About this showing of How the Universe Works
Our galaxy is full of stars waiting to explode into supernovas, an event that could destroy all life on Earth. Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova.
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How the Universe Works
The Next Supernova
Previously shown on Discovery .Science on Tue 18 Aug 2026 at 08:00.
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ChannelDiscovery .Science
StartsTue 18 Aug 2026, 08:00
EndsTue 18 Aug 2026, 09:00
Episode / edition: The Next Supernova
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