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#354: The Geysers of Enceladus
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#354: The Geysers of Enceladus

June 1, 2023

This episode is brought to you by Curiosity Stream For 25% off, use our special URL . www.curiositystream.com/spacenuts - you'll be glad you did. In this episode of Space Nuts, we take a look at the geysers on Enceladus. Th…

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

May 25, 2023

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#352: Earth's Secret Weapon: Hydroxide's Role in Atmospheric Cleanup

#352: Earth's Secret Weapon: Hydroxide's Role in Atmospheric Cleanup

May 18, 2023

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#351: Wormholes & Quantum Breakthroughs: Unravelling Space-Time Secrets

#351: Wormholes & Quantum Breakthroughs: Unravelling Space-Time Secrets

May 11, 2023

Go to https://curiositystream.com/SPACENUTS and use code SPACENUTS to save 25% off today. Thanks to Curiosity Stream for sponsoring today’s podcast. If you're feeling frustrated and disheartened because despite your constant…

SN350: Questions Time
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SN350: Questions Time

May 4, 2023

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 …

A Glimpse into the Past: 3 Billion Years After the Big Bang | Space Nuts 349

A Glimpse into the Past: 3 Billion Years After the Big Bang | Space Nuts 349

April 27, 2023

Get ready to explore a 10 billion year old mystery! A closely bound duo of energetic quasars, the hallmark of a pair of merging galaxies, have been discovered when the Universe was only 3 billion years old. What secrets do t…

Unlocking the Mystery of Exoplanet Magnetic Fields | E348

Unlocking the Mystery of Exoplanet Magnetic Fields | E348

April 20, 2023

In this episode, you will be able to: - Explore magnetic fields on exoplanets and their fascinating role in supporting life. - Delve into the reasons behind Virgin Orbit's bankruptcy amid SpaceX's thriving success. - Uncove…

Unveiling Mars' Glacial Remains: A Water Game Changer? | Space Nuts 347
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Unveiling Mars' Glacial Remains: A Water Game Changer? | Space Nuts 347

April 13, 2023

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 …

Unlocking Moon Mysteries: Water-Rich Lunar Glass Beads | Space Nuts #346

Unlocking Moon Mysteries: Water-Rich Lunar Glass Beads | Space Nuts #346

April 6, 2023

In this episode, you will be able to: Unravel the intriguing results of the Chang'e 5 mission and its implications on lunar water resources. Investigate the peculiar characteristics of 'Oumuamua and its potential hydrogen pr…

Revealing the Mysteries of Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Neutron Stars | Space Nuts #345

Revealing the Mysteries of Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Neutron Stars | Space Nuts #345

March 30, 2023

An all-listener questions episode. Hear what's on the minds of our listeners. Explore the mysterious universe and uncover the secrets of dark matter and dark energy with Andrew and Fred. "Matter tells space how to bend. Spac…

The Search for Life on Venus: Uncovering Volcanic Activity | Space Nuts #344

The Search for Life on Venus: Uncovering Volcanic Activity | Space Nuts #344

March 23, 2023

In this episode of the podcast, Fred Watson embarks on a journey to the National Press Club to attend a big event featuring NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, only to find himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and caught…

A Cosmic Cannibal: Uncovering the Mystery of the Loneliest Galaxy in the Universe | Space Nuts #343

A Cosmic Cannibal: Uncovering the Mystery of the Loneliest Galaxy in the Universe | Space Nuts #343

March 16, 2023

When an ambitious astrophysicist discovers a lone galaxy 9.2 billion light years away, she unravels the mystery of a fossil cluster, uncovering an unexpected twist in the evolution of carbon in the universe. In this episode,…

Moon Time - What? | Space Nuts #342
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Moon Time - What? | Space Nuts #342

March 9, 2023

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 …

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

March 2, 2023

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 a…

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

Feb. 23, 2023

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 revolutionar…

339: Pareidolia // Mars Updates

339: Pareidolia // Mars Updates

Feb. 16, 2023

Hi there, Andrew Dunkley here from the Space Nuts podcast where we talk astronomy and space science. In this edition, episode 339, joining me will be Professor Fred Watson, Astronomer at Large. So what's coming up on this ep…

338: Indestructible Asteroids // The Hunt for Alien Life with AI // Questions & Answers

338: Indestructible Asteroids // The Hunt for Alien Life with AI // Questions & Answers

Feb. 9, 2023

Thank you for joining us on Space Nuts where we talk astronomy and space science every week. I hope you well. Coming up in this edition indestructible asteroids - yep they've got some samples they've hit him with a hammer an…

337: 2023-BU - A Near Miss for Planet Earth

337: 2023-BU - A Near Miss for Planet Earth

Feb. 2, 2023

We're back. Space Nuts. 2023. I'm Andrew Dunkley, your host, and joining me, as always, will be Professor Fred Watson, astronomer at large. Hi, Fred. Happy new year. Probably too late to say that, but anyway, it's the first …

05: The Best of 2022 - Artemis-1

05: The Best of 2022 - Artemis-1

Jan. 26, 2023

In early November 2022, Artemis-1 finally launched on it's inaugura mission after several false starts. A huge success, the mission gave us a glimpse of things to come....the future had arraived. Great excitment ensued. Fred…

04: The Best of 2022 | A Celebration

04: The Best of 2022 | A Celebration

Jan. 19, 2023

In April 2022, Space Nuts reached a milestone...the recording of the 300th episode. A celebration ensued. Enjoy! Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff. Space Nuts Best of 2022 E04 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunk…

03: Space Nuts Best of 2022 | First Image from the JWST

03: Space Nuts Best of 2022 | First Image from the JWST

Jan. 12, 2023

Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff. Space Nuts – The Best of 2022 E03 - with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley Andrew: Hello. Andrew Dunkley here from Space Nuts. Hope you can join us on Best of 2022 episode wher…

02: Questions & Answers - The Best of Space Nuts 2022

02: Questions & Answers - The Best of Space Nuts 2022

Jan. 5, 2023

In this episode as part of our Best of 2022 series while Andrew and Fred take a break, we take you back to February 2022 for one of our favorite Q&A sessions...you ask, we answer. Enjoy! Astronomy, Science, Space, and St…

01: The Best Of 2022 - The DART Mission from the Inside

01: The Best Of 2022 - The DART Mission from the Inside

Dec. 30, 2022

In the this, the first in our Best of 2022 series while Andrew and Fred take a break, we introduce our special guest Marie-Claire Mercier who was our eyes and ears on the ground at the historic DART Mission climax. Enjoy! W…

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

Dec. 22, 2022

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. Fr…