Gravity and Me: The Force That Shapes Our Lives

Mar 9, 2017

1h 30m

★ 6.3

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the amazing science of gravity. As well sculpting our universe, gravity also affects our weight, height and even the rate at which we age.

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Documentary

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Himself - Presenter

Jim Al-Khalili

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