Justo delante de nosotros, invisible a simple vista, existe un mundo oculto rebosante de vida. Un mundo donde tienen lugar algunos de los procesos naturales más increíbles, donde las funciones biológicas más elementales: depredación, relación, sexo… ocurren a diario a escala microscópica. Un mundo habitado por seres cuyas formas, colores y modo de vida seguramente…
“Planeta Microbio” gives us the opportunity to discover the importance of microbes in our daily lives and on the planet we share with them. By using special imaging techniques, we will see microbes live, observing how they reproduce, feed, and move. Directed by Rubén Duro and in collaboration with various scientists, “Planeta Microbio” is an…
“Habitantes del Micromundo” is a short documentary series that showcases the fascinating world of microorganisms we cannot see with the naked eye. These organisms are mainly protozoa, microalgae, tiny animals like tardigrades, nematodes, or water fleas, as well as the early developmental stages of larger organisms like mosquitoes. Though invisible, they are essential for the…
The series “Mundos Diminutos” consists of 8 episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long, dedicated to different ecosystems. The original series was produced by Rubén Duro in 2006 and aired by Televisión Española in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Chapters 1.- Mundos Diminutos. Series Introduction. 2.- Between the Sand. About sandy beaches. 3.- A Pond Among Rocks.…
Approximately one-third of the surface of the continents is covered by forests. Trees are, above all, extraordinary energy accumulators. They capture sunlight and store its energy in the form of wood in their trunks, branches, and roots. There are very few animals capable of feeding on wood. Among them, termites stand out. Termites are social…
