Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Some stars have a force like no other, but still they are even so no match for gravity, so what happens to them once their battle is lost?

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This clip was taken from 'Universe' (2021)
Professor Brian Cox reveals epic moments of sheer drama that changed the universe forever. Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Alien planets, zombie stars, black holes bigger than a billion suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. Universe takes you on an interstellar journey to places we didn’t even know existed 10 years ago – including new discoveries of strange alien worlds.

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