Universe University
Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertaining and informative exploration of how human beings have sought and found answers to some of our most profound questions about the universe... as well as a look at those questions that are still unanswered.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
After Talk for Episode 3
Host and producer discuss the physical hardships of space travel and the life threatening risks that astronauts take.
CORRETION: B.C. actually does stand for "Before Christ". It is a common misconce…
Episode 3: Into the Great Wide Open (Part 2 of 3)
America continued to strive to take the lead in the space race with Project Gemini but the Soviet Union's brilliant Chief Designer seemed to be ahead of them at every turn. America's efforts during t…
After Talk for Episode 2
Host (Chris) and producer (Blake) discuss the physical rigors of space travel, roller coasters, Nazi ethics, and the first human spaceflight.
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Episode 2: Into the Great Wide Open (Part 1 of 3)
In mankind's most brutal and barbaric century, we witnessed the dawn of a new era: the space age. Born of wartime conflict, the modern rocket would become the chariot that carried human beings outsid…
After Talk for Episode 1
Host (Chris) and producer (Blake) have a discussion on E.T.s, quantum physics, H.G. Wells, and how human beings panic during a disaster.
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Episode 1: When E.T. Calls
Astronomers are already searching for signs of microscopic alien life on Mars and elsewhere but is there intelligent life in the universe? Are there advanced, technological civilizations like our own…
An Introduction
At Universe University, former planetarium presenter Chris Grant will be taking listeners on an adventure through astronomy, theoretical physics, and the history of human spaceflight. Each new episod…