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Drag Racing to Explore the Doppler Effect

Drag Racing to Explore the Doppler Effect

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Replicating the Big Bang on Ice

Replicating the Big Bang on Ice

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The Movement of Galaxies in Space

The Movement of Galaxies in Space

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Doppelganger Challenge Exploring Human Choices

Doppelganger Challenge Exploring Human Choices

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Martini Experiment

Martini Experiment

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Brain Activity and Fireworks

Brain Activity and Fireworks

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Floating Plates

Floating Plates

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Smartphone and Tablet Models of the Galaxies

Smartphone and Tablet Models of the Galaxies

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How Far Apart Are the Moon and the Earth?

How Far Apart Are the Moon and the Earth?

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Pendulum Experiment

Pendulum Experiment

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Stephen Hawking’s Machine of Life

Stephen Hawking’s Machine of Life

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How Atoms Are Created in the Magnet Experiment

How Atoms Are Created in the Magnet Experiment

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Genius by Stephen Hawking

Hawking in Times Square

Stephen Hawking appears on screen in Times Square with a special message for the volunteers. He gives them three special numbers for their first challenge. Can they discover the location of his party with these three numbers? Their first thoughts are to follow the numbered streets of Manhattan.
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Where Are We?
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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?
What Are We?
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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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Season 1 Episode 4
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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Season 1 Episode 2
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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