Science News Episodes

April 30, 2024

S03E38: Mars Simulations & Electric Propulsion's Quantum Leap

Join host Anna on an enthralling expedition through the cosmos in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. We traverse the cutting-edge frontiers of space exploration, uncovering the innovative methods and ambitious missions that are shaping...
April 27, 2024

S03E36: Stardust Revelations & The Enigma of Dark Matter

Prepare to journey through the cosmos with host Anna on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. We delve into a treasure trove of astronomical breakthroughs, from the discovery of ancient stardust that defies our solar system's norms to the...
April 19, 2024

S03E30: Hubble's Hidden Haul & Magnetic Mysteries: Decoding Exoplanet Atmospheres

In today's e[isode, we set sail through the cosmic seas beginning with the Hubble Space Telescope's 19-year odyssey, cataloging a flurry of elusive asteroids in a monumental cosmic census. Our journey takes a magnetic turn as we uncover how stellar...
April 9, 2024

S03E22: Eclipse Enchantment & Celestial Mechanics: North America's Solar Spectacle & Moon's Hidden History

**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team as we delve into the latest astronomical phenomena and space exploration marvels. Today's episode is a celestial...
March 29, 2024

S03E18: Celestial Swan Song: Delta IV's Final Flight and Lunar Landings Legacy

**Hosts:** Charlie and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** In today's transcendent episode of Astronomy Daily, let Charlie and the team be your celestial guides as we delve into the latest awe-inspiring events unfolding in the boundless...
March 25, 2024

S03E16: Cosmic Conundrums: Eclipse Essentials and Euclid's Icy Encounter

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Embark on a cosmic journey with Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick Hallie in this spectacular episode of Astronomy Daily, dated March 25, 2024. As we revel in the beauty of...
March 15, 2024

S03E12: Celestial Chronicles: SpaceX's Triumph, Webb's Revelations, and the Ghost Particle Enigma

Introducing Charlie....your new newsreader/commentator. **Episode Summary:** Embark on an interstellar journey with season three, episode twelve of Astronomy Daily, where we traverse the vast expanse of space to bring you the most enthralling tales...
March 13, 2024

S03E11: Starry Sojourns and Nuclear Dreams: Moon Bases and Black Hole Feasts

Say hello to Anna, our newest host and the latest addition to the Astronomy Daily Team. **Featured Topics:** - **SpaceX Crew-7's Triumphant Return:** Reflecting on the achievements of the international crew and their record-setting mission aboard...
March 11, 2024

S03E10: Oceans Beyond Earth: Europa Clipper's Cosmic Quest with Steve & Hallie

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Join Steve Dunkley and his digital co-pilot Hallie for a serene edition of Astronomy Daily, recorded on a Goldilocks-perfect day, 11th March 2024. In today's podcast, we bask in...
Nov. 20, 2023

SpaceX Triumphs, Mars Conjunction, and Russia's Sirius Mission: Exploring New Frontiers in Space | S02E56

In this episode of "Astronomy Daily," hosts Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick Hallie delve into the latest astronomical news and discoveries. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted exchange between Steve and Hallie, followed by updates from the...
Sept. 18, 2023

S02E45: UFOs, Hot Summers & SpaceX: Space News Unveiled!

**Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley & Hallie - Episode Date: 18th September 2023** - **International Space Station Update:** Amidst political tensions, two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut dock at the ISS. - **NASA's Apollo...
Aug. 17, 2023

S02E33: SpaceX Mishaps, Hawaiian Fires from Space, and Martian Exploration: A Special Edition

Hosted by Steve Dunkley & AI Co-host Hallie* **Date:** 17th August 2023 **Highlights:**1. **Special Edition:** Steve surprises listeners with an impromptu episode on a Thursday.2. **Space Nuts Revisited:** Steve revisits a segment from the...
Aug. 14, 2023

S02E32: Unlocking Structured Light Secrets, Beginner's Astronomy Guide, Boeing Starliner's Next Steps, & Future Moon Shuttles

**Today's Highlights:** 1. **New Technique for Measuring Structured Light:** - A breakthrough technique to measure structured light in a single shot. - Uses the Kramer's Chronic Relation to untangle complex helical light patterns. - Potential to...
Aug. 7, 2023

S02E30: Voyager's Triumph // Bubbletrons // The Wonders of Graphene

- **Date:** 7th August 2023- **Host:** Steve Dunkley **Main Topics Covered:** 1. **Personal Updates:** - Steve celebrated his son and his partner Kate's birthdays in Sydney. - Lunch at a famous Australian landmark. 2. **SpaceX News:** - SpaceX tests...
June 5, 2023

S02E11: Chinese Astronauts Return // Dream Chaser Updates // and Frying Food in Space!

Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast Welcome to Astronomy Daily for June 5, 2023 – S02E11. In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Steve Dunkley welcomes digital reporter Hallie to discuss the latest news in space exploration. They...
June 2, 2023

S02E10: Probing Solar Storms // NASA's Public UFO Meeting // Saturn's Moons Tour

Welcome to Astronomy Daily for June 2nd, 2023 – S02E10. In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Tim Gibbs discusses several intriguing stories. Firstly, NASA is holding its first public meeting on UFOs, aiming for a more rigorous scientific approach to...
May 29, 2023

S02E09 - NASA's Influence on Our Daily Life and UAE's Ambitious Mission to Asteroid Belt

Welcome to Astronomy Daily for the 29th of May 2023 – S02E09 In this episode, we talk about NASA's interesting influences on our daily life, some interesting inventions and developments that they've dumped on us over the years as well as something...
April 28, 2023

S02E01 April 28: Lunar Landings, Cybersecurity, and Repurposing Satellites

In this Astronomy Daily podcast episode, new host Tim Gibbs (AstroTim) is joined by Halley to discuss the latest news in space exploration. Private companies like Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, Mast and Space Systems, Blue Origin, and SpaceX are...
Dec. 13, 2022

S01E78: Who Owns The Moon? // How Old is the Universe? // What Hit Earth?

Hello once again, thanks for joining me on Astronomy Daily. Hope you're well. Coming up in this episode, we're going to tell you who owns the Moon. Or does anybody own it at all? That is the question. And we're going to look into something that hit...
Dec. 12, 2022

S01E77: Artemis-1 Mission Update - Splashdown!

Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast Hi there, thanks for joining us on Astronomy Daily, I'm your host Andrew Duntley and I hope you had a good weekend whatever you did and wherever you are. Coming up on this episode, splashdown for...
Dec. 9, 2022

S01E76: Living on Asteroids

Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast Thanks for joining us on Astronomy Daily. Andrew Duntley here, your host. Hope you're well. Coming up on today's show, another major discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope. A Neo-Surveyor has...
Dec. 8, 2022

Another JWST Discovery // Neo-Surveyor Approved //Last Photo On The Moon - Found!

S01E75 Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast Thanks for joining us on Astronomy Daily. Andrew Duntley here, your host. Hope you're well. Coming up on today's show, another major discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope. A...
Dec. 7, 2022

Is Mars Still an Active Planet? New Evidence

Thanks for joining us on another edition of Astronomy Daily. Andrew Dunkley here. And coming up on today's program, Mars may still be an active world. New images of Titan reveal rare clouds. Sharing the James Webb Space Telescope data might be a...
Nov. 22, 2022

The Origin of Life in the Universe is - Mars? A New Theory

This is Astronomy Daily, I am your host, Andrew Dunkley, and coming up on this edition, Mars may have been where life came from. That is an interesting concept. We also look at where our water may have come from, the sun's influence on water, as in...