Secrets of the Universe

Using state of the art animations based on both scientific data and the latest supercomputer simulations, scientists follow trails of energy into the power centers of the universe.
Black Holes - The Other Side of Infinity
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Insight into the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, travel through alien wormholes, and witness the violent death of a star and the resulting birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, new science, and Einstein's theories help paint the picture.

Dynamic Earth
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Trace the energy that flows from the Sun down into our atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere, shaping our climate; witness a swirling ocean, mighty wind currents, monster hurricanes and roiling volcanoes.

Supervolcanoes
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Recreating the most violent volcanic eruptions ever conceived; collapsing of the Earth's crust on the island of Sumatra; the infamous Siberian Traps that caused the largest mass extinction in Earth's history.

Oasis in Space
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A voyage through the universe, galaxy and solar system in search of water and worlds like Earth.

Death of a Star
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The beauty and destructive power of stars.

Search for the Edge of the Universe
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Examining the boundary between the solar system and the rest of the universe.

The Mysterious Birth of the Moon
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Recalling the early days of space exploration, from the launch of Sputnik to privately operated space flights.