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Genius by Stephen Hawking

How Atoms Are Created in the Magnet Experiment

The volunteers are given magnets and an energy source to see how complex molecules can form almost at random with just a bit of energy. We learn that the building blocks of life can appear seemingly out of nowhere if the correct conditions are present.
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Season 1 Episode 6
Where Are We?
Can three volunteers measure the solar system and universe to find out where we are?
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Season 1 Episode 5
What Are We?
Three volunteers set out to find an amazing realization about the nature of life itself.
Where Did the Universe Come From?
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Where Did the Universe Come From?
The group experiments with cars and balloons to understand the origin of the universe.
Why Are We Here?
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Season 1 Episode 3
Why Are We Here?
The volunteers pose an important question about our role in the universe.
Are We Alone?
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Are We Alone?
Three volunteers set to find out how likely it is that aliens exist.
Can We Time Travel?
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Season 1 Episode 1
Can We Time Travel?
Stephen Hawking sets three challenges to find out if we could be time travelers.
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