The origami revolution

Holt, Sarah, 1956- (television producer,, television director.). Vives, Fran©ʹois-Xavier, (television director.). Effros, Jamie, (narrator.). WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), (production company.). Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), (publisher.). PBS Distribution (Firm), (film distributor.).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781531700133
ISBN: 1531700136
Physical Description: DVD video
DVD video
videodisc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2017]
Distributor: [Arlington, Virginia] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2017]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Running time indicated on container: approx. 60 minutes; actual running time: 55 minutes. CatMonthString:august.17 Documentary. Program content: ©2017. Originally produced as an episode of the television series: Nova. Wide screen (16x9).
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator, Jamie Effros ; commentators, Erik Demaine, Robert J. Lang, Tomohiro Tachi.
Target Audience Note:	TV Parental Guidelines rating: G (general audience; most parents would find this program suitable for all ages).
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, wide screen (16x9).
Language Note:	In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).