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Learn everything from the basics to the most complex concepts of Astrophysics in less than three minutes an episode! Astronomy simplified, compressed, touched up, and served right to your ears and mind. Find my blogs, socials, and contact information at linktr.ee/ShouryaShrivastava

Shourya Shrivastava


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    That's it for Season 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 1:04


    The first season of The Astrophysics Academy comes to an end after thirty short episodes discussing a wide wide range of things, and our host is out to solve the next big scientific mystery: Season 2 comes when?

    The End of The Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 2:00


    In just two minutes, learn about the three major theories of how the universe may all come to an end, and what forces might cause it to do so.

    Hawking Radiation and The Black Hole Information Paradox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 1:40


    Learn about the paradoxical disappearance of information inside a black hole, their death in the form of Hawking radiation, and possibilities that could change everything we know about science, all in just 90 seconds! !

    The Kardashev Alien Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 1:48


    Learn about the 5 types of alien civilizations that can exist, as predicted by Nikolai Kardashev's alien scale, and where earth lies in the cosmic evolution chart, all in just 90 seconds!

    The Multiverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 1:39


    In just 90 seconds, learn how the multiverse hypothesis works and how infinite daughter universes form with every minor decision of yours and everyone around you!

    Schrodinger's Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 1:25


    Learn about the most famous thought experiment of modern physics, the "Schrodinger's Cat: Alive or Dead" mystery in just 75 seconds!

    Dark Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 1:55


    Learn about dark matter, its effects, detection and possible components, all in just 90 seconds!

    Wormholes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 1:56


    Learn about wormholes, their working, predictions, and the possibility of using them, all in just 90 seconds!

    Too Many Dimensions: The Problem With String Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 1:14


    In less than 60 seconds, learn about the dimensional problem in string theory that bars it from becoming the grand theory of everything.

    String Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 1:41


    In just 90 seconds, learn about the best and most famous candidate for the theory of everything, Sheldon's dearest, the string theory!

    The Theory of Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 1:19


    In just 75 seconds, learn about the theory of everything, also called the master theory, also called the unified theory, also called the final theory.

    Pluto & Dwarf Planets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 1:33


    Learn why our little cutie Pluto was removed from the list of planets, the conditions to be met and the criteria for dwarf planets, all in just 90 seconds!

    Schwarzschild Radius: Building a Black Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 1:27


    In just 75 seconds, learn about the radius at which any object can become a black hole, even you!

    The Birth of Our Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 1:37


    Learn about the three leading theories about the formation of our dear Moon, all in just 90 seconds!

    Oumuamua: An Interstellar Visitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 1:37


    In 90 seconds, learn about the first interstellar visitor to our solar system, the very interesting Oumuamua!

    Time Dilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 1:44


    Learn about time dilation, how special relativity leads to it, and its use in DC's Justice League, all in just 90 seconds!

    Gravitational Lensing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 1:44


    Learn about gravitational lensing, why it happens, its usage, and its types, all in just 90 seconds!

    General Relativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 1:13


    Learn about Einstein's General Relativity, the most important theory in the study of gravity, in just 60 seconds!

    Basics of Astronomy: The Four Fundamental Forces of The Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 2:01


    Learn about the four forces that form the basics of our universe, and of astronomy, their strengths, ranges, and significance, all in just two minutes!

    Quasars: The Brightest Objects in The Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 1:20


    Learn about the brightest objects in the universe, the reasons behind their luminosity, and their strength and energy production, in just a minute!

    Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:42


    In just 90 seconds, learn about the mystery that has been perplexing scientists ever since the Big Bang Theory gained consensus, the matter-antimatter (or baryon) asymmetry that has questioned the statements of even Einstein's special relativity.

    Basics of Astronomy: Redshift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 2:24


    Learn about redshifts, the various reasons behind their occurrence, and their significance in modern astronomy, all in just 2 minutes!

    Black Hole: Detection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:22


    Learn about locating a black hole, its effect on its surroundings, and the accretion disk, all in just 60 seconds!

    Black Hole: Singularity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:22


    Learn about singularities, the proposed breakdown of physics, and the need for a combined theory of everything, all in just 60 seconds!

    Black Hole: Event Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:50


    Learn about the event horizon, the curtain that hides the black hole singularity, the only place in the universe where the laws of physics go haywire, and get to know why black holes are called "black", all in just 90 seconds!

    Black Hole Formation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 2:24


    Learn about the birth of the most fascinating objects in the universe, all 4 types of them, and the leading theories of each of their formations, all in just two minutes!

    Magnetars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:10


    Learn about Magnetars, their properties, and their strength, all in just 45 seconds!

    Pulsars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:37


    Learn about pulsars, their flickering effect, and their importance in modern science, all in just 75 seconds!

    Neutron Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:29


    Learn about Neutron Stars, why they are so peculiar and baffling, and their formation process in just 60 seconds!

    Life Cycle of A Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 3:09


    Learn about the life cycle of a star from nebulae, dust clouds, bok globules to red giants, supernovae, and black dwarfs, all in just three minutes!

    Einstein's Special Relativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 1:55


    Learn about the theory of special relativity and absolute and relative properties in just ninety seconds!

    Cosmic Microwave Background

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 2:05


    Learn about the Cosmic Microwave Background, how it came to be and what spectrum the future background of the universe would lie in, all in just two minutes!

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