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The Secret Origin. Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.
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How the Universe Works
Black Holes · 4.2.
This broadcast aired on Discovery .Science on Saturday 22 August 2026, 03:00, ending at 04:00.
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ChannelDiscovery .Science
StartsSat 22 Aug 2026, 03:00
EndsSat 22 Aug 2026, 04:00
Episode / edition: Black Holes
Episode number: 4.2.
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