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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

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  1. Japan’s Phobos Mission & Martian Quakes: Exploring Mars’ Moons, Canyons, and the Search for ET

    · 34 min · Episode 673

    Space Nuts: Mars’ Moons, Martian Quakes, and the Search for ET In this engaging episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore two mysteries from Mars, along with a new effort to listen for…

  2. Galactic Ejections & Black Hole Explosions: Exploring Cosmic Queries

    · 31 min · Episode 672

    Space Nuts: Ejected Stars, Black Hole Deaths, and Astronomy Resources In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners.…

  3. Retrograde Orbits & Cosmic Collaborations: Unraveling NASA's Boeing Deal and Backward Exoplanets

    · 37 min · Episode 671

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  4. Cosmic Questions & Stellar Insights: Diving into the Oort Cloud, Kuiper Belt, and Lunar Landers

    · 35 min · Episode 670

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  5. Lunar Magnetism & Cosmic Signals: Insights into Moon Mysteries and Radio Discoveries

    · 33 min · Episode 669

    Space Nuts: Lunar Magnetism, Exoplanet Signals, and the Evolution of Spacecraft Windows In this captivating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into a range of fascinating…

  6. Time Dilation & Cosmic Mysteries: Unpacking Your Space Queries

    · 27 min · Episode 668

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  7. Strange Spins and Cosmic Rings: Exploring NGC 4698 and Chariklo's Secrets

    · 35 min · Episode 667

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  8. Time Travel & Cosmic Questions: The Science Behind Our Universe

    · 30 min · Episode 666

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  9. Space Force Unveiled: The Surprising Reality of Weapons in Orbit

    · 34 min · Episode 665

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  10. The Intricacies of Angular Momentum - What Happens Near Black Holes

    · 30 min · Episode 664

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  11. Mars Gullies Aren't Made by Water: The Surprising Dry Ice Answer

    · 33 min · Episode 663

    Perseverance drove to the edge of an ancient Martian lake expecting a beach and found the inside of a volcano — rock that water has been through at least three separate times. Europe's Jupiter probe comes home on…

  12. Navigating the Cosmic Questions: Gravity Assists, Neutrinos, and Time Dilation Explained

    · 31 min · Episode 662

    Space Nuts: Q&A on BepiColombo, Neutrinos, and Time Dilation In this Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into a series of intriguing listener questions that span topics from…

  13. Why Venus May Have Lost Its Moon Forever

    · 34 min · Episode 661

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  14. Your Questions Answered: The Mysteries of Jupiter and the Sun

    · 32 min · Episode 660

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  15. The Dark Matter Hint That Could Rewrite Physics

    · 30 min · Episode 659

    Space Nuts: Dark matter clues, Saturn’s new decagon, Mars and Titan missions. Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson cover a packed astronomy episode that moves from a tentative dark matter signal to a newly spotted…

  16. Cosmic Q&A: From Redshift to the Moon's Hidden Temperatures

    · 30 min · Episode 658

    Space Nuts: Q&A on the Swift Satellite, Redshift, and Hypothetical White Holes In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into a myriad of intriguing questions posed…

  17. The Starless Galaxy That Shouldn’t Exist - But Does

    · 38 min · Episode 657

    Space Nuts: Spanish Eclipse, Nancy Grace Roman Launch, Cloud Nine, and Venus's Mysterious Clouds Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson cover four big astronomy stories in this episode, from Fred’s trip to view a…

  18. Waves, Signals, and Cosmic Aromas: A Q&A Journey Through Space

    · 38 min · Episode 656

    In this intriguing Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle a variety of cosmic queries from listeners. Join them as they explore the fascinating world of radio telescopes and…

  19. SpaceX Hit the Moon, and the Real Problem Is Just Beginning

    · 46 min · Episode 655

    Space Nuts: Moon impact, Roman Observatory launch, and Neptune’s odd moons Andrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland, for a wide-ranging…

  20. From Diamond Rain to Rogue Planets: Unpacking Cosmic Curiosities

    · 37 min · Episode 654

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  21. How One Dinosaur-Killing Impact May Have Triggered Global Firestorms

    · 44 min · Episode 653

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  22. Exploring Moons with Atmospheres, Hot Jupiters, and the Mysteries of Black Holes

    · 34 min · Episode 652

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  23. The Galaxy’s Sugary Center Could Change How Life Began

    · 28 min · Episode 651

    This episode covers three very different astronomy stories and then moves into a lively Q&A with listener questions. Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson discuss a possible sugary molecule in the center of the…

  24. Cosmic Queries: Understanding Black Holes, Galactic Centres, and Mars Days

    · 36 min · Episode 650

    In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, join host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Fred Watson Watson as they tackle a variety of fascinating questions from listeners. From the peculiarities of Martian days to the…

  25. The Hidden Impact of Landslides on Pluto’s Surface — What Scientists Are Discovering

    · 33 min · Episode 649

    Landslides on Pluto and China's SpaceX-like Rocket Recovery Success Discover the intriguing discovery of landslides on Pluto, explained through recent image analysis from the New Horizons spacecraft, and learn how…

  26. From Dark Matter to Dormant Comets: Your Astronomy Questions Answered

    · 33 min · Episode 648

    In this enlightening Q&A episode of Space Nuts, join host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Fred Watson Watson as they field a range of intriguing questions from listeners. From the hypothetical concept of dark matter…

  27. SpaceX Tests Space-Ready Nuclear Power Using Tritium-Driven CubeSat

    · 42 min · Episode 647

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  28. The Cosmic Q&A: Redshift, Dark Matter & the Shape of the Universe

    · 32 min · Episode 646

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  29. How Scientific Discoveries at Mars Are Bringing Us Closer to Detecting Alien Life

    · 31 min · Episode 645

    Discoveries on Mars, the Hubble Tension, and Dark Photons - Space Nuts Episode Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the latest developments in space science—from evidence of complex organic…

  30. Galactic Queries: Black Hole Lifespans, Lunar Impacts & Sun-Seeking Missions

    · 35 min · Episode 644

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  31. The Black Hole Discovery Revealing the Loudest Gravitational Wave Ever Recorded

    · 41 min · Episode 643

    Sponsor Link: NordVPN...protect yourself and save with our specoial deal Visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for details. Revealing the Secrets of Space and the Cosmos: Insights from Space Nuts Join Andrew Dunkley and…

  32. From Stopping Light to Space Junk — Your Questions Answered

    · 33 min · Episode 642

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  33. How SpaceX Breaks Satellite Records and What It Means for Earth Orbit Safety

    · 36 min · Episode 641

    Space Nuts Episode 641: Exploring SpaceX Milestones, Lunar Realities, and Particle Physics In this episode, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into recent breakthroughs in space technology, lunar surface…

  34. Cosmic Queries Unleashed: Gravitons, Expanding Universes & the Weight of Space Travel

    · 33 min · Episode 640

    Universe, and WeightlessnessIn this Q&A edition of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle an array of intriguing listener questions that delve into the complexities of the universe. From the…

  35. The Pink, Salty Exoplanet — Could Humanity Travel to the Galaxy’s Most Colorful World?

    · 35 min · Episode 369

    Space Nuts Episode 369: Exploring Phobos, Pink Exoplanets, and Saving the SWIFT Observatory This episode dives into some of the most intriguing space stories, from the mysterious Martian moon Phobos and its peculiar…

  36. Unraveling Cosmic Mysteries: Big Rips, Neutron Collisions & Lunar Sunsets

    · 29 min · Episode 638

    In this episode of Space Nuts, join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they dive into a myriad of listener questions, exploring the cosmos with curiosity and humour. From the enigma of the Big Rip and the…

  37. How Impact Craters Could Have Reversed Venus’s Rotation—The Surprising Science

    · 38 min · Episode 637

    In this episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore fascinating topics ranging from the mysterious double moon dust implications and Venus's unusual rotation to updated protocols for…

  38. Cosmic Queries: Weighty Matters, Stellar Ages & Moonless Earth Scenarios

    · 31 min · Episode 636

    Q&A Edition: Cosmic Curiosities and What-If Scenarios In this engaging episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a range of intriguing questions from our listeners. From the nuances…

  39. Cosmic Connections: Mapping Magnetic Fields, Dark Matter Mysteries & SpaceX's IPO Success

    · 34 min · Episode 635

    Join us as we delve into the latest space science stories, from the universe's most comprehensive magnetic map to the mysteries of black holes and dark matter. Our casual chat is packed with insights into ongoing…

  40. Stellar Q&A: Rusty Moons, Space Stations & What If Earth Disappeared?

    · 32 min · Episode 634

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  41. Space Chronicles: Blue Origin's Boom, The Case for Primordial Black Holes

    · 38 min · Episode 633

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  42. Interstellar Inquiries: Hot Jupiters, Rocket Fuel Solutions & Debunking the Artemis Conspiracy

    · 45 min · Episode 632

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  43. Cosmic Life Hunt: Delving into Astrobiology Part 2 & the Quest for Extraterrestrial Existence

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 631

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  44. Stellar Q&A: Unraveling Fusion Mysteries, Martian Caves & Solar Cycles

    · 39 min · Episode 630

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  45. Exoplanet Expeditions: Discovering the Cosmic Diversity Beyond Our Solar System

    · 57 min · Episode 629

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  46. Navigating Time, Saturn's Mysteries & Planetary Favourites | A Q&A Episode

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 628

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  47. Astrobiology Adventures: Exploring Life Beyond Earth

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 627

    Astrobiology: The Search for Life Beyond Earth In this special edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner delve into the captivating field of astrobiology. With Professor Fred Watson away,…

  48. Supercharged Neutrinos, Exploding Black Holes & Lunar Mysteries Uncovered | Q&A

    · 59 min · Episode 626

    Exploding Black Holes, Lunar Mysteries, and Cosmic Questions In this enlightening Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle an array of fascinating questions from listeners. From…

  49. Comets, Meteors & Celestial Wonders : A Cosmic Special

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 625

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  50. Angular Momentum, Cosmic Time Dilation & Dark Matter Mysteries Unraveled | Q&A

    · 33 min · Episode 624

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