2016

S1.E1 ∙ Glaskunst in Vollendung

Sat, Sep 03, 2016

A wine glass is a natural part of everyday life. But how is the raw material glass created? What is the fascinating tradition of glassblowing all about? Why can a wrongly chosen glass spoil a good wine? The first European glass makers came from the Bohemian forests, where the history of the Riedel glass factory began in the 17th century.

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S1.E2 ∙ Forschungsobjekt Mumie

Sat, Sep 03, 2016

Not only in Egypt, but also in Asia, South America and Europe, 1,000s of deceased people were preserved for eternity after their death. There are estimated to be several hundred copies in Germany alone. Mummies offer science unique research opportunities: unlike chronicles, for example, they enable an objective look into different areas of life.

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S1.E3 ∙ So arbeitet die Stiftung Warentest

Sat, Sep 03, 2016

It is just as well-known as Angela Merkel, and many Germans trust her to make important decisions: We're talking about Stiftung Warentest. Few people know how hard the 300 employees and the laboratories they commission test. Germany's probably most important consumer organization will be 50 years old next year.

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S1.E4 ∙ Auf der Spur des roten Goldes

Sat, Sep 03, 2016

The largest copper smelter in Europe, "Aurubis", has been based in Hamburg for more than 150 years. The company produces more than a million tons of red gold every year. In telecommunications, energy supply and in the automotive or electrical industries - nothing works without copper. The M-DAX company produces high-purity copper from copper ore and recycled materials.

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S1.E5 ∙ Rote Illusionen - Die Jagd nach der ehrlichen Tomate

Mon, Sep 05, 2016

The 2-star chef Christian Lohse was looking for it. What the chef discovers in Sicily robs him of many illusions. In the Uckermark, Lohse tries his luck again. A strange dropout grows tomatoes in the middle of nowhere alongside fruit and vegetables. SPIEGEL TV WISSEN accompanied the restaurateur in his search for the perfect tomato.

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S1.E6 ∙ Biomasse - Schlüssel zur Energiewende?

Tue, Sep 06, 2016

Biogas power plants are now replacing 2.5 nuclear power plants in Germany alone. They feed a good 25 billion kilowatt hours into the power grid every year. In addition to electrical energy, which covers a good 4% of Germany's needs, biogas power plants produce thermal energy - for cooking, showering and heating houses. But what are the pros and cons of alternative electricity generation?

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S1.E7 ∙ Wettstreit der Maschinen - Die RoboCup German Open

Wed, Sep 07, 2016

In Magdeburg, more than 200 research teams from all over the world will compete with their self-constructed robots. The participants measure their skills in different categories, such as football, household, rescue or logistics. The teams' goals are ambitious: by 2050, the kicking robots should be able to beat the reigning human soccer world champions.

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S1.E8 ∙ Das GEOMAR und die Meeresforscher

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The far side of the moon is better explored than our oceans. Changing that is the goal of around 750 employees at GEOMAR - Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research. The Kiel Institute is one of the top 3 marine research institutes worldwide. Using high-tech and diving robots, the researchers sample, measure, film and photograph at depths of up to 6,000 meters.

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S1.E9 ∙ Von der Hautcreme zur Kultmarke

Mon, Sep 12, 2016

The success story of the white cream called Nivea began in 1911. A derivative of the Latin word nix, nivis: the snow. It all started with this innovation, and today the brand is one of the most valuable in the world. The current range includes around 500 products. The blue and white design of the famous can was developed in the 1920s.

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S1.E10 ∙ Werkzeug für die Hand

Tue, Sep 13, 2016

The pencil is one of people's most important cultural assets - it ranks fourth after the wheel, the knife and the compass. The Faber-Castell company has been producing the simple and universal wood-cased pencils in Stein near Nuremberg for 250 years. SPIEGEL TV WISSEN shows how a writing instrument is made from graphite, clay and wood.

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S1.E11 ∙ Klimawandel und Kohlendioxid

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

Exclusively for SPIEGEL TV WISSEN, Hannes Jaenicke examines the question of what is really behind the idea of CCS technology and what dangers it poses. CCS stands for Carbon Capture and Storage - the carbon dioxide should be split off as soon as it is created and then pressed in liquefied form at a suitable location deep underground.

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S1.E12 ∙ Exportschlager Milch - Wie die Globalisierung Einzug hält im Kuhstall

Sun, Sep 18, 2016

Germany is the European champion when it comes to milk. No other EU country exports so much milk around the world. Demand has been increasing for years and is at the same time an expression of the enormous globalization of milk production. The number of dairy farms has fallen by two thirds since 1990. At the same time, cows produce more and more milk, often over 100,000 liters.

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S1.E13 ∙ Tradition mit Knopf im Ohr

Mon, Sep 19, 2016

He is 112 years old: the teddy bear known and loved by children all over the world. The stuffed animal with the name "55PB" (55 cm, sitting, P for plush, B for movable) was invented in 1902 by Richard Steiff, Margarete Steiff's nephew. She founded the manufactory for stuffed animals in 1880 in Giengen an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg.

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S1.E14 ∙ Alternative Energie aus der Erdkruste

Tue, Sep 20, 2016

Especially after the decision to phase out nuclear power, renewable energies are becoming increasingly important. This also includes geothermal energy: the energy stored in the earth's crust does not produce CO2 and does not pollute the environment; it can be used directly to heat and cool houses.

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S1.E15 ∙ Vulkanismus in Deutschland

Wed, Sep 21, 2016

When the Andernach geyser shoots up over 60 meters, it is sure to attract the attention of many onlookers. The cause of the enormous eruptions is carbon dioxide of volcanic origin. It reaches groundwater layers through cracks and fissures above a magma deposit under the Eastern Eifel. The film shows how the geyser erupts.

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S1.E16 ∙ Hinter den Kulissen des Miniatur Wunderlandes

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The largest model railway in the world attracts around 1 million visitors from all over the world to Hamburg every year. In the historic Speicherstadt, the company founders Gerrit and Frederik Braun fulfilled their very personal dream 11 years ago. The twin brothers have since invested 12 million euros. There is no construction stop in sight.

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S1.E17 ∙ Die Zukunft des Lichtes

Sun, Sep 25, 2016

Light turns night into day. But this luxury doesn't come for free. Worldwide, lights consume almost a fifth of electrical energy. New street lights with LEDs could literally cut electricity consumption in half. LED laser light should also make road traffic safer in the future. It shines twice as brightly and twice as far.

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S1.E18 ∙ Edle Zeitmesser

Mon, Sep 26, 2016

They determine our lives: everyday life without watches is no longer imaginable today. For some they are a means to an end, for others they are objects of desire. A small factory in Hamburg specializes in the production of exceptional chronometers. Lovers can fulfill their dream of having a watch made exclusively for them.

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S1.E19 ∙ Die Raute im Herzen - Hinter den Kulissen eines Stadions

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

Stadiums are magical places. There, sport becomes an event. Nothing captivates people around the world like playing with the ball. But what does it look like behind the scenes in a modern arena? What does stadium management mean today? SPIEGEL TV WISSEN is right in the middle of one of the most beautiful stadiums in Germany - in the arena of the Bundesliga soccer team Hamburger SV.

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S1.E20 ∙ Wie entsteht ein Motorrad?

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

Luxury on 2 wheels - the ultimate six-cylinder motorcycle. BMW motorcycles have been built in the only German motorcycle factory in Berlin-Spandau for more than 40 years. From scooters to six-cylinder luxury tourers, more than 500 machines roll off the assembly line every day. SPIEGEL TV WISSEN documents how around 2,000 employees ensure everything runs smoothly.

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