Going to the End of the Earth to Learn About the Beginning of the Universe
Going to the End of the Earth to Learn About the Beginning of the Universe
Going to the End of the Earth to Learn About the Beginning of the Universe

Dr. Brad Benson tells us about the cosmic microwave background (CMB), a snapshot of the universe in its infancy and a compelling piece of evidence for the idea that the universe was once hot and dense (the Big Bang). He then discusses his own exciting research studying this microwave background at the South Pole, along with a discussion of the perils and excitement of doing science at the South Pole.

 

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Going to the End of the Earth to Learn About the Beginning of the Universe