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National Geographic Aftermath: World Without Oil (Video, Photos)

Shallow Nation — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:15:29 +0000

Here are National Geographic Aftermath: World without Oil video and photos. The documentary will premiere on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 9 pm ET/PT on NatGeo Channel . Details below after the jump.

The program poses a question: what would our world be like if we ran out of oil? Our contemporary world is so dependent on technology fueled by oil, and yet oil will not last forever. CGI animation and dramatic recreation will reveal a possible scenario of what will happen when the oil supply does run out. How will the world change and how will people adapt as food disappears, electrical power fails? Witness the devastation in major cities as winter sets in. What will be more important to our survival; the technology to develop new sources of energy, or a change to a more sustainable way of life?

An overview of the program and additional pictures can be seen here: National Geographic Aftermath: World Without Oil

Top Photo: Enactment: A girl rummages through a garbage dump and finds a bicycle tire 10 years after oil disappears from Earth. (Photo credit: © Quiet Planet 2 Productions Inc.)

Video “Are You Prepared for the End of Oil?” – Imagine a world in which all of the oil has completely disappeared. Or let us do it for you. Link

Video “Surviving in a World Without Oil” – Could we survive even five days in a world without oil?. Link

Photos and video courtesy of National Geographic Channel

National Geographic Aftermath: World Without Oil (Video, Photos)

National Geographic Explorer: Vampire Forensics (Video, Photos)

Shallow Nation — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:32:25 +0000

Here are National Geographic Explorer: Vampire Forensics video and photos. The program premieres on Tues. Feb. 23, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NatGeo Channel.

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The new episode in the Explorer series will chronicle the efforts of forensic anthropologist Dr. Matteo Borrini and his team as they seek to determine if there is any evidence supporting the existence of vampires in 16th century Venice, as per legend. While vampires have dominated mythology and, most recently pop culture, notably with the Twilight series of books and movies, the existence of vampires has also long been a subject of speculation, now put to scientific test as the alleged skull of the Vampire of Venice is uncovered.

An overview along with several more pictures and video can be seen here: National Geographic Explorer: Vampire Forensics.

Top Photo: Reenactment: Dr. Matteo Borrini and Carmilla Borrini unearth the “Vampire of Venice.” In the summer of 2006, on the Venetian island of Lazaretto Nuovo, Dr. Matteo Borrini and his team were excavating a mass grave dating from the plague of the 16thcentury. They found a skeleton with a brick between the jaws of its skull. A brick was placed in the mouth of the corpse to kill a vampire. (Photo Credit: © NGT)

Photos and video courtesy of National Geographic Channel.

Video: A 500-year-old skull may tell us more about 16th century European beliefs about vampires. Link

Video: Forensic anthropologists examine the skeleton of a 500-year-old vampire. Link

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National Geographic Explorer: Vampire Forensics (Video, Photos)

National Geographic Taboo: Beyond the Grave (Video, Photos)

Shallow Nation — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:45:13 +0000

Here are National Geographic Taboo: Beyond the Grave video and photos. The new episode in the series premieres on Weds. Feb. 17, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NatGeo Channel.

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This episode of the groundbreaking series explores the various rituals societies have adopted to cope with death. What one culture perceives as the normal and acceptable way to deal with death may be for another society forbidden.

An overview along with several more pictures and video can be seen here: National Geographic Taboo: Beyond the Grave.
Top Photo: Daejon, South Korea: An eerie sight inside the Coffin Academy. (Photo Credit: (c) Beyond Productions/ Jeremy Adair)

Photo courtesy of National Geographic Channel.

National Geographic Taboo: Beyond the Grave (Video, Photos)

National Geographic: A Traveler’s Guide to the Planets (Video, Photos)

Shallow Nation — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:58:39 +0000

Here are National Geographic A Traveler’s Guide to the Planets video and photos. The six-part mini series will premiere on Sun. Feb. 14, 2010 at 9 pm ET/PT on NatGeo Channel and will be broadcast over three days. It showcases breathtaking images captured by ultra high-tech telescopes, coupled with animation revealing a glimpse into a world not previously seen. Details and full schedule below after the jump.

Sunday, Feb. 14, 9 pm ET/PT: Saturn: Overview .

From Earth, Saturn’s rings appear solid, but they are actually made up of chunks of rock and ice; CGI will reveal a stunning look at the surface of the enormous planet, theorized to be covered with a layer of metallic liquid hydrogen; it auroras yield an impressive light show.

Top Photo: CGI IMAGE: Enceladus’s south polar water ice plumes. The plumes were found to be moving at ~2,189 kilometres per hour (1,360 miles per hour). (Photo Credit: © Hive Studios)

Sunday, Feb. 14, 10 pm ET/PT: Jupiter: Overview

The largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter is larger than all of the other planets combined. It is known for its iconic red “eye” which is actually a thunderstorm twice the size of Earth that has raged for more than 300 years. Beneath the clouds, the planet is revealed to be more like a star in composition. Its moons are equally fascinating, ranging from the fiery Io, to the oceanic Europa. The program will also reveal a look at Juno, a new probe which will launch in 2011, and should give an even clearer picture of this unusual planet.

Photo: CGI IMAGE: Jupiter and Io. Io is the innermost of the four Galilean moons of the planet Jupiter and, with a diameter of 3,642 kilometres, the fourth-largest moon in the Solar System.
(Photo Credit: © Hive Studios)

Monday, February 15, 2010, at 9 pm ET/PT Mars: Overview

A tour of the Red Planet reveals giant volcanoes, impressive canyons and constant sunshine; a rocky terrain similar to Antarctica. The program will also reveal a preview of what the first manned mission to Mars will be like; it is a mission that scientists believe is achievable in our lifetimes.

Monday, February 15, 2010, at 10 pm ET/PT Venus and Mercury: Overview

Mercury and Venus with their proximity to the sun are stunningly hot; temperatures on Mercury can reach 800° F. Venus sees temperatures hot enough to melt lead. Mercury’s sunny side offers travelers a stunning view of solar flares while on the planet’s dark side, temperatures plummet to minus 275 degrees. On the Earth’s nearest neighbor, Venus, the climate is dramatically volcanic.

Photo:CGI IMAGE: Voyager passing Triton and Neptune. Neptune’s largest moon is Triton. It is the only large moon in the Solar System with a retrograde orbit, which is an orbit in the opposite direction to its planet’s rotation. At 2700 km in diameter, it is the seventh-largest moon in the Solar System.
(Photo Credit: © Hive Studios)

Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 9 pm ET/PT Neptune and Uranus: Overview.

Far away from the sun, in contrast, is Uranus, an icy gas giant with an atmosphere composed of a cosmic cocktail of hydrogen, helium, and methane, that takes 84 earth years to orbit the sun. Neptune, its vibrant blue neighbor, takes almost twice that long. As telescopes improve, scientists discover more about these distant planets through the stunning new pictures of the planets.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 10 pm ET/PT Pluto and Beyond: Overview

Pluto is farthest away from the earth and astronomers have determined that it does not qualify as a planet. Along with its moon Charon, it is the first discovered body in an unseen swarm of icy worlds in the uncharted region of the solar system. The program will reveal the New Horizons room where scientists are working on the first spacecraft to visit Pluto, set to arrive in 2015.

Video Video “Saturn Up Close” – The Cassini-Huygens spacecraft sets off on an orbital tour of Saturn, sending back some out-of-this-world images.. Link

Video Video “Destination: Mars” – The Valles Marineris is a titanic canyon system that tops the list of must-see destinations on Mars.. Link

Video “Mission to Pluto” – The New Horizons spacecraft is set to reach Pluto in 2015, giving us our first glimpse of this faraway world. Link

Photos and video courtesy of National Geographic Channel

National Geographic A Traveler’s Guide to the Planets (Video, Photos)

National Geographic Taboo: Strange Love (Video, Photos)

Shallow Nation — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:46:31 +0000

Here are National Geographic Taboo: Strange Love video and photos. The new episode in the series premieres on Weds. Feb. 10, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NatGeo Channel.

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This episode of the edgy series examines the taboo in human relationships, where people seek safety, security and love in relationships that are considered considered strange and outside of the norm. In Australia, a couple stays committed to each otehr by having affairs with strangers. In Nepal, a 7-year-old child is sold as a bride. In the U.K., a man brazenly defies social convention and laws by marrying seven women.

An overview along with several more pictures can be seen here: National Geographic Taboo: Strange Love. Video is below.

Top Photo: Birgunj, Nepal: As teenagers, this bride and groom will now be officially married. They were married before as young children due to poverty. Marriage is like a business transaction and forming of alliances between families. (Photo credit: © BEYOND PRODUCTIONS/ Abhinav)

Video Committed to each another, Holly and Dino have an open relationship, and routinely become involved with strangers. Link

Pictures and video courtesy of National Geographic Channel.

National Geographic Taboo: Strange Love (Video, Photos)

National Geographic Fight Science: Stealth Fighters (Video, Photos)

Shallow Nation — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:24:33 +0000

Here are National Geographic Fight Science: Stealth Fighters video and photos. The new episode of the new season premieres on Thurs. Feb. 11, 2010 at 9 pm ET/PT.

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In the new episode, when the Fight Science team embark upon an examination of the deadly art of stealth fighters, (from attacks and hidden defenses to infiltration and escape skills) they uncover results that defy scientific explanation. The program will reveal experts in Brazilian capoeira, karate, tae kwon do, and muay Thai kickboxing who all execute hair-trigger techniques which push the limits of human ability with their speed, agility and force. A martial artist demonstrates evasive maneuvers which combine balance and dexterity while moving through a laser beam obstacle course. A Shaolin warrior breaks a steal-tipped spear aimed at his throat, allegedly by manipulating the body’s powerful energy.

An overview and more pictures can be seen here: National Geographic Fight Science: Stealth Fighters

See also the Fight Science online game which is based on the series, and allows players to connect and interact with friends on Facebook.

See preview video below.

Top Photo: Los Angeles, CA: Ninjutsu expert, Glen Levy swinging a ninjutsu rope. (Photo Credit: (c) Base Productions)

Video “Free Runners” – Free runner, Ryan, leaps from a 9-foot platform and lands with featherlight ease. Link

Video “Super Human Ninja Girl” – Fight Science tests Mindy’s strength and flexibility against one of the best security systems modern technology can offer. Link

Pictures and video courtesy of National Geographic Channel

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National Geographic Fight Science: Stealth Fighters (Video, Photos)

National Geographic Inside Polygamy: Life in Bountiful (Video, Photos)

Shallow Nation — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:44:53 +0000

Here are National Geographic Inside Polygamy: Life in Bountiful video and photos. The new program premieres on Weds. Feb. 10, 2010 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NatGeo Channel.

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The documentary is a companion piece to the February National Geographic magazine cover story.

In what has been dubbed a real-life ‘Big Love,’ Winston Blackmore (picture above) is the family patriarch and leader of a fundamentalist Mormon polygamist community in Bountiful, British Columbia. He has more than 20 wives and more than 100 children. Blackmore as one who practices what is known as “the principle,” believes that having many wives and dozens of children helps to insure he will enter into the highest of Heavens.

Photo:Bountiful, Canada: Marlina, Zelpha, and Marsha, all wives of Winston Blackmore, stand around the truck after collecting cucumbers for pickling. (Photo Credit: (c) Catherine Yrisarri)

An overview along with several more pictures can be seen here: National Geographic Inside Polygamy: Life in Bountiful.

See also the story on Good Morning America: Leader of Canada’s Largest Polygamy Group Has Estimated 25 Wives, 121 Children

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Top Photo:Bountiful, Canada: Marlina, Zelpha, and Marsha, all wives of Winston Blackmore, stand around the truck after collecting cucumbers for pickling. (Photo Credit: (c) Catherine Yrisarri)

Pictures courtesy of National Geographic Channel.

National Geographic Inside Polygamy: Life in Bountiful (Video, Photos)