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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.
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Ever wondered where the Universe came from? Or more importantly, where it's headed? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of 60 second animations examines different scientific concepts from...

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.

Transcript -- Just how big was the Big Bang? Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of t...

What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite silver necklace...

Transcript -- What happens when a star explodes? Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where exactly your favourite si...

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...

Transcript -- We can't see exoplanets, but we know they're there. This episode explores how scientists have studied distant stars to learn m...

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...

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...

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 b...

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 alw...

Discover how asteroids and microbes flying through space could hold the secret to life on Earth and Mars.

Transcript -- Discover how asteroids and microbes flying through space could hold the secret to life on Earth and Mars.

Just what is the point of no return? German physicist, Karl Schwarzchild calculated the event horizon of black holes. And it can tell us mor...

Transcript -- Just what is the point of no return? German physicist, Karl Schwarzchild calculated the event horizon of black holes. And it c...

Fritz Zwicky was a Swiss astronomer who discovered Dark Matter in the Universe. But what's the matter with dark matter?

Transcript -- Fritz Zwicky was a Swiss astronomer who discovered Dark Matter in the Universe. But what's the matter with dark matter?

Who had more fun in life, Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Whichever one of them was travelling faster.

Transcript -- Who had more fun in life, Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Whichever one of them was travelling faster.

Some thought it would create another Universe, while others thought it would suck us all into a black hole. But the Large Hadron Collider is...

Transcript -- Some thought it would create another Universe, while others thought it would suck us all into a black hole. But the Large Hadr...

Who'd have thought Albert Einstein could make a mistake? Dark Energy explores how Einstein was right all along about the expanding Universe....

Transcript -- Who'd have thought Albert Einstein could make a mistake? Dark Energy explores how Einstein was right all along about the expan...

Is it possible to make your own black hole? DIY experts take note.

Transcript -- Is it possible to make your own black hole? DIY experts take note.

How do you take a census in space? Find out how it is possible to produce a 3D map of the galaxy, with a little help from the new Gaia Space...

Transcript -- How do you take a census in space? Find out how it is possible to produce a 3D map of the galaxy, with a little help from the...

How do you avoid killer asteroids? With the unpredictable threat of killer asteroids attacking the Earth, it's Gaia to rescue!

Transcript -- How do you avoid killer asteroids? With the unpredictable threat of killer asteroids attacking the Earth, it's Gaia to rescue!