

Science's Greatest Mysteries
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T1 E1 - The Far Side of the Moon
11 de octubre de 202252 minIn 1959, a Russian space probe took the first ever images of the far side of the Moon. The iconic pictures shocked the science world, revealing it to be completely different to the visible side. This documentary explores the mystery of the far side of the Moon and follows three different theories attempting to make sense of it. New science, and old lunar samples, could unlock the mystery.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT1 E2 - Solar Superstorms
18 de octubre de 202251 minFerocious explosions on the surface of the Sun can release clouds of electrically charged particles containing energy equivalent to millions of nuclear bombs. And when these particles reach Earth, havoc ensues. These solar superstorms have the potential to cause blackouts, satellite malfunctions and more. Understanding the mystery of these superstorms is required to ensure our survival.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT1 E3 - The Age of the Universe
25 de octubre de 202252 minIn 1989, the space telescope Hipparcos focused on a single star. It then made an unbelievable discovery. Known as the Methuselah star, this celestial body appeared to be older than the universe itself. It led to some soul searching in the astronomical community as scientists realized that their estimations of the universe's age were potentially flawed. But could this mystery ever be solved?Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT1 E4 - Tutankhamun's Space Dagger
1 de noviembre de 202249 minIn 1925, explorer Howard Carter miraculously discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. Amongst the many treasures that were unearthed were a pair of daggers lodged within the burial wrappings of the teenage king. Researchers were shocked to find that the daggers appeared to be made from iron that came from space. But how did these ancient people achieve this?Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT1 E5 - Is There Life on Mars?
8 de noviembre de 202249 minIn 1996, the scientific community was rocked by the discovery of a meteorite. The object appeared to come from Mars and researchers claimed there were traces of fossils inside. The controversial find suggested that there was life on the planet, but others were far more skeptical. As Martian exploration has intensified, proof of life there could help us understand how life on Earth was established.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT1 E6 - Why Do We Exist?
9 de noviembre de 202250 minOur existence doesn't really make sense. When the universe was created, matter and a substance called antimatter should have obliterated each other. But that didn't happen. If scientists can unravel the mysteries of antimatter, it could help us understand why there is life on this planet and possibly on planets elsewhere. But trying to study antimatter is a fiendishly difficult task.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC Select
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