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Wonders of the Universe

Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light, gravity, energy, matter and time. With the world's most profound science at its heart, Wonders Of The Universe reveals how the story of humanity is intimately entwined with that of the complex story of the origins of the universe.

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Brian Cox
Self - Presenter
Steven Mackintosh
Narrator

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Cosmos Made Conscious

Wed, Aug 3, 201162 mins

Natural scientists fail to define time, yet they agree with philosophers it's crucial at least to our perception of reality. Without time, there could be no change, hence neither life nor civilization would exist. Measuring time and predicting the natural cycles which it drives, such as the seasons, is crucial for agriculture, etc., as ancient monuments testify. Yet time is always relative, even in natural terms.

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Awards

  • 2012 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Specialist Factual - nominated

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