Science's Greatest Mysteries

2022 NR 1 Season

Does science have all the answers? Examining some of the big riddles facing scientists.

Directed by: Bryn Higgins

Genre: Science

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6 Episodes

1 - The Far Side of the Moon 53 min

This episode explores the mystery of the far side of the Moon, and follows three theories.

2 - Solar Superstorms 52 min

This episode looks into the mysteries surrounding solar superstorms.

3 - The Age of the Universe 52 min

This episode explores the questions surrounding the age of the Universe.

4 - Tutankhamun’s Space Dagger 49 min

A dagger found with the mummy of Tutankhamun seems to be made with iron from a meteorite.

5 - Is There Life on Mars? 50 min

In 1996, the scientific community was rocked by the discovery of a meteorite.

6 - Why Do We Exist? 50 min

Our existence doesn't really make sense. Can scientists unravel the ultimate mystery.

Does science have all the answers? This series examines some of the biggest riddles facing scientists today. We've solved some of the most complex questions about our world and the universe. But the more we discover, the more problems emerge. Exactly how old is our universe? Why are the two sides of our moon so different? How did iron from space end up next to the body of Tutankhamun? Each film in this series tackles a single question, visiting the cutting-edge labs running mind-bending experiments and meeting the dedicated scientists searching for answers.

Directed by: Bryn Higgins

Genre: Science

Languages: English
Partner BBC Learning