The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu
theliuniverseA half-hour dose of cosmic conversation with scientists, educators and students about the cosmos, scientific frontiers, scifi, comics, and more. Hosted by Dr. Charles Liu, PhD, an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History. Support us on Patreon.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionAstronomyScience FictionScience | |||
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It’s time for the Season 5 finale of The LIUniverse, which means another episode of ChuckGPT where we answer our audience’s most vexing questions – this time via video from our Patreon Patrons. And to help us answer those questions, Dr. Charles Liu a... more
How do distant galaxies form? If you have two distant clouds of hydrogen, why does one turn into a star and another doesn’t? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome Dr. Erika Hamden, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of A... more
Are there really exoplanets with where it rains ruby and emerald raindrops? How do we measure the atmospheres of exoplanets light years away?
To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome Dr. Munazza Alam of the Space Telescope Science ... more
Can the physics you learned in High School take you to the stars? Who is behind many of your favorite pictures of space? What is it actually like to live and work in space? You might be surprised to know how much of it comes down to the physics you p... more
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- Perfect!
Great host. Great topics and chemistry
Apple Podcasts5Rhodium223
United States2 months ago - Thank you Chuck !!!
Hello hello !!!
I discovered Chuck when I was listening to the StarTalk podcast, and I always treasured those episodes …so it is awesome Chuck has created the LIUniverse - a space for expansive awareness and inspiration !!!
Thanking you from Australia 🇦🇺
Dane 🤘😎🤘
Apple Podcasts5Expansive Awareness
Australia2 months ago - Awesome
It is a Great Show, they make things easier to understand
Apple Podcasts5Wesley JDUnited States5 months ago - Greatest podcast
Simple to understand fun, and professional, not just people having random conversations (Joe Rogen)
Apple Podcasts5Aaditya VishwanathanUnited Statesa year ago - Charles liu is one of the greatest minds we ever had
Charles liu is one of the greatest minds we ever had
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United Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #240 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Canada/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  France/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #20 | Australia/Science/Astronomy |
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Frequently Asked Questions About The LIUniverse
What is The LIUniverse about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show features accessible, wide-ranging conversations with scientists and researchers about cosmic phenomena, space missions, and the interplay between science and culture. Episodes cover exoplanets, stellar evolution, black holes, gravitational waves, and space-inspired art and education, often blending technical detail with personal storytelling and creative analogies. A standout quality is the guest diversity—from astronauts and observatory researchers to astrostatisticians and science communicators—delivered with a warm, curious hosting style that makes complex topics approachable for a broad audience. The format often merges rigorous science with mentorship stories, public outreach, and occasional lighthearted tangents that reveal t... more
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1. The Astrophysics Podcast
2. StarTalk Radio
3. The Supermassive Podcast
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5. Universe Today Podcast
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The LIUniverse launched 3 years ago and published 78 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on The LIUniverse?
Recent guests on The LIUniverse include:
1. Erika Hamden
2. Munazza Alam
3. Dr. Don Pettit
4. Victoria DiTomasso
5. Ashley Villar
6. Dr. Luke Keller
7. Thresa Kelly
8. Dr. David Grinspoon
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