Science News Episodes
June 9, 2024
#424: Gravity Waves & Space Junk: Cosmic Queries Unpacked
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Space Nuts Episode: Space Junk, Gravity Waves, and Solar Eclipses
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June 6, 2024
#423: Earth-Like Exoplanets & Dyson Spheres: Unveiling New Cosmic Discoveries
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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...
April 25, 2024
#411: Aussie Astronaut Adventures & Jovian Journeys: Unveiling Space's Latest Marvels
Embark on an astronomical adventure with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in the latest episode of Space Nuts, where they celebrate a historic moment for Australia with the announcement of the nation's first female astronaut, Catherine Bennell...
March 28, 2024
#403: Stellar Synthesis & Quasar Quests: Crafting Cosmic Particles & Unveiling the Universe's Brightest Beacon
Prepare for a stellar foray into the frontiers of astrophysics with your seasoned spacefarers, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson, in this riveting episode of Space Nuts. Today, we're delving into the realm of nuclear alchemy, where scientists...
Jan. 11, 2024
#386: Is Our Solar System Still Full of Surprises?
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Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Peregrine Moon Lander
Andrew Dunkley introduces the...
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. 21, 2023
Astronomers Track Famous Comet Halley as It Reaches Aphelion Point | #383
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Do you want to gain a deeper insight into the orbit and history of Halley's Comet? We are sharing valuable updates and information to help...
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. 16, 2023
The Dinosaur Extinction Mystery Revisited: New Theories & Surprising Discoveries | #378
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In this episode,hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the...
Nov. 9, 2023
Unveiling the Moon's True Age: A Surprising Discovery | #377
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In this episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Fred Watson dive into two...
Nov. 2, 2023
Unraveling the Universe: Confirming Jean-Pierre Macquart's Groundbreaking Discovery | #376
In the vast expanse of the universe, a mysterious cosmic symphony plays out, captivating our senses and challenging our understanding. But what if I told you that this symphony has a twist, an unexpected turn that leaves even the most seasoned...
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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In this episode of Space Nuts, we take a look at the geysers on Enceladus. The James Webb Space Telescope...
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,...
April 13, 2023
Unveiling Mars' Glacial Remains: A Water Game Changer? | Space Nuts 347
In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover the potential for water sources on Mars due to newly discovered glacial remains. Dive into the intricacies of ultra-massive black holes and their impact on gravitational lensing and event horizons. Grasp...
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...
Dec. 8, 2022
Active Mars // Square Kilometre Array // JWST Update // Questions & Answers
Thanks for joining us on Space Nuts, the podcast about astronomy and space science
also heard on community radio across Australia.
My name is Andrew Dunkley, your host. And coming up on this edition, we're going to be looking at the Square Kilometre...