234: How many stars are there in space?
A question from Kellan, age 6. Professor Kim McLeod answers. To learn more about Wellesley College's Whitin Observatory, including public vi...
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Spacepod
Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting other planets, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with...
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20 of 237 episodes232: Are there rainbows on other planets?
A question from Maeve, who is almost 3 years old. Dr. Alejandro Soto answers. For more on Dr. Soto's work, see episodes 44 and 136 .
232: How many potholes are on an asteroid?
A question from Issac, age 5. Dr. Nancy Chabot answers. For more on Dr. Chabot's work, see episodes 7 and 152 . For more on the Planetary De...
231: How big is space?
A question from Issac, age 4. Dr. Jeff Rich answers. For more on Dr. Rich's work, see episodes 14 , 81 , 118 , or 159 , or visit the Carnegi...
230: What is the fastest planet?
A question from Renny, age 4. Dr. Jessie Christensen answers. For more on Dr. Christensen's work, see episodes 42 and 102 .
229: What do asteroids smell like?
A question from Sabine, age 5. Dr. Christopher Snead answers. For more on Dr. Snead's work, see Episode 184 of Spacepod. Do you know a kid w...
228: Do other planets really have diamond rain?
Dr. Sabine Stanley answers. For more about planetary insides, check out her book, " What's Hidden Inside Planets ". Do you know a kid with a...
227: What is the fastest asteroid?
Dr. Michael Busch answers. Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!
226: The intersection of computer science and astronomy with Dr. Kubica
Dr. Jeremy Kubica talks about his work on the LINCC Frameworks project, and how he brings together astronomers and computer scientists to cr...
225: A newly discovered Martian volcano with Dr. Lee
Dr. Pascal Lee tells the story of how he and his collaborators found a new volcano on Mars. He tells us about the "convergence of lines of e...
224: Aurora borealis with Tina Ibsen
Astrophysicist Tina Ibsen tells us about the northern lights. She talks about her research and gives tips on how to observe the lights. She...
223: Preparing for something we haven't seen yet with Dr. Holt
Dr. Carrie Holt talks about how she's getting ready for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. She exp...
222: Measuring the emptiness of space with Dr. Becker
Dr Tracy Becker tells us about solar system science using ultraviolet light. She explains how the color of a planet's northern lights depend...
221: The queens of heaven with Prof. Tauris
Professor Thomas Tauris explains what gravitational waves can tell us about colliding neutron stars. He corrects Carrie's misconception abou...
220: Walking on the roof of hell with Prof. Stanley
Prof. Sabine Stanley, author of "What's Hidden Inside Planets," tells us how the interior of Earth helps make this planet a nice place to li...
219: Breaking the models with Dr. Merrison
Dr. Jon Merrison talks about the Mars Simulation Laboratory. Here, scientists study what happens in low temperature, low pressure, windy env...
218: Anything we try is new with Dr. Cable
Dr. Morgan Cable returns to the show after nine years! She tells us how she creates new minerals in her laboratory. She explains how this wo...
217: A beautiful experience with Dr. Villanueva
Dr. Geronimo Villanueva tells us about solar system discoveries with JWST. He talks about several projects, including observing water plumes...
Bonus: Carrie's research update
I was sick for a few weeks this month and had to delay the scheduled interview. In the meantime, I've got a bonus episode for you. In this e...
216: Right and wrong theories in planetary science with Prof. McKinnon
Professor Bill McKinnon, 2023 recipient of the Kuiper Prize, reflects on his career as a planetary scientist. He tells us about a theory of...
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