scientific quest of our time

In March 2014, a team of astronomers stunned the scientific world when they announced that their BICEP2 telescope at the South Pole had possibly detected a signal of “gravitational waves” from the early universe. This is the inside story of the hunt for gravitational waves from the … Ler mais

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Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo

Light and Dark

Professor Jim Al-Khalili shows how by uncovering its secrets, scientists have used light to reveal the universe

In this mind-bending series, Professor Jim Al-Khalili shows how by uncovering its secrets, scientists have used light to reveal the universe.

Episode 1: Light

Two-part series in which Professor Jim Al-Khalili shows how, by uncovering its secrets, scientists have used light to reveal almost everything we know about the universe. But in the last 30 years we have discovered that far from seeing everything, we have seen virtually … Ler mais

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Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo

Everything and Nothing

Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores the true size and shape of the universe and delves into the amazing science behind apparent nothingness

Two-part documentary which deals with two of the deepest questions there are – what is everything, and what is nothing?

Episode 1: Everything

In two epic, surreal and mind-expanding films, Professor Jim Al-Khalili searches for an answer to these questions as he explores the true size and shape of the universe and delves into the amazing science behind apparent nothingness.

The first part, Everything, sees Professor Al-Khalili set … Ler mais

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Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

Professor of physics Jim Al-Khalili investigates the most accurate and yet perplexing scientific theory ever - quantum physics

Episode 1:  Einstein’s Nightmare

Professor Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of arguably the most important, accurate and yet perplexing scientific theory ever – quantum physics.

The story starts at the beginning of the 20th century with scientists trying to … Ler mais

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Divulgação / Vídeo

Reid Gower – I am the Creator of The Sagan Series

I am Reid Gower

I’m the creator of the popular youtube series called The Sagan Series and The Feynman Series. You can find both on my youtube channel.

Over the past couple years I’ve been invited around the world to give talks on my motive for creating the series. I was even recently invited to NASA Marshall Space Flight Center where I gave a talk and was given a tour.

I also recently finished my contributions to The Sagan/Feynman Series, but I’m announcing

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1001 Inventions / Ciência e Tecnologia / Divulgação / Vídeo

1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets

This short feature film is about the scientific heritage of Muslim civilisation

From Producer Ahmed Salim and starring Oscar-winning actor and screen legend Sir Ben Kingsley this short feature film is about the scientific heritage of Muslim civilisation. The mini-movie, entitled “1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets”, accompanies a global touring exhibition which was previously open to the public at the Science Museum in London.

The 1001 Inventions exhibition completed its record-breaking residency at London’s Science Museum with 400,000 visitors in the first half of 2010, followed by a blockbuster … Ler mais

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Divulgação / Vídeo / 1001 Inventions / Ciência e Tecnologia

1001 Inventions

Discovering the Past, Inspiring a Better Future

1001 Inventions is a leading and award-winning international science and cultural heritage brand reaching over 150 million people around the world.

1001 Inventions uncovers a thousand years of scientific and cultural achievements from Muslim Civilisation from the 7th century onwards, and how those contributions helped create the foundations of our modern world.

Through its award-winning educational programmes, books, block-buster exhibitions, live shows, films and learning products, 1001 Inventions showcases the contributions of inspirational men and women of different faiths and … Ler mais

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Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo

Brian Cox – What time is it?

Do You Know What Time It Is?

Particle physicist Professor Brian Cox asks, ‘What time is it?’ It’s a simple question and it sounds like it has a simple answer. But do we really know what it is that we’re asking?

Brian visits the ancient Mayan pyramids in Mexico where the Maya built temples to time. He finds out that a day is never 24 hours and meets Earth’s very own Director of Time. He journeys to the beginning of time, and goes beyond within the realms … Ler mais