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How the Universe Works Season 6 Episodes
Season 6 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2018 - 2018
Episode 1
Are black holes real
Tue, Jan 9, 201843 mins
Various eminent scientists explain the current knowledge of Black Holes and try to answer the question, do they really exist? The two great theories of Einstein's General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics don't work together to explain Black Holes which is a big problem. Other theoretical constructs such as Gravastars and Planck stars have been postulated but proving their existence is just as difficult as that of Black Holes. So where next?
Episode 2
Twin Suns: The Alien Mysteries
Tue, Jan 16, 201842 mins
Planets that orbit two suns instead of one might be deadly hell worlds, but new discoveries reveal that sci-fi star systems with binary stars might be optimal places for alien life.
Episode 3
Dark History of the Solar System
Tue, Jan 23, 201842 mins
Our solar system hides a dark and violent past, and new discoveries reveal that Earth and the planets were formed from the destruction of alien worlds that came before us.
Episode 4
Death of the Milky Way
Tue, Jan 30, 201843 mins
The Milky Way is dying, and using the latest science and discoveries, experts are investigating what's killing it.
Episode 5
Uranus & Neptune: Rise of the Ice Giants
Tue, Feb 6, 201844 mins
Uranus and Neptune are mysterious, icy worlds at the edge of our solar system, and new discoveries reveal that these strange planets may have helped start life on Earth.
Episode 6
Secret History of Mercury
Tue, Feb 13, 201842 mins
Mercury has a dangerous secret that may one day threaten life on Earth.
Episode 7
The Quasar Enigma
Tue, Feb 20, 201842 mins
Quasars are the brightest and most powerful objects in our universe, and though they have shaped the cosmos, they might ultimately destroy everything that exists.
Episode 8
Strange Lives of Dwarf Planets
Tue, Feb 27, 201842 mins
New discoveries reveal the secrets of hundreds of strange, tiny worlds called dwarf planets.
Episode 9
War on Asteroids
Tue, Mar 6, 201842 mins
Scientists discuss various types of asteroids, previous collisions between asteroids and Earth, and various technologies that may be employed to stop future collisions. Also discussed are ways in which nature can prevent or lessen the impact of collisions.
Episode 10
Mystery of Spacetime
Tue, Mar 13, 201842 mins
Spacetime is the secret structure that controls our universe, time, light, and energy.
