It turns out that nature figured out how to use electricity long before humans did. Lightning storms are common across the Earth, and even the Solar System. What causes this electricity in the sky, and how can science use it?
As Hurricane Matthew reminded us, cyclonic storms are a force to be reckoned with. What causes these storms and how can they form across the solar system?
We have geysers on Earth. How about geysers on Solar System?
It’s time to talk about Space Games! Check out what Fraser thought about the games he plays, and what he thinks you should be playing too.
One of the most dangerous things that can happen inside a spacecraft is fire. Seriously, it’s NASA’s worst nightmare, and for good reason. Fire acts differently in space, and astronauts are always on alert. Here’s why.
Podcaster: Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Title: Astronomy Cast Ep.419: Dragon Con 2016 – Rocket Girls!
Podcaster: Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Title: Time Travel! Astronomy Cast Ep.29: Asteroids Make Bad Neighbors
Podcaster: Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Title: Time Travel! Astronomy Cast Ep.19: Comets, Our Icy Friends from the Outer Solar System
Huge stars become black holes, and small stars become white dwarfs. But medium-sized stars can become neutron stars; exotic objects that overcome the nuclear force holding protons and electrons apart. What was once the size of a star is compressed down to only a few dozen kilometres across.
Podcaster: Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Title: Ep. 11: A Universe of Dark Energy