Strip the Cosmos - Episode Guide

We strip apart black holes, one of the most feared objects in the universe, and tear off swirling galaxies of stars, planets, and cosmic dust layer by layer to explore the secrets of these hungry menaces lurking right on our cosmic doorstep.

We strip apart the Sun and tear off boiling seas of plasma, light particles, and force fields layer by layer to explore the secrets that lie beneath the surface of Earth's powerhouse.

We strip apart asteroids and peel back surfaces, slice open craters, and exploding out rocks layer by layer to explore these miniature worlds and the secrets of the early solar system.

We strip apart Mars and tear off swirling dust storms, frozen ice caps and giant volcanoes layer by layer to explore the secrets that lie beneath the Red Planet.

We strip apart bizarre planets and strange moons and peel away impenetrable atmospheres, icy crusts and alien oceans layer by layer to reveal the secrets to extraterrestrial life.

We strip apart comets, peeling away their dusty layers and their iconic tails to reveal the secrets of these mysterious visitors from deep space.

Supermassive black holes aren't just spinning at the center of galaxies. They may actually be creating galaxies.

More than 20 solar storms a day can occur on the surface of the sun. These energy surges can cause real problems down on Earth.

Scientists explore the fabric of the cosmos, using revolutionary new telescopes and computers to go back in time to the Big Bang.

Stunning CGI animation and scientific missions explore the hidden secrets surrounding the origin and destiny of the universe, stripping planets, moons and galaxies layer by layer.

Scientists in the UK, Italy and the United States hunt for so-called dark matter and dark energy.

The solar system and its planets seem like a familiar place. Yet scientists now think they've detected something huge lurking in the far reaches of the system we call home. Could it be that a missing, giant ninth planet orbits our sun in the dark reaches of space?

Scientists have spotted a mysterious object the size and shape of a skyscraper hurtling through space.

CGI reveals our Universe might be teaming with mysterious 'seed' black holes.

A story of planetary collisions, volcanoes spewing lunar lava, and a vicious act of celestial cannibalism.

Scientists search for answers and discover incredible truths, including the presence of a giant unseen 'dark-ring'.

New evidence is forcing scientists to rethink the story of our cosmic roots.

Stunning CGI reveals how this epic weather is now uncovering the inner workings of these mysterious giant planets.

Have we stumbled upon an extraterrestrial civilization doing some serious construction work?

Earth-like moons with oceans and mountains that could be home to advanced alien life.

Scientists race to uncover Pluto's weirdest secrets and they're finding answers.

An elite group of physicists have reached as astonishing conclusion: that the universe is a hologram.

Was there ever life on Mars? The Perseverance Rover project will attempt to answer that question amongst others.

Scientist have long theorised the existence of black holes, proof in the form of a picture has eluded them, until now. Now they believe that white holes may also exist, and the hunt is on for proof.

In 2015 scientists report that the light coming from the Milky Way has dropped by around 50 percent in the last two billion years. Now scientists and astronomers are trying to find out why this should be happening.

Jupiter is the most extreme planet in our Solar System, monster magnetic fields and monster storms abound. Now NASA's Juno probe is providing scientists with new and astonishing information as to why it is so dangerous.

This episode unpacks NASA's Osiris REx mission to return a sample of rock from asteroid Bennu.

Can the search for a mysterious invisible particle unlock how the universe builds a structure so massive?

This episode reveals the raw destructive power of our galaxy.

New experiments and next generation telescopes are finally revealing what makes these planets so strange.