The Universe Season 4 Episode 11
Science Fiction, Science Fact
Warp speed, transporters, wormholes and lasers--they are all staples of science fiction books, movies, and TV shows. But the fantastic world of tomorrow is quickly becoming the futuristic world of today. While you may not be "beaming" to your next appointment any time soon, researchers are preparing for the first tests of a present-day "transporter." And while scientists have long mocked Hollywood's visions of warp speed and faster-than-light travel as prohibited by Einstein's laws, a new generation of physicists continues to rewrite the fundamental rules of the universe. Is there a way around the cosmic speed limit? Maybe... as long as you're prepared to survive a journey through the ultra-high energies of one of the most violent places in the cosmos--the heart of a twisting, swirling vortex that leads either to strange, new worlds... or certain death.
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- 4 - 11Science Fiction, Science FactNov. 03, 2009
- 4 - 10Pulsars & QuasarsOct. 27, 2009
- 4 - 9Liquid UniverseOct. 20, 2009
- 4 - 8Space WarsOct. 06, 2009
- 4 - 7The Search for Cosmic ClustersSep. 29, 2009
- 4 - 610 Ways to Destroy the EarthSep. 22, 2009
- 4 - 5The Hunt for Ringed PlanetsSep. 15, 2009
- 4 - 4Biggest BlastsSep. 08, 2009
- 4 - 3It Fell From SpaceSep. 01, 2009
- 4 - 2The Day the Moon Was GoneAug. 25, 2009
- 4 - 1Death StarsAug. 18, 2009