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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

Join Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Fi Author Andrew Dunkley on Space Nuts as they delve into astronomy, space travel, and cosmic mysteries. Explore groundbreaking discoveries and listener Q&A in captivating discussions. Follow us on social media to engage with our community!Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday"s and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday"s.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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48:33

#352: Earth's Secret Weapon: Hydroxide's Role in...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/05/18

Thanks to Curiosity Stream and NordVPN for sponsoring today’s podcast.Go to https://curiositystream.com/SPACENUTS and use code SPACENUTS to save 25% off today. Visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for our special security deal designed for you.Space Nuts #352In this episode of Space Nuts, we explore a groundbreaking discovery about how Earth cleans up its own atmosphere, and how it could change the game in mitigating air pollution. But when our host jumps to the wrong planet, we discover stunning new

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49:59

#351: Wormholes & Quantum Breakthroughs: Unravelling...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/05/11

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 efforts to understand the latest developments in quantum research and wormholes, you still feel light years away from achieving the breakthrough you crave, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Explore the intriguing world of wormholes and recent quantum

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44:06

SN350: Questions Time

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/05/04

The Sun's Wobble: Unraveling the Mystery of Solar MovementIf you're feeling frustrated and disheartened by reading countless articles and watching endless videos about black holes without gaining a deeper understanding of human proximity to them, then you are not alone!In this episode, you will be able to: Unravel the enigmatic influence of black holes on human lives and cosmic occurrences. Gain insight into the formation dynamics of rocky planets and the role gas plays in space. Understand the role

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52:38

A Glimpse into the Past: 3 Billion Years After the...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/04/27

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 these quasars hold and why have they lasted so long? Join us as we unravel this age-old mystery and uncover the secrets of the cosmos. But be warned, the answers may not be what you expect...In this episode, you will be able to:*Uncover the fascinating story behind the discovery

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43:14

Unlocking the Mystery of Exoplanet Magnetic Fields |...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/04/20

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.Uncover the mysterious fast blue optical transient (FBOT) explosions and their significance in space.Understand the correlation between Voyager spacecraft's speed and interstellar gas density.Engage with the latest news in space science and astronomy to stay updated and informed.The resources

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49:15

Unveiling Mars' Glacial Remains: A Water Game...

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2023/04/13

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 and event horizons. Grasp the complex issue of time travel and how Earth's motion affects pinpointing landing locations. Explore the limitations of telescopes and active sensors in detecting objects beyond our solar system. Ponder the potential of the singularity,

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45:45

Unlocking Moon Mysteries: Water-Rich Lunar Glass...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/04/06

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 propulsion mechanism. Mitigate Earth's asteroid threats by understanding the process of detecting perilous objects. Analyze the consequences of a mysterious Mars-sized planet's influence on Earth's rotation. Envision the prospects of space exploration with the availability of the

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55:26

Revealing the Mysteries of Dark Matter, Dark Energy,...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/03/30

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. Space tells matter how to move." - John Wheeler Professor Fred Watson is an astronomer and science communicator, best known for his work in the field of astrophysics. He is a regular contributor to numerous science-related media outlets around the globe. Professor Fred Watson was

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44:57

The Search for Life on Venus: Uncovering Volcanic...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/03/23

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 in a thunderstorm. "If you're going to bet on where the most likely place for an eruption to occur on Venus, this would be it. It's the tallest volcano on the planet." Fred Watson was in a hotel room in Canberra when a thunderstorm struck, sending him scrambling to unplug his

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47:55

A Cosmic Cannibal: Uncovering the Mystery of the...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/03/16

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, learn about astronomy topics - Quasars, Big Bang, and Carbon formation in the universe - from a conversation between Andrew and Fred about Dr. Rebecca Davis' research. They discuss how carbon started forming in the universe, which is important as we are a carbon based life form

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47:46

Moon Time - What? | Space Nuts #342

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/03/09

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 night-time. It depends where you are, but we're talking about real time.We'll elaborate in this episode and offer up some solutions. There might be a new way to find Planet Nine. We're going to look at some sunrays on Mars and the dark Big Bang Theory. We'll also be answering some

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47:11

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

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/03/02

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 and Andrew Dunkley. Apparently, people have been seeing these aurora displays in unusual places due to various plasma bubbles being spat out from the sun. This is not surprising as we are approaching the solar maximum, which is the regular up and down trend in the number of

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47:07

340: Uncovering the Dark Side: Is Dark Energy Coming...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/02/23

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 revolutionary theory before time runs out. You will learn how to unlock the secrets of the mysterious dark energy that powers the universe.Show Notes Learn about Dark energy with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson. They discussed the potential for the discovery of a source for dark

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47:00

339: The Pareidolia Phenomenon on Mars: Searching for...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/02/16

After a decade of searching, a determined Mars rover discovers an eerily familiar formation of an ancient crater, inciting an interplanetary investigation of the phenomenon of pareidolia. You will learn the mysteries of the Red Planet and the latest updates on Mars exploration.Show Notes:After a decade of searching, a determined Mars rover discovers an eerily familiar formation of an ancient crater, inciting an interplanetary investigation of the phenomenon of pareidolia. You will learn the

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49:51

338: Indestructible Asteroids // The Hunt for Alien...

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/02/09

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 and nothing happened and we're talking asteroids that are made of rubble. But it turns out to be more like reinforced concrete. We're also going to look at machine learning or artificial intelligence for the discovery, maybe, of extraterrestrial life. And we're going to answer some

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48:04

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

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/02/02

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 time we've chatted a break. Now, what's coming up on the 337th edition of Space nuts? Well, a near miss asteroid we've got to talk about. Asteroid 2023 BU, which flew past the earth very closely recently. It was almost a record breaker in that regard. We'll cover that. And we'll

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46:32

05: The Best of 2022 - Artemis-1

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/01/26

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 gave us his epert overview of the launch and what it meant for the future of space exploration.For more Space Nuts visit https://spacenuts.ioFollow Space Nuts on Facebook, Twitter (@SpaceNutspodcst), Instagram, and YouTube#space #science #astronomy #podcast #spacenutsBecome a

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59:51

04: The Best of 2022 | A Celebration

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/01/19

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 Dunkley Download from your favorite podcast distributor or visit our website at www.spacenuts.io Have you checked out our new daily news podcast, Astronomy Daily – The Podcast, just visit our website at https://spacenuts.io or our HQ at https://bitesz.com And now available on Apple

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40:56

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

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/01/12

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 where I'll be joined by none other than the good Professor Fred Watson, astronomer at large. Fred. What's on this edition. Fred: One of the biggest stories of 2022, which is the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. We're going to cover that in a little bit of detail

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53:35

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

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries ·

2023/01/05

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 Stuff. Space Nuts Episode 290 with Professor Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley · Our listeners take over the show with questions from around the globe. Fred has answers for all of them. NEW: The Space Nuts Premium edition is now available on Spotify for our Supercast subscribers

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