Discovery Science supports world event celebration

Discovery Science, home for the thought provocateur and the only global network dedicated entirely to the wonders of science, announced its return for the third year to support World Science Day 2016, an annual UNESCO initiative held on Nov. 10, to raise awareness of the benefits of science worldwide.
This year, Discovery Science presented a thought-provoking campaign: Imagine the future, a concept which encourages audiences to think about the world of science and technology in thirty years’ time and how both industries will play a pivotal role in human development. 
To celebrate World Science Day and this futuristic theme, a 360/VR parachute jump was aired exclusively on the Discovery Science Facebook page and website. In partnership with the Army Parachute Association, the freefalling jump kept viewers on the edge-of-their-seats as they watch two skydivers land on a giant Discovery Science logo.
Discovery Science is creating a short documentary around the campaign concept Imagine the Future set to air on YouTube. 
They have partnered with British Inventor Colin Furze; Chief Strategy Officer of football-based YouTube channel Copa90 James Kirkham; and Gamer Mark Turpin from Yogscast to showcase how technology and innovation will impact their work in the future. 
Mark Turpin, CEO, and content producer Yogscast commented: “I think gaming has a bright future ahead of it as technology improves, gaming can find itself in a place it was never in before. The coolest thing about VR is it shows off gaming better than a TV screen can so you can really immerse yourself in the experience.”

Source: Arab News