How the Universe Works

2010•7 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 1Mystery of Planet 9

Scientists have discovered evidence of a mysterious ninth planet on the very edge of our solar system, could its moons support extra-terrestrial life?(S05,E01)

Episode 2The Universe's Deadliest

The Universe is a violent and dangerous place. From exploding stars and colliding galaxies to nebula shockwaves – what are the worst places in the Universe?(S05,E02)

Episode 3Black Holes: The Secret Origin

Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.(S05,E03)

Episode 4Life & Death on the Red Planet

Once there was life on Mars – but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert.(S05,E04)

Episode 5Stars That Kill

Countdown of NASAs top six the deadliest stars – ‘vampire' stars that drain their neighbours, supernovas and white dwarfs that destroy planets.(S05,E05)

Episode 6Secret History of Pluto

Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists are investigating whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface. (S05,E06)

Episode 7The Dark Matter Enigma

Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries of the universe facing scientists today. Could it be the cause of supermassive black holes and mass extinctions?(S05,E07)

Episode 8Strangest Alien Worlds

Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will we ever locate a planet similar to our own?(S05,E08)

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