Episode 1
Secrets of the Cosmic Web
42m
New research reveals an intergalactic network known as the Cosmic Web.
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TV series
How the Universe Works
2010TV-G11 seasons8.3 / 10
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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How the Universe Works is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, YouTube TV, and Plex in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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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Episode 2
Curse of the Cosmic Rays
42m
Experts attempt to determine where cosmic rays originate in the universe.
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Episode 3
Hunt for Dark Matter
42m
Physicists attempt to determine if Dark Matter could actually exist.
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Episode 4
Dark History of Earth
42m
Experts explore how Earth's disastrous history led to human evolution.
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Episode 5
Hunt for the Universe's Origin
42m
Experts explore the elusive endeavor of determining the age of the cosmos.
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Episode 6
Voyager's Ultimate Mission
42mfinale
Experts explore the ultimate, ongoing mission of the Voyager spacecraft.
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More about How the Universe Works
Cast
Erik DellumsHimself - Narrator
Mike RoweNarratorChris MckaySelf - Astrobiologist
Carly HowettSelf - Planetary Scientist
Nina LanzaSelf - Planetary Scientist
Hakeem Muata OluseyiSelf - AstrophysicistAmber StraughnSelf - Astrophysicist
Max TegmarkSelf - Theoretical Physicist
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 93
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ScienceUnited States
DiscoveryUnited States
DiscoveryUnited States
Themes
astronomyastrophysicscosmosdistant galaxygalaxymoonobservational documentaryphysics
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