SCIENTIFIC documentaries

From volcanoes to glaciers, from Lebanon to Iceland — our documentaries bring scientific research to the screen. All productions are freely accessible online.

COMPLETED · CLIMATE · GEOLOGY

DECODED CLIMATE

Through testimonies of scientists working directly in the field, this film highlights current climate issues and the methods used to study them — from a geological timescale perspective.

COMPLETED · ARCHAEOLOGY · LEBANON

THE GUARDIANS OF MENJEZ

Explore the ancient megalithic tombs of Lebanon with the MEG-A project of Dr Tara Steimer. Scientists and local residents preserve heritage and promote tourism around these precious relics.

COMPLETED · VOLCANOLOGY · ICELAND

PATHS OF FIRE

Young geoscience students from the University of Geneva organised a scientific expedition to explore the geological wonders of Iceland and meet local researchers — science as a human adventure.

COMPLETED · MARINE BIOLOGY · CARIBBEAN

FIRE AND CORAL

A dive into Caribbean reefs and the mysteries linking corals and volcanoes. This documentary explores marine ecosystems and highlights the urgency of coral preservation.

COMPLETED · VOLCANOLOGY · ICELAND

THE FIERY BIRTH OF GELDINGADALUR

In March 2021, the Earth began to rumble on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula. A University of Geneva volcanology team was rapidly deployed to anticipate the coming eruption and the future outflow of magma.

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Through our web capsules, we cover a diversity of scientific stories in short format, highlighting fascinating subjects in a vivid, accessible way. Designed for social media, these videos mix extracts from our documentaries, original content, and behind-the-scenes glimpses —
a dynamic format to spark curiosity and share knowledge.

🔵 CAPSULE · ARCHAEOLOGY · LEBANON

GUARDIANS OF MENJEZ | THE MEGALITHS

Did you know that over 100 megalithic tombs are scattered across this small plateau in northern Lebanon? Built 6,000 years ago, these "houses of the dead" were entirely carved from dark volcanic basalt. How did a prehistoric community manage such an ambitious construction project?

Above Saas-Fee, at 3,030 meters, stands the Britannia Hut of the Swiss Alpine Club. A place where the mountains are changing faster than anyone expected. The glaciers that once made these slopes easy to navigate are disappearing. Every year, warmer temperatures open new crevasses and trigger rockfalls, turning familiar paths into danger zones. The hut warden remembers when access was simple. Now, every season is a battle.

🔵 CAPSULE · THE SCILEX · VERSUS

THE FALLING MOUNTAIN OF ZERMATT

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THE SCILEX (THE SCIENCE LEXICON)

This format aims to make science accessible by explaining scientific concepts, terms, discoveries or curiosities in under two minutes. Published weekly across our social platforms, it also comes in a photo carousel version, offering a clear, visual way to break down a scientific concept tied to current events or major contemporary issues.

The Scilex (the science lexicon) is now on video format. 🎬 You knew the format. Now it moves, it talks, it makes science click — on screen. In each episode, we take the words of science and finally make them clear, with Giovan Peyrotty (Director of SciencEscape). Comparisons, definitions, misconceptions... First up: Geography vs Geology.

🔵 CAPSULE · THE SCILEX · VERSUS

GEOGRAPHY VS GEOLOGY

Archaeology and history both deal with the past. So why aren't they the same thing? History reads the past through texts, letters, archives, inscriptions. Archaeology reads it through objects, ruins, tools, tombs, shards of pottery. One needs words, the other does just fine without them… and can reach much further back, long before writing was even invented. So what do you think: the pyramids of Egypt — history, or archaeology? 👀

🔵 CAPSULE · THE SCILEX · VERSUS

ARCHAEOLOGY VS HISTORY

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SCIENCE IN simple words

DEFINITION

WHAT IS a megalith?

Monumental structures built from large stones by prehistoric communities. They include tombs, ceremonial sites, and landmarks that offer a window into ancient societies

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DEFINITION

WHAT IS permafrost?

Permanently frozen ground found in Arctic regions and high-altitude mountain environments. As global temperatures rise, its thawing releases stored carbon and destabilises ecosystems.

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SCIENTIFIC explainers

In-depth explanatory formats, produced in the field alongside researchers or in the studio, bringing captivating scientific topics to life and making them accessible to all.

COMPLETED · VOLCANOLOGY · ITALY

FORGED BY FIRE

On the slopes of Mount Etna, science comes to life. Join us as we accompany PhD researchers investigating an active volcano while discovering the art of documentary production

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COMPLETED · VOLCANOLOGY · HAWAII

BENEATH THE SURFACE OF KILAUEA

Following Prof. Joël Ruch and his team on an exceptional scientific mission on Big Island, Hawaii
— crucial discoveries about how magma spreads through fault networks, with major implications for public safety.

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COMPLETED · PALAEONTOLOGY · SWISS ALPS

TRACKING THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ARCHOSAURS

In 1976, at 2,400m in the Swiss Alps, scientists discovered footprints dating back 240 million years. Dr Tamara El Hossny and Dr Lionel Cavin from the MHNG reveal the animals behind these extraordinary tracks.

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COMPLETED · CLIMATOLOGY · ALPS

IN THE HEARTS OF SWISS GLACIERS

Glaciers are essential to biodiversity, climate and freshwater resources. As climate change accelerates, a University of Lausanne team tracks glacier dynamics using new technologies.

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COMPLETED · PALAEONTOLOGY · LEBANON

THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF LEBANON

Since the 19th century, Lebanese and Swiss authorities have studied the exceptional fossil site of Haqel. Pierre Abi-Saad and his family — fossil hunters for three generations — share their excavation work.

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COMPLETED · VOLCANOLOGY· SPAIN

THE CUMBRE VIEJA ERUPTION

Shortly after the Cumbre Vieja eruption in 2021, a University of Geneva team travelled on-site with local INVOLCAN emergency responders. One objective: how will this evolve, and what are the risks?

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