S5 E1 • Most Amazing Discoveries

A countdown of discoveries that changed everything known about the universe.

Première diffusion : 22 novembre 2016

S5 E2 • Mystery of Planet 9

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.

Première diffusion : 29 novembre 2016

S5 E3 • Black Holes: The Secret Origin

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.

Première diffusion : 6 décembre 2016

S5 E4 • Secret History of Pluto

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.

Première diffusion : 3 janvier 2017

S5 E5 • 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 star; vampire stars; supernovas; rogue stars.

Première diffusion : 10 janvier 2017

S5 E6 • The Universe's Deadliest

The deadliest spots in the cosmos are explored.

Première diffusion : 17 janvier 2017

S5 E7 • 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.

Première diffusion : 24 janvier 2017

S5 E8 • The Dark Matter Enigma

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.

Première diffusion : 31 janvier 2017

S5 E9 • Strangest Alien Worlds

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.

Première diffusion : 7 février 2017