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Welcome to Star.FM, your retro-infused audio portal to the mesmerizing realms of astronomy, space exploration, and all things cosmic, passionately narrated by your cosmic companion, Josh Habka. Whether you're an old-school stargazer or a starry-eyed rookie in the universe's mysteries, this podcast is your celestial companion for on-the-go cosmic exploration. Favorite space topics are colonization of the Moon, Mars, and Exoplanets! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshhabka/support

Star.FM ✦ Astronomy and Space Josh Universe

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Welcome to Star.FM, your retro-infused audio portal to the mesmerizing realms of astronomy, space exploration, and all things cosmic, passionately narrated by your cosmic companion, Josh Habka. Whether you're an old-school stargazer or a starry-eyed rookie in the universe's mysteries, this podcast is your celestial companion for on-the-go cosmic exploration. Favorite space topics are colonization of the Moon, Mars, and Exoplanets! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshhabka/support

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    Episode 8: Neutrinos

    Episode 8: Neutrinos

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    Description ⁠🎙️⁠

    Embark on an enthralling cosmic journey with host Josh, in this
    episode of Through The Cosmos, delve into the captivating realm of
    neutrinos, the elusive particles that challenge our understanding of the
    universe. Discover the unique properties that distinguish neutrinos,
    from their near weightlessness to their interactions via the weak
    nuclear force. Uncover the mesmerizing neutrino oscillation phenomenon,
    their role as cosmic messengers from events like supernovae and solar
    fusion, and the cutting-edge detectors illuminating their mysteries.
    With new frontiers in neutrino research on the horizon, embrace the
    unending pursuit of knowledge and the boundless mysteries awaiting our
    exploration.



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    Episode 7: Life on K2-18b?

    Episode 7: Life on K2-18b?

    === SPONSORSHIP ===
    Today's episode of "Through The Cosmos" is sponsored by SAIDAO. SAIDAO is a Web 3.0 operated biology research ecosystem, connecting ambitious high school students with graduate students mentors. Consider joining their Discord server, with the link below.

    Website: https://www.saidao.org/

    Discord: https://discord.gg/8H78ayUtKp

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    K2-18b: A Mini-Neptune in the habitable zone with water vapor and exciting recent findings, challenging our view of alien worlds. This podcast accompanies
    this blog post on my blog:
    https://joshuahabka.com/k2-18b-the-mini-neptune/

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    • 4 min
    Episode 6: Debunking Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories

    Episode 6: Debunking Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories

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    Discord Server: https://discord.gg/josh


    Website: https://joshuniverse.com


    Instagram: https://instagram.com/realjoshuniverse


    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshhabka



    Description 🎙️

    In this captivating episode of Through The Cosmos, we delve into the enduring controversy surrounding the Apollo 11 moon landing. Examing the most common arguments put forth by skeptics who claim the moon landing was a hoax, we meticulously examine the evidence and provide robust explanations to dispel these myths. From the misconceptions about the flag movement to the absence of impact craters and the inconsistencies in shadow and star appearances in photos, we put a spotlight the scientific truths behind these claims. Moreover, we explore why the moon landing's authenticity is strongly supported by the collaborative efforts of experts, the extensive evidence of human achievement, and the global celebration of this momentous event.




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    • 6 min
    Episode 5: String Theory

    Episode 5: String Theory

    In this podcast episode, we delve into the fascinating world of String
    Theory, a groundbreaking theory that has the potential to unify the
    fundamental forces of nature and shed light on the biggest mysteries of
    the universe. We take you through the basics of how String Theory works,
    explaining it in a way that's easy to understand even if you're not a
    physicist.




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    • 17 min
    Episode 4: Death of Stars

    Episode 4: Death of Stars

    === SPONSORSHIP ===

    This episode of Through The Cosmos is sponsored by Astrochain. Astrochain is a NFT for astrophotographers allowing you to own your captures and host it in Astrochain's dapp Astrofeed.

    Website: https://astrochain.info

    Dapp: https://astrochain.io

    Discord: https://discord.gg/universe-josh-universe-astrochain-978403146688790618

    Blog Post: https://blog.joshuniverse.com/enter-the-astrochain/

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    The death of a star depends on its mass since smaller stars are usually not hot enough to fuse heavier elements such as helium and carbon compared to those with a higher mass. This podcast accompanies this blog post on my blog: https://blog.joshuniverse.com/how-do-stars-die/

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    • 7 min
    Episode 3: Planetary Formation

    Episode 3: Planetary Formation

    Discover the science behind planetary formation. Learn how stars birth planets through protoplanetary disks, planetesimals, & space observations. A captivating journey through the universe.

    This audio post accompanies this blog post: https://blog.joshuniverse.com/planetary-formation/


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    • 7 min

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