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Growing Worlds

Lorenzo Mugnai
Exoplanets
Exoplanet Atmospheres
James Webb Space Telescope
Star Spots
Exoclock
Clouds In Exoplanetary Atmospheres
Spectroscopy
Citizen Science
Exoplanetary Atmospheres
Ariel Space Telescope
Earth
Atmospheres
Polarization
High-Resolution Spectroscopy
Stars
Planet Formation
Early Career Researchers
Planetary Interior
Clouds
Habitability

A podcast shining a light on the early-career researchers leading the search for worlds beyond our solar system. Each episode dives into cutting-edge science, personal journeys, and the human stories behind astronomical discovery, revealing how today’s researchers are shaping our understanding of exoplanets and the Universe we call home.

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After 13 episodes exploring exoplanets and the people behind the science, we close our first season by stepping behind the scenes with our assistant producer Carys joining us at the mic. We look back at our favourite moments, share our own journeys i... more

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Explore the fascinating details of JWST as hosts Jeni and Lorenzo chat with Dr Achrène Dyrek. From her engineering degree to her found love for astronomy during her studies, listen as Achrène takes you on the journey to her inspiring role at the Spac... more

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Join hosts Jeni and Lorenzo as they chat with Dr Andrea Bocchieri, telescope scientist for ESA’s Ariel mission and future ESA system engineer. Andrea shares his journey into exoplanet science and takes us behind the scenes of preparing a space telesc... more

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Join hosts Jeni and Lorenzo as they chat with Angèle Syty, a PhD student at the Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris working on data processing for the Ariel mission. Angèle takes us behind the scenes of exoplanet atmosphere observations, focusing on th... more

Discover more about how high-resolution spectroscopy can catch a glimpse of alien worlds amongst exoplanets with Dr Mattia d’Arpa. Join your hosts, Jeni and Lorenzo, for an interesting discussion about the mysteries of exoplanet atmospheres and the c... more

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Learn about the importance of science outreach as hosts Jeni and Lorenzo chat with Dr. Alex Thompson, a Postdoc at UCL’s department of physics and astronomy. Alex is soon moving to INAF Astronomical Observatory of Palermo and enlightens us of her con... more

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Do you want to get involved in real exoplanet research? Listen as hosts Jeni and Lorenzo are joined with Anastasia Kokori, a PhD candidate in Exoplanetary Science at University College London. Anastasia is the coordinator of ExoClock and ExoClock Unl... more

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Dr Raissa Estrela from NASA's JPL explains how exoplanet observations reveal clues to Earth’s past and perfect balance. Your hosts, Jeni and Lorenzo, chat with Raissa about exoplanet spectra, through which scientists can decode the fingerprints of di... more

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Recent Guests

Achrène Dyrek
Astrophysicist specializing in exoplanet atmospheres
Space Telescope Science Institute
Episode: Inside JWST with Dr Achrène Dyrek
Andrea Bocchieri
Dr. Andrea Bocchieri, Sapienza University of Rome; telescope scientist for the Ariel mission
Sapienza University of Rome
Episode: Building a Space Telescope for Exoplanets with Dr Andrea Bocchieri
Angèle Syty
Second year PhD student working on Ariel data pipelines
Institut d'Astronomie de Paris / Aix-Marseille? (in episode referred to as Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris)
Episode: Truth in the Data: a chat with Angèle Syty
Mattia D'Arpa
Dr. Mattia D'Arpa, INAF Palermo postdoctoral researcher
INAF (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica)
Episode: Exploring planetary atmospheres line by line with Dr Mattia D'Arpa
Alex Thompson
Dr. Alex Thompson, University College London, INAF Palermo; researcher focused on stellar activity and outreach
University College London / INAF Palermo
Episode: Opening the Universe: science outreach with Dr. Alex Thompson
Anastasia Kokori
PhD candidate in Exoplanetary Science, coordinator of ExoClock and ExoClock Unlocked
University College London
Episode: Exploring citizen science in exoplanet research with Anastasia Kokori
Raissa Estrela
Research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory studying exoplanet atmospheres
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Episode: How exoplanets can save us: a chat with Dr Raissa Estrela
Giulia Roccetti
ESA Research Fellow at the European Space Astronomy Centre
European Space Agency
Episode: Reflecting our World to understand others with Dr Giulia Roccetti
Dr. Sushuang Ma
Researcher at King's College London focusing on clouds in exoplanetary atmospheres
King's College London
Episode: The Clouds of distant worlds: a chat with Dr Sushuang Ma

Hosts

Lorenzo Mugnai
Host of Growing Worlds, exoplanet researcher
Jeni
Host of Growing Worlds

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1 ratings
  • Finding introduction to exoplanet research

    Found this pod cast to be incredibly interesting and an enjoyable listen to the field of exoplanet research and discovery.

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    Denzion
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Inside JWST with Dr Achrène Dyrek
Q: What was the most striking moment of working with JWST data for exoplanets?
Seeing first commissioning data reveal exoplanet features that were previously inaccessible to other telescopes, confirming that JWST could deliver groundbreaking atmospheric insights.
Inside JWST with Dr Achrène Dyrek
Q: How did JWST transition from a risk-filled project to a working telescope in space?
Despite hundreds of potential failure points, careful design, extensive ground testing, and a rigorous commissioning phase allowed the telescope to operate autonomously, with a safe-mode system that protected it when anomalies occurred.
Truth in the Data: a chat with Angèle Syty
Q: Can you explain to us how this vibration (jitter) causes systematics in the signal?
The reply details how telescope pointing variations cause photons to hit different detector pixels or different parts of the same pixel, leading to nonuniform responses and photometric variations that can mimic or obscure planetary signals.
Truth in the Data: a chat with Angèle Syty
Q: So Angèle, let's start with your path. How did you get into working on the pipelines and the instrumentation for exoplanets, rather than modeling the atmospheres?
Angèle explains a gradual shift from a master internship toward data processing, influenced by early collaborations with teams working on exoplanet data and the Ariel project, which steered her toward instrument-level challenges and pipeline development.
Exploring planetary atmospheres line by line with Dr Mattia D'Arpa
Q: What role do future telescopes like the ELT play in this field?
The ELT will enable studying larger samples and fainter, smaller planets, potentially moving toward biomarkers, but this will require substantial improvements in signal-to-noise, careful handling of systematics, and likely combining ground-based high-resolution data with space-based spectra for a fuller view.

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This show spotlights early-career researchers pushing the boundaries of exoplanet science, blending deep-dive conversations on cutting-edge astronomy with personal career journeys. Episodes typically feature researchers discussing planetary atmospheres, star and planet formation, observational techniques, data pipelines, and the human collaboration behind big space missions. A notable strength is the practical, career-focused angle—guests share path stories, methodological details, and lessons learned, making complex topics accessible without sacrificing technical depth. The mix of planetary science, instrumentation, and outreach, along with recurring emphasis on collaboration and citizen science, makes it particularly valuable for listener... more

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Recent guests on Growing Worlds include:

1. Achrène Dyrek
2. Andrea Bocchieri
3. Angèle Syty
4. Mattia D'Arpa
5. Alex Thompson
6. Anastasia Kokori
7. Raissa Estrela
8. Giulia Roccetti

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