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Universe

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Universe.

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Mind-bending questions from physics

Fascinating talks that seek to unravel some of the most fundamental, yet unexplainable parts of the cosmos.

The lights and sounds of the universe

Find out what sound a black hole makes, if (possible) alien life is blocking starlight and other astounding things happening in our galaxy -- and beyond.

What’s next for space exploration?

Beyond our galaxy, there is much more to be discovered. From the Big Bang to humanity’s future on other planets, learn how we explore the universe with talks that are definitely out of this world.

Are we alone in the universe?

Is Earth really the only life-sustaining planet? These speakers think there might just be something or someone else out there -- and urge us to keep looking for it.

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Talks about Universe

Scott Hershberger

The birth of the galaxy in 60 seconds

Tejal Gala

Are you more likely to explode or freeze in space?

My search for proof aliens exist

Alex Keshavarzi

3 mysteries of the universe — and a new force that might explain them

Ashkbiz Danehkar

Where did these gigantic space bubbles come from?

Fabio Pacucci

Why is everyone fighting over these tiny spots of space?

Fabio Pacucci

Gravity vs. Pressure: The battle that formed the universe

Jessie Christiansen

What the discovery of exoplanets reveals about the universe

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