Supercomputing: The Power of Visualization (27:00)
Astonishing ways to share scientific data are emerging in the digital age. This program explores the phenomenal growth of supercomputing and its impact on medicine, oceanography, air traffic control, law enforcement, and other fields. Showcasing practical examples of dynamic visualization technology, the video looks at three-dimensional renderings of cities accurate to the square foot, medical imaging capabilities on the cellular level, and instantaneous collaboration between laboratories a hemisphere apart. Commentary by virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier and other innovators underscores the need to recognize the human factor in the age of supercomputers. (27 minutes)
Living in Areas of Natural Hazards (01:10)
Since time began, the earth has been molded and reshaped by floods, fires, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. People tend to live and survive in areas of catastrophes.
Florence: The Arno River (05:04)
Many rivers from the Apennine Mountains combine to form the Arno River. In 1966, the Arno River flooded Florence. Now a dam, built out of earth with a clay core, helps to prevent flooding.