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Episode list

How the Universe Works
Are black holes real
Sat, Feb 03, 2018
  • S6.E1
  • Are black holes real
Various eminent scientists explain the current knowledge of Black Holes and try to answer the question, do they really exist? The two great theories of Einstein's General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics don't work together to explain Black Holes which is a big problem. Other theoretical constructs such as Gravastars and Planck stars have been postulated but proving their existence is just as difficult as that of Black Holes. So where next?
8.9 /10
Mystery of Spacetime
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
  • S6.E10
  • Mystery of Spacetime
Spacetime is the secret structure that controls our universe, time, light, and energy.
8.8 /10
Strange Lives of Dwarf Planets
Mon, Feb 26, 2018
  • S6.E8
  • Strange Lives of Dwarf Planets
New discoveries reveal the secrets of hundreds of strange, tiny worlds called dwarf planets.
8.7 /10
Are black holes real

S6.E1 ∙ Are black holes real

Sat, Feb 03, 2018
Various eminent scientists explain the current knowledge of Black Holes and try to answer the question, do they really exist? The two great theories of Einstein's General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics don't work together to explain Black Holes which is a big problem. Other theoretical constructs such as Gravastars and Planck stars have been postulated but proving their existence is just as difficult as that of Black Holes. So where next?
8.9 /10
Twin Suns: The Alien Mysteries

S6.E2 ∙ Twin Suns: The Alien Mysteries

Mon, Jan 15, 2018
Planets that orbit two suns instead of one might be deadly hell worlds, but new discoveries reveal that sci-fi star systems with binary stars might be optimal places for alien life.
8.4 /10
Dark History of the Solar System

S6.E3 ∙ Dark History of the Solar System

Mon, Jan 22, 2018
Our solar system hides a dark and violent past, and new discoveries reveal that Earth and the planets were formed from the destruction of alien worlds that came before us.
8.4 /10
Death of the Milky Way

S6.E4 ∙ Death of the Milky Way

Mon, Jan 29, 2018
The Milky Way is dying, and using the latest science and discoveries, experts are investigating what's killing it.
8.2 /10
The Quasar Enigma

S6.E7 ∙ The Quasar Enigma

Mon, Feb 19, 2018
Quasars are the brightest and most powerful objects in our universe, and though they have shaped the cosmos, they might ultimately destroy everything that exists.
8.7 /10
War on Asteroids

S6.E9 ∙ War on Asteroids

Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Scientists discuss various types of asteroids, previous collisions between asteroids and Earth, and various technologies that may be employed to stop future collisions. Also discussed are ways in which nature can prevent or lessen the impact of collisions.
8.5 /10
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This week's popular movies

An Inconvenient Truth

7.4
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7.1
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6.9
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7.3
Generally favorable

Good Night Oppy

7.7
Generally favorable

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

8
Generally favorable

The Great Hack

7
Generally favorable

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

7.1
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The Social Dilemma

7.6
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American Factory

7.4
Generally favorable

This week's popular TV shows

How the Universe Works

8.9
Generally favorable

Naked Science

7.8
Generally favorable

Horizon

8.5
Generally favorable

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

8.4
Generally favorable

Drain the Oceans

7.5
Generally favorable

Cosmos

9.3
Universal Acclaim

MythBusters

8.3
Generally favorable

Richard Hammond's Big!

8
Generally favorable

Nova

8.7
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Rennervations

7
Generally favorable

Edit Focus

The Social Dilemma

The Social Dilemma

Explores the dangerous human impact of social networking; tech experts sound the alarm on their own creations.

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Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

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The Great Hack

The Great Hack

The Cambridge Analytica scandal is examined through the roles of several affected persons.

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The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26.

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An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth

Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.

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American Factory

American Factory

In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a factory in an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.

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