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The Fabric of the Cosmos: What Is Space? Preview

Preview: Season 38 Episode 16 | 30s  | Video has closed captioning.

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It separates you from me, one galaxy from the next, and atoms from one another. It is everywhere in the universe. But to most of us, space is nothing, an empty void. Well, it turns out space is not what it seems. From the passenger seat of a New York cab driving near the speed of light, to a pool hall where billiard tables do fantastical things, Brian Greene reveals space as a dynamic fabric.

Aired: 10/24/11

Rating: NR

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