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201479 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Scientific Research

Focus on Infinity

201479 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

CERN scientists and engineers discuss technological advancements and funding in their research to understand the universe.

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CERN scientists and engineers discuss technological advancements and funding in their research to understand the universe.

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Joerg Burger

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CERN plays a central role in "Focus on Infinity," which discusses the origins of the universe. Scientists and engineers detail their work and the technological advancements that aid scientific inquiry. The film also addresses how funding supports research efforts. Sensory perception is presented as crucial to intellectual pursuits, reflecting humanity's ongoing ambition to understand existence. Directed by Joerg Burger, the documentary runs for 79 minutes and was released in 2014.

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