Episodes
Mysteries of the Earth
The first episode shows how Albert Einstein revolutionized our understanding of the universe with his theory of relativity. It explains that he initially believed in a static universe and introduced the cosmological constant to support that idea. The story then follows how Edwin Hubble provided observational evidence that the universe is actually expanding. This discovery led to the birth of the Big Bang theory and the foundations of modern cosmology. Overall, the episode illustrates the shift from a fixed universe to one that is dynamic and constantly evolving.
The Hidden Order
The second episode focuses on Stephen Hawking, who built upon Einstein’s ideas. It explores the nature of black holes and how they connect gravity with quantum physics. The episode reveals Hawking’s insight that black holes are not completely “black” but can emit radiation. It also discusses the ongoing effort to unify the different theories of physics into a single “theory of everything.” In essence, it shows how Hawking extended Einstein’s work to achieve a deeper understanding of the universe.
Cast
Zac Manchester
Self - Engineer
Sudan Paramesvaran
Self - Researcher
Albert Einstein
Self (archive footage)
Stephen Hawking
Self (archive footage)
Sylvester James Gates
Self - Physicist
David Kaiser
Self - Physicist
Sean Carroll
Self - Physicist
Brian Greene
Self - Physicist
Janna Levin
Self - Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Hakeem Muata Oluseyi
Self - Astrophysicist
Crew
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