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Which type of planet that's not in the Solar System is the most interesting? Can we detect an interstellar black hole? Should science journalists report about non-conventional science theories? And in our extended Q&A+ version, will the success of Vera Rubin stimulate building a northern hemisphere version of it?
Send us a textWe explore groundbreaking science developments from space discovery to environmental innovation and canine intuition. The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged an exoplanet for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in our quest to understand distant worlds.• JWST captures first direct image of an exoplanet orbiting star TWA7, 111 light-years away• The Saturn-sized planet orbits 52 astronomical units from its star within a gap in the star's dusty debris disk• Scientists used a coronagraph to block the star's light, enabling them to see the much dimmer planet• Researchers genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to convert plastic waste into acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol• The bacteria achieved 92% conversion efficiency in 48 hours, offering potential solutions for plastic pollution and sustainable pharmaceutical production• Though promising, this process is not yet scalable for industrial applications• Study reveals 65% of participants noticed behavior changes in their dogs during pregnancy• 27% reported these changes occurred before they knew they were pregnant• Dogs showed increased attention-seeking, guarding behavior, and anxiety around other dogs• Canines can detect changes in human biochemistry, emotions, and scent during pregnancyIf your dog detected your pregnancy before you knew, we'd love to hear your story! Check out our Patreon at the link in show notes to support the podcast and join our Paw Pack community.Our links:Our Website! www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTokSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd
Did the recent streak of Starship failures change my confidence is SpaceX's future success? How can we measure the rotation of gas giant planets? Is there a chance Voyagers can make another Pale Blue Dot image? And in our Q&A+ extended version, do we have a moral obligation to spread life in the Universe?
Depuis que les premières exoplanètes ont été détectées dans les années 1990, nous avons découvert un univers peuplé de mondes fascinants : géantes gazeuses incandescentes, pluies de métal, planètes océans ou solides comme du diamant… et aujourd'hui, des mondes gelés. Dans cette vidéo, nous explorons la récente prouesse du télescope James Webb, qui a capturé la première image directe de la planète glacée 14 Herculis c. Nous reviendrons sur les méthodes d'observation – transits, vitesses radiales, imagerie, spectroscopie – qui permettent de décrire ces environnements lointains.Nous plongerons dans la nouveauté de ces mondes : WASP‑76 b où il pleut du fer à 2 400 °C, 55 Cancri e, potentiellement un monde de carbone avec du diamant, HD 189733b balayée par des vents de verre, Kepler‑16 b qui danse entre deux soleils, et le compact système TRAPPIST‑1 avec sa planète TRAPPIST‑1e dans la zone habitable. Puis, nous reviendrons aux côtés de 14 Herculis c pour comprendre ce que JWST nous révèle sur son atmosphère froide, son orbite chaotique et sa place dans l'évolution planétaire.Enfin, cette découverte marque un tournant : JWST ouvre l'ère des mondes glacés observés directement. Nous évoquerons les enjeux à venir, les futurs télescopes (Vera Rubin, ARIEL…) et ce que tout cela nous apprend sur la singularité ou la banalité de la Terre dans la galaxie.
The first pictures from Rubin are finally here, construction begins on the LISA mission, Webb directly images a Saturn-sized exoplanet, and do pulsar have mountains? And in Space Bites+, a fast radio burst is coming from inside the Solar System.
Does terraforming a tidally-locked planet make any sense? Are the images we got of our galaxy's supermassive black hole fake? Can we observe gravitational waves that came before the CMB? And in Q&A+ who is currently working on space elevators? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
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Why doesn't NASA remove the artefacts from JWST images? How would TRAPPIST-1 planets look from their surface? Why don't they just form space telescope lenses from liquid glass in space? And in Q&A+ what shape does the solar gravitational lens look like? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
Solar power has its limits. Some space missions will need an alternative source of power like RTGs. How can we make them better? Which fuel is optimal for them and why? How to convert heat into electricity? Finding out in this interview.
# Exploring the Cosmic Frontier: James Webb Space Telescope's Latest Groundbreaking DiscoveriesJoin The Space Cowboy for an exciting journey through the universe's most fascinating recent discoveries captured by NASA's revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope. This episode explores how JWST is rewriting astronomical textbooks with unprecedented observations that challenge our understanding of cosmic evolution.Discover the telescope's remarkable findings, including dozens of small but powerful early galaxies that transformed the universe during the critical reionization era. Learn about MoM z14, the farthest galaxy ever detected—spotted just 280 million years after the Big Bang—and how these observations are forcing scientists to reconsider galaxy formation theories.The episode also covers JWST's surprising exoplanet discoveries in harsh cosmic environments, the first-ever image of a misaligned planetary system, and how starburst galaxies illuminated the universe after the cosmic dark age. From the White House unveiling of JWST's first images to its continuous stream of revelations exceeding all expectations, this podcast provides a comprehensive update on how this gold-plated marvel is revolutionizing our cosmic perspective.Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about our place in the universe, this episode showcases why the James Webb Space Telescope represents humanity's ultimate adventure into the cosmic frontier.#JWST #Astronomy #SpaceExploration #Exoplanets #CosmicDiscoveries #NASATelescope #EarlyUniverse #Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) started collecting data nearly three years ago, and it has already transformed our understanding of the universe. It has spotted the earliest galaxies ever seen, and, closer to home, captured auroras around Jupiter. So what's the latest from the JWST? In this live broadcast, Hosts Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow talk with astrophysicist Macarena Garcia Marin, deputy project director for the James Webb Space Telescope.Guest: Dr. Macarena Garcia Marin is an astrophysicist and instrument scientist for the European Space Agency. She's also deputy project director for the James Webb Space Telescope.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
A new mission can make solar eclipses on demand, what do supernovae and stellar flybys do to Earth's climate, how asteroid 2024 YR4 will make the mother of all meteor showers, and Starship 36 explodes during testing. And on Space Bites+, how we could use a space elevator to extract water from Ceres.
John and I welcomed Dr. Enrique Gaztanaga who is at the Portsmouth University, in the UK. The professor proposes an alternative theory of the universe to the established Big Bang theory. Since the JWST has been on line, problems with the Big Bang have been detected with our guest at the lead in proposing his alternative theory which is still under investigation. While listening to this two part program, visit Professor Gaztanaga's excellent website for more detail and a listing of his published articles. See https://darkcosmos.com. You can also read his new publshed paper in In a new paper just published in Physical Review D. Briefly and from his website, "the Big Bang was not the start of everything, but rather the outcome of a gravitational collapse that formed a very massive black hole — followed by a bounce inside. This idea — which we call the Black Hole Universe — offers a radically different view of cosmic origins, yet it is grounded entirely in known physics and observations." Listen to his discussion and check out his papers and more on his theory. I am sure Enrique will be back to Hotel Mars and to The Space Show many times over in the future.
The JWST is the most expensive and powerful telescope astronomers have ever constructed. Its launch in 2021 started a new phase in our exploration of the cosmos, with the observatory's golden mirrors producing instantly iconic images of the Solar System's giant planets, nearby star-forming regions and galaxies, and our distant universe. The lecture includes the latest news from its studies of the early universe, a place lit up by what appears to have been a much more spectacular burst of activity than anyone expected. This lecture was recorded by Chris Lintott on 28th May 2025 at Conway Hall, LondonChris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy.He is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, and a Research Fellow at New College.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/new-skyGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite: https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show
Can a giant asteroid knock the Moon from its orbit? How good does a telescope need to be to see the Oort cloud? What are the odds of a rogue planet hiding nearby in our Solar system? And in our extended Q&A+ version, can we be sure that we're alone in the Universe? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
This is an interview with me for the Worldviews Podcast.
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captivated the public with incredible discoveries that include dying stars, distant galaxies, and signs of life on other planets. The telescope launched in December of 2021 after 25 years in development. In this episode, we explore the history of the James Webb project, its journey to space, its breakthrough findings, and potential follow-up programs that could build on its success. Via Satellite Executive Editor Jeffrey Hill interviews Scott Willoughby, who served Northrop Grumman's vice president and program manager for the James Webb Space Telescope, and Dr. Bhanu Sood, deputy chief technologist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Sood has served as NASA's risk assessment process owner for microelectronics on a number of flagship programs including JWST. This episode is part of the Future Space Economy webcast series, sponsored by MDA Space.
We never came back to Uranus after the Voyager 2 flyby in 1986. It's time to come back. But what will it take to organise a mission to Uranus? What priorities will it have and when can it launch? Finding out in this interview.
This is an interview with me done by Salman Hameed @ Kainaat Astronomy in English. Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios. You can find more information about Kainaat Studios here: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/
Have we finally found the source of ultra-high energy cosmic rays? Our first look at the Sun's south pole, New Glenn slips again, what kind of damage would rockets do to the ozone layer? And in Space Bites+, a pair of quasars that dominated Cosmic Noon.
At what point we should just admit defeat and give up on our search for dark matter? Should we be sending a lot of cheap space probes instead of a single expensive one? If the Universe is rotating, where is the axis? And in our Q&A+ version, how to make a friend fall in love with Astronomy? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A.
In this episode, we say goodbye to one of our beloved hosts, Sabrina Berger. We take a voyage through the depths and breadths of Sabrina's research experience. Cole tells us how Sabrina investigates JWST's ability to estimate the masses of galaxies through the glare of their quasars, and Lucia tells us how Sabrina used navigation satellites to calibrate radio telescopes. In between, we quiz Sabrina on her own ASB episodes and finish with Sabrina's experience in 3 different countries and Sabrina's advice for future grad students! Arxiv links: https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.06144 (second paper coming soon to an arxiv near you!)
For a long time the central part of our galaxy was mostly hidden from us because of all the dust. It was even called the Zone of Avoidance. But with better telescopes and modern techniques we can peer inside and reveal what's hiding. Even build 3D-maps of the region.
The White House pulls Jared Isaacman's nomination, the 2026 NASA budget is released, the Hubble Tension might not be a problem after all, the Milky Way and Andromeda might not merge after all. And on SpaceBites+, which ozone isn't a good biosignature.
How big does a planet has to be to make it impossible to fly a rocket from it? Why are aliens always portrayed expansionistic? Can a supernova make us all go extinct? And in our extended Q&A+ edition, is terraforming Mars necessary for finding life there? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
What's the difference between a nova and a supernova? What's the mechanism behind their explosions? What instruments are used to observe them at the moment? Finding out in this interview.
How much of our atmosphere is lost to space and should we be actively replenishing it? Is there an exact copy of Earth out there hiding in the Universe? Can we use the Sun to send messages? And in our extended Q&A+ version, how the advancements in AI will change astronomy? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A.
# Cosmic Frontiers Podcast: Breaking Records with the James Webb Space TelescopeJoin The Space Cowboy in this captivating episode of Cosmic Frontiers as he explores groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope. Discover how JWST shattered distance records by detecting MoM z14, a galaxy that existed just 280 million years after the Big Bang, challenging our understanding of early cosmic evolution.This episode delves into Webb's most spectacular findings, including Jupiter's stunning auroras, gravitational lensing in the Abell S1063 galaxy cluster, and the first direct image of exoplanet HIP 65426b. Learn how these observations are revolutionizing astronomy by revealing previously hidden cosmic structures and atmospheric compositions of distant worlds.The Space Cowboy also addresses common misconceptions about Webb's discoveries while explaining how this $10 billion telescope continues to transform our understanding of galaxy formation, black holes, and potential biosignatures on exoplanets. Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about our universe, this episode offers an accessible journey through space's newest frontiers.#JamesWebbTelescope #Astronomy #CosmicDiscoveries #Exoplanets #GalaxyFormation #SpaceExploration #AstronomyPodcast
Launching Breakthrough Starshot light sail probes to Alpha Centauri requires a lot of new tech, including the actual light sails. How do you make the optimal material to maximize the size with minimising mass? Finding out in this interview.
Can we make the Van Allen belts safe to fly through? Why not get a super gravity assist from the Sun? Can we predict the next supernova in the Milky Way? And in our extended Q&A+ version, what's going on with the ocean rocks producing electricity at the bottom? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
China's asteroid sample return mission launches, searching for a companion star for Betelgeuse, the 9th flight test wraps up for Starship and Superheavy, and Webb takes its longest exposure yet. And in SpaceBites+, is Venus hiding deadly asteroids.
Listen to 114 The Future Now Show There is a big Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas this week, and Bobby is all over it, exciting times for the Robo’s Got Talent? Standup!grandaddy of Crypto..Our favorite AI’s try their hand at performing Standup, with mixed results. I think our AI’s still have a lot to learn about humor, but hey, at least they are trying! It appears there is a huge reserve of Hydrogren fuel locked in our planet’s mantel, more than all the gas and oil reserves combined..all we have to do if figure out how to access it..And while we are at it, check out the massive amount of gold near the Earth’s core, enough to cover the entire land masses of our planet with 20 inches of the gold metal! Meanwhile the JWST has been studying the formation of the early universe, with some exciting new info on the role of dwarf galaxies.Closer to home, it appears that hummingbirds are evolving their beaks to better access the sugar water in our feeders, who knew? Want to see in the infrared realm? Some new contacts may do the trick.Something called “second sound,” allows us to create a formidable heat ray.And a new breakthrough with graphene may speed up our computers 1000 times. Our AI’s love that! Enjoy.. Have you read of “Second Sound?”
Heat shields are one of the trickiest problems left to solve before we can have truly reusable spacecraft. So far we've seen different solutions, like ablative materials or ceramic tiles. But can a sweating heat shield be a solution? Finding out in this interview.
Noticias de Astronomía y Exploración del Espacio – Mayo 27, 2025. En este programa presentamos, comentamos y explicamos dos o tres noticias astronómicas y de exploración del espacio que fueron dadas a conocer en la semana, y que nos parecieron de particular relevancia e interés. Además, Pablo Lonnie Pacheco, de “Cielos Despejados,” nos presenta sus efemérides astronómicas. Esta semana: + 0) Galaxia más lejana encontrada por el JWST. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-farthest-galaxy-jwst-million-years.html https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.11263 + 1) Galaxia espiral con barra en el Universo Temprano. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/evolved-galactic-structure-in-early-universe/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-alma-evolution-monster-barred-spiral.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522125413.htm https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/news/science/2025/20250522-alma.html https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08914-2 + 2) Júpiter se formó originalmente de mayor tamaño https://phys.org/news/2025-05-jupiter-current-size-stronger-magnetic.html https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/jupiter-was-formerly-twice-its-current-size-and-had-a-much-stronger-magnetic-field https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-025-02512-y
Can we refuel James Webb at L2 when it runs out of propellant? What will the Dragonfly octocopter see on the surface of Titan? Will discovering life on Mars stop us from going there? And in our extended Q&A+ on Patreon, what are space things I'm hoping to see in my lifetime? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
Terraforming Mars is usually considered in the realm of science fiction. But actually we have technology to start doing it in our lifetime and achieve some meaningful results it a timescale of tens of years, not thousands. What are they? Finding out in this interview.
Jupiter could have been twice as big in the past, the challenges of landing on the Moon, the record for the farthest galaxy has been broken. And in our Patreon edition, how the location of gas plays a role in star formation.
When did humans first think of aliens? Why is Oort cloud a sphere when the Solar System is a disk? Which space image is my favourite? And in our Q&A+ on patreon, is search for life only limited to looking for water? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeOVh7ck3D821 Paul Hill, Ralph Wilkins and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From Dec 28, 2021. Our chat with Dr. Chris North from our live show to ease the boredom of covid lockdowns. We ask Chris astronomy questions from our listeners: • Why are astronomers so sure that the recent interstellar comet came from outside the solar system • Which is going to be the most exciting telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope or the Square Kilometer Array? • What is the most exciting discovery we can expect from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Square Kilometer Array? • How the James Webb Space Telescope and Square Kilometer Array will work. Chris North is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University and host of the Pythagorean Astronomy podcast at pythagastro.uk. Chris is Director of Recruitment and Admissions and the Head of Public Engagement. Working on public engagement in print and TV, education and data visualization for a range of projects, most notably the Gravity Exploration Institute. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.
Which space mission would I save from cancellation if I could? Is fighting space junk with lasers a good idea or not? What if we find asteroids that have already been mined? And in our Q&A+ on patreon, how do we measure masses of black holes ? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
So far we couldn't find liquid water on Mars. But there are still places where it can hide from us. One of them is pockets under the ice. How can it exist there and which possible ways do we have to detect it? Finding out in this interview.
ESA's PLATO mission gets its eyes installed, Webb finds water ice in another star system, could it be dark matter and not dark energy that's evolving over time? And in our longer [Space Bites+] on Patreon, researchers have found that hardy bacteria are evolving to thrive in spacecraft clean rooms.
Why risk sending big space missions instead of swarms of cubesats? Can NASA protect future Mars astronauts from radiation with EM-rockets? How close are we to discovering our first exomoon? And in our Q&A+ version, which sci-fi tech is the closest to becoming a reality? Answering all that and more in this Q&A show.
Our current tech doesn't allow us to block light from Sun-like stars to see Earth-like planets. The brightness difference is just too high. One of the ways we can achieve it is with quantum coronagraphs. What are they and how do they work? Finding out in this interview.
Is keeping the Voyagers active a waste of money and time on the Deep Space Network? Could you play catch with a baseball-mass black hole? How confident are we in the distance ladder? And in our Q&A+ version, does it make sense to film a movie in space? Answering all that and more in this Q&A show.
The Kerbal Space Program is a fun game, but also an incredible tool for simulating a realistic space exploration program. According to a new paper, people playing the game can help develop innovative ideas that can turn into real missions, especially with the development and integration of reusable rockets like Starship and New Glenn.
The official NASA cuts are here. Several missions reach big milestones. The Solar Gravitational Lens will be challenging to use, and in our special bonus version on Patreon, [Space Bites+] an additional story about New Horizons scanning the clouds of hydrogen around the Solar System.
Which evidence will be a definite smoking gun when it comes to finding extraterrestrial life? Why is a Dyson sphere more realistic than warp drives? Will America ever adopt the metric system? And in our Q&A+ version, will China be collaborating with other nations in space? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.
TOI-270 d is revealing secrets about the most common type of planet in our galaxy, sub-Neptunes. Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by planetary geochemist Chris Glein from the Southwest Research Insitute to discuss his team’s new analysis of its atmosphere, using data from JWST and insights from Earth analogs. Then, The Planetary Society’s Director of Government Relations, Jack Kiraly, breaks down the historic budget cuts proposed for NASA in the U.S. President’s “skinny” budget request, including a 47% reduction to its science program funding. We close out with Bruce Betts and What’s Up. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-toi-270-dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How does someone go from stargazing in a rural Australian backyard to inspiring millions around the world about space science? This week, Sarah Al-Ahmed sits down with Kobi Brown, better known as AstroKobi, to explore how his passion for the Cosmos and a knack for short-form storytelling launched his science communication career. They discuss the evolution of space outreach in the digital age, the power of social media to ignite curiosity, and how a new generation of space communicators is reshaping the way we connect with the Universe. You'll also hear the latest space policy update from Jack Kiraly, director of government relations at The Planetary Society, including developments affecting NASA’s science programs and the confirmation process for a new NASA administrator. We close out the show with What’s Up with Bruce Betts, chief scientist of The Planetary Society, and a discussion of direct imaging of exoplanets. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-astrokobiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.