Episodes

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 …
March 24, 2024

#402: Pergola Projections & Proxima Possibilities: Solar Shields and Exoplanetary Expeditions

Embark on another cosmic journey with your favorite celestial explorers, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson, in this insightful Q&A episode of Space Nuts. This time, the mysteries of the outer solar system take cen…
March 21, 2024

#401: Titan's Troubles & UN's Satellite Summits: Life on Ice Moons and Space Traffic Control

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March 17, 2024

#400: Big Bang Echoes & Eternal Suns: Probing Gravitational Waves and Immortal Earth

Prepare to have your curiosity catapulted to cosmic proportions in this enthralling Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where our intrepid hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the gravitational enigmas and hy…
March 14, 2024

#399: Celestial Collisions & the Art of Extinguishing Stars: Probing Planetary Impacts and Fire Safety in Orbit

Strap in for a fiery cosmic conundrum and a celestial mystery spanning centuries in this latest episode of Space Nuts! Host Andrew Dunkley and the ever-knowledgeable Professor Fred Watson ignite a discussion on the dangers o…
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 o…
March 7, 2024

#397: Venusian Shadows & Sulphur Scavenger Hunt: Decoding the Puzzles of Space Chemistry

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March 3, 2024

#396: Cosmic Riddles & Martian Quakes: Unpacking the Universe's Expansion & Insight's Seismic Secrets

Prepare to dive into the cosmic unknown with this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where your hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle the enigmatic questions that baffle even the most seasoned space enthusias…
Feb. 29, 2024

SN395: Origins Reversed: Black Holes Lead the Dance of Galaxies & SpaceX's Defense Dreams

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support. Prepare to thrust into a celestial debate that flips conventional wisdom on its head! In this thought-provoking episode of Sp…
Feb. 25, 2024

#394: Gravitational Ballet: Unveiling the Secrets of Lagrange Points and Black Hole Mysteries

Join us for an intergalactic conundrum that will stretch your mind to the far reaches of the universe! In this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, your hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson are navigating the cosmic…
Feb. 22, 2024

#393: The Death Star Doppelgänger: Diving into Mimas's Mysteries and Martian Microbes

Prepare for a cosmic exploration that takes us from the realm of science fiction to the frontiers of science reality! In this thrilling episode of Space Nuts, join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into …
Feb. 18, 2024

#392: The Spin Cycle of the Cosmos: Unraveling Universal Mysteries

Strap in, Space Cadets, for another interstellar journey with the Space Nuts podcast! This week, Andrew Dunkley and Fred Watson tackle the cosmic curiosities that baffle even the brightest minds. From the perplexing simplici…
Feb. 15, 2024

#391: Chasing 'Oumuamua: The Interstellar Pursuit and the Pancake Planets Puzzle

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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 syst…
Feb. 1, 2024

#389: Ingenuity's Incredible Martian Journey: Helicopter Makes History Before Bittersweet Ending

Are you eager to uncover the secrets of space exploration and gain expert insights? Ready to grasp complex concepts and challenges in the realm of astronomy and astrophysics? I've got just the solution to enhance your unders…
Jan. 25, 2024

#388: Galacticide

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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 n…
Jan. 11, 2024

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

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Jan. 4, 2024

Probing the Dark Unknowns: Seeking Clarity on Dark Matter and Energy | #385

In a serendipitous moment, Andrew Dunkley's passion for astronomy was sparked by a chance encounter with a telescope at a friend's house. Little did he know that a simple gaze through the lens would ignite a lifelong curiosi…
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 refres…
Dec. 21, 2023

Astronomers Track Famous Comet Halley as It Reaches Aphelion Point | #383

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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, yo…
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 ph…