Growing Worlds

Lorenzo Mugnai
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  • ASTRONOMIA
  • OGNI 2 SETTIMANE

A podcast shining a light on the early-career researchers leading the search for worlds beyond our solar system. Each episode dives into cutting-edge science, personal journeys, and the human stories behind astronomical discovery, revealing how today’s researchers are shaping our understanding of exoplanets and the Universe we call home.

Puntate

  1. 15/12/2025

    The diversity of Rocky Worlds with Dr Oliver Herbort

    Explore the diversity of rocky planets with Dr Oliver Herbort, an Ariel Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Vienna. Hosts Jeni and Lorenzo chat with Oliver about what makes each planet unique, from atmospheric chemistry to the nature of its surface.  Oliver reflects on how a lifelong fascination with astronomy led him to study rocky exoplanets, developing models that link atmospheric processes with the composition of planetary surfaces. Prepare to expect the unexpected. From carbon planets to lava worlds, this episode invites you to rethink what a planetary landscape can look like.

    33 min

  2. 01/12/2025

    A Star is born: Growing Worlds begins with Dr Camilla Pezzotti

    In this launch of Growing Worlds, hosts Jeni Millard and Lorenzo Mugnai chat with Dr Camilla Pezzotti about the bond between stars and planets. Listen as Camilla guides us through the intricate journey from the birth of stars from gas clouds to the fully formed celestial bodies, beautifully illustrating how the digital world can be used to unravel their mysteries.  She draws us in with her admiration for stars and enlightens us about her poetic resonance with Mercury, finding comfort in their shared resilience.

    27 min

  3. TRAILER STAGIONE 1

    Welcome to Growing Worlds

    Growing Worlds is a podcast where exoplanet science meets human stories, told through conversations with early-career researchers. In this short introduction, hosts Dr Jenifer Millard and Dr Lorenzo Mugnai are joined by assistant producer Carys Townsend to share what each episode has in store. You will hear a wide range of topics related to our understanding of other worlds, alongside the personal journeys of the researchers behind the work. Tune in as Growing Worlds celebrates the human side of science.

    5 min

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Descrizione

A podcast shining a light on the early-career researchers leading the search for worlds beyond our solar system. Each episode dives into cutting-edge science, personal journeys, and the human stories behind astronomical discovery, revealing how today’s researchers are shaping our understanding of exoplanets and the Universe we call home.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Lorenzo Mugnai
  • Anni di attività
    2025
  • Puntate
    3
  • Classificazione
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  • Copyright
    © Lorenzo Mugnai
  • Sito web del podcast
    Growing Worlds