Into the Cosmos
How we learned the size, age and strangeness of the universe, and how we first reached into it.
- space
- astronomy
- science
Some of the stories included
- Henrietta Leavitt's Cosmic YardstickHow a quiet astronomer measured the universe and changed astronomy forever.
Black Holes: Monsters of the CosmosExplore what black holes are and how we uncovered their cosmic mysteries.
Katherine Johnson and the Apollo 11 TrajectoryJohn Glenn told engineers to have Katherine Johnson hand-verify his orbit before he'd fly.
The Big Bang TheoryA captivating journey through the science, mystery, and wonder of the Big Bang Theory.
The Space RaceThe epic rivalry between superpowers that launched humanity into the cosmos and changed our world forever.
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The Formation of the Grand CanyonJourney through time to explore how the Grand Canyon was formed, shaped by ancient forces and the power of nature.
Frances Kelsey & ThalidomideFDA reviewer Frances Kelsey held off approval 14 months, sparing the US the worst of thalidomide.
The Boxing Day TsunamiOn Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed people over 5,000 kilometers from its Indonesian epicenter.
The Placebo EffectA captivating journey into the mysterious power of belief and the science behind the placebo effect.
Lost Cities of the AmazonLIDAR found over 6,000 ancient platforms hidden beneath Ecuador's rainforest canopy.
The Discovery of DNA’s Double HelixHow DNA’s structure was unraveled, changing biology forever.
Edward Jenner and VaccinesDiscover how Edward Jenner's curiosity and courage led to the Smallpox vaccine and changed the world forever.
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