If his last series, Frozen Planet, felt like a poignant last staging post on a 60-year broadcasting journey that has taken him from the jungles of Borneo to the very ends of the earth, this series is a worthy coda. It contains some of the most fetching use of 3D technology since Avatar.What’s more, since Attenborough lives down the road in Richmond, the films create the charming illusion that Kew is, in fact, his back garden, that the Herbarium where we meet is his study.He is animated, sharp as ever, welcoming me with grandfatherly imperatives (“Sit down! Have a piece of chocolate!”). I have the distinct sense that his time is precious and, speaking to a man of science, I must choose my questions carefully. ...
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UNLOCK LONDON HACKATHON #UnlockLDN May 19th-20th American Express® and General Assembly welcome developers, designers and entrepreneurs for a weekend celebrating this fair city by building hacks, apps, and websites that help residents and tourists alike unlock the full potential of London. London is a vibrant city with an incredibly creative and talented tech community. This year, it is also set to be cast in the global spotlight with a record number of both overseas travelers and UK residents expected to make the trip and visit. To help unlock the city, we’re welcoming designers and developers alike to spend a weekend developing truly innovative creations and solutions aimed at allowing both visitors to and communities within London to reap all of the incredible benefits that the ... Continue reading →
