Astronomers are laying the groundwork to locate a new planet for the human race to inhabit, and the more alien worlds they discover and encounter, the more they unmask the mysterious and truly destructive nature of the cosmos.
Astronomers make an extraordinary discovery when they uncover a cosmic megastructure that's 1 billion light years long, and investigators race to decode the hidden forces that shape the most massive and mysterious structure known in the universe.
Einstein predicted strange cosmic phenomena known as white holes, but scientists have yet to prove they exist; as experts investigate the tiny black holes that hide in the most ancient parts of the universe, they might finally find the smoking gun.
Astronauts have detected a mysterious region of space that's dangerous for reasons they have yet to understand, and scientists believe the long-term effects of this danger zone may have implications for the future of humanity.
New close-up images of the dwarf planet Pluto are revealing an active world that was once thought to be geologically dead; using cutting-edge technology, experts examine the possibility of alien life on Pluto.
NASA's mission to investigate asteroids in more detail than ever before; revealing how space rocks can kick-start life on other planets and possibly hold answers to the secrets of the solar system.
Dark Secrets of the Solar System
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New evidence is rewriting the history of the solar system; using the latest discoveries and cutting-edge technology, experts investigate to see if the cosmic neighborhood once featured oversized alien Earths and a second Sun.
Hunt for the Missing Black Holes
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New discoveries might finally reveal how supermassive black holes are made, and using the latest technology, experts are on the verge of understanding how these monsters grow and how they affect life on our planet.
Wrath of the Sun
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New discoveries reveal the apocalyptic threats that the sun poses to life on Earth; using the latest technology, experts are uncovering the deadly secrets of the solar system's star.
Asteroid Apocalypse
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New discoveries reveal the apocalyptic consequences of an asteroid strike, and using cutting-edge science, experts are racing to develop tech that can destroy these deadly killers before they unleash Armageddon.
Mars' Alien Secrets
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The latest NASA missions to Mars might finally reveal if it is home to alien life; using these brand-new discoveries, experts are rethinking everything they know about the Red Planet.
Mission to the Red Planet
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The latest science shows what it would take to build colonies on Mars and why human colonization of the Red Planet may take place in the not-too-distant future.