Black Holes: A Future Energy Source?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything · Season 1 · Episode 194
We know black holes as destroyers: they tear apart stars, devour light and bend space-time. At the same time, they are among the largest sources of energy in the universe and could easily fulfil all our energy needs for millions of years. But is it possible to harness their formidable power?
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Season
1
Episode
194
Air Date
15/Mar/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
29 min
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We know black holes as destroyers: they tear apart stars, devour light and bend space-time. At the same time, they are among the largest sources of energy in the universe and could easily fulfil all our energy needs for millions of years. But is it possible to harness their formidable power?
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