Where´s the connection between the Stone age and plastics? What do man-made materials have to do with explosives? What brings Nitroglycerine to the medical arena? And are the worlds of medicine and Napoleon III connected?

Nitroglycerin, a compound initially discovered for its explosive properties, was found to have a dual role in both tunnel construction and medicine by Alfred Nobel in the 19th century. Its ability to release a tremendous amount of energy upon detonation revolutionized the excavation of tunnels, enabling faster and more efficient progress in various engineering projects. Simultaneously, this powerful compound made its mark in medicine as a vasodilator. Its ability to relax blood vessels has proven invaluable in treating conditions like angina pectoris, a type of chest pain resulting from reduced blood flow to the heart. Despite its explosive nature, nitroglycerin has been harnessed for therapeutic purposes, showcasing the versatile applications of scientific discoveries in both engineering and medicine.

The knowledge format "Missing Link" highlights a wealth of facts from nature, life and technology - from amphibians to outer space, from large machines to genetic engineering. In each documentary, five objects from the most diverse areas of our universe are taken one after the other under the magnifying glass of knowledge, in order to then uncover the hidden connections between them by means of high-quality, humorous animation pieces. The connections are enigmatic and surprising; only in retrospect do they appear startlingly clear.

Documentary: Missing Link - The most incredible connections of science

Chapters:
00:00-00:26 Introduction
00:27-05:08 Stone Age
05:09-11:27 Plastics
11:28-17:24 Nytroglycerin
17:25-22:56 Medical Arena
22:57-28:40 Napoleon III

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Interesting Links and Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/science/ni...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/...

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