Best Intergalactic Interviews Podcasts (2024)

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[Interview] Observing Black Holes With Just One Telescope 46:07

37m ago46:07

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Previously the only way to image black holes was with the Event Horizon Telescope, a combination of many radio telescopes across the globe. It is complicated and time-consuming. But with Vera Rubin going online soon, there might be a simpler way to observe black holes with a single telescope using a really clever method. 🟣 Guest: Dr Matt O'Dowd htt…

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[Bonus] Pale Blue Pod Interview 1:12:47

3h ago1:12:47

1:12:47

This is an interview with me on the Pale Blue Pod podcast. We did talk about publishing in the space and astronomy sector. Enjoy! 🔵 Pale Blue Pod: https://palebluepod.space/ 📺 Video with Moya McTier: https://youtu.be/DFPfG413F58 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/gr…

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Solar Storm Ozone Impact, Hubble's Black Hole Find & Cosmic Wonders 23:25

4h ago23:25

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We discuss a new study revealing how intense particle bursts from the Sun could deplete Earth's protective ozone layer with impacts on life. News shares Hubble's discovery of the closest known massive black hole to our planet, frozen in time just 3,000 light-years away. In facts, we count down the five most insane exoplanets found in the cosmos bas…

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Starliner Crew's Extended ISS Visit, Gateway Airlock Revealed 20:32

4h ago20:32

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We discuss Boeing's Starliner astronauts now ready for an unplanned long-duration mission aboard the ISS due to continuing delays in the craft's return. Our update reveals the UAE-constructed airlock module for NASA's future lunar Gateway station. News shares JWST's stunning observation of embedded rings in the emission nebula NGC 3132, illuminatin…

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[Space Bites] Eyeball Exoplanet // Plant to Terraform Mars // Smelly Find by JWST 20:48

18h ago20:48

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A strange eye ball world seen by Webb, did ancient astronomers see a kilonova in the sky, extreme moss that could handle Mars, and Ariane 6 flies successfully to space (mostly). 👁️ Anton Petrov's video about the Eyeball planet: https://youtu.be/SQv5yso1CXQ?si=n7FVm-E59YmXLv91 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest book…

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[Q&A] Intergalactic Stars, Sun Switching Poles, A Second Sun 43:25

4d ago43:25

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Can stars be born without a parent galaxy? Can quasars destroy life in an entire galaxy? Is there another planet in our Solar System after all? Did the Sun have a sibling star at some point? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A show. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: ht…

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9 - FOLKLORE: Stirring up Shadows in this Folklore 6:08

4d ago6:08

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Send us a Text Message. The tension between Dr. Apples and Miss BaRule reaches a boiling point. As a mysterious ingredient surfaces in her gumbo, Miss BaRule's fury ignites, revealing deep-seated conflicts over the dangerous allure of the Fae. This magical and suspenseful tale dives into the heart of their tumultuous relationship. Support the Show.…

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[Interview] The Quest for Earth 2.0: Discovering Exoplanets by Suppressing Starlight 56:02

5d ago56:02

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Seeing an Earth-like planet around a Sun-like star isn't possible with current telescopes. The difference in brightness is just too big. But future space telescopes will have multiple tricks up their sleeve specifically for that. Which ones? Finding out in this interview. 🟣 Guest: Dr Bertrand Mennesson https://science.jpl.nasa.gov/people/mennesson/…

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SRC 2024 Call, Lunar Mysteries & Future Forecasts 23:07

6d ago23:07

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We discuss the Space Research Conference 2024 and the UAE space agency's invitation for submissions on recent findings. Our update delves into new insights about magnetic lava streams that may be shaping lunar swirls hidden beneath the moon's soil. A special segment shares three mind-blowing space facts for 2024 and beyond, along with one false sta…

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Habitable Exoplanet Discovery, Starliner Latest & Rocket Surprise 26:09

6d ago26:09

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We discuss astronomers' exciting new finding of a habitable Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a cool red dwarf star, analyzing its potential for alien life. Our update on Boeing's Starliner reports its landing date remains uncertain as engineers work to resolve issues from its recent orbital test flight. News shares an unexpected rocket launch occurre…

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[Space Bites] Special Earth // Space LEGO from ESA // Amazing Perseverance Fix 22:15

8d ago22:15

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Plate tectonics could be incredibly rare, LEGO bricks made from actual space rocks, mapping the Milky Way’s dark matter halo, and Perseverance’s SHERLOC instrument is fully operational again. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-…

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8 - FOLKLORE: Glimpses of Secret Spells in this Folklore 6:37

11d ago6:37

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Send us a Text Message. What if the secret to curing an incurable disease lies in the mysterious world of the Fae? Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we explore Dr Apples' enthralling journey, where an innocent childhood encounter with a butterfly spiraled into a lifelong obsession with these magical creatures. Dr Apples' unique ability to t…

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Webb's Stellar Views, Suit Scare and Mars Rock Mystery 23:17

13d ago23:17

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We highlight James Webb Space Telescope's stunning new images of star clusters in its 'Cosmic Gems' composite arc, marveling at the observatory's views of early galaxy formation. In our update, a planned spacewalk outside the ISS was scrapped when a spacesuit coolant leak was discovered, underscoring safety precautions. News shares that Perseveranc…

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Mars Analogs, Lunar Returns and Webb's Early Discoveries 20:45

16d ago20:45

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We chat with Emirati pilot Shareef Al Romaithi who has emerged from a 45-day simulated Mars mission. Your hosts discuss this successful analog expedition. In news, China's Chang'e-6 probe returns with the first lunar samples ever retrieved from the far side of the Moon. In facts, a Florida family files a claim with NASA after space junk from the In…

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[Space Bites] SpaceX Gets $849M to Destroy the ISS // Moon Samples Land // Waves on Titan 19:08

16d ago19:08

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China returns samples from the far side of the Moon, SpaceX will be de-orbiting ISS, could you surf the methane waves on Titan, and who knows when Starliner is coming home 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club 00:00 Intro 00:…

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[Interview] Practically FREE Primordial Gravitational Waves Detector 1:07:21

17d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Not every new space mission needs a separate launch and dedicated hardware. With this proposal, there's a huge potential for finding signals from primordial black holes by just using signals from a spacecraft flying to Uranus or Neptune. No additional hardware required. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in t…

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[Q&A] Objects Falling Into The Sun, Hubble 2 from Space Force, Slowest Speed in the Universe 44:11

18d ago44:11

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How often do objects fall into the Sun? Why do some stars explode as novae, not as Type 1a supernovae? Can the US Army just donate NASA a Hubble 2? Will humans be living underground on Mars? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https:/…

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7 - FOLKLORE: Coughs and Cauldrons in this Folklore 7:27

18d ago7:27

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Apples and Miss BaRule return to the kitchen, where a secret ingredient threatens to disrupt their gumbo-making ritual. Suspicion brews as Dr. Apples' hidden agenda to cure his mother's persistent cough with supernatural elements unfolds, testing their bond in a magical and suspenseful tale. Support the Show. 🍎 Hey! You'…

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Practical Use for AI and Machine Learning in Science 49:40

19d ago49:40

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AI is practically everywhere right now. But what practical use does it have in science? How can machine learning and large language models help in Astronomy and Cosmology? What can they look like and what use can we get out of them? 🟣 Guest: Dr Mike Smith https://www.mjjsmith.com/ 👉 AstroPT on GitHub: https://github.com/Smith42/astroPT 👉 AstroPT Di…

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Previously on Season 1 2:58

19d ago2:58

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the fantastical realm of Dr. Apples, where magic, mischief, and mayhem are always on the agenda! We recap getting to know the young Dr. Apples as he grows from a cute kid to an annoying, teenage brat! In Season Two, we catch a fiery glimpse of Miss BaRule's powerful temper and meet a new, sinister force with …

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UAE Space Leadership, Capsule Returns and Martian Exploration 21:30

22d ago21:30

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We begin by discussing the UAE's recent election to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, recognizing the country's growing achievements in advanced science and technology. In our update, Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to undock from the ISS and begin its return to Earth on June 26th at 12pm UAE time. We'll have…

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Mars Mission Wrap Up and Planetarium Insights with Asma Ali Hattawi 25:10

20d ago25:10

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We chat about Emirati pilot Sultan Al Neyadi preparing to complete a 45-day simulated Mars mission. We discuss this important analog expedition. Segment 2 features an interview with Scientific guide at the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space sciences & Technology who will talk about the Planetarium. She shares the most fascinating astronomical obje…

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Dark Futures, Surprise Visitors and Lunar Insights 22:35

22d ago22:35

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We start with a sobering discussion - over time, light pollution may cause the night sky to become completely black. We explore this dismal prospect. Did you know meteors can strike Earth with no warning at all? A scary fact about these natural space rocks is covered. For our facts segment, listeners will enjoy learning fun facts revealed by studyi…

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[Space Bites] Updates on The Great Red Spot // Black Hole Awakening // More Starliner Delays 18:21

22d ago18:21

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How old is Jupiter’s Red Spot, watching a supermassive black hole wake up, the earliest merging quasars, and Starliner still hasn’t come home. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club 00:00 Intro 00:13 Great Red Spot https://www…

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[Interview] Deep Dive Intro Primordial Black Holes 54:17

25d ago54:17

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What are primordial black holes and how are they different from all the other kinds of black holes out there? How could we possibly detect them and what would it mean for Cosmology? Can primordial black holes be a solution for dark matter? Finding out the answers in this interview. 🟣 Guest: Jason Kristiano https://jkristiano.github.io/ 📜 Generating…

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[Interview] Satellites That Scoop Air And Use It As Propellant 42:47

26d ago42:47

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Satellites run out of fuel and have to de-orbit and end their missions. But what if they had access to a practically infinite amount of fuel? What if they could scoop air from the atmosphere and use it as propellant? That is exactly the research that Dr Mansur Tisaev is doing! 🟣 Guest: Dr. Mansur Tisaev https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mansur-T…

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[Q&A] Galaxy Level Threats, The Truth About Binary Stars, Rogue Gravitational Waves 42:21

25d ago42:21

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What percentage of stars live in binary systems? Are there Lagrange points all the way down? Can there be a rogue gravitational wave? Why do stars twinkle? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A show. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/…

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[Interview] NASA Wants to Make Mars Less Toxic with This Clever Idea 55:37

26d ago55:37

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Mars is full of toxic perchlorates that can be very harmful for future human missions. So, when people go to Mars, they will need to fix it. NASA has awarded a NIAC grant for a project that can help solving this problem. It's called Detoxifying Mars: the biocatalytic elimination of omnipresent perchlorates. 👉 More about the NIAC project: https://ww…

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[Space Bites] New Visible Nova // Starship Mars Sample Return // Frost on Olympus Mons 19:23

1M ago19:23

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We’re now weeks away from a nova, NASA is looking for new Mars Sample Return mission ideas, there’s frost on Olympus Mons, and watching asteroids collide in another star system. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club 00:00 Int…

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[Interview] I'm Convinced. Let's Do Astronomy From the Moon 1:03:59

1M ago1:03:59

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What kind of science can we do with telescopes on the Moon? Giant radio dishes in craters, gravitational wave detectors, UV-interferometers and much more. How Starship will completely change this field and enable new opportunities. 🟣 Guest: Dr. Martin Elvis https://cfa.harvard.edu/people/martin-elvis 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/uni…

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[Q&A] Coldest Place in The Universe, Most Distant Solar System Object, Best Use for Starship 37:27

1M ago37:27

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What is the coldest place in the known Universe? Which object that has a name is the most distant in the Solar System? What would be the best use for SpaceX Starship? How do satellites avoid collisions? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A show. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the b…

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[Special] IFT-4 and the Future of Starship: All You Need to Know 1:04:56

1M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Another Test of SpaceX Starship Superheavy combo, another analysis of the flight with Scott Manley and Marcus House! Super Heavy soft-landed in the ocean. Starship survived re-entry. What does it mean for SpaceX? 📺 Scott Manley: https://www.youtube.com/@scottmanley 📺 Marcus House: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcusHouse 🚀 IFT-3 Analysis: https://youtu…

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[Space Bites] HUGE Starship Success // Far Side Moon Samples // Hubble In Trouble 27:22

1M ago27:22

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Starship is successful on its fourth flight, Starliner reaches the station, carrying people, Hubble is only using one gyro, and Chang’e-6 scoops samples from the Moon and heads for home. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club …

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Meteors, Missions and Massive Worlds 25:06

1M ago25:06

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We start with exciting news - a bright meteor was captured by cameras in Liwa as part of the UAE Meteor Monitoring Network on June 5th. guide you to see footage and analysis. NASA unveiled plans to keep the legendary Hubble telescope operating through 2035. We discuss the value of this iconic observatory. The James Webb Space Telescope has begun it…

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Collaborations, Missions and Mysteries 23:45

1M ago23:45

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We kick off discussing the new research collaboration between AD's Khalifa University and the Australian Universities Space Agency. Your hosts explore potential areas of cooperation. In lunar news, China's Chang'e 6 mission launched samples collected from the far side of the moon into orbit. We cover details of this technical feat. Japan is prepari…

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[Interview] How Much Water Will A Human Colony on Moon or Mars Need 43:46

1M ago43:46

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How much water will a proper Moon base need? Where can we get it from? How can we manage and maintain the water? How will this approach work on Mars and beyond? Finding out the answers with Dr Jeffrey Lee. 🟣 Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Lee https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dX5MnbUAAAAJ&hl=en 📜 Water Management Considerations for a Self-Sustaining Mo…

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[Q&A] Life on the Moon, Lagrange Points Around Lagrange Points, JWST Time Cost 44:38

1M ago44:38

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How would they get a 14-meter mirror to space? Are we sure there's no life on the Moon? Can there be Lagrange points around Lagrange points? How much mass does Earth gain and lose to space? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://…

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[Interview] Leaping Robot for Lunar Lava Tubes 47:16

1M ago47:16

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Lava tubes are one of the most interesting places on the Moon. They can be a great place for a potential lunar base, but they also can be a time capsule that can tell us about the entire history of the Moon. And there's a very interesting mission in development that could explore lava tubes. It's called Lunar Leaper. Guest: Dr Anna Mittelholz 🦄 Sup…

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Planet Parade, Feats and Cosmic Insights! 25:09

1M ago25:09

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We start with the upcoming "Planet Parade" on June 3rd - a rare chance to see multiple planets together with the naked eye with Stargazing tips provided. In space station news, Chinese astronauts completed a 6-hour spacewalk outside the Tiangong station - a record for Chinese spacewalking. We discuss this achievement. SpaceX made history with a dou…

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Seeking Signs of Life and Pushing Limits! 21:19

1M ago21:19

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We start with discussions of the possibility of life beyond Earth. Could microbes survive on other worlds like Venus or Mars? SpaceX news - the company is targeting June 5th for the crucial 4th test flight of their giant Starship vehicle. We'll preview this critical milestone. Researchers studying data from Venus have found signs its volcanoes may …

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[Space Bites] Starship Flight 4 Update // Giant Stars Disappearing // Volcanoes on Venus 21:13

2M ago21:13

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Starship is ready for its 4th flight, Webb finds the most distant galaxy ever seen, a new way to detect Hawking Radiation, and fresh volcanoes on Venus. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club 00:00 Intro 00:14 Starship Flight …

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[Q&A] Danger from Solar Storms, Observing Planet X, Pink Auroras 37:23

2M ago37:23

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Where can we observe the effects of dark matter? How did all satellites survive the recent solar storms? Why auroras can show different colours? If we found Planet X, could we even observe it? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A show. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: …

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Night Lights: A Rare Celestial Parade Visible from the UAE! 25:17

2M ago25:17

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We start with NASA's new report on developing cost-effective ways to mitigate the growing issue of orbital debris. We discuss proposed solutions. With Artemis missions to the Moon on the horizon, we look at how astronauts will be sheltered from dangerous solar particle storms. Research news - the James Webb Space Telescope may have helped crack the…

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New Frontiers: Historic Blue Origin Launch and the Future of Space Tourism 20:21

2M ago20:21

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We start by looking at a planet that astronomers can't explain - it orbits a star it really shouldn't be able to. What mystery surrounds this rogue world? In launch news, Blue Origin sent their first Black astronaut candidate into space at age 90 alongside space tourists on New Shepard. We discuss this historic flight. For our fun corner, we share …

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[Interview] NASA Funded This Crazy Project To Search For Life On Mars 58:23

2M ago58:23

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NASA selected the Agnostic Life Finder (ALF) for Phase 1 in 2024. It will be studying a possibility to search for existing and past life on Mars alongside the in situ resource utilization process. How will this device work and what potential implications could it have? Finding out with Dr Jan Spacek. 👉 Dr Jan Spacek: https://www.alfamars.org/team/j…

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[Space Bites] GIANT New Space Telescope Proposal // ExoVenus Found // China's Space Aquarium 19:41

2M ago19:41

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A proposal for a giant new space telescope, a Venus-sized world in a star’s habitable zone, Vera Rubin gets its camera, and the first data release from Euclid. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club 00:00 Intro 00:14 SALTUS: G…

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[Interview] Getting To Enceladus and Europa Under Tough NASA Budget 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

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Getting to Enceladus is cool. However, it's not yet possible because there isn't enough budget for it. How can we make missions like that happen despite the budget limitations? Finding out the answers with Dr Manasvi Lingam. 👉 Manasvi Lingam's Google Scholar Page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XLPj80AAAAAJ&hl=en 🦄 Support us on Patreon:…

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Celestial Marvels Unveiled: Amalthea, Artemis 2, and Smart Telescopes 24:18

2M ago24:18

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Join us as we delve into Jupiter's enigmatic moon Amalthea crossing the Great Red Spot, experience a day in the life of Artemis 2 astronauts on a moon mission simulation, uncover NASA's plans for a levitating robot train on the moon, and discover the best smart telescopes revolutionizing stargazing. Learn about the captivating sight of Jupiter's my…

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Celestial Spectacles: Solar Storms and Global Auroras 22:09

2M ago22:09

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Discover the Sharjah Astronomical Observatory's observations of the International Space Station's approach to the lunar disk, delve into the impact of solar storms on global auroras, explore the scorching surface of a volcanic exoplanet, and ponder the role of AI in our search for extraterrestrial civilizations. Uncover the Sharjah Astronomical Obs…

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Visitors to SAAST and Hubble Update! 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

We begin by discussing the important delegations that visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomical, Space Sciences and Technology over the past week. What collaborations and partnerships were in focus? In other news, the Hubble Space Telescope has paused science operations due to a gyroscope issue. We'll explore what this means for the aging yet in…

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