Episode of Series “Origin of Life”.
Evidence supporting evolution of life in the primordial sea is the basis for the film’s content. Actual footage of scientific investigations is featured. These include: Russian biochemist - AI Oparin; Dr Stanley Miller and Dr Cyril Ponnamperuma. We also see a miniature amino acid analyser and other complex analytical apparatus at NASA’s Ames Research Centre.
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ACMI Identifier
007984
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)
Animals & Wildlife → Marine biology
Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Research
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biochemistry
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life - Origin
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine biology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine ecology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Experiments
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific apparatus and instruments
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)