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Season 5 – How the Universe 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.
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How the Universe Works — Season 5

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Erik Dellums

Narrator

Alex Hearle

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 22, 2016 Most Amazing Discoveries From the furthest reaches of space to Earth's cosmic backyard, a countdown of the discoveries that changed everything humanity knows about the universe. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 29, 2016 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 6, 2016 Black Holes: The Secret Origin Recent evidence could explain how supermassive black holes grow so big; neither dark matter nor cannibalism can fully explain these beasts, but the latest science may finally provide an answer. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 3, 2017 Secret History of Pluto The first close-up images of Pluto reveal secrets; scientists investigate if Pluto is home to a warm ocean of liquid water beneath its surface and whether this underground ocean could harbor life. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 10, 2017 Stars That Kill 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 stars; vampire stars, supernovas and rogue stars. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 17, 2017 The Universe's Deadliest The universe is a dangerous place; exploring the deadliest spots in the cosmos; between earth and the edge of the universe, there are a million ways to die; a crash test dummy is on a mission. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 24, 2017 Life & Death on the Red Planet 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 27, 2017 The Dark Matter Enigma Dark matter is the biggest mystery of the cosmos; scientists know that it has been vital to our 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 7, 2017 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. Details

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How the Universe Works — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Alex Hearle
Network
Science Channel
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Special Interest, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 22, 2016