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Looking Up With Prof David Block

Professor David Block is an astronomer and highly sought after motivational speaker, who has devoted over 30 years to sharing the wonders of the Cosmos, as well as to encouraging audiences around the globe to always Look Up – and to never, never, never give up!

He speaks from the heart; sharing in-depth lessons such as:

How to

•Thrive on Chaos
•Create a new mindset in your personal and corporate life
•Stay at, the cutting edge of your dreams and aspirations

In 2013, Professor Block was acclaimed by BHP Billiton and the National Science and Technology Forum as South Africa’s foremost Communicator of Science.

He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in London, at age 19. Professor Block has been a visiting scientist at Harvard University, the Australian National University – and many others.

“David Block is one of South Africa’s greatest jewels, an ambassador for astronomy” pens the former President of the American Astronomical Society, Debra Elmegreen.

In these broadcasts, Professor Block will share from his vast baskets of experience, in both the worlds of the macrocosm (cutting-edge scientific discoveries) and relating these, to your personal (microscopic) world.
English South Africa Health & Fitness
55 Episodes
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Looking Up - Black Holes Have No Hair

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Professor and world renowned astronomer David Block speaks about a phenomenon that has stunned scientists for decades - Black Holes. Prof. Block explains just what Black Holes are, how they are created and whether or not they lead somewhere, perhaps to another dimension?
8 Dec 2015 45 min

Looking Up - Cape Town "UFOs"

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With the recent siting of supposed "UFOs" in Cape Town that caused social media to implode, Professor David Block separates the truths from the non-truths. Joined by his usual compatriot Duncan Mabaso, Prof. Block answers all the questions that the curious minds of South Africans can conjure up. Listen in…
1 Dec 2015 45 min

Looking Up - King Tutankhamen

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Professor David Block looks into the history, myths and known facts surrounding King Tutankhamen. From Space - The Brooch of King Tutankhamen.
24 Nov 2015 45 min

Looking Up - Astronomers in a Stew

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Professor David Block delves into the heavy topic of people throughout history who were credited for discoveries they did not make. He exposes some of the greatest intellectual discoveries of mankind that were credited to the incorrect person.
17 Nov 2015 43 min

Looking Up - What Should Astronomers Eat?

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Professor David Block talks about the importance of adequate and correct nutrition. Just as the universe is made up of energy, so is every task that the human brain and body performs, without ingesting the correct food, one cannot expect to function optimally.
10 Nov 2015 42 min

Looking Up 03.11.15

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"Whew... this asteroid JUST missed us!" - Professor David Block discusses the asteroid that came past our planet at a distance not all that comforting on October 31st 2015.
3 Nov 2015 45 min

Looking Up 27.10.15

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Professor David Block talks about galaxies in collision - above and below. There is so much more to our cosmos than meets the eye. Join Prof. Block as he takes you on a journey to the unknown and fascinating aspects of our universe.
27 Oct 2015 44 min

Looking Up 13.10.15

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Join the prof for another inspirational journey into the wonders of our world. In this episode, he discusses the Aurora, an incredible light show caused by collisions between electrically charged particles released from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere and collide with gases like oxygen and nitrogen.
13 Oct 2015 41 min

Looking Up 06.10.15

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Life outside of Earth? Professor David Block investigates the very real possibility of life existing outside of the planet that humans call home. Whether intelligent or microbiological, this is something that is necessary for the human race to search for.
6 Oct 2015 45 min

Looking Up 29.09.15

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Professor David Block discusses the phenomenon of the Blood Moon and provides some professional insight into the latest discovery surrounding Mars and the search for possible life on the red planet.
29 Sep 2015 43 min

Looking Up 22.09.15

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Infrared Imaging from Earth and Space.' Professor Block is joined by Alvise Schiavon from Venice to investigate this topic that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
22 Sep 2015 46 min

Looking Up 01.09.15

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Professor Block talks about 'Astronomy & Poetry', he is joined by Mojalefa Malahlela who's pursuing a PhD in Physics.
1 Sep 2015 42 min

Looking Up 25.08.15

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“Science & Music”. Prof. Block explores some of the great scientists and astronomers who were inspired by music. He is joined by a well known guitarist as well as lecturer Terry Oliphant.
25 Aug 2015 45 min

Looking Up 18.08.15

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As the 28th of September 2015 looms near, one will find many “doomsday scenarios” on social media, including the apparent end of the world. Prof. Block addresses this issue, as an astronomer he explains what exactly will be happening in terms of the eclipse, what it means, and debunks some…
18 Aug 2015 42 min

Looking Up 11.08.15

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Professor David Block is joined by his close friend and colleague Professor Heilna du Plooy from North-West University to talk about astronomy and poetry.
11 Aug 2015 44 min

Looking Up 04.08.15

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A Death in the Family is the fifth book in this exceptional series by Michael Sears and Stanley Trollop. They join Prof. Block in studio.
4 Aug 2015 43 min

Looking Up 28.07.15

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“From Astronomy to Lego: The World of Creativity.” The Art of the Brick, the world`s most popular LEGO exhibit, features sculptures created entirely from LEGO bricks. Prof. Block is joined by Nick Dreyer and Jarett Lang for this discussion.
28 Jul 2015 44 min

Looking Up 21.07.15

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The flyby of Pluto has been in the news a lot lately... but what is it really all about? Then ‘From the Canvas of Life’, Prof. Block is joined by artist Peter Fincham who shares his extraordinary insights. Peter is truly a master of light and shadow.
21 Jul 2015 44 min

Looking Up 14.07.15

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Prof. Block explores “Travel Perceptions vs. Reality”. You know how one sees that idyllic hotel room in Australia, with a view of the opera house, but when you arrive, you have a foul smelling room facing the abattoir. Experts Nicola and Mirella join Prof. to discuss what one can do…
14 Jul 2015 44 min

Looking Up 07.07.15

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“Theatre allows us to converse with our souls—to passionately pursue and discover ways of living with ourselves and others." Prof. Block discusses Drama and “The Mood” with Inge James.
7 Jul 2015 54 min
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