Seasons & Episodes
Big Bang
The programme investigates how the Universe came into existence out of nothing, and how it grew from a minuscule point,
Black Holes
Black Holes, the most powerful destroyers in the Universe, the most mysterious phenomena in the heavens. For years they
Galaxies
The evolution of galaxies, from clouds of cold gas floating in space 13 billion years ago, to the vast gravitationally b
Stars
Examining the birth of stars, and how their creation changed the cosmos for ever, leading to planets and life itself.
Supernovas
Stars are not eternal; they are dying in unimaginably large explosions called supernovas. Second only to the Big Bang, t
Planets
There are just eight planets in our solar system, but there could be a hundred billion planets in our Milky Way galaxy a
Solar Systems
Is our solar system unique? Since the first discovery of a planet orbiting another star, some 280 alien solar systems ha
Moons
Moons come in every possible shape and size. Home to incredible natural phenomena like gigantic geysers and colossal vol
Volcanoes - The Furnaces of Life
Are we alone in the Universe? What makes Earth so different? Part of the answer is our volcanoes. without them we would
Megastorms - The Winds of Creation
Destructive weather forces are symptoms of Earth's creative energy. In our quest to discover if we are alone in the univ
Exoplanets - Planets from Hell
We once thought that the only planets were in our solar system. We have found many other planets but they are nothing li
Megaflares - Cosmic Firestorms
The Universe is a magnetic minefield. Spinning star systems crackle and explode, magnetic monsters rip worlds apart, sta
Extreme Orbits - Clockwork and Creation
We owe our existence to the stability of earth's orbit. But we are the freaks: everywhere else we look we find orbits a
Comets - Frozen Wanderers
As time machines from the early universe, comets could hold the key to unlock the secrets of the cosmos, and may even be
Asteroids - Worlds That Never Were
Asteroids wiped out the dinosaurs and may be back for us but they also built the Earth and may have brought life to its
Birth of the Earth
The Earth was formed by a series of cataclysms without which we would not exist. Could the same events have created othe
Journey from the Center of the Sun
How does light escape from the sun? We take a journey from the centre of the sun, following the path of light. We witnes
The End of the Universe
How and when will the Universe end? Gravity and dark matter are poised to annihilate the Universe in a big crunch. Expan
Jupiter: Destroyer or Savior?
Beneath Jupiter's clouds lie our solar system's deepest secrets: from its violent youth, through the birth of life to th
First Second of the Big Bang
The first second of the Universe, the creation of everything when space, time, matter and energy burst into existence. I
Is Saturn Alive?
Saturn’s secrets are out. The ferocious weather, the evolving ring system and the discovery of active geology on Satur
Weapons of Mass Extinction
Asteroids strike, planets collide, black holes blast out death rays, volcanoes erupt and ice engulfs the planet. These a
Did a Black Hole Build the Milky Way?
What built the Milky Way? New research might now have the answer, revealing an unlikely hero. At the heart of our galaxy
Our Voyage to the Stars
One day, a cosmic disaster will make life on Earth impossible. To survive, we must find a new home amongst the stars. Sc
The Search for a Second Earth
Is there another Earth out there with liquid oceans, rocky continents and life like us? Astronomers seek the answer with
How the Universe Built Your Car
Beneath the hood of your car lies the history of the Universe. The iron in your chassis, the gold in your stereo and the
Earth, Venus's Evil Twin
An examination of Venus; and what it may indicate about Earth's future.
Monster Black Hole
A look inside the supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way to discover terrifying secrets about parallel u
Edge of the Solar System
Huge magnetic bubbles millions of miles wide; strange invisible matter, and a death star tearing through bands of icy co
Dawn Of Life
Discovering how life on Earth came to be; the possibility that life on Earth come from another planet.
Secret History of the Moon
The incredible secrets of the moon are revealed; the moon might be responsible for life on Earth.
The First Oceans
For years, scientists suspected that the oceans came from molecules delivered to Earth from distant stars by asteroids,
Forces of Mass Construction
Scientists attempt to understand how this strange force of magnetism works.
Most Amazing Discoveries
From the furthest reaches of space to our own cosmic backyard, we count down the discoveries that changed everything we
Mystery of Planet 9
Scientists have discovered a mysterious ninth planet on the very edge of our solar system. Ten times the size of Earth,
Black Holes: The Secret Origin
Recent discoveries could explain how supermassive black holes grow so big, one of the universe's most mysterious questio
Secret History of Pluto
The first close-up images of Pluto revealed unimaginable secrets of this mysterious frozen world. Now, scientists invest
Stars That Kill
The universe is home to real-life Death Stars that could destroy planet Earth. The latest science reveals the terrifying
The Universe's Deadliest
The universe is a dangerous place, and we explore the deadliest spots in the cosmos. Between earth and the edge of the u
Life and Death on the Red Planet
Life once existed on Mars, but a series of devastating mass extinctions have made present-day life nearly impossible. Th
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
Strangest Alien Worlds
Discoveries of new planets have revealed countless worlds much stranger than Earth. Some of these worlds don't have star
Are Black Holes Real?
New discoveries are challenging everything we know about black holes, and astronomers are beginning to question if they
Twin Suns: The Alien Mysteries
Planets that orbit two suns instead of one might be deadly hell worlds, but new discoveries reveal that sci-fi star syst
Dark History of the Solar System
Our solar system hides a dark and violent past, and new discoveries reveal that Earth and the planets were formed from t
Death of the Milky Way
The Milky Way is dying, and using the latest science and discoveries, experts are investigating what's killing it.
Uranus & Neptune: Rise of the Ice Giants
Uranus and Neptune are mysterious, icy worlds at the edge of our solar system, and new discoveries reveal that these str
Secret History of Mercury
Mercury is a deadly world, facing attacks from the Sun, comets, and other planets, and even though it's the smallest pla
The Quasar Enigma
Quasars are the brightest and most powerful objects in our universe, and though they have shaped the cosmos, they might
Strange Lives of Dwarf Planets
Our solar system is home to hundreds of strange, tiny worlds called dwarf planets, and new discoveries reveal the secret
War on Asteroids
Scientists are using cutting-edge technology to stop an asteroid apocalypse, and for the first time, mankind is closer t
Mystery of Spacetime
Spacetime is the secret structure that controls our universe, and this strange four-dimensional substance controls time,
Nightmares of Neutron Stars
Neutron stars are strange and violent phenomena that defy the laws of physics, and new discoveries reveal that these biz
When Supernovas Strike
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars, and new discoveries reveal that these cataclysmic events create the ele
The Interstellar Mysteries
Interstellar space is the space between the universe's stars and new discoveries reveal that it's not empty and unremark
How Black Holes Made Us
Black holes are not the violent monsters people think they are, and new discoveries reveal that they might have been ess
Secret World of Nebulas
Nebulas are the strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die, and new discoveries reveal the s
Did the Big Bang Really Happen?
New discoveries are causing astronomers to question if the Big Bang really happened, and using the latest science, they
Battle of the Dark Universe
Dark matter and dark energy are locked in an epic battle for control of the cosmos, and the winner will determine the fa
Hunt for Alien Life
The latest discoveries suggest life beyond this planet; scientists investigate if earth's life began elsewhere in the un
Finding the New Earth
New discoveries have revealed thousands of exoplanets beyond our solar system. Some resemble earth enough that one could
Cassini's Final Secrets
For twenty years, NASA's Cassini spacecraft revealed the strange secrets of Saturn until it vaporized in its atmosphere
Asteroid Apocalypse: The New Threat
If a massive asteroid collides with earth, it could end life on our planet as we know it; new discoveries and cutting-ed
NASA's Journey to Mars
NASA is on a mission to send humans to Mars within just 15 years, but to reach this next frontier of space exploration,
Hunt for Alien Evidence
The discovery of extraterrestrial life might face an impossible challenge: the physics of the universe itself; but using
Death of the Last Stars
Our universe's stars are dying off faster than new ones are born, and using the latest technology, experts investigate t
Secrets of Time Travel
Time travel might be more possible than we ever imagined, and today, cutting-edge technology and the latest research int
When NASA Met Jupiter
NASA's Juno spacecraft is part of a cutting-edge mission to explore the mysteries of Jupiter, and as this mighty probe i
Edge of the Universe
We don't yet know where the edge of the universe is or what happens there; but thanks to cutting-edge technology and new
Monsters of the Milky Way
The center of the Milky Way is home to strange and deadly phenomena that we don't yet understand, but using the latest s
Earth's Death Orbit
Earth's journey through the universe is a perilous one, and new discoveries reveal that our planet is heading toward a m
Journey to a Black Hole
Journey to the heart of the M87 supermassive black hole, the first and only black hole ever photographed, and explore th
Mission to a Comet
Experts embark on a ground-breaking mission to land on a comet.
Secrets Of The Sun
A brand-new NASA mission to the Sun reveals cutting-edge discoveries about Earth's star; as the Parker Solar Probe dives
Aliens of the Microcosmos
New discoveries reveal the power of microscopic alien organisms.
Curse of the White Dwarf
Dead stars called white dwarfs may be the key to understanding the cosmos.
War of the Galaxies
Galaxies are locked in continual combat across the universe, and our own Milky Way will face its biggest opponent ever,
The Next Supernova
The galaxy is full of stars ready to explode into supernovas, a stellar detonation powerful enough to destroy all life o
Secret Lives Of Neutrinos
Neutrinos are the most mysterious particles in the universe, and they power some of the most explosive events in the cos
Birth of Monster Black Holes
New discoveries reveal an astonishing supermassive black hole that was born during the earliest days of the cosmos, and
Gravitational Waves Revealed
Gravitational waves are helping scientists explore the cosmos in revolutionary, new ways, and the discoveries they make
Mystery of Alien Worlds
New discoveries reveal the secrets of mysterious alien worlds.
Secrets of the Cosmic Web
New research reveals an intergalactic network known as the Cosmic Web.
Curse of the Cosmic Rays
Experts attempt to determine where cosmic rays originate in the universe.
Hunt for Dark Matter
Physicists attempt to determine if Dark Matter could actually exist.
Dark History of Earth
Experts explore how Earth's disastrous history led to human evolution.
Hunt for the Universe's Origin
Experts explore the elusive endeavor of determining the age of the cosmos.
Voyager's Ultimate Mission
Experts explore the ultimate, ongoing mission of the Voyager spacecraft.
The Moons of Saturn
Discover how Saturn's moons could rewrite the rules of the Solar System.
A Robot's Guide to Mars
Mars is infested with robots, orbiting the planet and roaming the Martian surface on a mission to uncover its secrets; n
Most Violent Event in the Universe
The collision of two supermassive black holes is the most violent event that can occur in the universe; experts explore
Asteroid: Countdown to Catastrophe
In a fictional scenario set in 2029, an asteroid hurtling towards Earth at 40,000 mph will reduce New York to ashes; exa
Solar System Special
New discoveries have rewritten the history of the solar system, revealing a complex and violent story that begins with t
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