end of the world (astronomy)

Discusses the fate of planet earth, and makes two recommendations for giving human life a future: find a way to move everyone to Mars, or find a way to move earth by the force of flying comets using the new science of astrobiology.

Traces the religious origins of the idea of apocalypse, and discusses how science has borowed the metaphor to describe potential scenarios for destruction.

Introduces end of the world scenarios, including self-destruction through nuclear war or continued environmental exploitation, humanity wiped out by a pandemic, or an asteroid or comet strike destroying Earth.

Astronomer Philip Plait explores some of the most catastrophic cosmic disaster, the scientific principles behind them, and the many possible ways they might destroy the universe.

A scientific explanation of how, millions of years from now, the life of the Earth could conceivably end.

In the year 2110, an amateur astronomer discovers a chunk of rock hurtling through space that could mean the end of Earth's civilization.

Astronomer Philip Plait explores some of the most catastrophic cosmic disaster, the scientific principles behind them, and the many possible ways they might destroy the universe.