Episodes

  • Listening to the Stars - How Kepler’s Second Life Revealed the Hidden Rhythms of the Galaxy

    Listening to the Stars - How Kepler’s Second Life Revealed the Hidden Rhythms of the Galaxy
    Apr 7 2025
    Dive into the hidden rhythms of the galaxy! This episode explores how Kepler's second life, the K2 mission, revealed the 'starquakes' of distant stars, unlocking secrets about their evolution and the Milky Way's history. Discover how these stellar vibrations act as cosmic time capsules, allowing astronomers to trace the galaxy's formation.
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    12 mins
  • This Week in Astronomy: Dark Matter Influence on Planets, Lunar Dust and Sagittarius C Magnetic Forces

    This Week in Astronomy: Dark Matter Influence on Planets, Lunar Dust and Sagittarius C Magnetic Forces
    Apr 3 2025
    In this week we'll be covering:

    Dark Matter's Hidden Influence on Planets;
    Electrodynamic Shield Fights Lunar Dust;
    Magnetic Forces and Star Formation in Sagittarius C.
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    15 mins
  • The Venus Life Equation: A New Framework for the Search for Life Beyond Earth

    The Venus Life Equation: A New Framework for the Search for Life Beyond Earth
    Mar 31 2025
    The search for extraterrestrial life often focuses on Mars and the icy moons, but could Venus hold the key to understanding habitability? Despite its extreme conditions, Venus shares fundamental similarities with Earth, making it a crucial case study for planetary evolution. In this episode, we explore The Venus Life Equation, a new framework that challenges our assumptions about where life might exist and reshapes the way we search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.
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    11 mins
  • This Week in Astronomy: Black Hole Jets, Giant Molecular Cloud and Protoplanetary Disks

    This Week in Astronomy: Black Hole Jets, Giant Molecular Cloud and Protoplanetary Disks
    Mar 27 2025
    In this week, we'll be covering:

    Unveiling Black Hole Jets;
    Giant Molecular Cloud Found in Milky Way;
    Small Protoplanetary Disks Challenge Previous Theories.
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    23 mins
  • Celestial Sentinel: Aditya-L1’s Vigil Over the Sun's Secrets

    Celestial Sentinel: Aditya-L1’s Vigil Over the Sun's Secrets
    Mar 24 2025
    India’s Aditya-L1 mission is humanity’s latest eye on the Sun, positioned to study its mysteries like never before. In this episode, we explore how this solar observatory monitors space weather, unravels solar storms, and deepens our understanding of the star that sustains life on Earth. What secrets will Aditya-L1 reveal about the Sun’s power and influence?
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    15 mins
  • This Week In Astronomy: Blue Ghost Mission, Mars Helicopter Exploration and Unveiling Kuiper Belt

    This Week In Astronomy: Blue Ghost Mission, Mars Helicopter Exploration and Unveiling Kuiper Belt
    Mar 21 2025
    In this week we'll be covering:

    Blue Ghost Mission Ends, but Its Legacy Lives On;
    Nighthawk: The Next Step in Mars Helicopter Exploration;
    Unveiling the Kuiper Belt with Vera Rubin.
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    18 mins
  • Beyond Earth's Horizon: The Dawn of Space Tourism

    Beyond Earth's Horizon: The Dawn of Space Tourism
    Mar 17 2025
    Space tourism is no longer just science fiction. In this episode, we explore how private companies are turning the dream of space travel into reality. From suborbital flights to plans for commercial space stations, we discuss the challenges, opportunities, and the future of traveling beyond Earth’s horizon. Is space tourism the next giant leap for humanity?
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    14 mins
  • This Week in Astronomy: Athena Spacecraft, Liquid Water Beneath Mars and GPS Signals on the Moon

    This Week in Astronomy: Athena Spacecraft, Liquid Water Beneath Mars and GPS Signals on the Moon
    Mar 13 2025
    In this week, we'll be covering:

    Athena’s Failed Lunar Landing;
    Liquid Water Beneath Mars;
    LuGRE Tracks GPS Signals on the Moon.
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    15 mins