Podcast Archive
Apr 29th: Interstellar, Part 2
Today we’re continuing our talk with Voyager Deputy Project Scientist Dr. Jamie Rankin and learning about all things interstellar, from not only the twin Voyagers (humanity’s only interstellar spacecraft) but also from spacecraft operating within our star system.
Apr 28th: Why is the Moon’s South Pole So Interesting?
It seems like everyone just wants to explore the Moon’s South Pole. What makes this region so special and what are the special challenges that explorers will face. Learn here!
Apr 27th: Far Out & 100 Years of Wilderness
Today’s Travelers in the Night discuss about Voyager I reach the most distant human made traveler & Aldo Leopold Wilderness
Apr 26th: Untangling the Origins of Polar Ring Galaxies
This week, Dr Nathan Deg returns to The Cosmic Savannah to discuss polar ring galaxies and how he models these incredible structures.
Apr 25th: Magnetar Exhibits Bizarre Behavior, Identity Crisis
A radio-loud magnetar first observed in March suffered an apparent identity crisis, behaving like a pulsar until gradually settling into magnetar-like emissions in July.
Apr 24th: NASA’s Going Nuclear!
Nuclear powered rockets are about to become a reality opening up space travel for humanity. Ever since the dawn of nuclear weapons and reactors, advanced militaries and space agencies have dreamt of powering rockets with long lasting energy efficient nuclear fuel.
Apr 23rd: Jamal Mimouni
Today’s Big Impact Astronomy discuss with Dr. Jamal Mimouni and takes us on an astronomy journey through Africa starting with his long-standing, active group in Algeria.
Apr 22nd: What is Stephen Hawking’s Legacy?
How do you measure the impact of a scientist? Does Stephen Hawking compare to Newton or Einstein? What were his contributions to black holes, the big bang, and quantum gravity?
Apr 21st: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next?
We are on the verge of sending humans back to the Moon. At the same time others prefer we focus our exploration on Mars. It’s a tough choice.