Nothin' but Space
Welcome to Nothin' But Space, a weekly podcast where we talk about everything and anything related to the universe, including the Milky Way, blackholes, and other observable - and non-observable - phenomena. Hosted by Francesca Fernandes, a student at Stanford University, this show connects space enthusiasts around the world - with Francesca acting as your nerdy space teacher, friend, and researcher.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Ep. 16: The Tragic Truth behind Time Travel
Ep. 15: Are We in a Simulation?!?!
Ah, yes. The simulation hypothesis. Now - as scary as this sounds - the sad truth is that being in a simulation would solve many physics mysteries in our universe today. Quantum indeterminacy? Check.…
Ep. 14: Book Talk! My Favorite Physics/Sci-Fi/Other Books of 2021!
If you didn't know - I LOVE to read. I have always been - and will always be - a voracious reader. So, today, let's step beyond the topic of astrophysics - let's get real and personal, and talk about…
Ep. 13: The Big Bang, Cosmic Inflation, and the Creation of Our Universe
How did it all begin? (And how will it all end?) How was our universe created - and how did we come to be? In today's episode, we'll answer these momentous questions using the monumental Big Bang the…
Ep. 12: Houston, We've Got a (Lithium) Problem!
Uh, oh - there should be around THREE times more lithium in our universe than there actually is! So where is this missing lithium? And why haven't we discovered it? We're not quite sure yet, but let'…
Ep. 11: Gravity, Matter, and Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
A few episodes ago, we divulged Einstein's mind-blowing - and fundamental - theory of special relativity . . . let's expand upon that. How does distorting the fabric of spacetime connect with gravity…
Ep. 10: Wait . . . Empty Space Isn't Empty?
That's right. Empty space doesn't exist. It's a ploy by the Illuminati. A figment of your imagination. An idea created to please the non-physics-loving layperson.
"But how is that true?" You ask. Wel…
Ep. 9: Hey, Heisenberg! How's That Cat?
How can a cat be both ALIVE yet DEAD at the same time?
To be honest - I did not know . . . until I learned about Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle and how that ties into quantum superposition. Tune…
Ep. 8: Space, Time, and Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity
Why is time known as the "fourth dimension?" Where did Einstein's "e = mc^2" equation come from? Well, in today's episode, we'll tackle both these questions, along with the many others that led space…
Ep. 7: Man in Space - Who? What? When? Where? Why? (ft. Sajiv Shah)
Today, we're bringing in our very first special guest, robotics and physics enthusiast Sajiv Shah, to go over the five "W's" of human space exploration and the politics behind space travel. WHO is le…
Ep. 6: So Our Universe Has 10 Dimensions . . . Yeah . . .
STRING THEORY? That's right! In today's episode, we're going over the very ideology that posits our universe existing within a multiverse, along with the many others that also postulate our 4-dimensi…
Ep. 5: Okay, but How the Hell is Our Universe Shaped?!
Today we're bringing in the big guns - questions about our universe as a whole, including its shape, whether it's finite or infinite, and more. I bet you haven't thought too much about this before, b…
Ep. 4: Dark Matter & Alternative Theories
Dark matter - one of the largest space mysteries to date. Don't worry, though; I'm here to give you a thorough overview of what we know - and don't know - including what dark matter is, alternative t…
Ep. 3: Choose Your Character - Black Hole Edition! (Primordial? Stellar? Quasars?)
Did I name this episode after the "Choose Your Character" TikTok trend? Unfortunately, yes, but in today's episode, we'll be going over the 5 types of black holes, including primordial, stellar, inte…
Ep. 2: Black Holes - Everything You Need to Know (& More)
I know, I know - black holes are super confusing. Don't worry, though, because I've got your back! In this episode, we'll go over everything you'll ever need to know about black holes, including what…
Ep. 1: Let's Become Friends! Get to Know Your Host, Francesca
This is it! The first episode of Nothin' but Space, where you get to learn more about Francesca - the formal host of Nothin' but Space, and your informal new space best friend :) Join her as she talk…