How the Universe Works

2010•9 series

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`How the Universe Works' is an ultimate cosmos operator's manual, a revealing look at the inner workings of outer space. Computer imagery allows viewers to explore black holes, supernovae, neutron stars, dark energy and all the other forces that produce what is and what we see.

Episode 1Secrets of the Cosmic Web

New research is beginning to reveal an invisible scaffold of dark matter known as the Cosmic Web, an intergalactic network that transformed the universe.(S10,E01)

Episode 2Curse of the Cosmic Rays

Cosmic rays that damage human DNA are a serious risk in manned space exploration. Can physicists find the source of the rays and help reduce the danger?(S10,E02)

Episode 3Dark History of Earth

Earth's past is marked by one cosmic disaster after another, forging the path of human evolution. Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction.(S10,E03)

Episode 4Voyager's Ultimate Mission

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft. They examine how the operation has transformed into the ultimate mission.(S10,E04)

Episode 6Hunt for Dark Matter

The mysterious dark matter is thought to be the cosmic glue that holds the universe together, yet the search for it continues to puzzle scientists.(S10,E06)

Episode 7Hunt for the Universe's Origin

Conflicting results make determining the age of the universe difficult. Finding the answer could be the key to many mysteries of the cosmos.(S10,E07)

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