Season 7

Episodes • 2012

David Ackroyd
Erik Thompson
How Big, How Far, How Fast

1. How Big, How Far, How Fast

45 min

The biggest objects, farthest distances, and fastest speeds are made relatable through extreme physical analogies.

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Alien Sounds

2. Alien Sounds

45 min

What does the Universe sound like? From the sweep of a pulsar, to the deafening roar of our boiling sun this episode explores the undiscovered soundscapes of the solar system, the galaxy, and the entire cosmos. And, is it true that in space nobody can hear you scream?!? Our scientists reveal that there are places in the Universe that prove this sci-fi statement wrong.

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Our Place in the Milky Way

3. Our Place in the Milky Way

45 min

An exploration of Earth's cosmic neighborhood. Looking beyond the borders of our solar system, what's nearby in our galaxy? How do the other objects in our local area influence life on Earth? And, how did Earth's place in the galaxy make it the perfect place for the development of advanced life?

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Deep Freeze

4. Deep Freeze

45 min

This episode discusses the coldest places in the universe from labs on earth to super cold places in our solar system, galaxy and beyond.

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Microscopic Universe

5. Microscopic Universe

45 min

An examination is conducted into the world of miniature particles, as microscopic objects like neutrinos MACHOs, WIMPs and many others may ultimately lead to understanding more about the mysteries surrounding the cosmos.

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Ride the Comet

6. Ride the Comet

45 min

A comet travels to the sun from the outer reaches of the solar system.

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When Space Changed History

7. When Space Changed History

45 min

Objects from space have changed history throughout the ages.

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