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Mysteries Of The Universe

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About the show

Mysteries of the Universe explores the biggest questions about existence in simple, clear language. Is there a God? What happens after we die? Does the soul exist? Did time begin with the universe? What lies inside a black hole? Are we alone? And why is there something instead of nothing? Each episode follows the evidence across science, philosophy, consciousness, space, time, life, and death. We examine what we know, the leading ideas, the competing explanations, and the mysteries that remain unanswered. For anyone who has looked at the universe and wondered what it all means.