Episode 1
In this film specially edited for schools, Professor Brian Cox discovers how a few fundamental laws gave birth to the most complex, diverse and unique force in the universe.
There are thought to be as many as 100 million different species on Earth, but every one of them has sprung from just a single life brought into existence by the same laws that govern how our universe itself behaves. In this film, Professor Brian Cox discovers how a few fundamental laws gave birth to the most complex, diverse and unique force in the universe.
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Bacteria and the development of an oxygen rich atmosphere
Duration: 06:20
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Symbiosis of photosynthetic algae and jellyfish
Duration: 04:40
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Conservation of energy
Duration: 03:42
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The origins of life on Earth
Duration: 03:15
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Brian Cox |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Cohen |
| Series Producer | James Van Der Pool |
| Producer | Suzy Boyles |