Origins
Origins is a four-part PBS documentary series hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, tracing Earth's geologic evolution. How did the universe, our planet, how did we ourselves come to be? How did the first sparks of life take hold here? Are we alone in the cosmos? Where did all the stars and galaxies come from? These questions are as ancient as human curiosity itself. Trying to answer the questions, Origins leads viewers on a journey to the beginning of time and to the depths of space, in search of the first stirrings of life and its traces on other worlds.
| Episode 1 - Earth is Born |
Episode 1 - Earth is Born
This episode presents a spectacular glimpse of the tumultuous first billion years of Planet Earth - a time of continuous catastrophe.
Episode 2 - How Life Began
The episode investigates the microorganisms inside rocks and meteorites to find out the signatures related to the planet's first primitive life forms.
Episode 3 - Where Are the Aliens?
Would "ETs" resemble us or the creatures of science fiction? This episode is about extraterrestrial life.
Episode 4 - Back to the Beginning
This episode explores how the colossal, mind-boggling forces of the early universe made it possible for habitable worlds to emerge.
| Related Links |
| Origins: From the Big Bang to the Emergence of Humans This course covers our modern scientific understanding of origins, from the Big Bang to the formation of planets like Earth, evolution by natural selection, the genetic basis of evolution, and the emergence of humans. |
| Cosmic Origins Cosmic Origins is the story of the universe but it's also our story. Hear about origin of space and time, mass and energy, the atoms in our bodies, the compact objects where matter can end up, and the planets and moons where life may flourish. |
| The Big Question This is a science documentary series attempting to find scientific answers to the big questions that face us, such as "How did the Universe begin?" |
| The Universe This is a History Channel documentary series exploring the wonders of the universe and the advanced physics concepts in the fields of cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics. |
| Wonders of Life This is a five-part BBC documentary series presented by physicist Brian Cox, discovering how a few fundamental laws of science gave birth to the most complex and unique feature of the universe - life. |
| Stephen Hawking's Universe This is an astronomical documentary series, presented by Stephen Hawking, discussing the history of astronomy, origins of the universe, dark matter and black holes. |