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- S1 AFL. 1 - The Far Side of the Moon11 oktober 202252min.In 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.Gratis proefversie van BBC Select
- S1 AFL. 2 - Solar Superstorms18 oktober 202251min.Ferocious 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.Gratis proefversie van BBC Select
- S1 AFL. 3 - The Age of the Universe25 oktober 202251min.In 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?Gratis proefversie van BBC Select
- S1 AFL. 4 - Tutankhamun's Space Dagger1 november 202248min.In 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?Gratis proefversie van BBC Select
- S1 AFL. 5 - Is There Life on Mars?8 november 202249min.In 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.Gratis proefversie van BBC Select
- S1 AFL. 6 - Why Do We Exist?9 november 202250min.Our 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.Gratis proefversie van BBC Select
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