Equinox Season 8 Episodes

Episode 0

The Real Jurassic Park

Thu, Jul 1, 199355 mins

In a fascinating collection of interviews and demonstrations with some of today's top paleontologists and experts (and a behind-the-scenes look at the film JURASSIC PARK with director Steven Spielberg), actor Jeff Goldblum and author Michael Crichton explore the viability of recreating live dinosaurs. All phases of logistics are approached, from extracting DNA to creating embryos for placement in host eggs, and much more. But before scientists can even think of resurrection the dinosaur, there are some sobering facts to consider, such as food supply. One tyrannosaurus rex alone could eat a 2,000-pound elephant for a mid-morning snack! Plus, the average dinosaur might grow nine feet in less than a year. Finally, even if we could create a real "Jurassic Park", is it ethical to bring extinct species back to life? Or should we let sleeping dinos lie...

Episode 1

The Emperor's New Mind

48 mins

Roger Penrose explains concepts from his book of the same name.

Episode 2

Fatal Protein

Episode 3

Your Flight in Their Hands

Episode 4

Fear of Falling

Episode 5

Family Fortunes

Episode 6

In the Path of a Killer Volcano

Episode 7

Fly Navy

Episode 8

Out of the Past

Episode 9

Memories Are Made of This

Episode 10

Building for Earthquakes

Episode 11

End of a Dynasty