More Videos Online
Through the Wormhole: Reviving Extinct Matter
In the first moments of the universe, an untold number of unstable matter and particles were born and then vanished in fractions of a second, ultimately evolving into matter as we know it today. Can scientists recreate those first moments?
Added: Jun 22, 2010
Views: 12281 Views
Runtime: 02:51
Related Videos
-
The Perfect ExplosionExplosions are not uniform. Normally, pieces and fragments will scatter every which way. So why are the forces of the universe exactly the same in every direction? Because maybe the Big Bang wasn't an explosion at all.Through the Wormhole (02:25)
-
The Mystery of Solid MassToday, we think we know what we're made of. But the bigger mystery is, what holds us together? Why don't atoms float around as they please? What holds them in place to create solid mass?
Through the Wormhole (02:44)
-
The Beginning or the End?What if the beginning of our universe was not really the beginning of all existence? One scientist believes time has always existed. The beginning of our universe might be merely a shift from the death of one universe to the start of another.
Through the Wormhole (02:51)
-
Anti-MatterAnti-matter is regular matter's perfect opposite. So how can we collect anti-matter to study it? Simple! Smash protons together at incredible speeds and collect the pieces in a perfect vacuum.
Through the Wormhole (02:23)
-
Is Dark Matter the Key to...Massively sophisticated computer networks are capable of simulating the start of the galaxy. People just need to input the right variables to make it work. How does dark matter change the results?
Through the Wormhole (02:55)
-
Supermassive Black HolesSupermassive black holes are classified as possessing a total mass between one million to one billion times the mass of our sun. That's huge!
Through the Wormhole (02:27)
-
The God ExperienceOne neuroscientist believes our experiences with the divine can be induced by sending electromagnetic signals into the brain. Does this mean the divine is actually biological?
Through the Wormhole (03:03)
-
Inflation Theory and the...According to inflation theory, our universe doubled in size 100,000 times in just a fraction of a second right after the Big Bang. This could mean that an infinite number of universes exist, each with their own laws of physics.
Through the Wormhole (02:16)
-
The Balance of ForcesThe universe as we know it is possible due to an extremely precise balance of forces. A formula so exact, that one small change would disallow any form of life. Did a divine hand make certain the balance was just right?
Through the Wormhole (02:02)
-
Dark MatterOne theory suggests that the world may be made of something called Weakly Interacting Massive Particles or WIMPs, and the answer to this theory can be found underground.
Through the Wormhole (04:00)
-
Is That a WIMP?Scientists are on a lengthy hunt for WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles). After a year of searching underground, has the answer to the world's creation been uncovered?
Through the Wormhole (02:55)
-
The Time KeeperEinstein's Theory of Relativity says that time travel is perfectly possible. But only if you're going forward. Does time travel currently exist through the use of GPS?
Through the Wormhole (02:03)
You Might Also Like
-
Earth in Fast ForwardSo much of what we consider to be normal here on Earth is a direct result of how our planet revolves around the sun (like seasons and temperatures around the globe). We put Earh into warp speed to see what a year's worth of planetary orbit looks ...
Wonders of the Solar System (01:32)
-
Word of the Week: String...Morgan Freeman announces the Through the Wormhole Word of the Week. This week's word is "string theory."
Through The Wormhole (00:23)
-
Designing a Planet BusterMichio Kaku presents his design to create a planet buster or "death star." Can his plan do enough damage to blow up a planet?
Sci Fi Science (02:06)
-
Gamma Ray BursterAt 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?
Sci Fi Science (02:05)
-
Exploring the UniverseMichio 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?
Sci Fi Science (01:53)
-
Traveling at Warp SpeedIf 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.
Sci Fi Science (02:48)
-
Precognition from EvolutionCould precognition simply be the next level of human evolution?
Through The Wormhole 2 (02:48)
-
John Maeda: On Artist...John Maeda discusses whether it is important for an artist to be recognized in this Curiosity video.
Curiosity (01:55)
-
Synthetic GenomicsScientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute explain how synthetic genomes work, but what are the benefits?
Creating Synthetic Life (01:40)
-
Particle CollisionCheck out a cool animation of the particle collision that happened within CERN's Large Hadron Collider!
Science Promos (00:22)
-
Creating Miniature StarsIs there a way for humans to create miniature stars on Earth? Scientists may have found a way to create stars through the use of laser technology.
Brink (04:32)
-
Cone ExpressSpace experts discuss topics such as communication, technology and satellite while focusing on the Cone Express.
Discoveries This Week (05:09)
Through the Wormhole
Show Schedule
-
Wednesday, May 30 / 09:00pm
-
Thursday, May 31 / 12:00am
-
Friday, June 1 / 04:00am
Shop The Science Channel
Morgan Freeman's Through The Wormhole DVD
$29.95
$24.99
Through The Wormhole Season 2 Special Edition DVD
$29.95
$24.99
The Universe Seasons 1-5 DVD
$194.75
$155.99
-
our sites
-
video
-
shop
-
stay connected
-
corporate
