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Where Did the Universe Come From?
Join an extraordinary journey of discovery, featuring racing cars, ice-skaters, balloons and running tracks as Stephen Hawking leads his three intrepid souls to a deeper understanding of the evolution of the universe than the average physics major, all with any mathematics or equations.
Episode Clips
Drag Racing to Explore the Doppler Effect
Hubble’s theory explored with a Doppler effect drag racing challenge.
The Movement of Galaxies in Space
A track race demo explains how the galaxies furthest from Earth move fastest.
Replicating the Big Bang on Ice
A hockey team demonstrates how galaxies expand, with some unusual equipment.
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