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Astrochem Coffee

Brett McGuire
Astrochemistry
Protoplanetary Disks
Molecular Clouds
Complex Organic Molecules
Deuterium
Interstellar Medium
Astrobiology
Nobel Prize
Perseus Molecular Cloud
Max Planck Institute For Extraterrestrial Physics
Astrophysical Observations
Isobutene
Comet 67P
Electron Chemistry
Interstellar Chemistry
Academia
Cosmic Rays
Nitrogen and Oxygen-Bearing Species
NRAO
Action Spectroscopy

A monthly stroll through the latest discoveries in astrochemistry - the study of molecules in space: where they are, how they got there, and what they are doing!

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Latest Episodes

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of November 2025. Gabi Wenzel co-hosts!

Follow us on Bluesky; we're at astrochemcoffee.bsky.social

Special guests Alana Nisperos and Elettra Piacentino.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

1:35 - C... more

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of October 2025.

Follow us on Bluesky; we're at astrochemcoffee.bsky.social

Special guests Patrick Sheehan and Jane Huang.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

2:18 - Coffee Chat: Brett + Patrick

1... more

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of September 2025.

Ilsa Cooke co-hosts.

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0:00 - Intro

1:19 - Coffee Chat: Brett + Ilsa

38:22 - Advert: Fall Flavors at Starducks

39:19 - Grab & Go Papers

51:31 - Advert: Lea... more

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of August 2025.

Guests this month are Jenny Calahan and Martin Cordiner. Gabi Wenzel co-hosts.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

1:37 - Coffee Chat: Gabi + Jenny

16:25 - Advert: Last Rays Latte f... more

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Recent Guests

Alana Nisperos
Second-year undergraduate studying chemistry with a minor in Geological and Planetary Sciences at Caltech.
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Episode: November 2025 - How Old Did You Say You Were?
Elettra Piacentino
Research associate in Karen Oberg's group, focusing on the survivability of aromatic molecules in protoplanetary disks.
Center for Astrophysics, Harvard and Smithsonian
Episode: November 2025 - How Old Did You Say You Were?
Patrick Sheehan
Scientist at NRAO focused on data automation and calibration
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
Episode: October 2025 - What's That Noise?
Jane Huang
Assistant Professor at Columbia University focusing on astrochemistry
Columbia University
Episode: October 2025 - What's That Noise?
Jenny Calahan
Origins of Life postdoctoral fellow in Karen Oberg's group at Harvard University
Center for Astrophysics, Harvard and Smithsonian
Episode: August 2025 - AstrochemCoffee Begins its Terrible Twos!
Martin Cordiner
An astrophysicist focused on the observations of interstellar objects
Not explicitly mentioned, but connected to astrochemical research
Episode: August 2025 - AstrochemCoffee Begins its Terrible Twos!
Becky Rapf
Professor of Chemistry and physical chemist with a focus on astrobiology at Trinity University.
Trinity University
Episode: July 2025 - Carbon and Oxygen Grapple for Supremacy
Stephen Kocheril
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado, Boulder, working on reactions of six-membered ring species in astrochemistry.
University of Colorado
Episode: July 2025 - Carbon and Oxygen Grapple for Supremacy
Izaskun Jimenez-Serra
Staff researcher at Madrid Center of Astrobiology
Madrid Center of Astrobiology
Episode: June 2025 - Would you like some ice with that?

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Brett McGuire
Host of Astrochem Coffee

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Apple Podcasts
#147
Canada/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#136
Germany/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#73
Sweden/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#98
Spain/Science/Astronomy

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November 2025 - How Old Did You Say You Were?
Q: Can you share some of your findings about the survival of aromatic molecules?
We found these molecules are very resistant to UV light, indicating they can survive and increase their complexity as protoplanetary disks evolve.
November 2025 - How Old Did You Say You Were?
Q: Can you walk us through your project? What interests you about it? And what have you found out through your research?
I'm analyzing CO molecules in protoplanetary disks using Keck telescope data to understand the physical parameters and produce a radio profile.
November 2025 - How Old Did You Say You Were?
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about who you are, what you do, and how you got interested in Astrochemistry in the first place?
I'm Alana Nisperos, a second-year undergrad at Caltech studying chemistry with a minor in Geological and Planetary Sciences, interested in research in astrochemistry.
June 2025 - Would you like some ice with that?
Q: What inspired you to explore the photochemistry of these nitrile ices specifically?
Bernadette mentioned that her graduate students inspired the exploration, recognizing the importance of nitrogen-containing molecules in understanding complex organic formation in space.
March 2025 - Apparently Nobel Prizes are Hereditary?
Q: What is the importance of stellar feedback in molecular clouds?
Stellar feedback is crucial for the evolution of molecular clouds and the chemistry affecting star formation processes.

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This podcast offers listeners a captivating exploration of recent advancements in astrochemistry, featuring engaging discussions around various scientific discoveries related to molecules in space. Episodes typically highlight the latest research developments, inviting experts from academia to share their insights on topics like protoplanetary disks, chemical processes in astrophysics, and the complexities surrounding planetary formation. The foundation of each episode often merges scientific rigor with anecdotal evidence, making the content accessible and intriguing for audiences interested in the latest findings in the field of astrochemistry and its implications for understanding the universe. Unique aspects include the balance between t... more

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