Today, most scientists and philosophers claim that Earth is an ordinary speck of dust adrift, without purpose or significance, in a vast cosmic sea. This idea (popularized by the late astronomer, Carl Sagan) is an outgrowth of the naturalistic philosophy that has dominated science for the past 150 years. Yet, remarkable evidence--unveiled by contemporary astronomy and physics-may now tell a very different story.
Must seee A closer look at companies profiled in this FRONTLINE report. Plus, a Sept.'06 update on Blackwater contractors killed in Fallujah in '04.
Who are the contractors and what are their roles? What are the advantages and disadvantages of privatization? To whom are these companies accountable? More...
Private contractors from Halliburton/KBR and Erinys, current and former military officials and other experts talk about their experiences in Iraq, the industry's growth, and more...
Producer Marcela Gaviria's vivid description of her April 2005 reporting trip to Baghdad, her third in two years.