A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
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Discover how Saturn's moons could rewrite the rules of the Solar System.
E2A Robot's Guide to Mars
Mar 12, 202342m
Mars is infested with robots, orbiting the planet and roaming the Martian surface on a mission to uncover its secrets; now, Perseverance joins this dedicated group of machines to uncover if there is, or was ever, life on the Red Planet.
E3Most Violent Event in the Universe
Mar 19, 202342m
The collision of two supermassive black holes is the most violent event that can occur in the universe; experts explore where a black hole's energy originates and what really happens when the two most powerful objects in the cosmos clash.
E4Asteroid: Countdown to Catastrophe
Mar 26, 202342m
In a fictional scenario set in 2029, an asteroid hurtling towards Earth at 40,000 mph will reduce New York to ashes; examining the hypothetical, experts weigh in to determine what could happen, and how it might be stopped.
E5Solar System Special
Apr 2, 202384m
New discoveries have rewritten the history of the solar system, revealing a complex and violent story that begins with the birth of the Sun from the debris of a massive galactic collision, to its eventual fate as a lone zombie star.
About How the Universe Works
How the Universe Works is a documentary series on Science. The show first aired on Apr 25, 2010 and currently has 11 seasons and 93 episodes. How the Universe Works has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 120 votes.