4 episodes

Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet.

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    • 4.8 • 30 Ratings

Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet.

    Ep. 3: The Dark Ages of the Cosmos

    Ep. 3: The Dark Ages of the Cosmos

    In this episode, the universe as we know it starts to come into focus. Dr. Katie Mack teaches John Green about the cosmic dark ages, the possibility of a multiverse, and the connection between the hot, dense early universe and today.

    • 52 min
    Ep. 2: Why We Can Exist

    Ep. 2: Why We Can Exist

    Dr. Katie Mack and John Green discuss the fundamental forces of nature, the tiny ovens we know as particle colliders, and how we all can exist.

    • 44 min
    Ep. 1: The First Fraction of a Second

    Ep. 1: The First Fraction of a Second

    Dr. Katie Mack teaches John Green about the beginning of the Universe - including that we are not just made of stardust; we are also made of Big Bang stuff, with pieces of us directly born in the vast, first cacophony.

    • 48 min
    Trailer: The Universe with John Green and Dr. Katie Mack

    Trailer: The Universe with John Green and Dr. Katie Mack

    Join Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green as they walk through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet. The Universe debuts on April 24th.

    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

mrduani ,

Great show

The first two episodes are fantastic, please keep it going!!

I’d love an episode focussed primarily on the weak force. As a physics major from 20 odd years ago, it’s one thing I still struggle to wrap my head around.

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