How the Universe Works

20107 series
Available on
Discovery

`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.

War of the Galaxies: Episode Image
Episode 1War of the Galaxies

What happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide? The gravitational forces of these giants intersect, and they are left irrevocably changed.(S09,E01)

Mission to a Comet: Episode Image
Episode 2Mission to a Comet

The Rosetta mission was a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time. What did this cutting-edge journey uncover about life on Earth?(S09,E02)

Birth of the Monster Black Holes: Episode Image
Episode 3Birth of the Monster Black Holes

Experts explain the importance of supermassive black holes. They have some answers, but can they solve the mysteries surrounding these phenomena?(S09,E03)

Secrets of the Sun: Episode Image
Episode 4Secrets of the Sun

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind our star.(S09,E04)

Aliens of the Microcosmos: Episode Image
Episode 5Aliens of the Microcosmos

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the microcosmos.(S09,E05)

Mystery of Alien Worlds: Episode Image
Episode 6Mystery of Alien Worlds

New discoveries have revealed alien worlds that seem to defy the laws of physics. Experts use cutting-edge astronomy to explore this mystery.(S09,E06)

Curse of the White Dwarf: Episode Image
Episode 7Curse of the White Dwarf

New research suggests dead stars, known as white dwarfs, could be the key to understanding the universe. Experts investigate this mysterious phenomena.(S09,E07)

The Next Supernova: Episode Image
Episode 8The Next Supernova

Our galaxy is full of stars waiting to explode into supernovas, an event that could destroy all life on Earth. Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova.(S09,E08)

Secret Lives of Neutrinos: Episode Image
Episode 9Secret Lives of Neutrinos

Neutrinos are the most mysterious particles in the universe. New discoveries reveal their significance and how they pass through objects undetected.(S09,E09)

Gravitational Waves Revealed: Episode Image
Episode 10Gravitational Waves Revealed

Gravitational waves are helping scientists explore the cosmos in new ways. How are these discoveries helping to reveal the universe's mysteries?(S09,E10)

Journey to a Black Hole: Episode Image
Episode 11Journey to a Black Hole

The supermassive black hole M87 is the first and only black hole ever photographed. How did it grow so large and what effect does it have on the galaxy?(S09,E11)

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