PBS Space Time

Blast off into the cosmos with astrophysicist Matt O'Dowd.

Episodes

  • Extinction by Gamma-Ray Burst

    Find out about the last time and the next time the Earth will be hit by a Gamma-ray Burst.
  • The Origin of Our First Interstellar Visitor

    We were recently visited by a traveler from outside our solar system: 'Oumuamua.
  • Understanding the Uncertainty Principle

    Large-scale phenomena can give us incredible insights into the world of quantum mechanics.
  • Citizen Science

    The future of science is you.
  • Suicide Space Robots

    Let’s take a moment to remember the selfless sacrifices made by some robotic explorers.
  • Zero-Point Energy Demystified

    Let’s talk about the mysterious zero-point energy and what it really can and can’t do.
  • The Vacuum Catastrophe

    If quantum field theory is right about vacuum energy, our universe shouldn't exist.
  • The Missing Mass Mystery

    Astronomers haven't been able to find up to half of the baryonic matter in the universe.

Specials

About PBS Space Time

PBS Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth. Host Matt O'Dowd breaks down the both the basic and incredibly complex sides of space and time.