About this showing of How the Universe Works
New research suggests dead stars, known as white dwarfs, could be the key to understanding the universe. Experts investigate this mysterious phenomena.
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How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White Dwarf
Previously shown on Discovery .History on Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 00:00.
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ChannelDiscovery .History
StartsWed 14 Oct 2026, 00:00
EndsWed 14 Oct 2026, 01:00
Episode / edition: Curse Of The White Dwarf
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