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Bad Universe

Bad Universe

Description: Phil Plait is an astronomer, lecturer and author. He's also a skeptic, poking holes in the misuses of science as well as praising the wonders of the real thing. In "Bad Universe" he does both, debunking what he believes is a lot of junk science out there and revealing the truth. When you're dealing with the universe, after all, ignorance can be deadly.
Year Released: 2010
First episode air date: September 29, 2010
Network: Discovery Channel
Program Creator: Discovery Channel
Language: English
Cast: Phil Plait
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