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The Largest Object in the Universe Breaks the Laws of Physics

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In March 2025, astronomers announced the "largest cosmic structure discovered to date". They called it Quipu. And Quipu is just the latest entry in a list of structures that are too big for cosmologists to explain without revisiting one of the most fundamental assumptions they have about the universe.

Glow On

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Sabrina chats about how stars glow and how astronomers judge their brightness. Also, she talks about a really, really, really big star.

What Is A Blue Moon?

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You may be familiar with the Moon turning red during lunar eclipses, but did you know that it can sometimes appear to have a blue hue?

Seeing Stars

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Today, let's play a game of "Star or Not a Star" to learn a little more about everything that's up there.

Brian Cox breaks down the most mysterious scale in the cosmos

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"It's a very, very beautiful calculation, but it's the best example I know of the relationship between these rather abstract quantities perhaps and something that you can look at in a telescope."

How much would it cost to buy the Sun? - Cella Wright

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Dig into the monetary value of the Sun and how important it is as our energy source as Daedalus contemplates buying it.

Big Moon?

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Despite appearances, the Moon remains the same size, and your brain is simply playing tricks on you.

The Biggest Volcano Ever Is In Space!

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Jessi and Sam the Bat talk about the biggest volcano ever that we know of. And it's not on Earth.

Which Planet Has The Strongest Quakes?

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Earth might be the only planet with tectonic plates, but it is not the only one with quakes because quakes can be caused by a ton of different things in the solar system.

Why are there two tides a day? - Elise Cutts

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Dig into how the Sun and Moon are responsible for the tides on Earth, and what this force looks like on other celestial bodies.

Which Planet Has The Strongest Quakes?

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Earth might be the only planet with tectonic plates, but it is not the only one with quakes because quakes can be caused by a ton of different things in the solar system.

Over (To) The Moon

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Sabrina chats with us about what it takes to get to the moon!

Seasons And The Sun

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Sabrina talks about how the Earth's tilt is responsible for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Surprise: There was a universe before the Big Bang | Ethan Siegel

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"Asking the question of, where did the entire universe come from, is no longer a question for poets and theologians and philosophers.

Are We Alone in the Universe? We’re Close to Finding Out | Lisa Kaltenegger | TED

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Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explores the thrilling possibility of discovering life beyond Earth, highlighting how cutting-edge technology like the James Webb Space Telescope lets us analyze distant planets for signs of life in unprecedented detail.

Eclipses

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Today, we’ll explain the difference between solar and lunar eclipses.

Phases Of The Moon

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Today we'll find out how the moon's changing shapes tell us about its journey around Earth.

The Sun

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What makes this star so special that it keeps our entire solar system working?

Earth's Rotation & Revolution

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In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about the Earth's rotation and revolution.

We Might Find Alien Life In 2303 Days

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Europa Clipper is looking for signs of alien life in a very deadly place.

Why Is The Milky Way Flat?

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Explore the ever-evolving structure of the Milky Way galaxy, and find out how it got its spiral shape.