In this series, we uncover some of scientists’ core discoveries spanning centuries, from the creation of the universe to searching for the next habitable Earth and signs of life across other planets. In just one generation, our ability to search for planets beyond our solar system has transformed. Scientists across the world have long studied the origins of the universe and one of the most popular considerations is the Big Bang theory, but do scientists agree that this happened? We watch scientists on the BICEP and Planck missions attempt to solve the mysterious history of our expanding universe. With further discoveries and advancements in modern techniques and telescopes, planetary scientists have found thousands of exoplanets in our universe, and many of them have the perfect conditions for life. Can we find life outside our solar system, or can we find evidence much closer to home: on Mars? The scientists behind the rover Perseverance take us through the creation process and the complications they faced during their lifechanging mission.

00:00 Hunting For Earth’s Twin
50:08: Finding Life on Mars
1:39:41 Black Holes
2:29:39 How Did The Universe Begin?

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