Quarks (TV series)

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Quarks
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GenreEntertainment, science journalism
Created by Ranga Yogeshwar [1]
Presented by
Country of originGermany
Original languageGerman
Production
Running time45 minutes
(inc. adverts)
Production companies
  • WDR Köln
  • tvision GmbH
Original release
Network WDR
Release14 April 1993 (1993-04-14).

Quarks is a German television programme produced by WDR. It was first broadcast in Germany on 14 April 1993. The regularly broadcast 45-minute science journalism program is primarily aimed at children aged eight and over, but also appeals to many adults because of the humorous tone of the presenters. [2] Over the course of the show's history, Ranga Yogeshwar, [3] Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, [4] and Florence Randrianarisoa have presented the show. [5]

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References

  1. "Russland - Wissenschaft populär - Wissenschaft und Medien - Goethe-Institut". web.archive.org. March 4, 2016.
  2. "Wissenschaft bei Instagram & Co? Die WDR-Marke "Quarks" zeigt, wie das funktionieren kann". www.meedia.de.
  3. "Quarks im WDR künftig ohne Moderation von Ranga Yogeshwar". Faz . November 6, 2018.
  4. "Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim wechselt zum ZDF". Süddeutsche.de. February 25, 2021.
  5. Balbierer, Thomas (September 10, 2021). "Wissenschaftssendung Quarks: Neue Moderatorinnen sind Ärztinnen". Süddeutsche.de.