Listener Questions Episodes

June 24, 2024

#428: Dark Matter Mysteries & Sci-Fi Innovations: Listener Queries Answered

Space Nuts Q&A: Dark Matter, Big Bang, and Sci-Fi TechJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they address intriguing questions from listeners Michael, Rennie, Joseph, and Ralph. From the...
June 16, 2024

#426: Radio Interference & Tiny Universes: Listener Questions Explored

Space Nuts Episode: Radio Interference, Multiverse Viability, and Martian Water Behaviour Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of thought-provoking questions from...
June 9, 2024

#424: Gravity Waves & Space Junk: Cosmic Queries Unpacked

This episode is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. To check out our exclusive offer, visit https://www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts - you can thank us later... Space Nuts Episode: Space Junk, Gravity Waves, and Solar Eclipses Join Andrew Dunkley and...
June 2, 2024

#422: Dim Lights & Dark Matter: Cosmic Questions Answered

Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson for another enlightening episode of Space Nuts Q&A. This week, we tackle a variety of listener questions that delve into the fascinating intricacies of space science and astronomy. First, we revisit a...
May 13, 2024

#416: Cosmic Conundrums & Astral Assemblies: Tackling the Universe's Toughest Questions

Prepare for a cosmic deep dive into the enigmatic world of black holes and stellar mysteries on this Q&A episode of Space Nuts.  Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson answer burning questions from the Space Nuts community, starting with a...
April 28, 2024

#412: Cosmic Queries: A Voyage to Voyager & Defending Astronauts Beyond Earth

Prepare to illuminate the mysteries of cosmic luminescence with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this enlightening Q&A episode of Space Nuts. Our stellar duo navigates the void to answer Lee from New York's luminary question: How much...
March 10, 2024

#398: Apollo Queries & the Chill of the Cosmos: Unraveling Spacecraft Skips and Absolute Zero

Prepare to embark on an interstellar Q&A adventure in this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, where your cosmic guides, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson, tackle the perplexing questions from the far reaches of our listeners'...
Feb. 8, 2024

#390: Wormholes, Black Holes, and Blue Giants: Your Space Questions Answered

Are you ready to uncover the mind-bending secrets of our universe? Join us as we reveal the unexpected truth about the formation of habitable planets and the potential for multiple habitable worlds within a single solar system. You won't believe how...
Jan. 18, 2024

#387: Dark Energy Survey Sparks New Questions About the Universe

If you're feeling frustrated by the lack of understanding dark energy, despite hours spent researching and reading about it, then you are not alone! Despite your efforts to grasp the concept, you may feel like you're still no closer to unraveling the...
Jan. 11, 2024

#386: Is Our Solar System Still Full of Surprises?

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Dec. 28, 2023

#384: Black Holes: A Surprising New Source for Mysterious Dark Energy? & Other Listener Questions Answered

While Fred and Andrew head off on an end of year break....we dip back into our recent past and bring you one of our 'all-questions' episodes for a repeat run, just in case you missed it the first time or simply need a refresh. Are you ready to have...
Dec. 14, 2023

Exclusive Insight: Unveiling the Potential New Meteor Shower | #382

Join us as we uncover the potential for a breathtaking new meteor shower, diving into the irony of lost fruit in space and exploring the tantalizing possibility of the speed of life after the Big Bang. In this episode, you will be able to: · Explore...
Dec. 7, 2023

Unraveling the Phenomenon of Gamma Ray Bursts and Supernovae | #381

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Nov. 30, 2023

Astronomical Inquiries: Unravelling the Mysteries of Space with Listener Questions | #380

In this episode as we (attempt) to answer your burning questions, you will be able to: · Explore the mind-bending mysteries of black holes and event horizons. · Discover fascinating specializations within the fields of physics and astronomy. ·...
Oct. 26, 2023

From Dark Matter to Planetary Nebulae: Delving into the Complexities of the Universe | #375

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Oct. 19, 2023

From Bennu to Apophis: The Ongoing Journey of the Osiris Rex Mission | #374

Have you ever heard these myths about space? Prepare to have your mind blown as we debunk three popular misconceptions that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the universe. Get ready for a mind-bending journey into the...
June 8, 2023

#355: Find Out About the Universe: Space Science Questions Answered

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June 1, 2023

#354: The Geysers of Enceladus

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May 25, 2023

#353: Exploring the Cosmos: Saturn's Record-Breaking Moon Count & Other Space News

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May 4, 2023

SN350: Questions Time

The Sun's Wobble: Unraveling the Mystery of Solar Movement If you're feeling frustrated and disheartened by reading countless articles and watching endless videos about black holes without gaining a deeper understanding of human proximity to them,...
March 9, 2023

Moon Time - What? | Space Nuts #342

Hi there, thanks for joining us. This is Space Nuts. I'm your host, Andrew Dunkley. Hope you can stick around. We've got a lot to talk about today. What time is it on the moon? It's moon time. It could be daytime, could be night-time. It depends where...
March 2, 2023

Auroras, Spaghetti & Speed of Light: Space Nuts #341

Experience the awe-inspiring power of the universe with a journey to see the aurora australis and witness spaghettification first-hand! Learn about Aurora displays from this Space Nuts podcast episode featuring Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley....
Feb. 23, 2023

340: Uncovering the Dark Side: Is Dark Energy Coming from Black Holes?

When listener Daniel poses a theory linking black holes to dark matter and dark energy, Andrew and Fred embark on an adventure to uncover the truth and explore the potential for a Nobel Prize, but must prove the revolutionary theory before time runs...
Dec. 22, 2022

336: A Space Mystery Solved // Is Dark Matter Dark Photons? // Questions Answered

I hope you can join us on what will be the last official episode of Space Nuts for this calendar year. And my name is Andrew Dunkley, of course, the host, and joining me will be Professor Fred Watson, astronomer at large. Fred, what are we going to do...