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Genius by Stephen Hawking

Where Did The Universe Come From?

Watch Hawking lead a journey of discovery featuring racing cars, skaters and balloons.

Aired 05/25/2016 | Rating NR

Genius by Stephen Hawking

Where Did The Universe Come From?

Preview: Episode 4 | 30s

Watch Hawking lead a journey of discovery featuring racing cars, skaters and balloons.

Join Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to work out where the universe came from. Hawking leads the trio on an extraordinary journey of discovery featuring racing cars, ice-skaters, balloons and running tracks. #HawkingGeniusPBS

Aired 05/25/2016 | Rating NR

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Drag Racing to Explore the Doppler Effect

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Hubble’s theory explored with a Doppler effect drag racing challenge. (3m 16s)

The Movement of Galaxies in Space

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A track race demo explains how the galaxies furthest from Earth move fastest. (4m 33s)

Replicating the Big Bang on Ice

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A hockey team demonstrates how galaxies expand, with some unusual equipment. (5m 24s)

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