Imagine how humans will colonize the inner Solar System, becoming a true spacefaring civilization. #365DaysofAstro
Aug 23rd: Life Beneath the Ice
New discoveries about icy worlds like Europa & Enceladus make them the ideal candidates for the search for life in the Universe. How do we search for life when it’s hidden beneath kilometers of ice?
Aug 14th: How Many Galaxies Are There in the Universe? Updated Galaxy Count
Did you hear that the Universe has 10x the number of galaxies? How did astronomers discover this, and what does it mean for the number of stars?
Aug 7th: Living Underground on Other Worlds. Exploring Lava Tubes
Jul 31st: Searching for Life on Europa? Going Under the Ice
We’re now learning that icy worlds seem to be the best places in Solar System where life could be hiding.
Jul 26th: Are There Dark Matter Galaxies?
We know there’s dark matter, and there are galaxies, but are there galaxies entirely made up of dark matter? Astronomer Sarah Pearson joins Fraser to talk about what’s out there.
Jul 12th: How Do We Protect Earth From Asteroids? – Stopping Them
Jul 5th: How Do We Protect Earth From Asteroids? – Finding Them
We know we live in a cosmic shooting gallery. Who’s got their eyes on the sky, and how will we prevent an asteroid strike if we find a dangerous space rock?
Jun 28th: Would We See the Aliens Coming?
Jun 19th: Encore: Are We The First Advanced Civilization in The Solar System?
Are human the first civilization? Could there have been an advanced civilization that walked the Earth millions or even billions of years ago?