How the Universe Works
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
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Experts investigate theories surrounding the possibility of time travel, and ask whether it could ever be more than science fiction
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
New discoveries reveal that neutron stars have the power to destroy planets and even other stars
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe
New discoveries reveal that neutron stars have the power to destroy planets and even other stars
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe
Conflicting results make determining the age of the universe difficult. Finding the answer could be the key to many mysteries of the cosmos
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Conflicting results make determining the age of the universe difficult. Finding the answer could be the key to many mysteries of the cosmos
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
Experts investigate theories surrounding the possibility of time travel, and ask whether it could ever be more than science fiction
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
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
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
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
A team of robot sleuths roaming Mars on a mission to uncover its secrets. Now, Perseverance joins them to find out if there was ever life on the red planet
Wednesday 10 December
A team of robot sleuths roaming Mars on a mission to uncover its secrets. Now, Perseverance joins them to find out if there was ever life on the red 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
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
Earth is spinning on a tilted axis as it orbits around the Sun. Experts and scientists explain how the planet journeys through the Milky Way
Earth is spinning on a tilted axis as it orbits around the Sun. Experts and scientists explain how the planet journeys through the Milky Way
The series exploring the science of astronomy returns, beginning with a look at the mysterious 'ninth' planet reported to exist on the very edge of the Solar System
The series exploring the science of astronomy returns, beginning with a look at the mysterious 'ninth' planet reported to exist on the very edge of the Solar System
The astronomical documentary continues, exploring the most violent and dangerous places in the universe, including exploding stars, colliding galaxies and nebula shockwaves
The astronomical documentary continues, exploring the most violent and dangerous places in the universe, including exploding stars, colliding galaxies and nebula shockwaves
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Experts uncover where a black hole's energy originates. They examine what happens when the two most powerful objects in the cosmos collide
Thursday 11 December
Experts uncover where a black hole's energy originates. They examine what happens when the two most powerful objects in the cosmos collide
The series exploring the science of astronomy returns, beginning with a look at the mysterious 'ninth' planet reported to exist on the very edge of the Solar System
The astronomical documentary continues, exploring the most violent and dangerous places in the universe, including exploding stars, colliding galaxies and nebula shockwaves
The series exploring the science of astronomy returns, beginning with a look at the mysterious 'ninth' planet reported to exist on the very edge of the Solar System
Earth is spinning on a tilted axis as it orbits around the Sun. Experts and scientists explain how the planet journeys through the Milky Way
The astronomical documentary continues, exploring the most violent and dangerous places in the universe, including exploding stars, colliding galaxies and nebula shockwaves
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
Earth is spinning on a tilted axis as it orbits around the Sun. Experts and scientists explain how the planet journeys through the Milky Way
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
The discovery of extra-terrestrial life faces a near impossible challenge, so a group of experts explore the problems with proving or disproving the existence of aliens
The discovery of extra-terrestrial life faces a near impossible challenge, so a group of experts explore the problems with proving or disproving the existence of aliens
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
A fictional asteroid hurtles towards Earth. Expert scientists follow the unfolding story, asking what will happen next - and what will we do about it?
Friday 12 December
A fictional asteroid hurtles towards Earth. Expert scientists follow the unfolding story, asking what will happen next - and what will we do about it?
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
The discovery of extra-terrestrial life faces a near impossible challenge, so a group of experts explore the problems with proving or disproving the existence of aliens
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
The discovery of extra-terrestrial life faces a near impossible challenge, so a group of experts explore the problems with proving or disproving the existence of aliens
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
New scientific discoveries reveal that the moon has an incredible, violent, and dynamic history, which suggests that the moon may be more similar to earth than previously thought
New scientific discoveries reveal that the moon has an incredible, violent, and dynamic history, which suggests that the moon may be more similar to earth than previously thought
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
New discoveries have rewritten the history of our solar system. They reveal a complex and violent story, from the birth of the sun to its eventual fate
Saturday 13 December
New discoveries have rewritten the history of our solar system. They reveal a complex and violent story, from the birth of the sun to its eventual fate
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
New scientific discoveries reveal that the moon has an incredible, violent, and dynamic history, which suggests that the moon may be more similar to earth than previously thought
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
New scientific discoveries reveal that the moon has an incredible, violent, and dynamic history, which suggests that the moon may be more similar to earth than previously thought
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
An insight into the technology used by scientists to prevent asteroids hitting Earth, an occurrence once thought to be an inevitable disaster
An insight into the technology used by scientists to prevent asteroids hitting Earth, an occurrence once thought to be an inevitable disaster
New discoveries lead scientists to question if the Big Bang really happened, and whether it was the start of many multiverses
New discoveries lead scientists to question if the Big Bang really happened, and whether it was the start of many multiverses
The science of astronomy. This edition explores new discoveries surrounding dark matter and energy
New discoveries reveal NASA's Cassini spacecraft's secrets, which explored Saturn and its moons until it vaporised in its atmosphere
The science of astronomy. This edition explores new discoveries surrounding dark matter and energy
New discoveries reveal NASA's Cassini spacecraft's secrets, which explored Saturn and its moons until it vaporised in its atmosphere
Monday 15 December
Experts analyse what happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide and are left irrevocably changed
Experts analyse what happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide and are left irrevocably changed
The astronomical documentary explores binary star systems, which make around half of the Milky Way, and their potential to create habitats for alien life
How the movement of Uranus and Neptune may have influenced the development of life on Earth
The astronomical documentary explores binary star systems, which make around half of the Milky Way, and their potential to create habitats for alien life
The documentary turns attention to quasars, and explains the role they likely played in the creation of the universe and, ultimately, how they will contribute to its destruction
How the movement of Uranus and Neptune may have influenced the development of life on Earth
The documentary turns attention to quasars, and explains the role they likely played in the creation of the universe and, ultimately, how they will contribute to its destruction
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
New discoveries reveal the importance of black holes in creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself
New discoveries reveal the secrets of nebulas, which are strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die in space
New discoveries reveal the importance of black holes in creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself
New discoveries reveal the secrets of nebulas, which are strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die in space
Tuesday 16 December
The astronomical documentary explores binary star systems, which make around half of the Milky Way, and their potential to create habitats for alien life
How the movement of Uranus and Neptune may have influenced the development of life on Earth
The astronomical documentary explores binary star systems, which make around half of the Milky Way, and their potential to create habitats for alien life
Experts analyse what happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide and are left irrevocably changed
How the movement of Uranus and Neptune may have influenced the development of life on Earth
Experts analyse what happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide and are left irrevocably changed
The documentary turns attention to quasars, and explains the role they likely played in the creation of the universe and, ultimately, how they will contribute to its destruction
The documentary turns attention to quasars, and explains the role they likely played in the creation of the universe and, ultimately, how they will contribute to its destruction
Looking back at the Rosetta mission, a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time
Looking back at the Rosetta mission, a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time
Scientists try to trace the whereabouts of the Milky Way for the past 13.6 billion years, in an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding its slow demise
Scientists try to trace the whereabouts of the Milky Way for the past 13.6 billion years, in an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding its slow demise
An insight into the technology used by scientists to prevent asteroids hitting Earth, an occurrence once thought to be an inevitable disaster
The science of astronomy, exploring phenomena including black holes and neutron stars, and how powerful celestial forces shape human life
An insight into the technology used by scientists to prevent asteroids hitting Earth, an occurrence once thought to be an inevitable disaster
The science of astronomy, exploring phenomena including black holes and neutron stars, and how powerful celestial forces shape human life
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
Wednesday 17 December
Scientists try to trace the whereabouts of the Milky Way for the past 13.6 billion years, in an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding its slow demise
An insight into the technology used by scientists to prevent asteroids hitting Earth, an occurrence once thought to be an inevitable disaster
Scientists try to trace the whereabouts of the Milky Way for the past 13.6 billion years, in an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding its slow demise
Looking back at the Rosetta mission, a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time
The science of astronomy, exploring phenomena including black holes and neutron stars, and how powerful celestial forces shape human life
Looking back at the Rosetta mission, a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time
An insight into the technology used by scientists to prevent asteroids hitting Earth, an occurrence once thought to be an inevitable disaster
The science of astronomy, exploring phenomena including black holes and neutron stars, and how powerful celestial forces shape human life
The series exploring the science of astronomy returns, beginning with a look at the mysterious 'ninth' planet reported to exist on the very edge of the Solar System
The series exploring the science of astronomy returns, beginning with a look at the mysterious 'ninth' planet reported to exist on the very edge of the Solar System
The astronomical documentary continues, exploring the most violent and dangerous places in the universe, including exploding stars, colliding galaxies and nebula shockwaves
The astronomical documentary continues, exploring the most violent and dangerous places in the universe, including exploding stars, colliding galaxies and nebula shockwaves
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions
Experts explain the importance of supermassive black holes as they attempt to solve the mysteries surrounding these phenomena
Experts explain the importance of supermassive black holes as they attempt to solve the mysteries surrounding these phenomena
The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history
The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history
Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives
New discoveries reveal that neutron stars have the power to destroy planets and even other stars
Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives
New discoveries reveal that neutron stars have the power to destroy planets and even other stars
The astronomical documentary explores binary star systems, which make around half of the Milky Way, and their potential to create habitats for alien life
The astronomical documentary explores binary star systems, which make around half of the Milky Way, and their potential to create habitats for alien life
Thursday 18 December
The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history
Experts explain the importance of supermassive black holes as they attempt to solve the mysteries surrounding these phenomena
Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives
The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history
Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives
New discoveries reveal that neutron stars have the power to destroy planets and even other stars
Experts explain the importance of supermassive black holes as they attempt to solve the mysteries surrounding these phenomena
New discoveries reveal that neutron stars have the power to destroy planets and even other stars
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
Experts and theorists explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the sun
Experts and theorists explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the sun
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe
New discoveries reveal the importance of black holes in creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe
New discoveries reveal the importance of black holes in creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself
New discoveries reveal the secrets of nebulas, which are strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die in space
New discoveries reveal the secrets of nebulas, which are strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die in space
How the movement of Uranus and Neptune may have influenced the development of life on Earth
How the movement of Uranus and Neptune may have influenced the development of life on Earth
Friday 19 December
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe
Experts and theorists explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the sun
New discoveries reveal the importance of black holes in creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself
New discoveries reveal the secrets of nebulas, which are strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die in space
New discoveries reveal the importance of black holes in creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself
New discoveries reveal the secrets of nebulas, which are strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die in space
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
The astronomical documentary turns attention to the surprisingly active surfaces of dwarf planets, from the oceans of Pluto to the vanishing volcanos of Ceres
Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the microcosmos