Stephen Hawking’s Universe
You may have seen the recent news stating that Professor Stephen Hawking advises we humans avoid any contact with intelligent alien lifeforms, claiming that it could be disastrous for mankind. In Stephen Hawking’s Universe, starting on Discovery Channel on Sunday 9 May at 9pm, Professor Hawking explains why reaching out to extraterrestrial beings is “a little too risky”, that the thought of aliens existing is “perfectly rational”, and that any aliens who find Earth may plunder our planet for resources before moving on – “much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn’t turn out very well for the Native Americans”. The show delves into the mind of the world’s most famous living scientist and reveals the splendour and majesty of the universe as never seen before. Using a combination of CGI, live action, archive and visual effects, the three-part series brings Hawking’s extraordinary vision of the universe to the screen in stunning high definition. More than 20 years after writing the groundbreaking A Brief History of Time, Hawking offers a fresh perspective on the mysteries of the universe. Presenting his theories in what is considered to be the “golden age of cosmology”, the epic series charts the history of the universe, from the awe-inspiring energy of the big bang to the end of time itself. Accessible and entertaining, the series sees Hawking tackle some of the greatest mysteries of the cosmos. How did the universe begin and when will it end? Could alien life be found on distant planets? Is time travel possible? http://www.yourdiscovery.com/video/playlists/stephen-hawkings-universe/#player
