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Science Friday

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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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Stories From Space

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Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams is an examination of the past, present, and future of human spaceflight. Throughout the series, we'll examine the breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of the Universe and our place in it. We'll take a look at the brave individuals who work tirelessly to advance the frontiers of our understanding. We'll analyze the time-honored concepts that are getting closer and closer to realization. And we will talk to the esteemed people w ...
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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Pull up a chair and pour a cup. Welcome to When Aliens Come To Tea, the galaxy's most unique conversation podcast, broadcasting from the heart of Terra Nova centuries in the future. Join charming host and interstellar tea master Felix Andromeda as he sits down with guests from across the cosmos—humans, dignitaries from distant star systems, sentient flora, and beings you've only imagined—for intimate, surprising, and often hilarious discussions. Forget the usual headlines; here, the tea cere ...
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Exoplanet Radio

Deep Astronomy, LLC

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Have you ever wondered what lies beyond our solar system? Are there other planets like Earth out there? How do we find them and study them? What can they teach us about ourselves and our place in the universe? If you are curious about these questions, then Exoplanet Radio is for you. We will explore the fascinating field of exoplanets, the planets that orbit other stars. We will learn about the history and methods of exoplanet discovery, the diversity and characteristics of exoplanets, the c ...
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Conversations between Professor David Kipping and guests, spanning astronomy, technology, science and engineering. This is the official podcast of the Cool Worlds Lab at Columbia University and their popular YouTube channel ”Cool Worlds”. Podcast episodes are filmed and can be found online through our YouTube channels.
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podca ...
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Astronomy Cast

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay

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Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.
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This Week in Space Telescopes is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest science and mission updates from humanity’s eyes in space. Each week, your hosts Tony Darnell (Deep Astronomy) and Dr. Carol Christian (Center for Emerging Media) bring you everything you need to know about the fascinating world of space telescopes.
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JAXA's Space Education Center provides two types of Podcast: the "Seven Wonders Series," compiled of seven one-minute interviews in multiple languages, and the "JAXA Space and Astronautical Science Podcast series," which features fun and informative long-form interviews to scientists and other key JAXA staff in English. The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of JAXA as an organization.
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The year is 2172 and the world is dying. Ten percent of the environment and animal kingdom remains. The world is running out of food. As such, a good chunk of the human population has gone sterile during these hard times. There has been massive inbreeding and genetic distortions. With few options, a group of scientists and military personnel are confronted with a possible opportunity to save humanity: a signal has been sent to Earth from an exoplanet four light years away. It is a signal fro ...
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A Trip to Space

Ryan Morrison

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An exploration of space, the orbital economy and the people involved. A weekly podcast presented by science and technology journalist Ryan Morrison featuring a range of guests and features including Exoplanet of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 365 Days of Astronomy

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The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content across the years. Everyday, a new voice, helping you see the universe we share in a new way. This show is managed by Avivah Yamani, edited by Richard Drumm. This podcast is funded through Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX and produced out of the Planetary Science Institute.
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Share the Wonder

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Share the Wonder discusses topics from modern scientific research and presents them for a general audience by interviewing leading researchers in each field. Hosted by Margaret & Tim Blending and produced by East Leeds Community Radio.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Author and futurist John Michael Godier explores the universe in essays and as host of Event Horizon a science and space focused show featuring guests. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Get access to EARLY ad free episodes and to the full archive of John Michael Godier and Event Horizon. Bonus episodes, audio books, and sleep tracks. Special unannounced content. And an all new ex ...
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World Views

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Can a simple conversation change the way you see the world? Philosophy, politics, relationships, memes... The podcast that questions what we think we know about humans around the world 🌎👀
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Knowable

Knowable Magazine

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What are the limits to what’s knowable — and how does our thinking about big questions in science and technology evolve over time? The Knowable Magazine podcast explores puzzles as diverse as the existence of black holes and how to build an artificial heart — with plenty of surprises along the way. Hosted by science journalists Adam Levy and Charlotte Stoddart.
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Spooky Science Lab

Nicholas Kaufmann & David Wellington

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An all-ages podcast in which two horror authors discuss strange-but-true science facts that are scary, disturbing, and even downright spooky. Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington. Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/spooky-science-lab Artwork by Errick Nunnally (https://erricknunnally.myportfolio.com/) Theme "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle (c/o premiumbeat.com)
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Listen to exciting, non-technical talks on some of the most interesting developments in astronomy and space science. Founded in 1999, the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures are presented on six Wednesday evenings during each school year at Foothill College, in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Speakers include a wide range of noted scientists, explaining astronomical developments in everyday language. The series is organized and moderated by Foothill's astronomy instructor emeritus An ...
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Join American Bill Poorman and Dutchman Nikolaj Groeneweg as they take you on a humorously serious and seriously humorous romp through politics, economics, current events, and cultural movements of the day, all from a global perspective.
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Join a degree-holding physicist and a card-carrying science enthusiast, as we cover the ins-and-outs of scientific subjects, ranging from astronomy to particle physics, and everything in between! We’ll also get into the details of the technology used to discover the secrets of the universe.
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From September 20, 2023. Hosted by Tony Darnell. Episode 39. In recent years, scientists have made great strides in the search for extraterrestrial life. They have discovered thousands of exoplanets. And some of them are located in the habitable zone of their star, which means that liquid water could exist on their surface and is essential for life…
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Who would win in a fight, 100 men or 1 gorilla? If you’re thinking that question is too vague then you’ll love Darren’s analysis of the situation. Adam looks at claims that we’ve found evidence of alien life on an exoplanet called K2-18B. I’m not saying it’s aliens but… listen to the episode to find out!…
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Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir, “Smallest Lights in the Universe,” astrophysicist Sara Seager. Originally Aired March 15, 2021 NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episo…
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https://spacescoop.org/en/scoops/2507/could-this-be-one-of-the-strangest-planets-ever-found/ Recently, a team of astronomers found a new exoplanet, called 2M1510 (AB) b, that really surprised them. This new exoplanet is special — its orbit looks more like a Ferris wheel! It goes up and over the top rather than around the side, traveling at a right …
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From May 19, 2025. In this week’s closer look we are going to look at the earth-facing missions that are getting dragged down by our atmosphere and will be forcibly retired by physics in the next few years, again with no replacements in the works. These missions allow us to do long term monitoring of our planet, its atmosphere, and the variables th…
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Grant funding by the National Science Foundation has been cut by more than half this year, bringing the foundation’s science funding to its lowest level in decades. Katrina Miller, who covers science for the New York Times, joins Host Flora Lichtman to unpack the cutbacks and discuss where the funding changes might lead. And, the FDA has cleared a …
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Depending on what time it is, your body responds differently to an injury or infection. During the day, you're likely to heal faster and fight infection better than at night. And historically, scientists weren't entirely sure why. That picture is starting to clear up thanks to a new study published last week in the journal Science Immunology. The r…
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Can AI help us model biology down to the molecular level? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about Nobel-prize-winning Alphafold, the protein folding problem, and how solving it could end disease with AI researcher, Max Jaderberg. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkm…
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Self-consciousness. Dear Cheap Astronomy – Selfies in space. Buzz Aldrin claims to have taken the first selfie in space in 1966, where he fixed a Hasselblad camera on the hull on Gemini 12 and then leant back before triggering the camera. Later on, in 1969, Neil Armstrong took an accidental selfie – the only still photo of him on the Moon where he …
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At the end of April, air traffic control radar surveillance and radio communication systems at Newark Liberty International Airport went dark for over a minute. A week and half later, radar went down again briefly. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has since cut down the number of flights in and out of Newark. But, how does our air traffic …
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There is a big Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas this week, and Bobby is all over it, exciting times for the robot standup debuts in this podcast!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 i…
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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 robot standup debuts in this podcast!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 t…
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Atiyah Alhasadi of Derna, Lybia, is the STEM Projects Trainer and Chairman of Roaya for the Astronomy and Space Applications Foundation. He is an experienced teaching assistant with a demonstrated history of working in higher education. Skilled in English, teamwork, Physics, Research, and Astronomy. He is a strong education professional with a Bach…
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At the beginning of May, the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, announced a plan to develop a universal vaccine platform. Think: a single shot for flu or COVID-19 that would last years, maybe a lifetime. The plan—called Generation Gold Standard—has a reported budget of $500 million, and a tight deadl…
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Around 40 million people around the world have bipolar disorder, which involves cyclical swings between moods: from depression to mania. Kay Redfield Jamison is one of those people. She's also a professor of psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has written extensively about the topic, from medical textbooks to personal memoirs. To…
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You might think you have nothing to hide on your devices but everyone does. From bank accounts to passwords to travel plans, protecting your digital privacy is one of the biggest issues we face today. Digital privacy expert Eva Galperin joins host Dr. Samantha Yammine to discuss the importance of protecting your data and how to best do so. Sam also…
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Sadly, we recently got the news that our friend and frequent TRC contributor Dr. Stuart Farrimond passed away. Stuart was a medical doctor who had a brain cancer diagnosis at age 25. His treatment and side effects meant he had to stop practicing medicine. Stu reinvented himself as a food science expert - appearing on countless television and radio …
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Betül Kaçar started her scientific career as a biochemist, working on an enzyme found in zebrafish. But then she found her calling: investigating some of the hardest questions in evolutionary biology by resurrecting ancient life forms. NASA administrator Melissa Kirven-Brooks recalls the fellowship application that put Betül on her radar. And evolu…
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Gen Z and younger millennials are the most climate literate generations the world has ever seen. They learned about climate change in school; now, it's part of how they plan for the future, including for jobs, housing ... and kids. So, what do experts say about how to navigate the kid question? In this installment of Nature Quest, Short Wave speaks…
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How empty is space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about asteroid belts, the sun’s highest point in the sky, and what the real danger is in a zombie apocalypse. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-zombie-…
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 757: CubeSats By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 19, 2025. Computers are getting smaller, faster and more capable, which has enabled an entirely mew class of satellites: CubeSats. A mission small enough that you can hold it in your hands, and yet powerful enough to even travel to other planets and send messages …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhkGB7FsMeA Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Streamed live on May 19, 2025. Computers are getting smaller, faster and more capable, which has enabled an entirely mew class of satellites: CubeSats. A mission small enough that you can hold it in your hands, and yet powerful enough to even travel to other pl…
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It's Memorial Day, Short Wavers. This holiday, we bring you a meditation on time ... and clocks. There are hundreds of atomic clocks in orbit right now, perched on satellites all over Earth. We depend on them for GPS location, Internet timing, stock trading and even space navigation. In today's encore episode, hosts Emily Kwong and Regina G. Barber…
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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From May, 2024. Today's 2 topics: - Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks comes near the Sun once every 71 years. It was discovered in 1812 by Jean Louis Pons at…
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Send us a text Welcome back to "When Aliens Come To Tea"! This fortnight, Felix Andromeda sits down with the enigmatic Roric Slade, a man whose past is as encrypted as his former client list. Hailing from the high-stakes, paranoia-fueled corporate world of Callisto Prime, Roric was a covert information broker, dealing in secrets that could topple e…
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Hosted by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize, Dr. Tshiamiso Makwela & Dr. Daniel Cunnama. The band is back together! In this episode Jacinta, Tshia and Dan sit together in the cupboard once again to catch up and to reflect on Season 5. Dan discusses his travels to Ethiopia while Tshia regales us with tales of her VIP treatment on her visit to China. Jacinta impr…
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From November 19, 2020. Today’s top story focuses on the Blue Ring Nebula, which researchers say is the phase of a star merger never seen before, providing the missing link for merger progression. Plus, stories on Mars, laboratory supernovae, Steve (no, really), JUICE, gravity waves and Enceladus. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astr…
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The “Mission: Impossible” franchise is known for its big stunts, and the newest film is no exception. Producer Kathleen Davis talks to the film’s stunt coordinator, Wade Eastwood, about the science behind one big underwater scene. Plus, psychologist Kenneth Carter joins Host Flora Lichtman to talk about what makes high-adrenaline adventurers tick. …
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Riddle us this: Which animal is pink, curved beaked and a master of the physics required to create water tornadoes? If you guessed flamingos, you're right. New research out this month in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that across a range of harsh environments, flamingos have become masters — of physics, fluid dyna…
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The White House recently released its budget for FY 2026, which has led to significant concerns at NASA as it recommends significant cuts to international programs, education, and research. In addition, many of these cuts call for the cancellation of key elements of NASA's Artemis Program and its plans for sending crewed missions to Mars. This incl…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxIPNXF6Kxc From Feb 20, 2018. All Hail Curiosity! Consider the fact that right now, there’s an SUV-sized rover crawling around the surface of Mars, zapping rocks with its laser, scooping and sampling material, and generally giving us the best view we’ve ever seen from the surface of the Red Planet. NASA’s Curiosity …
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Climate scientist Jagadish Shukla grew up in a small village in rural India, where people starved if the monsoon season didn’t bring rain. To help his village, he set out to become a scientist and discover a way to predict the seasons—an unthinkable idea at the time, in the 1960s and ‘70s. Shukla became a pioneer in modern weather forecasting, and …
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