Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio

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Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio

Do you have questions about space, time and the nature of the universe? Join Aurelian Balan, Delta College associate professor of physics, as he uses astronomy and physics to help answer your questions while diving into some amazing topics.

  1. 19/12/2024

    How Fast is Earth Moving?

    Earth is always moving through the Solar System, and the Solar System is always moving through the galaxy, so just how fast are we moving through space?

    5min

  2. 19/12/2024

    The Hubble Tension

    The universe is expanding, but how different methods for measuring its expansion give us different results. We call this the Hubble Tension.

    5min

  3. 25/10/2024

    Light Pollution: How Many Stars in the Night Sky?

    How many stars can you see with the naked eye at night? 40 or 50 thousand? Or is it 100,000 stars? Have you ever tried to count? Well, a few astronomers have counted, and the number is pretty… disappointing.

    4min

  4. 10/10/2024

    Quantum Computing

    Computers, tablets, and phones have become very fast. The latest multicore processors are capable of an incredible number of calculations each and every second. Yet, we are changing the way we do computing thanks to our ever-increasing knowledge in the field of quantum physics. How does quantum computing work, and are quantum computers faster than classical computers?

    4min

  5. 27/06/2024

    How Magnetism Works

    Let’s study the mystery of magnetism, exploring the tiny particles and invisible fields that govern this powerful interaction.

    4min

  6. 27/06/2024

    How Venus Lost Its Water

    Ages ago, Venus may have had oceans of water and been much more like Earth. Where did all the water on Venus go? And why is it such a hellscape today?

    4min

  7. 02/05/2024

    The Physics of Polarizing Sunglasses

    Have you ever squinted at a shimmering lake or felt blinded by the reflection off a wet road? That's glare, and it's not just uncomfortable – it can make it difficult to see clearly.

    4min

  8. 08/04/2024

    Your Best Chance to See a Nova

    A nova called T Coronae Borealis erupts every 80 years and your only chance to see it is sometime between right now and September of 2024.

    4min
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Do you have questions about space, time and the nature of the universe? Join Aurelian Balan, Delta College associate professor of physics, as he uses astronomy and physics to help answer your questions while diving into some amazing topics.

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