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Merging galaxies with Dr. Privon
Episode 22
Dr. George Privon talks about what galaxies are and what happens when two galaxies merge.
10 years, 7 months ago
The fascinating, hidden world of isotopes in water with Dr. Dan Petrizzo
Episode 21
Dr. Dan Petrizzo explains what isotopes are, and what isotopes in water can tell scientists about ancient climates. He also explains how he made Mars…
10 years, 8 months ago
Tuning in to comet radio stations with Prof. Lovell
Episode 20
Professor Amy Lovell talks about listening in on radio waves coming from comets, as well as the particular challenges of using the world's biggest ra…
10 years, 8 months ago
Where to land on Mars, and where to look for Martian microbes with Prof. Ehlmann
Episode 19
Professor Bethany Ehlmann discusses how to pick a landing site for NASA's next Mars rover, Mars 2020. Over a particularly good beer, we also cover lo…
10 years, 8 months ago
Pluto's big mystery with Dr. Buratti
Episode 18
Dr Bonnie Buratti talks about Pluto's big mystery: What is the source of energy that is causing all the active geology seen by New Horizons?
10 years, 8 months ago
Landslides on Mars with Dr. Watkins
Episode 17
Dr. Jessica Watkins talks about enormous landslides on Mars that are millions of years old.
10 years, 9 months ago
The strange surfaces of asteroids with Dr. Busch
Episode 16
Dr. Michael Busch talks about the strange, low gravity surfaces of asteroids, and the challenges a visiting astronaut might face.
10 years, 9 months ago
Finding Europa in our Antarctic backyard with Dr. Schmidt
Episode 15
Dr. Britney Schmidt tells us about how she can learn about they icy, watery moon Europa by exploring giant Antarctic ice shelves with submarines.
10 years, 9 months ago
We are all made of star stuff... or are we? With Dr. Rich
Episode 14
Dr Jeff Rich talks about where elements come from, and the famous phrase, "We are all made of star stuff".
10 years, 9 months ago
Cassini explores Saturn and its moons with Dr. Spilker
Episode 13
Dr. Linda Spilker discusses the Cassini Spacecraft; what it looks like, what it has discovered, and plans for the conclusion of the mission.
10 years, 9 months ago