Thursday, October 23, 2014

Meet the composer

This programme  features different composers to present their work. In the first episode they feature John Luther Adams whose music is fast and slow at the same time, unraveling in fractal patterns that mimic great vast landscapes as well as tiny variations in the snow.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Dance

This programme explores dance through different angles to make us aware of its significance and meaning: Just dance!

Also the way in which Parkinson's patients enjoy dancing.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

C1 and C2 certification in Language Schools

You can ask the Madrid Department of Education to offer C1 and C2 certifications through this link.

English Accents

Have a look at this man imitating different accents, can you identify any of them? And a bit more here on the posh English accent. On a more contemporary note, would you believe Iowa has standardized the English language?


Monday, April 28, 2014

Doppelgänger

Have you ever wondered if there's someone out there in the world who looks exactly like you? Or maybe even more than that: someone who shares your mannerisms, your way of standing, or even some part of your being? More examples here.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden speaks at TED2014 about surveillance and Internet freedom. The right to data privacy, he suggests, is not a partisan issue, but requires a fundamental rethink of the role of the internet in our lives — and the laws that protect it. While NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett answers Anderson’s questions about the balance between security and protecting privacy.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Big Solar And Renewable Energy In The Age Of Fracking

The world’s largest solar power plant is up and running in California. We’ll look at where solar stands now, and the future of renewable energy. You access the programme here.