Comcast cable will offer several shows produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting on its Video on Demand service in the coming weeks.
Available from May 10 to May 23: “Spring Songbirds,” (2000). The sweet melodies of songbirds signal the end of winter. Discover the unusual habits of the springtime birds and join conservationists on a quest to preserve their habitat.
Available from May 10 to May 23: “Tsunami Science,” (2011). The powerful earthquake on March 11, 2011 near Japan generated a tsunami that had significant effects even across the Pacific Ocean. What happened along the U.S. West Coast, and how are tsunamis detected and forecast?
Available through May 30: “Chernobyl 25th,” (2011). This week marks the 25th anniversary of the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, a disaster in which meteorology provided the initial evidence of a radioactive leak even before the Soviets admitted there was a problem.
Available from May 10 to June 6: “Self-Injury,” (2008). Cutting is becoming increasingly more common among the youth of our nation. Hear psychiatrist Candace Good discuss the different types of self-injury, and find out how to identify such behavior.
Available through June 6: “Village Restoration," (2008). Village Restoration is a company that specializes in period construction, including methods that date back to the Revolutionary War. Join Charlie Gudeman to watch history come back to life.
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