NOVA
S46E14 The Planets: Jupiter
As a massive force in the early solar system, Jupiter acted like a cosmic wrecking ball, influencing the trajectory of various celestial bodies. Its immense gravity not only altered the course of comets, delivering essential water to Earth, but it may have also played a critical role in the arrival of the asteroid that ultimately led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Jupiter's power was pivotal in both the chaos of the cosmos and the nurturing of life on our planet.
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Pluto and Beyond
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
Kïlauea: Hawai'i on Fire
Decoding the Great Pyramid
Rise of the Rockets
The Next Pompeii
Saving the Dead Sea
Inside the Megafire
First Horse Warriors
Lost Viking Army
Back to the Moon
The Planets: Inner Worlds
The Planets: Mars
The Planets: Jupiter
The Planets: Saturn
The Planets: Ice Worlds
Why Bridges Collapse
Look Who's Driving
Rise of the Mammals
Dead Sea Scroll Detectives
Decoding Da Vinci
The Violence Paradox
Animal Espionage