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Temporada 2017
2017x1 Were the Planets Always in the Same Order? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jan 03, 2017
Four rocky inner planets and four gaseous outer planets - makes sense, right? But when astronomers turned their eyes to planets beyond our star system they found out that many systems are set up differently. Why?
Four rocky inner planets and four gaseous outer planets - makes sense, right? But when astronomers turned their eyes to planets beyond our star system they found out that many systems are set up differently. Why?
We bring you a few upcoming missions that will be testing technology for future asteroid prospecting, trying to find more exoplanets, and continuing China's quest for a crewed moon mission.
We bring you a few upcoming missions that will be testing technology for future asteroid prospecting, trying to find more exoplanets, and continuing China's quest for a crewed moon mission.
2017x3 The Largest Electrical Current in the Universe Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jan 10, 2017
The information contained in this video may shock you!
The information contained in this video may shock you!
The universe gets a little weirder, and more dangerous, every time we study it. Understanding space weather, which can mess with our communications systems, will take strategic planning to monitor.
The universe gets a little weirder, and more dangerous, every time we study it. Understanding space weather, which can mess with our communications systems, will take strategic planning to monitor.
Boeing has developed a snazzy new spacesuit and a couple studies give us clues about the history of Earth and the moon!
Boeing has developed a snazzy new spacesuit and a couple studies give us clues about the history of Earth and the moon!
2017x11 How Do We Know What the Milky Way Looks Like? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Fev 07, 2017
How do we know what the Milky Way looks like if we've never been outside of it?
How do we know what the Milky Way looks like if we've never been outside of it?
2017x12 The Sun's So Bright, It's Spinning Slower Episode overview
Data de estreia
Fev 10, 2017
Scientists have known the outside of the sun spins slower than the inside for a while, but they didn't know why until recently.
Scientists have known the outside of the sun spins slower than the inside for a while, but they didn't know why until recently.
2017x13 How Cosmic Rays Make Astronauts See Stars Episode overview
Data de estreia
Fev 14, 2017
Some astronauts have reported the same specific symptoms: they see mysterious flashes of light out of the corner of their eyes. What causes those bizarre phenomena, and how does it affect astronauts?
Some astronauts have reported the same specific symptoms: they see mysterious flashes of light out of the corner of their eyes. What causes those bizarre phenomena, and how does it affect astronauts?
You might not want to sign up for the Enceladus Ice Hockey League... And some researchers have an idea that might make the Big Bang model more accurate!
You might not want to sign up for the Enceladus Ice Hockey League... And some researchers have an idea that might make the Big Bang model more accurate!
2017x23 ALMA: What We've Learned from One of the Best Telescopes on Earth Episode overview
The ESA is working on a 'fresh-squeezed' spacecraft that will explore Jupiter's moons, and the New Horizons team makes a case for Pluto (and many others)!
The ESA is working on a 'fresh-squeezed' spacecraft that will explore Jupiter's moons, and the New Horizons team makes a case for Pluto (and many others)!
This week SpaceX accomplished a first in the history of spaceflight: They reused a rocket big enough to send things into orbit!
This week SpaceX accomplished a first in the history of spaceflight: They reused a rocket big enough to send things into orbit!
2017x29 The Sun's Center Is 39,000 Years Younger Than Its Surface Episode overview
Data de estreia
Abr 11, 2017
In the early 1960s, Richard Feynman was quoted as saying that Earth's center should be a day or two younger than its surface. 50 years later, scientists re-did the math.
In the early 1960s, Richard Feynman was quoted as saying that Earth's center should be a day or two younger than its surface. 50 years later, scientists re-did the math.
2017x30 An Earth-Sized Telescope Just Snapped Two Pictures Episode overview
Data de estreia
Abr 14, 2017
We may soon have a direct image of a black hole, and we have the first detection of an atmosphere on an Earth-sized exoplanet!
We may soon have a direct image of a black hole, and we have the first detection of an atmosphere on an Earth-sized exoplanet!
Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, seemed too good to be true when they were first created, and before long astronomers studying Venus' atmosphere discovered what could go wrong with this "miracle molecule."
Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, seemed too good to be true when they were first created, and before long astronomers studying Venus' atmosphere discovered what could go wrong with this "miracle molecule."
NASA is launching a mission to send a probe into the sun, and it's the first to be named after a living scientist: Eugene Parker and the Parker Solar Probe! Astronomers have found .. show full overview
NASA is launching a mission to send a probe into the sun, and it's the first to be named after a living scientist: Eugene Parker and the Parker Solar Probe! Astronomers have found another hot topic, and it's the hottest planet we've ever seen at 4300°C!
One of Saturn's moons looks a lot like an infamous planet-destroying battle station from science fiction, but astronomers have some very real theories about the complex crater that gives Mimas its unique feature.
One of Saturn's moons looks a lot like an infamous planet-destroying battle station from science fiction, but astronomers have some very real theories about the complex crater that gives Mimas its unique feature.
2017x48 Could Life Have Survived in Mars's Ancient Lake? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jun 16, 2017
Samples from the Curiosity rover suggest that Mars had a potentially habitable lake in its past, and gravitational lensing has helped scientists weigh a star!
Samples from the Curiosity rover suggest that Mars had a potentially habitable lake in its past, and gravitational lensing has helped scientists weigh a star!
2017x49 What Studying Earth Can Tell Us About Life on Mars Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jun 20, 2017
Scientists conduct some pretty cool research experiments for Mars here on Earth. These terrestrial analogues have revealed some incredible discoveries!
Scientists conduct some pretty cool research experiments for Mars here on Earth. These terrestrial analogues have revealed some incredible discoveries!
2017x50 The Truth About the Sun's 'Twin' and the Dinosaurs Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jun 23, 2017
Researchers published a paper last month, exploring the possibility that our sun might have once had a stellar twin! Could our solar system have once been a binary, or even a multi-star system?
Researchers published a paper last month, exploring the possibility that our sun might have once had a stellar twin! Could our solar system have once been a binary, or even a multi-star system?
The Apollo 1 fire was a tragedy and a huge wake-up call for NASA, causing them to get much more serious about their safety procedures and technology, and also changed their attitude towards spaceflight in general.
The Apollo 1 fire was a tragedy and a huge wake-up call for NASA, causing them to get much more serious about their safety procedures and technology, and also changed their attitude towards spaceflight in general.
2017x52 What We've Learned from the Dawn Mission So Far Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jun 30, 2017
The Dawn spacecraft has been exploring the two largest objects in the asteroid belt since 2007, and here's what we've learned so far!
The Dawn spacecraft has been exploring the two largest objects in the asteroid belt since 2007, and here's what we've learned so far!
2017x53 How Vera Rubin Found the First Direct Evidence for Dark Matter | Great Minds Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jul 04, 2017
Vera Rubin graphed the rotation curves of galaxies, helping astronomers better understand the accelerated orbits of stars on the outskirts of galaxies. Her life's work generated some of the first solid evidence for dark matter in the universe.
Vera Rubin graphed the rotation curves of galaxies, helping astronomers better understand the accelerated orbits of stars on the outskirts of galaxies. Her life's work generated some of the first solid evidence for dark matter in the universe.
2017x54 The Mysterious Origins of Our Galaxy's Fastest Stars Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jul 07, 2017
A new paper that borrows old astrological data from the Voyager 2 probe has used brand-new computer simulations to find some new weird data about Uranus’s magnetic field. Another paper .. show full overview
A new paper that borrows old astrological data from the Voyager 2 probe has used brand-new computer simulations to find some new weird data about Uranus’s magnetic field. Another paper has new information about our galaxy’s fastest stars, called hypervelocity stars.
Astronomers have used a few different methods to detect exoplanets, and improved telescopes are increasing the rate of discovery. But is it possible that any stars DON'T have planets, or are they just an expected feature of stellar formation?
Astronomers have used a few different methods to detect exoplanets, and improved telescopes are increasing the rate of discovery. But is it possible that any stars DON'T have planets, or are they just an expected feature of stellar formation?
2017x56 The Coolest Things We Didn't Know About Pluto Two Years Ago Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jul 14, 2017
On July 14, 2015, New Horizons flew by Pluto. Scientists have used the data from the mission so far to uncover active geology, an enormous canyon, a unique case of chemical coloration, .. show full overview
On July 14, 2015, New Horizons flew by Pluto. Scientists have used the data from the mission so far to uncover active geology, an enormous canyon, a unique case of chemical coloration, and more. What else might we discover as we venture deeper into the Kuiper Belt?
We've talked about some of the ways microgravity can negatively affect humans, but for bacteria, being in space might be quite beneficial!
We've talked about some of the ways microgravity can negatively affect humans, but for bacteria, being in space might be quite beneficial!
2017x58 The 2017 Solar Eclipse: What You Need to Know Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jul 21, 2017
On August 21, 2017, the United States will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979! If you're in the right place at the right time, you're in for a spectacular show!
On August 21, 2017, the United States will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979! If you're in the right place at the right time, you're in for a spectacular show!
FRBs last just a few milliseconds, and astronomers have detected less than a couple dozen of them without our current telescopes. Where do scientists think they come from?
FRBs last just a few milliseconds, and astronomers have detected less than a couple dozen of them without our current telescopes. Where do scientists think they come from?
Where did astronomers finally conclude that the 'Weird! Signal' was coming from? What has Elon Musk been up to with SpaceX and the Falcon Heavy rocket?
Where did astronomers finally conclude that the 'Weird! Signal' was coming from? What has Elon Musk been up to with SpaceX and the Falcon Heavy rocket?
2017x61 Our First-Ever Missions to Mars, and What We Learned From Them Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jul 31, 2017
A lot of our knowledge of the inner solar system was gained fairly recently, and the Mariner program led the way!
A lot of our knowledge of the inner solar system was gained fairly recently, and the Mariner program led the way!
2017x62 Our Alarmingly Close Shave with an Asteroid Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 04, 2017
How often do we miss asteroids like 2017 OO1, and what are astronomers doing to limit their impact? Meanwhile, distant icy worlds might not look as promising in our search for extraterrestrial life as scientists once thought.
How often do we miss asteroids like 2017 OO1, and what are astronomers doing to limit their impact? Meanwhile, distant icy worlds might not look as promising in our search for extraterrestrial life as scientists once thought.
2017x63 3 Mars Mysteries We Really Should Have Solved By Now Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 08, 2017
We’ve learned a lot about Mars over the years, but we keep uncovering new mysteries — important, fundamental aspects of The Red Planet that we just can’t explain. Here are three of them.
We’ve learned a lot about Mars over the years, but we keep uncovering new mysteries — important, fundamental aspects of The Red Planet that we just can’t explain. Here are three of them.
2017x64 NASA's Planetary Protection Job, and a Brand New Way to Study Neutrinos Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 11, 2017
The Planetary Protection Office is hiring and we’ve found a much easier way to study neutrinos.
The Planetary Protection Office is hiring and we’ve found a much easier way to study neutrinos.
2017x65 That Time Apollo 16 Astronauts Got the Farts Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 15, 2017
Even with scientifically controlled diets, astronauts can't yet safely prevent gas in space. What gives them gas, and why are they still eating it?
Even with scientifically controlled diets, astronauts can't yet safely prevent gas in space. What gives them gas, and why are they still eating it?
2017x66 A Better Way to Study Earth, and Lessons from Jellyfish Galaxies Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 18, 2017
A new detector can use neutrinos to help us take a peek inside Earth, and a study of jellyfish galaxies can help us understand more about an unsolved problem in astronomy.
A new detector can use neutrinos to help us take a peek inside Earth, and a study of jellyfish galaxies can help us understand more about an unsolved problem in astronomy.
2017x67 The Hot Mess That Was the Mir Space Station Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 22, 2017
Mir taught us a lot, but most days, it was also a mess of mold and electrical problems... even when it wasn’t literally on fire.
Mir taught us a lot, but most days, it was also a mess of mold and electrical problems... even when it wasn’t literally on fire.
New research looks into how snow falls on Mars, and scientists have been looking into other things falling from the sky onto planets: diamonds!
New research looks into how snow falls on Mars, and scientists have been looking into other things falling from the sky onto planets: diamonds!
2017x69 The Future of Interstellar Communication Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 29, 2017
How will we communicate with the ships that we send to other stars? Scientists think the answer might involve using the sun as a giant lens to strengthen the signal.
How will we communicate with the ships that we send to other stars? Scientists think the answer might involve using the sun as a giant lens to strengthen the signal.
The Sun's corona is hotter than its surface, but where do scientists think such immense heat comes from?
The Sun's corona is hotter than its surface, but where do scientists think such immense heat comes from?
2017x72 Cassini's Last Hurrah & Hints About Saturn's Rings Episode overview
Data de estreia
Set 08, 2017
Cassini is about to take its final dive into the rings of Saturn, and scientists are still debating the status of water on our moon.
Cassini is about to take its final dive into the rings of Saturn, and scientists are still debating the status of water on our moon.
2017x73 The Curiosity Rover's Most Amazing Discoveries Episode overview
Data de estreia
Set 12, 2017
It might feel like it was only yesterday that the Curiosity rover touched down on Mars, but in August, the rover celebrated its fifth birthday! For a kindergartener, it’s made some really impressive discoveries.
It might feel like it was only yesterday that the Curiosity rover touched down on Mars, but in August, the rover celebrated its fifth birthday! For a kindergartener, it’s made some really impressive discoveries.
2017x74 The Strongest Solar Flare in Over a Decade Episode overview
Data de estreia
Set 15, 2017
Peggy Whitson is back from the International Space Station after breaking a list of records, and a major solar storm delivered the biggest solar flare we've seen in over a decade.
Peggy Whitson is back from the International Space Station after breaking a list of records, and a major solar storm delivered the biggest solar flare we've seen in over a decade.
2017x75 That Time We Gave Earth a Ring Made of Millions of Tiny Needles Episode overview
Data de estreia
Set 19, 2017
In the 1960s, the USA almost put a ring around the Earth by launching hundreds of millions of tiny copper needles into space in an attempt to create a reliable boost for their communications systems.
In the 1960s, the USA almost put a ring around the Earth by launching hundreds of millions of tiny copper needles into space in an attempt to create a reliable boost for their communications systems.
Last week, the Cassini probe dove into Saturn, never to be heard from again, but thankfully, Cassini wasn’t the only probe out there. And we’ve also found an exoplanet that might be even darker and stranger than we thought.
Last week, the Cassini probe dove into Saturn, never to be heard from again, but thankfully, Cassini wasn’t the only probe out there. And we’ve also found an exoplanet that might be even darker and stranger than we thought.
2017x77 Why Does the Earth's Magnetic Field Keep Flipping? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Set 26, 2017
The geographic north pole doesn't always line up with the magnetic north pole, but what do scientists know about this flipping field?
The geographic north pole doesn't always line up with the magnetic north pole, but what do scientists know about this flipping field?
2017x78 A New Binary Asteroid (That's Also a Comet!) Episode overview
Data de estreia
Set 29, 2017
Astronomers discovered something cool about an object in the asteroid belt (2006 VW139/288P), and the European Space Agency is conducting a bed rest study that could help us get on our way to Mars.
Astronomers discovered something cool about an object in the asteroid belt (2006 VW139/288P), and the European Space Agency is conducting a bed rest study that could help us get on our way to Mars.
2017x79 How We Used the Moon to Send Radio Messages Episode overview
Data de estreia
Out 03, 2017
In the early days of the Cold War, it was difficult to send and receive messages across the globe. Before the US launched its first satellite in January 1958, the military tried a creative solution: bouncing radio waves off the Moon.
In the early days of the Cold War, it was difficult to send and receive messages across the globe. Before the US launched its first satellite in January 1958, the military tried a creative solution: bouncing radio waves off the Moon.
2017x80 Mars Cities and Moon Bases: SpaceX's Big New Plans Episode overview
Data de estreia
Out 06, 2017
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced some ambitious plans at the International Aeronautical Congress. If he's right, we could have humans living on the moon and Mars within a decade, and you might never have an 18 hour flight again!
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced some ambitious plans at the International Aeronautical Congress. If he's right, we could have humans living on the moon and Mars within a decade, and you might never have an 18 hour flight again!
Hollywood can be pretty negligent about physics and astronomy, even in really good movies, but there are a few specific misconceptions that pop up again and again.
Movies mentioned .. show full overview
Hollywood can be pretty negligent about physics and astronomy, even in really good movies, but there are a few specific misconceptions that pop up again and again.
Movies mentioned (and potentially spoiled) in this video: Armageddon, Star Trek (2009), Total Recall (1990), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Astronomers might have finally discovered part of why Tabby's Star acts so strangely and we have some new ideas about what triggers a type Ia supernova.
Astronomers might have finally discovered part of why Tabby's Star acts so strangely and we have some new ideas about what triggers a type Ia supernova.
2017x83 The Space Mirror That Turned Night into Day Episode overview
Data de estreia
Out 17, 2017
Solar sail technology was once only theoretical, but it's now being developed to propel spaceships. How did the first solar sails get into space, and why?
Solar sail technology was once only theoretical, but it's now being developed to propel spaceships. How did the first solar sails get into space, and why?
2017x84 The First Neutron Star Collision We've Ever Seen Episode overview
Data de estreia
Out 20, 2017
The results are in from the neutron star collision this past August! Astronomers are revealing what they’ve learned so far, with more pure gold research underway!
The results are in from the neutron star collision this past August! Astronomers are revealing what they’ve learned so far, with more pure gold research underway!
If wormholes aren't just convenient plot devices for science fiction writers, they’re still much weirder than anything we could make up.
If wormholes aren't just convenient plot devices for science fiction writers, they’re still much weirder than anything we could make up.
2017x88 An Asteroid Visited Us From Outside the Solar System! Episode overview
Data de estreia
Nov 03, 2017
Earth has received its first speedy visitor from another star system, A/2017 U1, and the Dawn Mission has helped astronomers gather more evidence about possible former oceans on Ceres.
Earth has received its first speedy visitor from another star system, A/2017 U1, and the Dawn Mission has helped astronomers gather more evidence about possible former oceans on Ceres.
2017x89 What if Earth Was Hit by a Giant Solar Flare? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Nov 07, 2017
Solar storms are really common, but occasionally they can be huge, causing more than pretty light shows in the auroras. What would happen nowadays if we had a massive solar storm?
Solar storms are really common, but occasionally they can be huge, causing more than pretty light shows in the auroras. What would happen nowadays if we had a massive solar storm?
2017x90 We Found One of the Oldest Galaxies Ever! Episode overview
Data de estreia
Nov 10, 2017
Astronomers found a galaxy older than almost any we’ve ever seen before, and we have a new, faster method to use in our search for habitable planets.
Astronomers found a galaxy older than almost any we’ve ever seen before, and we have a new, faster method to use in our search for habitable planets.
2017x91 The Coolest Missions from India's Space Program Episode overview
Data de estreia
Nov 14, 2017
The Indian Space Research Organisation, or ISRO, is on its way to becoming a leader in space exploration - and they’re just getting started.
The Indian Space Research Organisation, or ISRO, is on its way to becoming a leader in space exploration - and they’re just getting started.
What exactly is a ‘Zombie Star,’ and how does it compare to other stars and supernovas? We’ve also learned more about how the haze over Pluto plays a role in its temperature.
What exactly is a ‘Zombie Star,’ and how does it compare to other stars and supernovas? We’ve also learned more about how the haze over Pluto plays a role in its temperature.
2017x93 Could We Build Weather-Controlling Satellites? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Nov 21, 2017
In some science fiction movies, satellites control the weather in disastrous, but effective ways. Here in reality, we have attempted to influence the weather, with mixed results.
In some science fiction movies, satellites control the weather in disastrous, but effective ways. Here in reality, we have attempted to influence the weather, with mixed results.
Two years ago we were very excited about the announcement of water on Mars, but some new research challenges that idea. And one of our most successful exoplanet finding tools has discovered another one, this time pretty close to home!
Two years ago we were very excited about the announcement of water on Mars, but some new research challenges that idea. And one of our most successful exoplanet finding tools has discovered another one, this time pretty close to home!
2017x95 The VASIMR Engine: How to Get to Mars in 40 Days Episode overview
Data de estreia
Nov 28, 2017
Chemical engines can only move us through the solar system so quickly, but a faster method is being engineered right now that could get us to Mars in just 40 days!
Chemical engines can only move us through the solar system so quickly, but a faster method is being engineered right now that could get us to Mars in just 40 days!
2017x96 The First Results on the Interstellar Asteroid! Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 01, 2017
Our asteroid news edition this week clears up some misleading headlines regarding 3200 Phaethon, and our interstellar visitor has both a new name and a shape we haven’t seen before.
Our asteroid news edition this week clears up some misleading headlines regarding 3200 Phaethon, and our interstellar visitor has both a new name and a shape we haven’t seen before.
2017x97 How Computers Revolutionized Space Travel Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 05, 2017
As computers have gotten more powerful, they’ve completely transformed how we explore the solar system. And along the way, the space industry has given computer science a boost too.
As computers have gotten more powerful, they’ve completely transformed how we explore the solar system. And along the way, the space industry has given computer science a boost too.
2017x98 The Oldest Quasar Ever and the Newest Failed Launch Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 08, 2017
We have discovered an enormous black hole that’s older and farther away than any we’ve ever seen, and a recent rocket launch did not go as planned.
We have discovered an enormous black hole that’s older and farther away than any we’ve ever seen, and a recent rocket launch did not go as planned.
2017x99 Life Beyond Neptune: The Kuiper Belt & Scattered Disc Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 12, 2017
The solar system is enormous, and includes the Kuiper Belt and the Scattered Disc, both of which turn out to be really weird in some pretty awesome ways.
The solar system is enormous, and includes the Kuiper Belt and the Scattered Disc, both of which turn out to be really weird in some pretty awesome ways.
2017x100 A Ridiculously Huge Pair of Ancient Galaxies Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 15, 2017
Astronomers have found a couple galaxies that were much larger than expected, and the Opportunity rover might be in for some harsh Martian weather!
Astronomers have found a couple galaxies that were much larger than expected, and the Opportunity rover might be in for some harsh Martian weather!
2017x101 The Hardest Things About Living on Mars Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 19, 2017
Creating a Mars colony is a dream for many people, but it comes with some unique and challenging problems.
Creating a Mars colony is a dream for many people, but it comes with some unique and challenging problems.
2017x102 We Found Two Planets Using Artificial Intelligence! Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 22, 2017
Artificial Intelligence has helped astronomers discover 2 new planets in systems that we'd already looked at, and new theories about how Mars lost some of its water have surfaced.
Artificial Intelligence has helped astronomers discover 2 new planets in systems that we'd already looked at, and new theories about how Mars lost some of its water have surfaced.
The United Arab Emirates is planning an enormous colony on Mars, but first they are building the biggest Mars simulator right here on earth.
The United Arab Emirates is planning an enormous colony on Mars, but first they are building the biggest Mars simulator right here on earth.
2017x104Final da temporada Future Space News of 2018 Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 29, 2017
Here's a sneak peek at three missions coming up in 2018. We have rockets launching, spacecraft arriving at their destinations, and missions coming to an end.
Here's a sneak peek at three missions coming up in 2018. We have rockets launching, spacecraft arriving at their destinations, and missions coming to an end.
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