Name: How the Universe Works
Released: 2010-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Dr. Michio Kaku, Lawrence Krauss, Phil Plait

Available on HBO Max

Have you ever wondered exactly how our Universe is put together? How is it built? And how it actually works? This is ultimate guide to the Cosmos will show as never before the inner workings of our planet, the Solar System, the galaxies and the Universe itself.

Documentary · 2010 · 44 min

Starring Dr. Michio Kaku , Lawrence Krauss , Phil Plait

Director Alex Hearle

EPISODE 2

Mystery of Planet 9

Scientists have discovered a mysterious ninth planet ten times the size of Earth on the very edge of the solar system; this strange world could have moons with extraterrestrial life.

33 min · 29 Nov 2016
EPISODE 3

Black Holes: The Secret Origin

Recent evidence could explain how supermassive black holes grow so big; neither dark matter nor cannibalism can fully explain these beasts, but the latest science may finally provide an answer.

41 min · 6 Dec 2016
EPISODE 4

Secret History of Pluto

The first close-up images of Pluto reveal secrets; scientists investigate if Pluto is home to a warm ocean of liquid water beneath its surface and whether this underground ocean could harbor life.

41 min · 3 Jan 2017
EPISODE 5

Stars That Kill

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 stars; vampire stars, supernovas and rogue stars.

41 min · 10 Jan 2017
EPISODE 6

The Universe's Deadliest

The universe is a dangerous place; exploring the deadliest spots in the cosmos; between earth and the edge of the universe, there are a million ways to die; a crash test dummy is on a mission.

41 min · 17 Jan 2017
EPISODE 7

Life & Death on the Red Planet

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.

41 min · 24 Jan 2017