Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe.
20 December 2012, 1:52 pm
Transcript -- The Big Bang
Transcript -- Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe.
20 December 2012, 1:52 pm
12 minutes 57 seconds
Supernovae
What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace comes from.
20 December 2012, 1:42 pm
Transcript -- Supernovae
Transcript -- What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace comes from.
20 December 2012, 1:42 pm
1 minute 21 seconds
Exoplanets
We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.
20 December 2012, 1:35 pm
Transcript -- Exoplanets
Transcript -- We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn more about the invisible planets that orbit them.
20 December 2012, 1:35 pm
1 minute 19 seconds
A Day on Mercury
No-one on Mercury could claim there's not enough hours in the day. Find out how you'd pass the time on a planet where a single day lasts two years.
20 December 2012, 1:27 pm
Transcript -- A Day on Mercury
Transcript -- No-one on Mercury could claim there's not enough hours in the day. Find out how you'd pass the time on a planet where a single day lasts two years.
20 December 2012, 1:27 pm
1 minute 21 seconds
The Rotating Moon
The Moon is like a loyal servant to a Queen, and never turns its back on the Earth. Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see it's best side.
20 December 2012, 1:21 pm
Transcript -- The Rotating Moon
Transcript -- The Moon is like a loyal servant to a Queen, and never turns its back on the Earth. Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see it's best side.
20 December 2012, 1:21 pm
1 minute 19 seconds
Life on Mars
Discover how asteroids and microbes flying through space could hold the secret to life on Earth and Mars.