The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are certain. But how fast? And with what implications regarding the fate of the universe? Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team to Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena and look for supernovae, dying stars that explode with the power of billions of hydrogen bombs. Dr. Fillippenko looks for black holes—areas...

"A fascinating counting journey through the amazing and mysterious world of octopuses"--

Discusses the significance of some of the harvest festivals around the world and describes how they are celebrated.

Presents facts and folklore about the shortest day of the year, a day that has been filled with magic since ancient times.