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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
NRAO
Nitrogen and Oxygen-Bearing Species
Astrophysics

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 August 2025.

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

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0:00 - Intro

1:37 - Coffee Chat: Gabi + Jenny

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

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

Guests this month are Becky Rapf and Stephen Kocheril. Ilsa Cooke co-hosts.

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0:00 - Intro

1:19 - Coffee Chat: Becky + Brett

12:20 - Advert: Nebula Freeze from St... more

Hello Everyone! Just a quick note here to let you all know that Astrochem Coffee for July of this year will be delayed just a bit due to summer holidays (the Dougs have collectively decided to take a vacation to Menorca for the next couple of weeks).... more

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

Guests this month are Izaskun Jimenez-Serra and Bernadette Broderick. Franciele Kruczkiewicz and Gabi Wenzel co-host.

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0:00 - Intro

1:37 - Coffee Chat: Franciele ... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Bernadette Broderick
Faculty member at the University of Missouri involved in astrochemistry
University of Missouri
Episode: June 2025 - Would you like some ice with that?
Ugo Jacovella
CNRS researcher at University of Paris-Auclay
CNRS
Episode: May 2025 - Sens-oars
Marten Raaphorst
PhD candidate in Tanya Lambert's group at the University of Leiden
University of Leiden
Episode: May 2025 - Sens-oars
Julia Santos
PhD student studying astrochemistry of sulfur species at Leiden University
Leiden University
Episode: April 2025 - Sulfur Here, Sulfur There, Sulfur Everywhere!

Hosts

Brett McGuire
Host of Astrochem Coffee
Divita Gupta
Co-host of Astrochem Coffee

Chart Rankings

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#201
United States/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#97
France/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#105
Germany/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#36
India/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#87
Spain/Science/Astronomy

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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.
March 2025 - Apparently Nobel Prizes are Hereditary?
Q: What are the physical conditions found in DR18?
DR18 is subject to intense radiation from nearby massive stars, affecting its astrochemical processes.
March 2025 - Apparently Nobel Prizes are Hereditary?
Q: What inspired your entry into this field of astronomy?
It was my childhood experience growing up in the countryside in South Korea, where I had the opportunity to explore nature and observe a very clean night sky.
December 2024 - Merry Christmas from Garching
Q: What fascinates you about the diversity of research topics since you joined?
The diversity allows me to learn so much every day or in every seminar when someone's talking about their current research that you hear stuff that's so far away from your own research topic.

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Focusing on the fascinating field of astrochemistry, this podcast explores the latest discoveries and scientific discussions surrounding the molecules present in space. The episodes feature in-depth conversations with researchers and experts from various institutions, sharing insights into topics such as protoplanetary disks, molecular dynamics, and the complexities of interstellar chemistry. Throughout the discussions, listeners can gain knowledge about cutting-edge research techniques, telescope advancements, and the collaborative nature of scientific inquiry.

Uniquely, the podcast brings together individuals from different academic backgrounds, allowing for a rich variety of perspectives on astrochemistry's developments. With a blend of... more

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