Best Space Boffins Podcasts (2024)

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EarthCARE, Starliner and NASA's George Abbey 45:16

8d ago45:16

45:16

Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham discuss the upcoming ESA EarthCARE mission with scientist Robin Hogan, the status of the BepiColombo mission to Mercury which will arrive at its destination next year and an exclusive as yet unheard interview with NASA legend George Abbey, who died recently, where he pays tribute to the Brits of Apoll…

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512: Pros Are the Little Boats 1:47:49

12m ago1:47:49

1:47:49

The new iPad Pro is here, and Jason is joined by Federico Viticci to discuss the new model, Jason's review, and the limitations of iPadOS. Stephen Hackett also joins the show not to crush some creative dreams, but to answer your questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 2…

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511: You’re Nice to Hold 1:57:52

6d ago1:57:52

1:57:52

Both Jason (New York) and Myke (London) have had their hands on the new iPads and are here to report back with all the details. We discuss M4 surprises, iPad Air choices, iPad Pro use cases, and save a little time to Lawyer Up. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code U…

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52: Voyager: Where no-one has gone before... 47:58

18d ago47:58

47:58

Two of the most remarkable spacecraft ever launched are the stars of this month’s episode: Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. Izzie and Dr Becky talk to Dr Jamie Rankin, the mission’s current Deputy project scientist, and editor Richard gets to chat to Ann Druyan, the original Creative Director of the Golden Record project, who worked alongside her husband C…

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510: Jason Is Cool GOTO 10 1:25:30

6d ago1:25:30

1:25:30

We're trying to puzzle through some strange rumors about next week's iPad launch event. Also, the EU brings the iPad into the DMA party, Apple locks the Apple IDs of many people (including Myke!), and we shout out the OG Knowledge Navigator. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domai…

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EarthCARE, Starliner and NASA's George Abbey 45:16

19d ago45:16

45:16

Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham discuss the upcoming ESA EarthCARE mission with scientist Robin Hogan, the status of the BepiColombo mission to Mercury which will arrive at its destination next year and an exclusive as yet unheard interview with NASA legend George Abbey, who died recently, where he pays tribute to the Brits of Apoll…

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509: Save the Fines 1:35:02

14d ago1:35:02

1:35:02

The world's foremost e-reader podcast returns, but we also take time to talk about the appeal of retro game emulators, iPad and iPhone rumors, and the possible end of Apple's leather replacement material. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ladder: Flexibl…

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508: You’re Judging It Wrong 1:27:12

1M ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Skepticism about the future of the Vision Pro and brutal reviews of the Humane Ai Pin make us discuss misguided expectations and the power of the smartphone duopoly. We also attempt to decode reports of new M4 Mac chips. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Sanebox: Clean u…

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51: BONUS - Wobbly Planets and Baby Names 13:50

28d ago13:50

13:50

Can wobbly planets have more than two solstices? Are we earthlings receding from the sun and the other planets? What is dark flow and why is it controversial? When stars die, is their energy lost forever? Send your questions to podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us on Instagram @SupermassivePod. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the …

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507: Differently Social 1:48:55

28d ago1:48:55

1:48:55

Subtitle: When I Quote Mary Poppins Quoting Cinderella Casey Liss joins Myke to discuss Apple's new Spatial Personas for visionOS, and their thoughts on an immersive experience from... Gucci? Also, emulators are coming to the App Store, and Myke wants to check Casey's vibe. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan wh…

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506: Legacy When? Legacy Now? 1:40:50

1M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Subtitle: Let's Go Snell! We often cite anonymous reports about Apple's future, but where do those reports come from? We discuss of the value and ethics of Apple rumor coverage. Also, we've seen the latest Vision Pro immersive video and have strong opinions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up f…

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Intuitive Machines and a nuclear reactor for the Moon 50:20

1M ago50:20

50:20

The Chief Scientist for Intuitive Machines, Ben Bussey, joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to talk through the first US soft landing on the Moon since 1972, IM-1. They discuss the landing, the broken legs, experiments and whether the IM control room is really based on Star Trek. Sue also travels to Farnborough to meet the chief engineer for no…

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Intuitive Machines and a nuclear reactor for the Moon 50:20

1M ago50:20

50:20

The Chief Scientist for Intuitive Machines, Ben Bussey, joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to talk through the first US soft landing on the Moon since 1972, IM-1. They discuss the landing, the broken legs, experiments and whether the IM control room is really based on Star Trek. Sue also travels to Farnborough to meet the chief engineer for no…

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51: Into The Interstellar 45:45

1M ago45:45

45:45

Izzie and Dr Becky are venturing into interstellar space. What is it? Where is it? And what do we know about it? With special thanks to Professor Martin Barstow from University of Leicester and Professor Chris Lintott from the University of Oxford. Chris' new book "Our Accidental Universe" is out now. Check out the RAS's video on Pons Brooks here: …

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505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft 1:33:48

1M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

Subtitle: You Can't Arm a Hammer The U.S. Department of Justice joins the European Commission in contributing to Apple's legal troubles; and in a surprise, pre-emptive move, we attempt to predict the future of the iPad via a draft! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using co…

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504: Tone 47 1:24:01

2M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Is Apple working with Google on its A.I. strategy? We break down what that might mean for the future of Apple's platforms--and why it might make a lot of sense. And in Europe, Apple continues to alter its App Store rules. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro wh…

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50: BONUS - Dust, stars and alien streetlights 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

What is cosmic dust? Could we reignite a dying Sun with a nuclear weapon? How do we know what galaxies stars are in, and can the JWST see streetlights on alien worlds? If you have a question for the Supermassive team, send them to podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us on Instagram, @SupermassivePod. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for …

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503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field 1:39:15

2M ago1:39:15

1:39:15

We discuss Apple's latest embarrassing and unnecessary policy stumble in Europe, and then explain how Jason's full review of the M3 MacBook Air managed to kill his home network. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off you…

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502: It's the Way Towards Colour 1:24:35

2M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

It's time to say goodbye to the M1 MacBook Air (hello, new M3 models!) and our Upshift segment (RIP Apple Car project), but our in-depth coverage of Apple being regulated and fined by the European Commission rolls on! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership…

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America's return to the Moon and UK lunar ambitions 53:19

3M ago53:19

53:19

After the first soft Moon landing from the US in over 50 years, Ken Kremer shares his excitement for Intuitive Machine's Odysseus lander, NASA's ongoing lunar ambitions, and his concerns over China stealing a lunar edge. Also UK Space Agency Head of Space Exploration, Libby Jackson on Artemis 2 and 3, Gateway and the all-British Axiom mission. Plus…

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America's return to the Moon and UK lunar ambitions 53:19

2M ago53:19

53:19

After the first soft Moon landing from the US in over 50 years, Ken Kremer shares his excitement for Intuitive Machine's Odysseus lander, NASA's ongoing lunar ambitions, and his concerns over China stealing a lunar edge. Also UK Space Agency Head of Space Exploration, Libby Jackson on Artemis 2 and 3, Gateway and the all-British Axiom mission. Plus…

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50: Quakes in Space 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

Izzie and Dr Becky are exploring shaky ground, whether that’s on Earth, other planets and even on our neighbour the Moon. This month is all about quakes. With special thanks to Mark Panning, the project scientist for NASA's InSight mission, and Dr Jess Johnson from the University of East Anglia. Join Izzie and the UK Space Education Office for Mars…

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501: The Perfect Noodling Computer 1:41:36

3M ago1:41:36

1:41:36

We discuss what an iOS release focused on AI features might look like, check in on our ongoing Vision Pro experiences, and discuss what the Apple Sports app might mean for Apple's sports ambitions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Brin…

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500: Core Face/Peripheral Face 1:41:59

3M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

Subtitle: D Episode 500 prompts us to revisit predictions from episode 400 and make some new ones for episode 600. Myke also reveals his votes in the annual Six Colors Report Card and Jason adds some ratings of his own. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when…

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499: We Have All the Cushions 1:46:29

3M ago1:46:29

1:46:29

After some brief European DMA follow-up, we dive deep on our extended impressions of the Vision Pro and visionOS, including Jason's full review. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and…

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49: BONUS - Double Yolker Galaxies 13:19

3M ago13:19

13:19

Do we see black hole mergers as a result of galaxy mergers? What did the night sky look like to the dinosaurs? Is a gas giant just a rocky planet with a huge and dense atmosphere? Do all orbits eventually end up in resonance? The Supermassive Team is back with the first bonus episode for 2024! Send in your questions to podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us …

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498: Leap the Uncanny Valley 2:01:29

3M ago2:01:29

2:01:29

After a brief bit of DMA follow-up and a recap of Apple's quarterly financial results, the rest of the episode is all about our first few days with the Apple Vision Pro. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN…

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49: The End of the World 47:52

3M ago47:52

47:52

The Supermassive Podcast is back for 2024 and putting the "happy" in Happy New Year! What could be a cheerier start to the year than an episode about the End of the World… Astronomically speaking!? From supernova explosions, to super volcanoes, Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey are running through the checklist of big bad things…

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497: The Poison Pill 2:03:25

4M ago2:03:25

2:03:25

Just before launch, Jason has some second impressions of the Apple Vision Pro. But before the new-platform excitement starts, there's the matter of Apple's response to the EU and a complicated set of new iOS policies and features. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Ooni Pi…

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