How the Universe Works

  • Premiered: Apr 2010
  • Episodes: 97
  • Followers: 117
  • Running
  • Science Channel
  • Wednesday at 21
  • Documentary

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Season 5
5x1
Most Amazing Discoveries
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 22, 2016
A countdown of discoveries that changed everything known about the universe.
5x2
Mystery of Planet 9
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Air date
Nov 29, 2016
Examining a ninth planet that may be on the outer edge of the solar system. Scientists speculate that it could be 10 times the size of Earth and have moons capable of hosting life.
5x3
Black Holes: The Secret Origin
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 06, 2016
Recent discoveries could explain how supermassive black holes grow so big, one of the universe's most mysterious questions. Neither dark matter nor cannibalism can fully explain these monsters, but the latest science might finally provide an answer.
5x4
Secret History of Pluto
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 03, 2017
Pluto is the subject, with an investigation into whether the planet has an underground ocean. The first close-up images of Pluto revealed unimaginable secrets of this mysterious frozen .. show full overview
5x5
Stars That Kill
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Air date
Jan 10, 2017
Exploring the real-life Death Stars in the cosmos that could snuff out Earth without much effort; the science of the destructive power behind six of the deadliest star; vampire stars; supernovas; rogue stars.
5x6
The Universe's Deadliest
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Air date
Jan 17, 2017
The deadliest spots in the cosmos are explored.
5x7
Life & Death on the Red Planet
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Air date
Jan 24, 2017
The evolution of life on Mars before a series of cataclysmic events transformed the planet from a watery world to a hostile one; scientists believe life will find a way to continue despite the setbacks.
5x8
The Dark Matter Enigma
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 31, 2017
Dark matter is the biggest mystery of the cosmos. Scientists know that it has been vital to the universe since its birth, and new discoveries reveal that it could create black holes, cause mass extinctions, and might even shape life on Earth itself.
5x10 Season finale
Einstein and the theory of relativity
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Air date
Feb 06, 2017
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5x9 Season finale
Strangest Alien Worlds
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Air date
Feb 07, 2017
A look at worlds much stranger than Earth. Some of these strange worlds don't have stars, others are made out of diamonds. Also: whether another Earth-like planet will ever be found.

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