Long months or years spent in space can be isolating, making astronauts susceptible to boredom and depression. Here's a look at some long-term studies we've done here on Earth to figure .. show full overview
Long months or years spent in space can be isolating, making astronauts susceptible to boredom and depression. Here's a look at some long-term studies we've done here on Earth to figure out what isolation does to people, and how to make it a little more tolerable.
Our favorite fast radio burst, FRB 121102, brings us one step closer to understanding its source, and astronomers have a new theoretical upper limit for star masses.
Our favorite fast radio burst, FRB 121102, brings us one step closer to understanding its source, and astronomers have a new theoretical upper limit for star masses.
Earthlings have been searching for alien life for centuries, and more than a few times we were confident that we'd found evidence, but to err is human after all.
Earthlings have been searching for alien life for centuries, and more than a few times we were confident that we'd found evidence, but to err is human after all.
2018x8 We're Turning Pulsars into Galactic GPS! Episode overview
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Jan 26, 2018
Scientists have thought for awhile that pulsars could be used as a sort of galactic positioning system, and astronomers have published the most advanced topographical map of Titan to date!
Scientists have thought for awhile that pulsars could be used as a sort of galactic positioning system, and astronomers have published the most advanced topographical map of Titan to date!
We've been trying to count the galaxies in the universe since the mid '90s, but our estimates change as our tools improve. So what does our current estimate really mean?
We've been trying to count the galaxies in the universe since the mid '90s, but our estimates change as our tools improve. So what does our current estimate really mean?
Earth has some new orbiters, and while one of them is vexing many scientists, another will help us learn more about our atmosphere.
Earth has some new orbiters, and while one of them is vexing many scientists, another will help us learn more about our atmosphere.
2018x11 A New Way to Move Tiny Spacecraft | Electrospray Propulsion Episode overview
Data de estreia
Fev 06, 2018
Big, fiery rocket launches are just too powerful for something like a toaster-sized CubeSat once it’s in space. Electrospray propulsion is a promising new way to move these little satellites.
Big, fiery rocket launches are just too powerful for something like a toaster-sized CubeSat once it’s in space. Electrospray propulsion is a promising new way to move these little satellites.
2018x12 How SpaceX Launched the World's Most Powerful Rocket Episode overview
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Fev 09, 2018
We've found the first evidence of planets outside of the Milky Way, and SpaceX has finally launched the Falcon Heavy rocket into space!
We've found the first evidence of planets outside of the Milky Way, and SpaceX has finally launched the Falcon Heavy rocket into space!
One way to help us live on Mars would be to terraform the planet. Some scientists think we might be able to do that by giving it a new magnetic field!
One way to help us live on Mars would be to terraform the planet. Some scientists think we might be able to do that by giving it a new magnetic field!
2018x14 How a Frozen Earth Gave the Moon Its Shape Episode overview
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Fev 16, 2018
It might look like a perfect circle, but the Moon is actually wider than it is tall. Now, new calculations indicate that the Moon’s shape is a remnant of a time when Earth might’ve been covered in a single, global ice sheet.
It might look like a perfect circle, but the Moon is actually wider than it is tall. Now, new calculations indicate that the Moon’s shape is a remnant of a time when Earth might’ve been covered in a single, global ice sheet.
2018x15 How Do We Know the Age of the Universe? Episode overview
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Fev 20, 2018
What kinds of tools do astronomers use to calculate the age of the universe, and how can they determine the speed of its expansion?
What kinds of tools do astronomers use to calculate the age of the universe, and how can they determine the speed of its expansion?
2018x16 How We Solved the Mystery of Pulsating Auroras Episode overview
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Fev 23, 2018
Astronomers have finally observed what causes pulsating auroras, and our estimates of the mass of the Andromeda Galaxy have shrunk.
Astronomers have finally observed what causes pulsating auroras, and our estimates of the mass of the Andromeda Galaxy have shrunk.
2018x17 How the First Stars Transformed the Universe Episode overview
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Fev 27, 2018
The first stars turned all the neutral hydrogen in the universe back into ions, created a bunch of new elements, and just generally made a mess. But without them, you wouldn’t be here.
The first stars turned all the neutral hydrogen in the universe back into ions, created a bunch of new elements, and just generally made a mess. But without them, you wouldn’t be here.
2018x18 It's Official: Life Could Survive on Enceladus Episode overview
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Mar 02, 2018
Enceladus’ environment could totally be habitable for at least one real-world microbe and we just found the oldest supernova.
Enceladus’ environment could totally be habitable for at least one real-world microbe and we just found the oldest supernova.
Rovers like Curiosity search for life on Mars using rock and soil samples, but why don't they examine liquid or frozen water?
Rovers like Curiosity search for life on Mars using rock and soil samples, but why don't they examine liquid or frozen water?
2018x20 New Jupiter Discoveries from the Juno Mission! Episode overview
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Mar 09, 2018
The Juno spacecraft has been making close flybys of Jupiter and its measurements have revealed some new things about Jupiter’s interior. And astronomers were surprised after putting .. show full overview
The Juno spacecraft has been making close flybys of Jupiter and its measurements have revealed some new things about Jupiter’s interior. And astronomers were surprised after putting together the most complete atmospheric profile that’s currently possible for a “hot Saturn” 700 light years away!
2018x21 What Happens to Your Body If You Die on Mars? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Mar 13, 2018
It's not the happiest subject, but when someone dies in space, or on another planet, what will happen to the body?
It's not the happiest subject, but when someone dies in space, or on another planet, what will happen to the body?
2018x22 We Found Superconductors in Meteorites! Episode overview
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Mar 16, 2018
We've found the first confirmed superconductors in meteorites, and our simulated atmosphere game is really heating up!
We've found the first confirmed superconductors in meteorites, and our simulated atmosphere game is really heating up!
Pulsed plasma thrusters use the same stuff that’s on your frying pan to make spacecraft zoom around the universe. And they’ve been doing it since the 1960s.
Pulsed plasma thrusters use the same stuff that’s on your frying pan to make spacecraft zoom around the universe. And they’ve been doing it since the 1960s.
2018x24 Celebrating Stephen Hawking's Most Famous Discoveries Episode overview
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Mar 23, 2018
Last week we lost legendary scientist Stephen Hawking. To honor of one of the greatest legacies in cosmology, we wanted to celebrate and unpack some of his most famous findings.
Last week we lost legendary scientist Stephen Hawking. To honor of one of the greatest legacies in cosmology, we wanted to celebrate and unpack some of his most famous findings.
2018x25 Space Guns Don't Work (But We Built One Anyway) Episode overview
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Mar 27, 2018
Before we had rockets like the Falcon 9, we had other ideas of how we might shoot for the moon: space guns!
Before we had rockets like the Falcon 9, we had other ideas of how we might shoot for the moon: space guns!
2018x26 We Just Found a Galaxy with Almost No Dark Matter Episode overview
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Mar 30, 2018
Scientists have found a galaxy with almost no dark matter and we have finally solved the Leading Arm mystery!
Scientists have found a galaxy with almost no dark matter and we have finally solved the Leading Arm mystery!
2018x27 Neutron Stars Just Keep Getting Weirder Episode overview
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Abr 03, 2018
Neutron stars are some of the strangest things in the universe, but are they the source of the mysterious Fast Radio Bursts? Or is it aliens? Spoilers: probably not aliens.
Neutron stars are some of the strangest things in the universe, but are they the source of the mysterious Fast Radio Bursts? Or is it aliens? Spoilers: probably not aliens.
2018x28 Meet Icarus: The Farthest Star We've Ever Seen Episode overview
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Abr 06, 2018
We’ve seen a distant star from another galaxy far, far away, and the Milky Way is growing, thanks to baby stars born in the outer edge of our galaxy’s disk.
We’ve seen a distant star from another galaxy far, far away, and the Milky Way is growing, thanks to baby stars born in the outer edge of our galaxy’s disk.
Specialized rovers provide all kinds of creative solutions to the problem of navigating new terrain, and future missions might just carry some weird bots like these.
Specialized rovers provide all kinds of creative solutions to the problem of navigating new terrain, and future missions might just carry some weird bots like these.
2018x30 There Are Planet-Sized Tornadoes on the Sun?! Episode overview
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Abr 13, 2018
Solar tornadoes are not tornadoes, and scientists are studying a black hole with a telescope bigger than the earth!
Solar tornadoes are not tornadoes, and scientists are studying a black hole with a telescope bigger than the earth!
2018x31 What We Learned by Putting Cars on the Moon Episode overview
Data de estreia
Abr 17, 2018
To expand their range on visits to the moon, astronauts needed a way to travel faster, go farther, and carry more than walking provided. Thankfully, they had the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
To expand their range on visits to the moon, astronauts needed a way to travel faster, go farther, and carry more than walking provided. Thankfully, they had the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
2018x32 NASA Just Launched a New Planet-Hunting Telescope! Episode overview
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Abr 20, 2018
From launching a new satellite, to finding diamonds from a lost world, researchers have been hard at work transforming how we think about our planet, the solar system, and the rest of the universe.
From launching a new satellite, to finding diamonds from a lost world, researchers have been hard at work transforming how we think about our planet, the solar system, and the rest of the universe.
2018x33 What's It Like at the Edge of the Solar System? Episode overview
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Abr 24, 2018
Where does our solar system end, and interstellar space begin, and what is it like there? Satellites and probes like IBEX and Voyager 1 & 2 help us get a better look at our special corner of the galaxy.
Where does our solar system end, and interstellar space begin, and what is it like there? Satellites and probes like IBEX and Voyager 1 & 2 help us get a better look at our special corner of the galaxy.
Fermi bubbles are made up of gamma rays, but where they came from is still up for debate. Did they come from a star-forming region, or the black hole at the middle of our galaxy?
Fermi bubbles are made up of gamma rays, but where they came from is still up for debate. Did they come from a star-forming region, or the black hole at the middle of our galaxy?
2018x36 The InSight Lander Is Going to Mars! Here's Why: Episode overview
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Mai 04, 2018
The InSight lander is finally launching and headed to Mars, and Hubble has revealed some hot supernova info.
The InSight lander is finally launching and headed to Mars, and Hubble has revealed some hot supernova info.
2018x37 What If the Universe Was Shaped Like a Donut? Episode overview
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Mai 08, 2018
The universe could be a donut in a fourth spatial dimension. Which would mean that we could potentially see our own galaxy repeated from the past... Our 3D brains aren't ready for this.
The universe could be a donut in a fourth spatial dimension. Which would mean that we could potentially see our own galaxy repeated from the past... Our 3D brains aren't ready for this.
2018x38 Is There Really An Infinite Multiverse? | Stephen Hawking's Last Paper Episode overview
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Mai 11, 2018
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
2018x39 3 Things We Still Don't Understand About the Milky Way Episode overview
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Mai 15, 2018
We have been studying our home galaxy for years, but even though astronomy has come a long way, there is still a lot we don't know about the Milky Way.
We have been studying our home galaxy for years, but even though astronomy has come a long way, there is still a lot we don't know about the Milky Way.
2018x40 We Detected Water Plumes on Europa... 20 Year Ago Episode overview
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Mai 18, 2018
Researchers found surprising new evidence hiding in data captured back in 1997, and we've discovered stars forming in a distant galaxy as early as 250 million years after the Big Bang.
Researchers found surprising new evidence hiding in data captured back in 1997, and we've discovered stars forming in a distant galaxy as early as 250 million years after the Big Bang.
2018x41 The Weird Optical Illusion that Changes the Moon's Size Episode overview
Data de estreia
Mai 22, 2018
Why Does the Moon Look Bigger on the Horizon?
The full moon might seem bigger on the horizon than when it's higher up, but when does it actually take up more space in the sky?
Why Does the Moon Look Bigger on the Horizon?
The full moon might seem bigger on the horizon than when it's higher up, but when does it actually take up more space in the sky?
2018x42 There's an Interstellar Asteroid Hiding Near Jupiter Episode overview
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Mai 25, 2018
We may have found another interstellar asteroid and scientists have some new ideas about how Saturn's moons got their weird shapes.
We may have found another interstellar asteroid and scientists have some new ideas about how Saturn's moons got their weird shapes.
2018x43 The First Exoplanets Were Found Around... a Pulsar? Episode overview
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Mai 29, 2018
The first time scientists found exoplanets, they were orbiting something very different from our sun: a pulsar.
The first time scientists found exoplanets, they were orbiting something very different from our sun: a pulsar.
Can geometry predict the future? Cosmologists think the overall curvature of universe can tell us secrets about how it will eventually end.
Can geometry predict the future? Cosmologists think the overall curvature of universe can tell us secrets about how it will eventually end.
2018x48 Curiosity Found Organic Molecules on Mars! Now What? Episode overview
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Jun 15, 2018
Last week, NASA released some pretty cool Mars news: Curiosity found even more evidence to indicate the planet could’ve been habitable billions of years ago.
Last week, NASA released some pretty cool Mars news: Curiosity found even more evidence to indicate the planet could’ve been habitable billions of years ago.
2018x49 We Don't Actually Know Where the Sun Came From Episode overview
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Jun 19, 2018
We can’t find evidence of the Sun’s family, or how it might have formed, but we do have some pretty good theories.
We can’t find evidence of the Sun’s family, or how it might have formed, but we do have some pretty good theories.
2018x50 Will the Opportunity Rover Survive This Dust Storm? Episode overview
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Jun 22, 2018
The global dust storm on Mars is threatening the Opportunity rover and the wind on Venus might be changing the length of its days.
The global dust storm on Mars is threatening the Opportunity rover and the wind on Venus might be changing the length of its days.
2018x51 Move Over, Mars: We Could Farm on Asteroids! Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jun 26, 2018
When people live throughout the solar system, we'll need some way to feed them that doesn't involve constant shipments of Earth-grown food. Will the asteroid belt be our new cosmic food court?
When people live throughout the solar system, we'll need some way to feed them that doesn't involve constant shipments of Earth-grown food. Will the asteroid belt be our new cosmic food court?
2018x52 We May Have Just Found the Universe's Missing Baryonic Matter Episode overview
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Jun 29, 2018
Astronomers have finally found evidence to help solve the missing baryon problem, and they're pointing telescopes toward the Intergalactic Medium to figure it out.
Astronomers have finally found evidence to help solve the missing baryon problem, and they're pointing telescopes toward the Intergalactic Medium to figure it out.
2018x53 3 Weird Stars You Can See with the Naked Eye Episode overview
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Jul 03, 2018
These three stars can easily be seen with the naked eye, but it took some fancy telescopes for us to realize how weird they really are!
These three stars can easily be seen with the naked eye, but it took some fancy telescopes for us to realize how weird they really are!
2018x54 We Just Took the First Image of a Baby Planet! Episode overview
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Jul 06, 2018
SPHERE took a photo of a baby planet and the origin of the asteroid belt may be less mysterious than we thought.
SPHERE took a photo of a baby planet and the origin of the asteroid belt may be less mysterious than we thought.
2018x55 How Much Does the Sun Affect Earth's Climate? Episode overview
Data de estreia
Jul 10, 2018
The sun is obviously a big factor in the earth's weather, but changes in the solar cycle don't always affect our climate in straightforward ways.
The sun is obviously a big factor in the earth's weather, but changes in the solar cycle don't always affect our climate in straightforward ways.
2018x56 Meet the Milky Way's Last Big Meal: The Sausage Galaxy Episode overview
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Jul 13, 2018
Our Milky Way Galaxy once dined on the Sausage Galaxy, and Jupiter's auroras seem to be heavily influenced by one of its moons. It's a galaxy-eat-galaxy kind of universe out there!
Our Milky Way Galaxy once dined on the Sausage Galaxy, and Jupiter's auroras seem to be heavily influenced by one of its moons. It's a galaxy-eat-galaxy kind of universe out there!
We're always learning more about far away galaxies and exoplanets, but we still have some pretty big mysteries hanging out here in the solar system, like why Venus spins the way it does.
We're always learning more about far away galaxies and exoplanets, but we still have some pretty big mysteries hanging out here in the solar system, like why Venus spins the way it does.
2018x58 Why Scientists Tracked One Neutrino Across the Universe Episode overview
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Jul 20, 2018
Last week scientists announced that they’ve likely identified the very first astrophysical source of high-energy neutrinos.
Last week scientists announced that they’ve likely identified the very first astrophysical source of high-energy neutrinos.
2018x59 Why Was Mars's Underground Lake So Hard to Find? | Breaking News! Episode overview
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Jul 25, 2018
Researchers have discovered an underground, liquid water lake on Mars! What might it be like, and why did it take us so long to find it?
Researchers have discovered an underground, liquid water lake on Mars! What might it be like, and why did it take us so long to find it?
2018x60 The Hunt for the First Neutrinos in the Universe | Cosmic Neutrino Background Episode overview
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Jul 27, 2018
The Cosmic Microwave Background shows us the oldest light in the universe, but to really understand the early universe we need something even older: The Cosmic Neutrino Background.
The Cosmic Microwave Background shows us the oldest light in the universe, but to really understand the early universe we need something even older: The Cosmic Neutrino Background.
2018x61 This Star Might Be Hiding Undiscovered Elements | Przybylski’s Star Episode overview
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Jul 31, 2018
Przybylski’s Star has been puzzling astronomers for decades, and it might contain elements or isotopes that scientists have never seen before!
Przybylski’s Star has been puzzling astronomers for decades, and it might contain elements or isotopes that scientists have never seen before!
It's possible that the moon might have been able to support life billions of years ago, and scientists are using meteorites to learn about the history of our sun.
It's possible that the moon might have been able to support life billions of years ago, and scientists are using meteorites to learn about the history of our sun.
2018x63 Why Is Neptune So Blue? And 3 Other Mysteries an Orbiter Could Solve Episode overview
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Ago 07, 2018
Neptune's radius is almost four times larger than Earth's, its surface has super intense storms, and we barely know anything else about it. It is time to send another orbiter out there.
Neptune's radius is almost four times larger than Earth's, its surface has super intense storms, and we barely know anything else about it. It is time to send another orbiter out there.
2018x64 Spotted: The First Inside-Out Planetary Nebula | SciShow News Episode overview
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Ago 10, 2018
An inside out planetary nebula has given astronomers insight into what might happen in our own solar system someday, and it's that time of year again to search for shooting stars.
An inside out planetary nebula has given astronomers insight into what might happen in our own solar system someday, and it's that time of year again to search for shooting stars.
2018x65 The Deep Space Network: A Communication Hub That Also Does Science! Episode overview
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Ago 14, 2018
The Deep Space Network is a special network of radio dishes for tracking and talking to spacecraft, and it contributes some cool scientific observations of its own too.
The Deep Space Network is a special network of radio dishes for tracking and talking to spacecraft, and it contributes some cool scientific observations of its own too.
2018x66 We're Heading to the Sun! | SciShow News Episode overview
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Ago 17, 2018
On Aug. 12, 2018 the Parker Solar Probe started its journey to the sun and New Horizons is looking at a mysterious glow at the edge of the solar system.
On Aug. 12, 2018 the Parker Solar Probe started its journey to the sun and New Horizons is looking at a mysterious glow at the edge of the solar system.
2018x67 Red Nugget Galaxies: The Universe's Ultimate Survivors Episode overview
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Ago 21, 2018
Finding a red nugget galaxy is like discovering a time capsule from the early universe.
Finding a red nugget galaxy is like discovering a time capsule from the early universe.
2018x68 Solving Mysteries with the Ancient Galaxies Next Door | SciShow News Episode overview
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Ago 24, 2018
Some of the oldest galaxies we’ve ever seen are small, faint satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, and they're providing us with a glimpse of how the universe evolved.
Some of the oldest galaxies we’ve ever seen are small, faint satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, and they're providing us with a glimpse of how the universe evolved.
2018x69 Why We've Only Ever Seen the Sun's Poles Once Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 28, 2018
The Ulysses mission revolutionized our understanding of the sun, but it's been the only orbiter to take this kind of out-of-ecliptic journey. Will an upcoming mission give us even more?
The Ulysses mission revolutionized our understanding of the sun, but it's been the only orbiter to take this kind of out-of-ecliptic journey. Will an upcoming mission give us even more?
2018x70 A New Kind of Northern Light | SciShow News Episode overview
Data de estreia
Ago 31, 2018
A glowing, purple ribbon of light named STEVE is weirder than we thought and we now have evidence that there is water ice on the moon!
A glowing, purple ribbon of light named STEVE is weirder than we thought and we now have evidence that there is water ice on the moon!
We've only found one planet in a globular cluster, where gravitational interactions should usually rip baby planets apart, but that's not all that excites astronomers about PSR 1620-26 b.
We've only found one planet in a globular cluster, where gravitational interactions should usually rip baby planets apart, but that's not all that excites astronomers about PSR 1620-26 b.
2018x74 The Milky Way May Have a Disk of Black Holes Episode overview
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Set 14, 2018
Computer models are helping scientists on the hunt for small black holes and new data is giving us a better understanding of the universe’s largest explosions.
Computer models are helping scientists on the hunt for small black holes and new data is giving us a better understanding of the universe’s largest explosions.
2018x76 Found: Dozens of Ancient Cryovolcanoes on Ceres! Episode overview
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Set 21, 2018
Scientists may have discovered up to 31 more cryovolcano remnants on Ceres, and the Iridium flares are slowly being allowed to burn up in our atmosphere, so see them while you still can!
Scientists may have discovered up to 31 more cryovolcano remnants on Ceres, and the Iridium flares are slowly being allowed to burn up in our atmosphere, so see them while you still can!
2018x77 The Sorry State of Dark Matter Alternatives Episode overview
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Set 25, 2018
Scientists can’t directly observe dark matter, and they still don’t know what it is… so why are they so confident it exists?
Scientists can’t directly observe dark matter, and they still don’t know what it is… so why are they so confident it exists?
2018x78 Nuclear Pasta May Be the Strongest Material Ever Episode overview
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Set 28, 2018
There is some super weird, noodley stuff inside neutron stars and scientists have found evidence that black holes can have strange geometries.
There is some super weird, noodley stuff inside neutron stars and scientists have found evidence that black holes can have strange geometries.
2018x79 The 100-Year Mystery of the Diffuse Interstellar Bands Episode overview
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Out 02, 2018
Diffuse interstellar bands were first discovered in 1919 and since then scientists have found nearly 500 of them. How many do we understand? Only one.
Diffuse interstellar bands were first discovered in 1919 and since then scientists have found nearly 500 of them. How many do we understand? Only one.
Astronomers have found more evidence for Planet 9, but another study has added another problem to our list of space travel problems.
Astronomers have found more evidence for Planet 9, but another study has added another problem to our list of space travel problems.
2018x81 What Knocked Over Uranus? And Two Other Mysteries Episode overview
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Out 09, 2018
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
2018x81 What Knocked Over Uranus? And Two Other Mysteries Episode overview
Data de estreia
Out 09, 2018
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
2018x81 What Knocked Over Uranus? And Two Other Mysteries Episode overview
Data de estreia
Out 09, 2018
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
2018x81 What Knocked Over Uranus? And Two Other Mysteries Episode overview
Data de estreia
Out 09, 2018
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.
We’ve discovered what appears to be the first known moon outside of the solar system and new models of Europa’s surface predict the presence of ice blades!
We’ve discovered what appears to be the first known moon outside of the solar system and new models of Europa’s surface predict the presence of ice blades!
2018x83 Take a Ride on the Interplanetary Superhighway Episode overview
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Out 16, 2018
Normal interplanetary travel uses lots of fuel, but taking advantage of some quirks of gravity can let us travel between planets using hardly any fuel at all.
Normal interplanetary travel uses lots of fuel, but taking advantage of some quirks of gravity can let us travel between planets using hardly any fuel at all.
The water on Mars probably doesn't have much oxygen, but new models show that life doesn't need as much O2 as we thought. And NASA is sending a claw machine to the red planet!
The water on Mars probably doesn't have much oxygen, but new models show that life doesn't need as much O2 as we thought. And NASA is sending a claw machine to the red planet!
2018x87 Why Venus Could Doom 'Habitable' Exoplanets Episode overview
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Out 30, 2018
There are exoplanets out there that seem very Earth-like, but if you look out and see liquid metal instead of liquid water, you might be in the Venus zone.
There are exoplanets out there that seem very Earth-like, but if you look out and see liquid metal instead of liquid water, you might be in the Venus zone.
Asteroid 3200 Phaethon got closer than it will be until 2093, and the reflecting light has astronomers puzzled, and the relationship between black holes and magnetic fields is now a little more clear.
Asteroid 3200 Phaethon got closer than it will be until 2093, and the reflecting light has astronomers puzzled, and the relationship between black holes and magnetic fields is now a little more clear.
Exorings are pretty elusive, but we’ve already found what might be the first set of exorings, and if we find more, we’ll have a treasure trove of new information.
Exorings are pretty elusive, but we’ve already found what might be the first set of exorings, and if we find more, we’ll have a treasure trove of new information.
2018x90 What We Learned from the Kepler Space Telescope Episode overview
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Nov 09, 2018
October was bittersweet for space scientists as we said goodbye to both the Kepler Space Telescope and Dawn mission.
October was bittersweet for space scientists as we said goodbye to both the Kepler Space Telescope and Dawn mission.
2018x91 How Going to Space Changes the Way You Think Forever Episode overview
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Nov 13, 2018
A trip into space produces physiological effects in human beings, but it can also change a person in a profound, psychological way.
A trip into space produces physiological effects in human beings, but it can also change a person in a profound, psychological way.
2018x92 The Mysterious Ridges Near Pluto's Heart Episode overview
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Nov 16, 2018
Astronomers may have figured out some cool geology on Pluto, and Barnard's star is back in the running for having a planet!
Astronomers may have figured out some cool geology on Pluto, and Barnard's star is back in the running for having a planet!
2018x93 3 of the Universe's Most Extreme Galaxies Episode overview
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Nov 20, 2018
With so many galaxies in the universe, some are bound to astound us. Here are three of the most extreme galaxies scientists have discovered so far.
With so many galaxies in the universe, some are bound to astound us. Here are three of the most extreme galaxies scientists have discovered so far.
OSIRIS-REx finally entered orbit around the asteroid Bennu this week and new research has found an old recipe for RNA.
OSIRIS-REx finally entered orbit around the asteroid Bennu this week and new research has found an old recipe for RNA.
2018x99 3 Ways We Could Get Clean Energy from the Moon Episode overview
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Dez 11, 2018
There are renewable energy sources here on Earth, but to meet our clean energy needs we should consider every possible option, including the Moon.
There are renewable energy sources here on Earth, but to meet our clean energy needs we should consider every possible option, including the Moon.
2018x100 No, We Did Not Just Solve Dark Matter and Dark Energy Episode overview
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Dez 14, 2018
A paper published last week proposed a hypothesis that identified 95% of the missing stuff in the universe, but the headlines have been a little over-hyped.
A paper published last week proposed a hypothesis that identified 95% of the missing stuff in the universe, but the headlines have been a little over-hyped.
We’ve sent more spacecraft to Mars than any other planet, but around half of the probes that have ever attempted to explore Mars have either crashed or disappeared.
We’ve sent more spacecraft to Mars than any other planet, but around half of the probes that have ever attempted to explore Mars have either crashed or disappeared.
2018x102 Get Ready: New Horizons Is Approaching Its Next Target Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 21, 2018
New Horizons is on its way to Ultima Thule, the most distant object a spacecraft has ever visited. And scientists have created the sugar component of DNA under extraterrestrial conditions.
New Horizons is on its way to Ultima Thule, the most distant object a spacecraft has ever visited. And scientists have created the sugar component of DNA under extraterrestrial conditions.
2018x103Final da temporada Everything You Need to Know About Living on Mars Episode overview
Data de estreia
Dez 25, 2018
Scientists are constantly researching different ways people could potentially live on Mars. Start making your future Martian travel plans with this collection of videos about the unique challenges of putting humans on Mars.
Scientists are constantly researching different ways people could potentially live on Mars. Start making your future Martian travel plans with this collection of videos about the unique challenges of putting humans on Mars.
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