The benefits of x-rays are undeniable, they have changed medicine and saved countless lives. Most doctors can't even answer this question. Like many doctors, though he spent much of his time in the vicinity of low level radiation, cardiologist Dr. Alan Adelman had a cavalier attitude toward the technology. Now he has a brain tumour and he suspects his x-ray work is to blame. This program looks at the dangers of radiation, including the controversial views of those who say that most breast cancer and many other cancers are caused by x-rays.
Viewers also hear from a nuclear engineer and patient advocate on x-ray information.
As a new millennium approaches, the expected euphoria seems to have been dampened by the cryptically named Y2K bug. In this program we hear from the Y2K experts and we discover how many children of the space-age are preparing themselves with survival training. Archival footage shows how this dilemma came to be and we see how programmers around the globe have been working at huge expense to solve the problems before disaster strikes. This unique documentary invites viewers to be compelled by the same spirit of discovery, wanderlust and adventure that led five young urban men to embark on the journey of a lifetime down the 3,000 km of the Yukon River on a raft they built themselves. Candid moments uncover their insights, toxic anxieties and inspirations they experienced along the way.