203: 11 hours and 23 minutes with Dr. Chabot
Dr. Nancy Chabot returns to the show to talk about the DART mission, which changed the orbit of an asteroid moon. This was the first demonstration of asteroid deflection technology. She explains how t...
28 Nov 202226min
202: Making atmospheres with Prof. Telus
Professor Myriam Telus shares how she studies atmospheres using meteorites. These experiments can teach us about exoplanet atmospheres and planet formation. She says science feels like a playground, w...
23 Okt 202224min
201: International space law with Cordula Panosch
International space law expert Cordula Panosch explains what is and is not legal when it comes to deflecting an Earth-bound asteroid. Although much depends on the individual circumstances, she explain...
18 Sep 202224min
200: Pluto is a planet, and so is its moon with Dr. Runyon
Dr. Kirby Runyon shares his definition of "planet"-- a round celestial body that was never a star. Using this definition, there are over 150 planets orbiting our sun. He explains why the word planet m...
21 Aug 202229min
199: Why can't we find Planet Nine with Prof. Lawler
Professor Lawler discusses why planet nine might not exist. She explains why reporting not finding something is as important as reporting a discovery. She tells us how satellite internet is getting i...
24 Juli 202228min
198: Dragonfly with Dr. Turtle
Dr. Zibi Turtle is the Principal Investigator of NASA's Dragonfly mission. She tells us what it is like to design and build an octocopter that will roam the surface of Saturn's moon Titan. She also te...
19 Juni 202224min
197: A massive asteroid hit at tremendous speed with Prof. Richardson
Professor Derek Richardson gives us an update on the DART mission, which is headed towards tiny asteroid moon Dimorphos. If all goes well this fall, DART will crash into Dimorphos at four miles per se...
22 Maj 202227min
196: Spinning universe with Dr. Cheng
Dr. Jon Cheng tells us about his fluid flow experiments. These experiments investigate fundamental physics. They can be applied to the movement of the Earth's core as well as things like liquid batter...
17 Apr 202225min
