The BEST episodes of How the Universe Works season 5
Every episode of How the Universe Works season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of How the Universe Works season 5!
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.
#1 - Secret History of Pluto
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/3/2017
Pluto is the subject, with an investigation into whether the planet has an underground ocean. The first close-up images of Pluto revealed unimaginable secrets of this mysterious frozen world. Now, scientists investigate if Pluto is home to a warm ocean of liquid water beneath its surface, and whether this underground ocean could harbour life.
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#2 - Most Amazing Discoveries
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2016
A countdown of discoveries that changed everything known about the universe.
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#3 - Mystery of Planet 9
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2016
Examining a ninth planet that may be on the outer edge of the solar system. Scientists speculate that it could be 10 times the size of Earth and have moons capable of hosting life.
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#4 - Black Holes: The Secret Origin
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/6/2016
Recent discoveries could explain how supermassive black holes grow so big, one of the universe's most mysterious questions. Neither dark matter nor cannibalism can fully explain these monsters, but the latest science might finally provide an answer.
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#5 - Life & Death on the Red Planet
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/24/2017
The evolution of life on Mars before a series of cataclysmic events transformed the planet from a watery world to a hostile one; scientists believe life will find a way to continue despite the setbacks.
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#6 - Stars That Kill
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/10/2017
Exploring the real-life Death Stars in the cosmos that could snuff out Earth without much effort; the science of the destructive power behind six of the deadliest star; vampire stars; supernovas; rogue stars.
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#7 - The Universe's Deadliest
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/17/2017
The deadliest spots in the cosmos are explored.
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#8 - The Dark Matter Enigma
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/31/2017
Dark matter is the biggest mystery of the cosmos. Scientists know that it has been vital to the universe since its birth, and new discoveries reveal that it could create black holes, cause mass extinctions, and might even shape life on Earth itself.
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#9 - Strangest Alien Worlds
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/7/2017
A look at worlds much stranger than Earth. Some of these strange worlds don't have stars, others are made out of diamonds. Also: whether another Earth-like planet will ever be found.
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