Stardust.... Humankind evolved from the remnants of stars.
Some tens of elements are necessary to sustain human life.
When and how were the numerous elements that comprise the human body born in our vast universe?
Is it possible to explain the natural existence and the composition of elements by understanding the creation and evolution of the universe?
Presently, our understanding of the elements has reached the level of atomic nuclei.
In order to "solve the mystery shrouding element genesis",
the origin of humankind, scientists studying the ultramacro world
of the universe have joined with scientists studying the ultramicro world of atomic nuclei
to conduct advanced studies that are shedding light on a new realm of science in the 21st century.
Planning: RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research)
Science Editors: Yuko Mochizuki, Isao Tanihata, Yasushige Yano, Richard Boyd
Production: IMAGE SCIENCE, INC.（http://www.image-science.co.jp/element/index.htm#en）
This video has received the following awards:
- Creative Excellence Award for College and Advanced Education, presented at the 2002 U.S. International Film and Video Festival
- Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Prize, presented at the 2001 Film and Video on Science and Technology Festival in Japan
Distribution of the English edition for use in educational institutions is available free of charge from RIKEN. A limited number of VHS format videotapes (300 copies) have been made available for donation to colleges and other academic institutions.
Notice:
- An applicant is cordially requested to use this video for his/her lecture for students.
- Please recognize that this will be a donation per a college or an academic institute.
- A copy of the videotape will be sent by sea mail, and so it will take more than a month to reach you. If you would like to get it earlier, please order it to the production company who has begun to sell the video at the cost price to contribute to furthering scientific education. Information on ordering and delivery can be found at: http://www.image-science.co.jp/element/index.htm#en
- A short video clip of the highlights can also be seen at the above URL.
!!Important Notice to Our Colleagues: (Nov.13, 2002）!!
We are pleased to announce that we have received many orders for our video and as such, are now out of stock of the PAL format previously sent to academic institutes free of charge. For your information, the countries that use PAL format are Germany, UK, Italy, Austria, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, Spain, India, China, Australia, etc...
You are advised therefore to order the videotape at cost from the production company, Image Science Inc. as follows: http://www.image-science.co.jp/element/index.htm#en
Also, there are still some NTSC, SECAM format left for those interested.
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The type of video format required depends on the country you live in. We will send a video tape of which the correct format for your country. Once again, please note that PAL format is no longer available.
