Science in Action: Optical Illusions

Description: In 1949, the California Academy of Sciences furthered its longstanding mission to engage and educate the public in the sciences by expanding to the media of television. The result was "Science in Action." a half-hour program on a specific scientific topic, presented by the Academy's then curator of the Steinhart Aquarium, Earl S. Herald, in tandem with an expert on the show's subject. Over its sixteen year run, the show included interviews with several Nobel Laureates. This is Episode 100, "Discovery of Plutonium" of the 'Science in Action' television program; features guest scientist Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg (University of California) and Al Ghiorso.