| Description: |
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System: |
DVD, region 1, wide screen (16x9). |
| Note: |
Documentary. |
| Language: |
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
| Performer: |
Narrator, Jamie Effros ; commentators, Erik Demaine, Robert J. Lang, Tomohiro Tachi. |
| Note: |
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: Nova. |
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Program content: ©2017. |
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Wide screen (16x9). |
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Running time indicated on container: approx. 60 minutes; actual running time: 55 minutes. |
| Audience: |
TV Parental Guidelines rating: G (general audience; most parents would find this program suitable for all ages). |
| Summary: |
Origami, the century old tradition of paper folding is now at the heart of a scientific revolution. Scientists are discovering that folding is a powerful tool to explore the limits of science. Engineers and designers are now adopting origami designs to conquer space or reshape the world around us. From aircraft design to protein folding to micro-robots, join NOVA to discover how the age-old art of origami is transforming our world. |
| Subject: |
Origami.
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Origami -- Mathematical models.
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Folds (Form)
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Folds (Form) -- Mathematical models.
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Technology.
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| Genre: |
Science television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Contributors: |
Holt, Sarah, 1956- television producer, television director.
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Vives, François-Xavier, television director.
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Bamas, Antoine, television producer.
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Wolff, Michael (Producer), television producer.
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Bartlmae, Elmar, television producer.
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Effros, Jamie, narrator.
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Demaine, Erik D., 1981- commentator.
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Lang, Robert J. (Robert James), 1961- commentator.
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Tachi, Tomohiro, commentator.
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Holt Productions, production company.
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Fact+Film (Firm), production company.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
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PBS Distribution (Firm), film distributor.
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| Uniform Title: |
Nova (Television program)
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| ISBN/ISSN: |
9781531700133 |
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1531700136 |
| ISBN/ISSN |
841887031653 |
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00841887031653 gtin-14 |
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