Exploring the Cosmos

Humanity is reaching farther into space than ever before. Explore the future of space exploration, from new missions and advanced spacecraft to the possibility of humans living beyond Earth.

With billions of stars and countless planets, could life exist beyond Earth? Explore the search for extraterrestrial life and the scientific clues that could help answer one of humanity's biggest questions.

Stars are more than distant points of light. Learn how stars are born, how they live and die, and how their incredible life cycles create many of the elements that make up our world.

What happens when gravity becomes unbelievably powerful? Discover how black holes form, what lies beyond the event horizon, and why these mysterious objects continue to fascinate scientists.

From the blazing Sun to distant icy worlds, explore the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects that make up our fascinating solar system.

How did the universe begin? Travel back to the earliest moments of existence and explore the Big Bang, the birth of space and time, and how the universe evolved into what we see today.

Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system. Discover what exoplanets are, how scientists find them, and which distant worlds could potentially support life.

How did everything we know begin? In this episode, we explore the Big Bang, the formation of the first stars and galaxies, and the incredible journey that led to the universe we see today.