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Where Physics Goes Off the Rails

Black holes are the most massive objects in the universe. But would you believe all that mass can fit inside a space as small as an atom? When it comes to physics, black holes don't play by the rules.

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  • Play 100 Greatest Discoveries: Cosmic Radiation
    Cosmic Radiation

    100 Greatest Discoveries (01:23)

    Through his hot air balloon experiments, physicist, Victor Hess discovers the phenomenon and effects of cosmic radiation.
  • Play Through the Wormhole: Supermassive Black Holes
    Supermassive Black Holes

    Through the Wormhole (02:27)

    Supermassive black holes are classified as possessing a total mass between one million to one billion times the mass of our sun. That's huge!
  • Play Time: Doppler Effect
    Doppler Effect

    Time (02:01)

    Physicist Michio Kaku goes to the races to see the Doppler Effect in action and explain its relation to time.
  • Play Large Dangerous Rocket Ships: Tiki Bar Takeoff
    Tiki Bar Takeoff

    Large Dangerous Rocket Ships (02:02)

    Its one of the most inventive rocket designs in LDRS history. The idea of a tiki bar rocket is awesome! But will it really fly? Kari Byron is playing it safe and taking cover.
  • Play Sci Fi Science: Creating a Force Field
    Creating a Force Field

    Sci Fi Science (02:48)

    Michio Kaku reveals his plan to create a force field that will protect any starship traveling through space.
  • Play Sci Fi Science: Traveling at Warp Speed
    Traveling at Warp Speed

    Sci Fi Science (02:48)

    If we would like to explore the universe we would need a short equation created by a scientist and sci fi fan, which could hold the key to traveling at warp speed like the Star Trek Enterprise.
  • Play Through the Wormhole: Where Physics Goes Off the Rails
    Where Physics Goes Off the...

    Through the Wormhole (02:25)

    Black holes are the most massive objects in the universe. But would you believe all that mass can fit inside a space as small as an atom? When it comes to physics, black holes don't play by the rules.
  • Play Through the Wormhole: Black Hole in the Milky Way?
    Black Hole in the Milky Way?

    Through the Wormhole (03:26)

    Cosmic dust and other matter cloud our view into space. So scientists have not technically seen a black hole. But one astronomer claims he has seen past the cosmic litter using a new infrared technology. And according to him, he saw a massive bla ...
  • Play Sci Fi Science: Exploring the Universe
    Exploring the Universe

    Sci Fi Science (01:53)

    Michio Kaku unveils his plan for a way to explore the universe, and the key to its design is a warp drive. Will true sci fi fans be pleased?
  • Play Sci Fi Science: Gamma Ray Burster
    Gamma Ray Burster

    Sci Fi Science (02:05)

    At the height of the Cold War government scientists detect huge bursts of radiation. This source of radiation is a gamma ray burster and it's pointing directly at Earth! Could this be the Death Star Michio is looking for?
  • Play Sci Fi Science: Become a Superhero
    Become a Superhero

    Sci Fi Science (02:03)

    Michio Kaku reveals his plan to create a super suit which will give the wearer superpowers equivalent to that of the superheroes found in comic books! This can all be done using the laws of physics.
  • Play Brink: Proof of Alien Life?
    Proof of Alien Life?

    Brink (04:50)

    Has alien life been found?
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