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The second programme explores the link between the development of practical tools that manipulate light and the emergence of new ideas. For example, Galileo's observation that the sun did not go around the earth, was made with a telescope that had been invented for Venetian soldiers and traders.
The second programme explores the link between the development of practical tools that manipulate light and the emergence of new ideas. For example, Galileo's observation that the sun did not go around the earth, was made with a telescope that had been invented for Venetian soldiers and traders.
Episode three charts the discovery of the true nature of light and its impact on the modern world. All of today's technologies - electricity, mobile communications and our ability to illuminate the world 24 hours a day - stem from unravelling the mystery of light.
Light Fantastic explores the phenomenon that surrounds and affects nearly every aspect of our lives but one which we take for granted - light. Please read about the show at http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/light.shtml
The crew of the Ukrainian freighter held by pirates off the Somali coast may be running out of vital supplies. Authorities in Kiev are looking at ways of getting food and water to those on board. The ship carrying tanks and other weapons from Ukraine to Kenya was seized more than three weeks ago.
This footage allegedly came from Area 51. Thanks Taff!