A scientist brings solar energy equipment to address the needs of a small Egyptian village; an ingenious solution to the possible loss of blades during a storm from a giant windmill in Denmark; German architect Frei Otto discusses his designs of lightweight buildings; Arthur Riggs and Keiichi Itakura discuss gene alteration; firefighter Captain Fred Bruno discusses a chemical additive which allows more water to pass through small-diameter firehoses; adjustments made by a vigilant Japanese potter's assistant; the adaptations of the desert camel; a scientist from the Norwegian Polar Research Institute describes the adaptations of polar bears to freezing temperatures; swimmer Diana Nyad discusses how the human body reacts to swimming in cold water; Dr. Rolf Sorbye discusses his creation of a motorized prosthesis for a ten-year-old Swedish girl born without a lower arm; an experimental computer system installed in cars in Tokyo, giving motorists directions from a central system.
Title | The Search for Solutions - Season 1 Episode 6 Adaptation |
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Year | 1980 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | PBS |
Cast | Stacy Keach |
Crew | James C. Crimmins (Writer), Brad Darrach (Writer), Kathy Mendoza (Producer), James C. Crimmins (Producer), Carl Kriegeskotte (Cinematography), Kathryn Barnier (Editor) |
Alternative Titles | |
Keyword | physics, chemistry, engineering, educational |
First Air Date | Jun 10, 1980 |
Last Air date | Jun 24, 1980 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 9 Episode |
Runtime | 26:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 10.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 7.55 |
Language | English |