Life On and Beyond Earth on PBS this November

Larry Klaes (lklaes@bbn.com)
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 17:55:28 -0400

LIFE BEYOND EARTH

Wednesday, November 10, 1999, (8-10:00 pm)

This program tells the story of humanity's search for extraterrestrial life and why many scientists believe that life is abundant in the Universe. (CC, Stereo)

http://www.pbs.org/whatson/1999/fall/lifebeyondearth.html

INTIMATE STRANGERS: UNSEEN LIFE ON EARTH

Tuesdays, November 9-30, 1999 (8-9:00 pm)

This program explores the mysterious, silent, invisible world of microbes -- the first life forms on Earth -- responsible for the production of most of the Earth's oxygen. (CC, Stereo, WWW)

INTIMATE STRANGERS

Get an introduction to the science of microbiology with this companion site that offers a "game of life" and an online quiz to test what you know about our microbial friends and enemies.

http://www.pbs.org/intimatestrangers/

(Scheduled launch date: Wednesday, October 13)

JANE GOODALL: REASON FOR HOPE

Wednesday, October 27, 1999, (8-9:00 pm)

Narrated by Harrison Ford, this program reveals an unexpected spiritual dimension to this universally admired scientist and animal rights activist. (CC, Stereo)

http://www.pbs.org/whatson/1999/fall/janegoodall.html