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Season 1 Episode 37 | 7m 49s
Quantum Field Theory is generally accepted as an accurate description of the subatomic universe. However until recently this theory had one giant hole in it. The particles it describes had no mass!
Aired: 05/15/16
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Why is the Earth Round and the Milky Way Flat?
Our universe is not a very diverse place when it comes to shapes.
What’s Wrong With the Big Bang Theory?
We continue our search for a grand unifying theory of the Big Bang!
Why the Big Bang Definitely Happened
The actual moment of ‘the Big Bang’ is still a bit of a grey area within physics.
LIGO's First Detection of Gravitational Waves!
Gravitational waves have officially been detected by LIGO!
Will Mars or Venus Kill You First?
Our neighboring planets are not exactly the most hospitable places.
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