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The Most Violent Event in the Universe

2023 Science

The collision of two supermassive black holes is the most violent event that can occur in the universe; experts explore where a black hole's energy originates and what really happens when the two most powerful objects in the cosmos clash. It is a soul-chilling, mind-crushing amount of energy. Take your ringside seat to the ultimate fight of t ...he universe. Get ready for the final of the cosmos heavyweight championship. Show More

Series: How the Universe Works Season 11

The State of Astronomy

2020 Science

The Sky at Night looks back at the last ten years of astronomy and ponders the most significant milestones and revelations. With the help of six distinguished astronomers, Chris and Maggie consider the state of astronomy in 2020 and wonder what new, exciting discoveries await us across the rest of the decade, as a host of new ground and space ... telescopes come online. Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees is among the guests to walk along the Astronomical Wall of Discovery in this one-hour special. Show More

Series: The Sky at Night

Top Science Stories of 2016

2016 Science

From the detection of gravitational waves generated in space over a billion years ago, to discoveries in genetics here on Earth, we've collected the most compelling science breakthroughs and advances of 2016. Thanks to magnificent, hard-working scientists and researchers around the world, science keeps marching ever forward. And this year saw ... some discoveries that are absolutely brimming with the promise of greater discoveries, breakthroughs and quality of life in the future. Show More

Series: Top Science Stories

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