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Global Science Show – Why Black Hole Merger GW 190521 Is So Great!!
I participated in the Global Science Show this month and shared my favourite story of the year so far: the merger of GW 190521!
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The Astroholic Explains S02E09 – Where Is The Closest Planet That Could Support Life?
We are answering more of our listeners’ questions in this episode. Jake wonders: how come all the planets in the solar system orbit almost on the same plane? And the answer has a culinary analogy! Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player through Anchor. ChrisThis episode’s ques...
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The Astroholic Explains S02E08 – The Solar System Is Like A Pizza
We are answering more of our listeners’ questions in this episode. Jake wonders: how come all the planets in the solar system orbit almost on the same plane? And the answer has a culinary analogy! Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player through Anchor. ChrisToday’s question co...
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The Astroholic Explains S02E07 – The Fate Of The Sun
We are back with a big apocalyptic question! In this episode, we talk about how the Sun will change and evolve and how that will impact the planets, moons, and space rocks of the Solar System Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player through Anchor. ChrisToday, I’m back on my ap...
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The Astroholic Explains S02E06 – The Message
We have a new fictional episode for you to enjoy, based around first contact with an alien civilization. This is The Message! Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player through Anchor. ChrisHey guys, in this episode, we’re bringing you a brand new fictional story. Sit down, relax...
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The Astroholic Explains S02E05 – Is There Life on Mars?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Joby Hollis who is part of the science team of the NASA Perseverance rover to tackle the question of life on the Red Planet, and what to expect from Perseverance when it lands on Mars in 2021. Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player throug...
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The Astroholic Explains S02E04 – Ensnared In The Cosmic Web
In this episode, we talk about what happens in the shadows around our planet, from the phases of the Moon to why eclipses can turn our satellite blood red! Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player through Anchor. ChrisWelcome back to a brand new episode of The Astroholic Explai...
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The Astroholic Explains S02E03 – The Earth, The Moon, And A Game Of Shadows
In this episode, we talk about what happens in the shadows around our planet, from the phases of the Moon to why eclipses can turn our satellite blood red! Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player through Anchor. ChrisQuestion. You know, sometimes people get really excited beca...
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The Astroholic Explains S02E02 – Looking At The Sun Like Never Before
In this episode, we are joined by European Space Agency scientist Dr. Dave Williams who talks about the incredible Solar Orbiter mission. This will study the solar wind, the interior of the Sun, and will observe the polar region of our star for the very first time! Listen on Apple Podcast or on ...
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Science From Home – Nuclear Pasta Recipe
Inside neutron stars, matter ends up in weird shapes known as nuclear pasta. And I've got a real recipe to make the same pasta for a quick homemade lunch!
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The Astroholic Explains S02E01 – How To Destroy The Earth
We are back for season 2 and we start with a question every supervillain wants answering: how to completely annihilate the Earth using whatever the cosmos provides! Listen on Apple Podcast or on your favourite podcast player through Anchor. Chris Welcome to The Astroholic Explains Alfredo A...
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What Does The Milky Way Look Like From The Large Magellanic Cloud?
In this new #ScienceFromHome video we talk about galaxies visible to the naked eye and what the Milky Way looks like from its largest satellite.