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Neutron Stars - with Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Episode 15
"I was tracking down every signal that it picked up, and there was one signal that I couldn't make sense of."
Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell giv…
5 years, 2 months ago
A Star Is Born
Episode 14
This month, Izzie and Dr Becky are shining a light on the first stars in the Universe. When did they form? And could any still exist today? Plus, the…
5 years, 3 months ago
New Year, New Universe
Episode 13
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are kicking off the new year with the beginning of everything, the Big Bang. They speak with Professor David Wand…
5 years, 4 months ago
Gamma Rays & Christmas Stars
Episode 12
This month, Izzie & Becky are taking astronomy to the extremes with gamma ray expert, Professor Paula Chadwick, and Professor Julian Osborne from the…
5 years, 5 months ago
Radio Skies & Strange Signals
Episode 11
It’s about time we gave optical telescopes a break! This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore radio astronomy with Professor Tim O'Brie…
5 years, 6 months ago
Humans In Space - with Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
Episode 10
Why do we need astronauts? And where are we hoping to send them in the future? This month, Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the role of hu…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Power of Space Probes
Episode 9
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst travel through our solar system; where exactly have we sent probes and rovers? Plus, they speak with Professor Ja…
5 years, 8 months ago
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Episode 8
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore the importance of Earth's core and magnetic field. Plus, the team finds out about the astronomer who sail…
5 years, 9 months ago
Down To Earth
Episode 7
Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke investigate the cosmic coincidences that formed the Earth and explore whether there are earthquakes and volcanoes…
5 years, 10 months ago
Looking for Alien Life
Episode 6
The search for alien life continues. Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the world of astrobiology and astronomer Robert Massey joins them to…
5 years, 11 months ago