Cosmos S01E13 - Unafraid of the Dark

Episode Overview

The Ship of the Imagination embarks on its ultimate expedition to delve into one of the universe's greatest enigmas: dark energy. We encounter the remarkable yet overlooked scientist, Fritz Zwicky, whose groundbreaking prediction of supernovas significantly advanced our comprehension of dark energy, the mysterious force that surpasses gravity on a cosmic scale. During this final voyage, we uncover the heartfelt message hidden within Voyager's Interstellar Golden Record and reflect on the profound experience of existence on Earth, culminating with Carl Sagan’s poignant reflection, The Pale Blue Dot.

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