What "The Universe" 8-th episode about
It sounds like a Hollywood blockbuster: a deadly asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. But in reality, it's only a matter of time before a giant space rock threatens to wipe out civilization. An asteroid took out the dinosaurs sixty-five million years ago. Are we next? This episode analyzes the threat and explores the many ways - from a nuclear bomb to ingenious new technology - that experts are proposing to stop Armageddon.
Episode number: 8
Episode name: "Stopping Armageddon"
Episode release date: 7 january 2009 at 03:00
Status: aired
Rating: 7.2
