Episodes

  • How stars are formed

    How stars are formed
    May 29 2026
    We talk a lot about stars, but how they are formed is a process that is not completely understood.
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    2 mins
  • Before the Big Bang

    Before the Big Bang
    May 25 2026
    A look at how modern physicists tackle the ultimate origin story.
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    2 mins
  • Hydrogen & History

    Hydrogen & History
    May 15 2026
    Construction is currently underway for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a massive radio telescope poised to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos.
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    2 mins
  • Warp Speed Ahead!

    Warp Speed Ahead!
    May 7 2026
    Physics professor Nicole Gugliucci explains the science of Star Trek’s warp drive, the Alcubierre concept, and why we're still far off from zipping through space.
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    2 mins
  • Make your own rocket fuel

    Make your own rocket fuel
    May 1 2026
    We need water to live, but what else does water on Mars mean for space exploration?
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    2 mins
  • How do satellites navigate through space?

    How do satellites navigate through space?
    Apr 24 2026
    A listener question reveals a surprisingly accurate system.
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    2 mins
  • Learn about the Starlight Challenge

    Learn about the Starlight Challenge
    Apr 16 2026
    The Starlight Challenge is a self-guided astronomy project for anyone interested in learning more about the night sky.
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    2 mins
  • The search for extraterrestrial intelligence

    The search for extraterrestrial intelligence
    Apr 10 2026
    What techniques do researchers use in searching for what we know as "intelligence."
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    2 mins