PBS Space Time
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PBS Space Time is an educational YouTube series that explores advanced topics in physics, astronomy, and cosmology through in-depth, math-focused explanations.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| PBS Space Time canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2704333 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: PBS Space Time Context triple: [PBS Digital Studios, notableSeries, PBS Space Time]
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A.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is a 2014 science documentary television series hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson that explores the universe, scientific discovery, and the laws of nature using modern visual effects and storytelling.
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B.
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage is a landmark 1980 science documentary television series that explores the universe, science, and humanity’s place in the cosmos, hosted and co-written by astronomer Carl Sagan.
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C.
Cosmos: Possible Worlds
Cosmos: Possible Worlds is a science documentary series, presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson and produced by Ann Druyan, that explores the universe, scientific discovery, and humanity’s future through visually rich storytelling.
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D.
Cosmos
Cosmos is the vast, orderly universe encompassing all space, time, matter, and energy.
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E.
Cosmos
Cosmos is a popular science book by astronomer Carl Sagan that explores the origins, structure, and wonders of the universe in an accessible and philosophical way.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: PBS Space Time Target entity description: PBS Space Time is an educational YouTube series that explores advanced topics in physics, astronomy, and cosmology through in-depth, math-focused explanations.
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A.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is a 2014 science documentary television series hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson that explores the universe, scientific discovery, and the laws of nature using modern visual effects and storytelling.
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B.
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage is a landmark 1980 science documentary television series that explores the universe, science, and humanity’s place in the cosmos, hosted and co-written by astronomer Carl Sagan.
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C.
Cosmos: Possible Worlds
Cosmos: Possible Worlds is a science documentary series, presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson and produced by Ann Druyan, that explores the universe, scientific discovery, and humanity’s future through visually rich storytelling.
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D.
Cosmos
Cosmos is the vast, orderly universe encompassing all space, time, matter, and energy.
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E.
Cosmos
Cosmos is a popular science book by astronomer Carl Sagan that explores the origins, structure, and wonders of the universe in an accessible and philosophical way.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
educational YouTube series
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web series ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
explain complex scientific concepts
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provide in-depth math-focused explanations ⓘ |
| availableOn | PBS Space Time YouTube channel ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | PBS Digital Studios ⓘ |
| distribution | online streaming ⓘ |
| educationalApproach |
in-depth theoretical discussion
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step-by-step math explanations ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
advanced physics
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astronomy ⓘ cosmology ⓘ mathematical explanations ⓘ |
| genre |
astronomy education
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cosmology education ⓘ physics education ⓘ science education ⓘ |
| hasCategory |
Education
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Science & Technology ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
animated explanations
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video essays ⓘ |
| hasHost | Matt O’Dowd ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
informal science education
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supplemental learning for physics and astronomy ⓘ |
| isPartOf | PBS Digital Studios channel lineup ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | online video ⓘ |
| notableFor |
focus on modern cosmology
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math-heavy explanations ⓘ rigorous treatment of physics topics ⓘ |
| platform | YouTube ⓘ |
| producer | PBS Digital Studios ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
science enthusiasts
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students of astronomy ⓘ students of physics ⓘ |
| topic |
astrophysics
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black holes ⓘ cosmic inflation ⓘ dark energy ⓘ dark matter ⓘ general relativity ⓘ particle physics ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ spacetime ⓘ |
| uploadFrequency | regularly released episodes ⓘ |
| uses |
diagrams
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mathematical derivations ⓘ visualizations ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: PBS Space Time Description of subject: PBS Space Time is an educational YouTube series that explores advanced topics in physics, astronomy, and cosmology through in-depth, math-focused explanations.
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