Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 561
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
#354: The Geysers of Enceladus
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In this episode of Space Nuts, we take a look at the g…
In this episode of Space Nuts, we take a look at the g…
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Thu 01 Jun 2023
#353: Exploring the Cosmos: Saturn's Record-Breaking Moon Count & Other Space News
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00:50:34 |
Thu 25 May 2023
#352: Earth's Secret Weapon: Hydroxide's Role in Atmospheric Cleanup
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00:48:33 |
Thu 18 May 2023
#351: Wormholes & Quantum Breakthroughs: Unravelling Space-Time Secrets
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00:49:59 |
Thu 11 May 2023
SN350: Questions Time
The Sun's Wobble: Unraveling the Mystery of Solar Movement
If you're feeling frustrated and disheartened by reading countless articles and watching endless videos about black holes without gaining a d…
If you're feeling frustrated and disheartened by reading countless articles and watching endless videos about black holes without gaining a d…
00:44:06 |
Thu 04 May 2023
A Glimpse into the Past: 3 Billion Years After the Big Bang | Space Nuts 349
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 yea…
00:52:38 |
Thu 27 Apr 2023
Unlocking the Mystery of Exoplanet Magnetic Fields | Space Nuts 348
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…
00:43:14 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
Unveiling Mars' Glacial Remains: A Water Game Changer? | Space Nuts 347
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 …
00:49:15 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
Unlocking Moon Mysteries: Water-Rich Lunar Glass Beads | Space Nuts #346
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 …
00:45:45 |
Thu 06 Apr 2023
Revealing the Mysteries of Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Neutron Stars | Space Nuts #345
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 tell…
00:55:26 |
Thu 30 Mar 2023
The Search for Life on Venus: Uncovering Volcanic Activity | Space Nuts #344
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 …
00:44:57 |
Thu 23 Mar 2023
A Cosmic Cannibal: Uncovering the Mystery of the Loneliest Galaxy in the Universe | Space Nuts #343
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 u…
00:47:55 |
Thu 16 Mar 2023
Moon Time - What? | Space Nuts #342
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 coul…
It coul…
00:47:46 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
Auroras, Spaghetti & Speed of Light: Space Nuts #341
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 episod…
00:47:11 |
Thu 02 Mar 2023
340: Uncovering the Dark Side: Is Dark Energy Coming from Black Holes?
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 mu…
00:47:07 |
Thu 23 Feb 2023
339: The Pareidolia Phenomenon on Mars: Searching for 'Paddington Bear'
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 …
00:47:00 |
Thu 16 Feb 2023
338: Indestructible Asteroids // The Hunt for Alien Life with AI // Questions & Answers
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…
00:49:51 |
Thu 09 Feb 2023
337: 2023-BU - A Near Miss for Planet Earth
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, bu…
00:48:04 |
Thu 02 Feb 2023
05: The Best of 2022 - Artemis-1
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. Gre…
00:46:32 |
Thu 26 Jan 2023
04: The Best of 2022 | A Celebration
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 W…
Astronomy, Science, Space, and Stuff. Space Nuts Best of 2022 E04 with Professor Fred W…
00:59:51 |
Thu 19 Jan 2023
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