How the Universe Works, Journey to a Black Hole

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The supermassive black hole M87 is the first and only black hole ever photographed. How did it grow so large and what effect does it have on the galaxy?

The Rosetta mission was a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time. What did this cutting-edge journey uncover about life on Earth?

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind our star.

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New research suggests dead stars, known as white dwarfs, could be the key to understanding the universe. Experts investigate this mysterious phenomena.

What happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide? The gravitational forces of these giants intersect, and they are left irrevocably changed.

Our galaxy is full of stars waiting to explode into supernovas, an event that could destroy all life on Earth. Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova.

Neutrinos are the most mysterious particles in the universe. New discoveries reveal their significance and how they pass through objects undetected.

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Experts explain the importance of supermassive black holes. They have some answers, but can they solve the mysteries surrounding these phenomena?

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Gravitational waves are helping scientists explore the cosmos in new ways. How are these discoveries helping to reveal the universe's mysteries?

New discoveries have revealed alien worlds that seem to defy the laws of physics. Experts use cutting-edge astronomy to explore this mystery.