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A 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.

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Latest Episodes

How do we find exoplanets? What is the Milky Way’s “Thick Disk” and what makes it so special? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome Harvard astronomer Dr. Victoria DiTomasso, who has discovered an exoplanet system that includes e... more

How do stars die? And what happens when they do? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome Dr. Ashley Villar, who teaches astronomy at Harvard and whose team studies supernovas as they happen.

As always, though, we start off with th... more

How do planetary systems form? If you wanted to observe them, where would you look and what would you look for?

To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome Luke Keller, professor of Astronomy and Physics at Ithaca College, who togethe... more

How can a helicopter fly in space? How does LIGO detect gravitational waves? How do quantum electronic devices like Josephson junctions work? Could AI turn evil and destroy humanity? What about those grabby aliens? In this episode of Chuck GPT, Dr. C... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Villar
Professor at Harvard, studying high-energy physics of stellar explosions
Harvard University
Episode: Supernovas and Space Gold with Dr. Ashley Villar
Dr. Luke Keller
Professor of Astronomy and Physics at Ithaca College
Ithaca College
Episode: Building Worlds with Luke Skywatcher
Thresa Kelly
A second-year grad student working on her PhD at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Episode: Serving Cosmic Brunch with Thresa Kelly
Dr. David Grinspoon
One of the most prominent astrobiologists in the nation
Episode: Venus, Interstellar Visitors, and Auroras with Dr. David Grinspoon
Dr. Phil Nicholson
Planetary Specialist and expert in the dynamical astronomy of Saturn and its rings
Cornell University
Episode: Rings, Orbits and Space Storms with Dr. Phil Nicholson
Dr. Matt Taylor
Assistant Professor at University of Calgary and expert on supermassive black holes
University of Calgary
Episode: Tiny Galaxies and Massive Black Holes with Dr. Matt Taylor
Dr. Charlotte Olsen
Astrophysicist and LSST Catalyst Fellow
City University of New York
Episode: Black Holes Colliding with Dr. Charlotte Olsen
Sabrina Berger
Astrostatistician with a focus on radio astronomy and data analysis.
Episode: Measuring the Stars with Astrostatistician Sabrina Berger
Dr. Kelly Blumenthal
Director of the Office of Astronomical Outreach at the International Astronomical Union
International Astronomical Union
Episode: Cosmic Raspberries and Life on Mars with Dr. Kelly Blumenthal

Hosts

Dr. Charles Liu
Host and science communicator with a focus on astrophysics and public education.
Allen Liu
Co-host known for engaging banter and helping bridge complex topics for a broader audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Awesome

    It is a Great Show, they make things easier to understand

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wesley JD
    United States3 months ago
  • Greatest podcast

    Simple to understand fun, and professional, not just people having random conversations (Joe Rogen)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aaditya Vishwanathan
    United 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GarvitNama
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • I get an education

    every time i listen to Dr Chuck Liu and his guests. Besides being brilliant Chuck is kind and gracious! It would be such good karma to be a student of his! thanks guys for helping us phathom our mysterious existence on this blue planet 🌍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mtyogini
    United States3 years ago
  • Great conversations!

    Loving Chuck and Allen’s show — smart and entertaining conversation infused with enthusiasm!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2020 Science
    United States3 years ago

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Show is valued for smart, engaging conversations with credible scientists; some criticism about occasional humor tone.
Listeners praise clarity and accessible explanations of complex cosmic topics.
Guests and hosts are described as thoughtful, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable.

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Supernovas and Space Gold with Dr. Ashley Villar
Q: How do we know the universe is infinite or finite?
We can measure the age and expansion history to define the observable universe, but whether the entire universe is infinite or finite beyond what we can observe remains uncertain; current intuition leans toward infinite, but there's no definitive proof.
Supernovas and Space Gold with Dr. Ashley Villar
Q: How often do stars explode in space and are we in any danger?
Supernovae occur roughly every two seconds somewhere in the observable universe; in our Milky Way the rate is about once per century, so the danger to us on Earth is negligible.
Chuck GPT: Astrotech
Q: What is the purpose of the insulating barrier in Josephson Junctions?
The insulating barrier allows for quantum tunneling, enabling precise control over current and voltage across superconductors.
Chuck GPT: Astrotech
Q: Joe asks, gravitational wave detectors like LIGO are said to detect changes in the length of space by less than the width of a proton. How is that possible?
LIGO uses interferometry to measure differences in lengths, which allows it to detect changes much smaller than the size of its construction.
Chuck GPT: Astrotech
Q: How is it possible that a helicopter can work in space?
The Ingenuity helicopter works on Mars where there is a thin atmosphere, allowing it to fly using rotors designed specifically for such conditions.

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2. Dr. Luke Keller
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