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Decoding the Universe: Cosmos

Season 51 Episode 8 | 53m 38s

How big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mind-bending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

Aired: 05/21/24 | Expires: 05/21/27
National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.
Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse.
How did life bounce back after a cataclysmic extinction wiped out some 90% of all species?
Investigate one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history.
Follow scientists determined to save the critically endangered right whale.
Here’s how the U.S. could reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Dive into the subconscious to see what’s really driving the decisions you make.
Americans use ancient wisdom and new technology to fight extreme weather.
Neuroscientists discover the tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to help us survive.
See the latest stunning images and discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Archaeological discoveries reveal traces of ancient civilizations in the Amazon.