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Spacepod

Spacepod

By: Carrie Nugent
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Every scientist knows that kids ask the toughest (and best!) questions. What do asteroids smell like? Do other planets really have diamond rain? Spacepod features questions from kids and answers from scientists. Good questions help everyone learn - even the experts!Copyright 2025, Carrie Nugent. All rights reserved. Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Earth Sciences Science
Episodes
  • 239: What will happen when the sun explodes?

    239: What will happen when the sun explodes?
    Oct 1 2026

    A question from Laura, age 12. Professor Catherine Neish answers. For more on Prof. Neish, listen to episode 192. Also check out her podcast with John Moores, Popcorn Science.
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    10 mins
  • 238: When will the universe stop expanding?

    238: When will the universe stop expanding?
    Sep 1 2026

    A question from Jacob, age 7. Dr. Andrés Plazas Malagón answers. For more on Dr. Malagón's work, see episode 208 or listen to his podcast, Visión Cósmica.
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    16 mins
  • 237: Why does an asteroid hit the Earth? And why so big?

    237: Why does an asteroid hit the Earth? And why so big?
    Aug 1 2026

    A question from Lyla, age 5. Dr. Federica Spoto answers. For more on Dr. Spoto's work, see episode 190.
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    14 mins
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