Extreme Universe

TPTP
© BASE PRODUCTIONS
Extreme Universe

Synopsis

Ever wondered what would happen if you were sucked into a black hole? Or, if wormholes could make time travel a reality? And could life on Earth survive a huge meteor strike like the one that took out the dinosaurs? Now you can find out in this captivating series. Join experts as they unravel the most mind-boggling mysteries of the cosmos, using the latest scientific theories, dramatic time sequences and everyday examples of incredible forces.

Episodes

  • Surviving Outer Space

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    A look at why the body would struggle to survive in space, including the dangers of zero pressure, and gravity's effect on sleeping, eating and sex. (S3, ep 1)

  • Alien Building Site

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    Alien Building Site: Experts explore how hard it is to build on the moon and what it would take to protect constructions from particles travelling at 18,000mph. (S3, ep 6)

  • Escaping Earth

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    Of the hundreds of launches made, only a handful of rockets have escaped Earth's gravity. So what's the problem? How fast and how far must you fly to explore space? (S3, ep 7)