A Scientist Walks into a Bar: Big Bang and Dark Energy

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Channel: NOVA PBS Official · 2017 · Science & Technology

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A scientist must explain the Big Bang and dark energy so two comedians can understand it.

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Videography & Concept
David Condon
Ari Daniel
Greg Kestin

Video Production & Editing
Ari Daniel

Production Assistance
Sara Tewksbury

Special Thanks
The Burren, Somerville, MA

© WGBH Educational Foundation 2017

MEDIA CREDITS

Music
APM

Additional Visuals
David A. Aguilar & Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
flickr / tseyin & John Fowler
NASA
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Paul Ross
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