Episode guide
The Universe: Season 3
12 episodes · first aired Nov 11, 2008
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- 1 Deep Space Disasters Nov 11, 2008 · 45m In space travel there is a saying that the first 50 miles and the last 50 miles are the most dangerous. See how a single spark inside a spacecraft or a micrometeoroid less than an inch…
- 2 Parallel Universes Nov 18, 2008 · 45m Some of the world's leading physicists believe they have found startling new evidence showing the existence of universes other than our own. One possibility is that the universe is so vast…
- 3 Light Speed Nov 25, 2008 · 45m According to the laws of physics we can never travel faster than the speed of light...or can we? Light speed allows us to see things instantly here on Earth, and shows us the entire…
- 4 Sex in Space Dec 2, 2008 · 45m As man moves to colonize the cosmos, the realities of sexual relationships and reproduction need to be addressed. Probe the physiological, psychological and cultural challenges of sex in…
- 5 Alien Faces Dec 9, 2008 · 45m They soar through the heavens, fly through the oceans and glide along land. But these are not creatures found on a wildlife safari. These are life forms from another planet. Armed with…
- 6 Deadly Comets and Meteors Dec 16, 2008 · 45m Asteroids and comets have left their imprint on planet Earth, literally. Since the turbulent formation of the solar system, these space rocks have continued to impact earth. Some have been…
- 7 Living in Space Dec 23, 2008 · 45m When mankind eventually leaves the cradle of Earth and ventures forth into the uncharted territories of the cosmos, where, and what form, will our new homes take? Will they be cities under…
- 8 Stopping Armageddon Jan 6, 2009 · 45m It sounds like a Hollywood blockbuster: a deadly asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. But in reality, it's only a matter of time before a giant space rock threatens to wipe out…
- 9 Another Earth Jan 13, 2009 · 45m Could we be unique in the universe or is there another planet similar to earth somewhere in the cosmos? Is it possible that Alpha Centauri, our nearest star, is home to another earth-like…
- 10 Strangest Things Jan 27, 2009 · 45m An exploration of mysterious phenomenon, including alcohol clouds in space, pulsar planets, the possibility of a planet beyond Neptune, and dark matter.
- 11 Edge of Space Feb 3, 2009 · 45m There have been both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth from cosmic effects. Cosmic Phenomena includes the beauty of the Aurora Borealis and rainbows to the dangers of UV…
- 12 Cosmic Phenomena Feb 3, 2009 · 45m The majority of space exploration has occurred in Low Earth Orbit, around 120 miles above sea level. For a cool $20 million, any person can take a ride on the International Space Station…