How the Universe Works
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How the Universe Works"How the Universe Works" is the ultimate cosmos operator's manual, a revealing look at the inner workings of outer space. Computer imagery allows viewers to explore black holes, supernovas, neutron stars, dark energy, and all of the other forces that produce what exists and what people see.S4, EP6 "Secret History of the Moon"The incredible secrets of the moon are revealed; the moon might be responsible for life on Earth.
S5, EP9 "Strangest Alien Worlds"Discoveries of new planets have revealed countless worlds much stranger than Earth; some of these strange worlds don't have stars and others are made out of diamonds.
S4, EP7 "The First Oceans"For years, scientists suspected that the oceans came from molecules delivered to Earth from distant stars by asteroids, but a new discovery suggests that their true origins may be more exotic.
S5, EP2 "Mystery of Planet 9"Scientists have discovered a mysterious ninth planet ten times the size of Earth on the very edge of the solar system; this strange world could have moons with extraterrestrial life.
S7, EP2 "When Supernovas Strike"Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars, and new discoveries reveal that these cataclysmic events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe.
S9, EP6 "War of the Galaxies"Galaxies are locked in continual combat across the universe, and the Milky Way will face its biggest opponent ever, the Andromeda Galaxy, in a titanic and deadly struggle that could create a new and unrecognizable super galaxy.
S7, EP9 "Finding the New Earth"New discoveries have revealed thousands of exoplanets beyond the solar system, and some resemble earth enough that one could be a new home for humanity; with cutting-edge technology, finding the perfect one is the scientific challenge of the age.
S7, EP4 "How Black Holes Made Us"Black holes are not the violent monsters people think they are, and new discoveries reveal that they might have been essential to creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself.
S7, EP8 "Hunt for Alien Life"The latest discoveries suggest life beyond this planet; scientists investigate if earth's life began elsewhere in the universe, and whether humans need to evolve to know for sure.
S9, EP4 "Aliens of the Microcosmos"The hidden kingdom of microscopic alien organisms shapes the universe as much as galaxies, stars, and planets; new discoveries reveal how bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms built life on Earth and influence humanity's future in the cosmos.
S7, EP3 "The Interstellar Mysteries"Discoveries about interstellar space, the space between the universe's stars, reveal that it's not empty and unremarkable as previously thought, but filled with weird objects and strange phenomena that might hold the darkest secrets of the cosmos.
S7, EP6 "Did the Big Bang Really Happen?"New discoveries cause astronomers to question if the Big Bang really happened, and using the latest science, they investigate if it wasn't just the start of the universe but many mysterious multiverses.
S7, EP7 "Battle of the Dark Universe"Dark matter and dark energy are locked in an epic battle for control of the cosmos, and the winner will determine the fate of the universe; new discoveries might reveal which force will emerge victorious.
S7, EP10 "Cassini's Final Secrets"For twenty years, NASA's Cassini spacecraft revealed the strange secrets of Saturn until it vaporized in its atmosphere in a blaze of glory; but today its legacy lives on, as fresh data from the probe helps scientists make brand-new discoveries.
S7, EP5 "Secret World of Nebulas"Nebulas are the strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die, and new discoveries reveal the secrets of these mysterious places.
S7, EP1 "Nightmares of Neutron Stars"Neutron stars are strange and violent phenomena that defy the laws of physics, and new discoveries reveal that these bizarre nightmares are far more deadly than previously believed, with the power to destroy planets and even other stars.
S8, EP2 "NASA's Journey to Mars"NASA plans to send humans to Mars within just 15 years, but to reach this next frontier of space exploration, experts must discover new technology and cutting-edge science that protects astronauts from the Red Planet's deadliest killers.
S8, EP7 "Edge of the Universe"We don't yet know where the edge of the universe is or what happens there; but thanks to cutting-edge technology and new discoveries, experts might finally reveal the secrets of the phenomena that can be found in deepest reaches of the cosmos.
S9, EP3 "Secrets of the Sun"A brand-new NASA mission to the sun reveals cutting-edge discoveries about Earth's star; as the Parker Solar Probe dives through the sun's atmosphere, its findings challenge everything known about this strange place.
S8, EP8 "Monsters of the Milky Way"The center of the Milky Way is home to strange and deadly phenomena that is difficult to understand, but using the latest science, experts are revealing how the supermassive black hole the galaxy's core shapes life on Earth.
S8, EP3 "Hunt for Alien Evidence"The discovery of extraterrestrial life might face an impossible challenge: the physics of the universe itself; using cutting-edge tech, experts might be on the verge of a groundbreaking find, and the evidence could already be in hand.
S8, EP5 "Secrets of Time Travel"Time travel may be more possible now than ever imagined, and today, cutting-edge technology and the latest research into black holes and wormholes is helping experts get much closer to discovering how to travel through time.
S8 "How to Build a Planet"Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.
S9, EP7 "The Next Supernova"The galaxy is full of stars ready to explode into supernovas, a stellar detonation powerful enough to destroy all life on Earth; it's an event that hasn't occurred in 400 years, and the search is on to locate which star may be next.
S4, EP1 "How the Universe Built Your Car"The history of the Universe lies beneath the hood of your car; The iron in your chassis, the gold in your stereo and the copper in your electronics all owe their existence to violent cosmic events that took place billions of years ago.
S4, EP4 "Edge of the Solar System"Huge magnetic bubbles millions of miles wide; strange invisible matter, and a death star tearing through bands of icy comets, flinging them into violent orbits.
S4, EP2 "Venus: Earth's Evil Twin"There is a planet in the solar system covered in thick, dense clouds and roasted by colossal temperatures, and is a vision of Earth's future; taking a look at Venus to understand how Earth will be destroyed.
S4, EP5 "Dawn of Life"Discovering how life on Earth came to be; the possibility that life on Earth come from another planet.
S4, EP3 "Monster Black Hole"A look inside the supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way to discover terrifying secrets about parallel universes, wormholes, and space-time.
S4, EP8 "Forces of Mass Construction"Scientists attempt to understand how this strange force of magnetism works.
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"How the Universe Works" is the ultimate cosmos operator's manual, a revealing look at the inner workings of outer space. Computer imagery allows viewers to explore black holes, supernovas, neutron stars, dark energy, and all of the other forces that produce what exists and what people see.
Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2010
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
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