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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Dark Matter
Black Holes
James Webb Space Telescope
Dark Energy
Mars
NASA
Dark Energy Survey
Planet Formation
Oumuamua
Galaxies
Asteroids
Gravity
Titan
Meteor Shower
Halley's Comet
Peregrine Moon Lander
Nicolaus Copernicus
Cosmological Constant
Cosmic Megastructure
Mimas

Join Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Fi Author Andrew Dunkley on Space Nuts as they delve into astronomy, space travel, and cosmic mysteries. Explore groundbreaking discoveries and listener Q&A in captivating discussions. Follow us on social media to engage with our community!Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on ... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Stone
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Mark Rabelais
Listener from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Heidi Campo
Science communicator and former host of Reality Check podcast
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Episode: Cosmic Queries, Jovian Mysteries & Martian Quakes: #494 - The Great Space Q&A
Jonti Horner
Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Episode: Galactic Revelations, Cometary Wonders & Moon Mysteries: #487 - First Edition of 2025
Professor Fred Watson
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Episode: Dyson Spheres, Dark Matter Mysteries & Time Twists: #480 Q&A
Emery Stagmer
Listener and contributor from Baltimore, Maryland
Episode: #387: Dark Energy Survey Sparks New Questions About the Universe

Hosts

Andrew Dunkley
Host and Sci-Fi Author, delivering engaging commentary on astronomy and space travel.
Professor Fred Watson
Astronomer at large and co-host, providing deep insights into cosmic phenomena.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Great Show

    Come on guys, do a better job of editing your listeners questions. Absolutely ridiculous. They go on for to long.

    Again… edit the listeners’ questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkChicagoIL
    United States2 months ago
  • Good but…

    In 2024 with new host drifts into politics too often. These quick, often snarky, comments are not why people listen, it alienates. Please stick to the cosmos.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    20runningman
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Show

    Come on guys, do a better job of editing your listeners questions. Absolutely ridiculous. They go on for to long.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MarkChicagoIL
    United States4 months ago
  • Space science done simply & enthusiastically!

    Take two great communicators, add a ton of rapport and plenty of space news and you’ve got the Space Nuts podcast. Andrew and Fred go together like matter and antimatter, without the kaboom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    douggyi
    Australia5 months ago
  • Casual and intelligence

    Agree about everything or not, these are average (and above average) Joe’s with a great format and understandable explanations for the Everyman. My #2 after Star Talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Underus
    United States6 months ago

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Listener interaction is highly valued, fostering an engaging community experience.
Hosts provide a great mix of humor and education, making complex astronomical topics accessible to all.
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Black Holes, Time Twists & the Future of Life on Mars: A Q&A Episode
Q: What do you think about the habitability of Mars and Venus in the future?
While Venus may become increasingly inhospitable, Mars has potential for future habitability as its conditions could change over time.
Black Holes, Time Twists & the Future of Life on Mars: A Q&A Episode
Q: Is time really a dimension, or is it more like half a dimension?
Time is indeed a dimension; however, it behaves differently than spatial dimensions because we can't move freely through it like we can in space.
Black Holes, Time Twists & the Future of Life on Mars: A Q&A Episode
Q: Could it be that all black holes are actually chunks that come from the Big Bang that did not form normal matter?
Some black holes may have originated from primordial conditions, but many are formed from the remnants of supernova explosions.
Cosmic Questions, Red Dwarfs & the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Q: Where would you guess is the most likely other place in our solar system to find either current or ancient life?
Mars is a strong candidate for ancient microbial life, but moons like Titan, Europa, and Enceladus are also promising due to their potential for harboring life.
Cosmic Questions, Red Dwarfs & the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Q: Could there be any population of population three Red Dwarf stars?
No, red dwarf stars weren't formed immediately after the Big Bang; they likely require prior generations of stars for their composition.

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