About this showing of How the Universe Works
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe.
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How the Universe Works
When Supernovas Strike
Previously shown on Discovery .History on Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 19:00.
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StartsWed 9 Sep 2026, 19:00
EndsWed 9 Sep 2026, 20:00
Episode / edition: When Supernovas Strike
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