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Gravitational Waves
Supernovae
Exoplanets
Indigenous Astronomy
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Massive Stars
Neutrinos
Astrobiology
Planet Formation
Cosmic Microwave Background
Cosmology
Mental Health
Primordial Black Holes
Mars
Particle Acceleration
Dark Matter
Podcasting
Western Astronomy
Cultural Astronomy

Astrobites for your ears. Three grad students bring you cutting-edge research findings in astronomy and connect the dots between diverse subfields.

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In today’s mini-episode, Cormac highlights how a proposed industrial megaproject threatens the pristine observing conditions at Paranal Observatory - home of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, as well as the upcoming Extremely ... more

Episode 112: It’s not fun to be in a YMC, eh?

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In today’s episode, Cormac, Shashank and Lucia come together to crack open the craziness inside Young Massive (Stellar) Cluster... more

The only thing better than studying the largest compact objects in the universe is smashing them together. In this episode, Lucia, Shashank, and Cole cover binary black hole mergers and what these violent events can tell us about our universe! Lucia ... more

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This week, Shashank, Cole and Cormac discuss a concept that has come up on many an ASB episode past: Bayesian statistics. They start by trying to wrap our heads around what a... more

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Recent Guests

Kirsten Bolley
NASA Sagan Fellow at Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory, researching elemental abundances' impact on planet formation
Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory
Episode: Episode 100: Be There or Be Ten Squared
Will Saunders
Planetary scientist at NASA Langley Research Center, studying upper atmospheres of planets
NASA Langley Research Center
Episode: Episode 100: Be There or Be Ten Squared
Duane Hamacher
Associate Professor of Cultural Astronomy
University of Melbourne
Episode: Episode 86: Indigenous Astronomy Part II - Science of the First Astronomers
Kirsten Banks
Graduate student at the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
Episode: Episode 85: Indigenous Astronomy Part I - Living Descendants of the First Astronomers
Krystal de Napoli
Indigenous astronomer, writer, and host of the Indigenuity podcast
Episode: Episode 85: Indigenous Astronomy Part I - Living Descendants of the First Astronomers
Hilding Nielson
Indigenous astronomer and assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
Episode: Episode 85: Indigenous Astronomy Part I - Living Descendants of the First Astronomers
Bridget Kimsey
Graduate student at the American Public University
American Public University
Episode: Episode 85: Indigenous Astronomy Part I - Living Descendants of the First Astronomers
Corey Gray
Gravitational wave detector operator at LIGO
LIGO
Episode: Episode 85: Indigenous Astronomy Part I - Living Descendants of the First Astronomers

Hosts

Lucia Heerer
PhD candidate at the Max Planck Institute for Kernphysik in Heidelberg, Germany, focusing on particle acceleration and astrophysics.
Cormac Larkin
PhD student at the University of Heidelberg and the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, studying massive stars and astrophysics.
Shashank Thalakia
PhD student at the University of Queensland, focusing on mapping the surfaces of stars and planets in astrophysics.
Cole Meldorf
PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania studying observational and theoretical cosmology and co-hosting Astrosoundbites.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • American male overrides the interesting educated Europeans.

    I really enjoy this show—it’s insightful and engaging. However, the dynamic is disrupted by one particularly loud and overly talkative American male host. His tendency to dominate the conversation can make it difficult to hear and appreciate the perspectives of the other educated hosts. A more balanced discussion would make the show even better.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SarahMertz
    Australia2 months ago
  • I enjoy and learn from every episode

    Fabulous podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anna555631
    United States3 years ago
  • Nice summaries of recent papers. Good supplement to the web site.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cj99
    5 years ago
  • Geeky and wonderful

    Easily digestible bits of knowledge around various astrophysical and cosmological topics. Fun to listen to and perfect length. I also really enjoy the hosts—a group of enthusiastic grad students who bring a lot of (sometimes eye-rolling) humor to their topics. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nyncca
    United States6 years ago
  • Latest research on Astronomy

    Following on from the Daily Astrobites, reviews of current astronomical reasearch written by graduates comes astro (sound) bites. Each episode reviews three recently published research papers. The team deliver an enthusiastic and passionate review, combining the research to generate insights for the listener. Excellent and well worth a listen, a ‘must’ for the commute.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JonathanAstro
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, reviews emphasize the podcast's ability to make complex topics digestible and entertaining for a broad audience, making it a recommended listen for those interested in astronomy.
Some criticism has been directed at the tendency of one host to dominate conversations, which can detract from the diverse perspectives offered by others.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and engaging discussions, often highlighting the humorous dynamics among the graduate student hosts.

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Episode 108: 2000 Meters Under The Mediterranean
Q: How does neutrino detection work? And what big neutrino telescopes do we currently have?
Neutrino detection relies on huge volumes of matter like ice or water that neutrinos can interact with, and big telescopes include IceCube and KM3NeT.
Episode 108: 2000 Meters Under The Mediterranean
Q: Shashank, can you tell us what neutrino astrophysics hopes to do?
Neutrino astrophysics aims to trace cosmic rays to their sources, utilizing the trajectory of emitted neutrinos.
Episode 108: 2000 Meters Under The Mediterranean
Q: Cormac, what are neutrinos?
Neutrinos are very light, neutral particles that interact via the weak force, making them rarely detectable.
Episode 100: Be There or Be Ten Squared
Q: What impact do dark matter particles have on galactic structures and stellar streams?
Fuzzy dark matter, differing from cold dark matter, influences the formation of stellar streams and could explain discrepancies in current astrophysical observations, particularly in dwarf galaxies.
Episode 100: Be There or Be Ten Squared
Q: What's the relationship between tiny subatomic particles like neutrinos and colossal cosmic events?
Neutrinos play a significant role in phenomena like supernovae due to their sheer numbers generated during such events, linking the smallest scales to the largest explosions in the universe.

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Focusing on cutting-edge research in astronomy, the episodes feature a mix of discussions by graduate students covering various subfields. Topics range from the dynamics of neutrinos to the complexities of time-domain astronomy, offering insights into recent discoveries and methodologies in astrophysics. The hosts engage listeners with a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and serious scientific discourse, aiming to make sophisticated concepts accessible and entertaining. The unique collaborative nature of the hosts, who bring varied academic backgrounds, adds depth to discussions as they strive to connect different areas of astronomical research.

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