The universe is a dangerous place, with threats coming from any direction. But pop culture has played fast and loose with the facts, and quite often the things we know are all wrong, and when you’re dealing with the universe, ignorance can be deadly.

That’s where Phil Plait comes in.

He’s on a mission to debunk the junk and reveal the real science behind the mysteries of this planet, our solar system and the bad universe we all live in.