Space Nuts

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Join Professor Fred Watson, world-renowned Astronomer at Large, and Sci-Fi Author and Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley, on their captivating podcast, Space Nuts. Dive into the vast universe of space, astronomy and astrophysics as they discuss the latest news, exciting space travel adventures, groundbreaking discoveries, and unravel the enduring mysteries of the cosmos. This engaging series offers a unique blend of expert insights and imaginative storytelling and listener input, making it a must-listen for space enthusiasts and science fiction fans alike. Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

  1. #455: Starship to Mars, Expanding Galaxies & Starliner Returns

    2 DAYS AGO

    #455: Starship to Mars, Expanding Galaxies & Starliner Returns

    Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this thrilling episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest in Space science and astronomy. From the return of the Starliner to groundbreaking missions to Mars, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and discoveries. Episode Highlights: - Starliner Success: The Boeing Starliner makes a flawless return to Earth, marking a significant achievement for Boeing's engineers and NASA. Discover the details of this textbook mission and the future prospects for the Starliner. - SpaceX Mars Missions: SpaceX's Starship mega rocket is gearing up for missions to Mars in the next few years. Learn about Elon Musk's ambitious plan to build a self-sustaining city on Mars and the technological advancements making it possible. - Galaxy Size Revelation: New research suggests our galaxies are much larger than previously thought. Find out how this discovery impacts our understanding of the Andromeda and Milky Way galaxies, and what it means for their impending merger. - Stellar Disruption: A passing star may have caused significant disruptions in the outer solar system. Explore the implications of this event on trans-Neptunian objects and the potential existence of Planet Nine.00:00:00 - This is space nuts, where we talk astronomy and space science 00:01:15 - Professor Fred Watson says brush turkeys do serious damage to Australian gardens 00:03:31 - Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully returned to Earth last week 00:06:17 - SpaceX is developing a spacecraft called starship that will go to Mars 00:07:48 - Elon Musk tweets timelines for first space starship missions to Mars 00:14:15 - Professor Fred Watson says he has no problem with humans going to Mars 00:22:49 - Scientists say gas makes up 70 to 90% of normal matter in universe 00:25:30 - Scientists suggest disruption in solar system due to passing star billions of years ago 00:30:03 - Andrew Dunkley: Planet nine theory has been around since 2016 For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com.  Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.  For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support.  Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing. Sponsor Links: Now more than ever we all need NordVPN....get our special savings deal by using our special link: NordVPN And check out our newest supporter - Old Glory - Iconic Music and Sports Fan Merch

    34 min
  2. #455-456 Plus: SpaceX's Martian Dreams, Mega Galaxies & Stellar Flybys

    3 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    #455-456 Plus: SpaceX's Martian Dreams, Mega Galaxies & Stellar Flybys

    Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this riveting episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest in Space science and astronomy, from spacecraft updates to the mysteries of our galaxy. Episode Highlights: - Starliner Triumph: Discover the latest successful return of Boeing's Starliner, its flawless thruster performance, and what this means for future missions. - SpaceX's Mars Ambitions: Learn about SpaceX's Starship mega rocket and Elon Musk's ambitious plans to send missions to Mars within the next few years. - Expanding Galaxies: New research suggests our galaxies are much bigger than previously thought. Find out how this impacts our understanding of the universe. - Disruptive Passing Star: A passing star might have caused significant disruption in the trans-Neptunian area. What does this mean for our solar system? - Q&A Session: Listener Ash questions about protecting the moon, the sound of liquids on other worlds, dark matter movement, and how atmospheres are formed. 00:00:00 - This is space nuts, where we talk astronomy and space science 00:01:15 - Professor Fred Watson says brush turkeys do serious damage to gardens 00:03:31 - Boeing's Starliner successfully returned to Earth last week 00:06:15 - SpaceX is developing a spacecraft called starship that will go to Mars 00:07:48 - Elon Musk tweeted timelines for first space, uh, starship missions to Mars 00:14:51 - Space nuts discuss Elon Musk's plan to colonise Mars 00:22:46 - Scientists say gas makes up 70 to 90% of normal matter in universe 00:25:18 - Scientists suggest disruption in solar system due to passing star billions of years ago 00:29:52 - Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson discuss planet nine on space nuts 00:33:16 - Mikey asks what would happen if an asteroid hit the moon 00:38:50 - Next question comes from James Greenfield with space nuts Andrew Dunkley 00:42:45 - Bill from San Francisco Bay area asks question about dark matter movement 00:46:43 - Why does everyone in Florida call it the great state of Florida 00:47:47 - Brady asks how planets go from dust to having an atmosphere 00:51:04 - If you have questions for Space Nuts, go to our website For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support. Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.

    53 min
  3. #454: Universe's Speed Limits, Triple Star Systems & CME Mysteries

    5 DAYS AGO

    #454: Universe's Speed Limits, Triple Star Systems & CME Mysteries

    Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this lively Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle fascinating questions from listeners about the universe's expansion, three sun systems, black hole mergers, and coronal mass ejections. Episode Highlights: - Universal Expansion: What if the expansion of the universe slowed down? Could light overtake the edge of the universe? - Three Sun Systems: Chris from North Carolina asks about the possibility of a planet orbiting three suns and the gravitational effects of such a system. - Black Hole Mergers: Discover what happens when black holes merge. Is it like a mini big bang? - Coronal Mass Ejections: Have we ever collected matter from a coronal mass ejection? Lee from Canada wants to know the details and implications. For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support. Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing. Sponsoor Links: NordVPN Old Glory - Iconic Music and Sports Fan Merch

    22 min
  4. #453: Starliner Suit Dilemma, Iron Rain on WASP 76b & Kuiper Belt Mysteries

    19 SEPT

    #453: Starliner Suit Dilemma, Iron Rain on WASP 76b & Kuiper Belt Mysteries

    Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest updates on the Boeing Starliner, the peculiar weather on planet Wasp 76 b, the bustling Kuiper Belt, and the mystery of Mars' missing water. Episode Highlights: - Starliner Troubles: Discover the latest issue plaguing the Boeing Starliner and the unique challenges faced by astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams. - Wasp 76 b: Learn about the extreme weather on this distant exoplanet, where iron rain is a reality. - Kuiper Belt Discoveries: New findings suggest the Kuiper Belt is more populated and extensive than previously thought. - Mars' Water Mystery: Uncover the latest research on where Mars' water went and what it means for the planet's history. For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support. Other supporter options can be found on our website. Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing. For a great VPN deal visit bitesz.com/nordvpn .... now more than ever you need a good vpn to protect your online life. Us the one we use.

    32 min
  5. #452: Early Universe Mysteries, Galactic Demise & Dark Matter Interactions

    16 SEPT

    #452: Early Universe Mysteries, Galactic Demise & Dark Matter Interactions

    This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by Incogni...looking after your online privacy with no hassles. To check out our special Space Nuts deal, visit www.incogni.com/spacenuts Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle intriguing questions from our listeners about the universe, galaxies, the origin of life, and dark matter. Episode Highlights: - The Older Universe: Bob from Florida asks about the appearance of galaxies in the older parts of the universe and their spatial relationships over time. - Galaxies and Black Holes: Shaun from British Columbia inquires if all galaxies will eventually be consumed by their central supermassive black holes. - Origin of Life on Earth: James from Maine discusses the potential for life on Earth to have begun as far back as 4.1 billion years ago and the implications for finding microbial life elsewhere in our solar system. - Dark Matter Interactions: Michael from Illinois questions whether dark matter interacts with itself gravitationally. Chapters: - 00:00:00 - Space nuts asks you to send us questions and we try to answer them - 00:02:03 - Bob says galaxies that far away should be closer together with expanding universe - 00:05:57 - Are all galaxies eventually going to get sucked into their central supermassive black holes - 00:08:32 - There is tantalising evidence that life may have begun on earth 4.1 billion years ago - 00:15:25 - Michael: Does dark matter gravitationally interact with itself For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support. Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.

    23 min
  6. #451: Unexplained Starliner Noises, Ganymede's Cataclysm & Black Hole Jet Discoveries

    12 SEPT

    #451: Unexplained Starliner Noises, Ganymede's Cataclysm & Black Hole Jet Discoveries

    This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by Incogni...looking after your online privacy with no hassles. To check out our special Space Nuts deal, visit www.incogni.com/spacenuts Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this riveting episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into mysterious noises, cosmic impacts, black hole jets, and the debate over extraterrestrial life. Episode Highlights: - Mysterious Noises in the Boeing Starliner: Strange noises are coming from inside the Boeing Starliner, even though it’s empty. Discover what might be causing these eerie sounds. - Ganymede's Massive Impact: Learn about the colossal asteroid that struck Jupiter’s largest moon, Ganymede, with a force greater than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs on Earth. - Black Hole Jets: Scientists have made new discoveries about the jets of plasma shooting from black holes. Find out how they recreated these phenomena in a lab. - Believing in Aliens: The ongoing debate about extraterrestrial life and the problems arising from conspiracy theories. Why do so many people believe in alien visitations? - - 00:00:00 Andrew Dunkley: Coming up on this episode of Space Nuts - - 00:01:32 Fred Watson Watson: Hallie, Andrew. I'm here for more, but I'll give less, just to be contrary. - - 00:03:45 Discussing the Boeing Starliner and the strange noises reported by astronaut Butch Wilmore. - - 00:15:20 The impact on Ganymede by an asteroid 20 times the mass of the one that hit Earth. - - 00:28:10 New findings about black hole jets and how they were recreated in a lab. - - 00:40:00 The debate over extraterrestrial life and the rise of conspiracy theories. - For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support. Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.

    35 min
  7. #451-452 Plus: Starliner Eerie Echoes, Ganymede's Massive Collision & Unravelling Black Hole Jets

    11 SEPT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    #451-452 Plus: Starliner Eerie Echoes, Ganymede's Massive Collision & Unravelling Black Hole Jets

    Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this riveting episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into captivating stories and mysteries from the cosmos. Episode Highlights: - Strange Noises in the Boeing Starliner: Dive into the mystery of odd sounds coming from the Boeing Starliner, even though it’s supposedly empty. Is it feedback or something more eerie? - Ganymede's Asteroid Impact: Learn about the colossal asteroid that struck Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede, an impact so massive it changed the moon's axis. - Black Hole Jets: Recent discoveries shed light on the enigmatic jets of plasma emitted by black holes. How do these jets form, and what new insights have scientists uncovered? - Belief in Aliens: Explore the growing belief in extraterrestrial life and its implications. Are conspiracy theories about aliens becoming a societal issue? - - 00:00:00 - Introduction to the episode - - 00:01:20 - The Boeing Starliner mystery and strange noises - - 00:14:45 - Ganymede's massive asteroid impact and its effects - - 00:28:30 - New insights into black hole jets - - 00:41:15 - The societal impact of believing in aliens - - 00:55:00 - Q&A: Questions about the older universe, galaxy demise, origin of life, and dark matter - - 01:15:30 - Wrap-up and closing remarks For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.

    54 min
  8. #450: Dark Matter Debate, Flawed Maths & Spinning Black Holes

    9 SEPT

    #450: Dark Matter Debate, Flawed Maths & Spinning Black Holes

    This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by Incogni...looking after your online privacy with no hassles. To check out our special Space Nuts deal, visit www.incogni.com/spacenuts Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this thought-provoking Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle intriguing questions from our listeners about dark matter, flawed mathematics, black holes, and more.Episode Highlights:- Dark Matter Debate: Kevin from Melbourne challenges the Timms on their previous discussion about dark matter, questioning whether SpaceTime itself could be the elusive substance. - Flawed Mathematics: Simon wonders if the breakdown of models at the extremes of the universe is due to our mathematics being flawed. Could our system of mathematics be misaligned with the real world? - Black Holes and Spin: Isaac from Brisbane, aged nine, asks how black holes spin if they take up no Space and why spin affects Space. - Gravity and Space: Isaac's dad inquires about how gravity bends Space and thus bends light traveling past it. - Energy in Space: Rusty from Donnybrook speculates about harnessing the energy of Space and the potential for one g drives to revolutionise Space travel. - 00:00:00 - This is a q and a edition of Space Nuts - 00:01:05 - Kevin from Melbourne asks whether spacetime itself might be dark matter - 00:07:22 - Is it possible that breakdown of models is due to our mathematics being flawed - 00:11:38 - Simon: I just finished watching a science fiction series called dark matter - 00:13:01 - Why do black holes spin if they take up no space - 00:15:11 - Isaac's dad wants to know how gravity bends space - 00:16:56 - Fred and Andrew: Soon we'll harness the energy of space itself - 00:18:39 - If we could achieve one g drive, it would make travel around the solar system pretty schmick - 00:24:16 - Space Nuts podcast available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website at spacenutspodcast.com. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube Music, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.

    27 min
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Join Professor Fred Watson, world-renowned Astronomer at Large, and Sci-Fi Author and Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley, on their captivating podcast, Space Nuts. Dive into the vast universe of space, astronomy and astrophysics as they discuss the latest news, exciting space travel adventures, groundbreaking discoveries, and unravel the enduring mysteries of the cosmos. This engaging series offers a unique blend of expert insights and imaginative storytelling and listener input, making it a must-listen for space enthusiasts and science fiction fans alike. Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

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    Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
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    2016 - 2024
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