Universe Today Podcast

Fraser Cain

James Webb Space Telescope

Skeptic Movement

Exoplanets

NASA

Ufos

Misinformation

Vaccination

Scientific Literacy

Carl Sagan

Hubble Tension

Astronomy

SETI

Space Exploration

Spacex

Peregrine Lander

Neptune

K-218b

Proxima Centauri

NIAC

Mars

Space news, interviews, Q&As, and exclusive content from Universe Today. Audio versions of Fraser Cain YouTube channel.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1437	Founded	12 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceAstronomy

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[Space Bites+] 3I/ATLAS Turns BLUE // Crew Stranded in Space // Isaacman Is Back

Comet 3I/ATLAS brightens and shifts into the blue, China releases its images of 3I/ATLAS, space debris delays a Chinese return flight from the Chinese Space Station, Jared Isaacman gets another shot at being NASA’s administrator. And in Space Bites+,... more

7 Nov 2025

YouTube

[Q&A+] 3I/ATLAS Special (Vol.3) | Q&A 369

Is 3I/ATLAS still a comet or is it something else? What happens to the data from NASA and China? Will Earth go through the tail of 3I/ATLAS? Here we go again...

Watch the video here (with no ads) or on YouTube: youtu.be/O0Q4agPyUqI

6 Nov 2025

YouTube

[Interview+] How Does The Biggest Visible Light Telescope Array Work

Interferometry is a topic that constantly comes up when talking about telescopes. How exactly does it work? What are the limitations? What are the observations that can be done? And why can't you just connect any telescopes together to create a virtu... more

5 Nov 2025

YouTube

[Q&A+] Extending the Sun's Life, Moving the Earth Around, Diving Into Uranus' Atmosphere | Q&A 368

How can we theoretically extend the lifespan of the Sun? What would be the best way to change the orbit of the Earth? Would we ever dive into Uranus? And in Q&A+, would Planet 9 even be categorised as a planet, if it's ever found?

Watch the video he... more

4 Nov 2025

YouTube

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Recent Guests

Dr. Nick Scott

Telescope System Scientist for the Chara Array, involved in instrument design and upgrades

Georgia State University

Episode: [Interview+] How Does The Biggest Visible Light Telescope Array Work

Aaron Werlen

PhD student at the University of Munich specializing in exoplanets analysis

University of Munich

Episode: [Interview+] Remember Hycean Worlds? Well, Looks Like They Shouldn't Exist

Dr. Caleb Scharf

Astrobiologist and author

Columbia University

Episode: [Interview+] Why Space Exploration in The Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life

Sarah Scholes

Journalist and writer who reported on Breakthrough Starshot

Scientific American

Episode: [Interview+] How Breakthrough Starshot Quietly Fell Apart

Dr. Heidi Jo Neuburg

Professor of astrophysics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Episode: [Interview+] This Crazy Pizza Slice Shaped Telescope Obliterates JWST Resolution

Luca Scifoni

PhD student in the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

Episode: [Interview] Fighting Moon and Mars Dust with An Electric Shield

Dr. Markus Landgraf

Senior Architect at the Directorate for Human and Robotic Exploration at the European Space Agency.

European Space Agency

Episode: [Interview] How Close Are We To Building A Practical Skyhook

Dr. Noelia Noel

Senior lecturer at the University of Surrey, researching ways to mitigate satellite light pollution.

University of Surrey

Episode: [Interview] Fighting Light Pollution from Satellites with Ultra Black Paint

Dr. Pieter van Dokkum

Sol Goldman Family Professor of Astronomy and a Professor of Physics at Yale University

Yale University

Episode: [Interview] The Infinity Galaxy: First Evidence of a Direct Collapse Supermassive Black Hole?

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Fraser Cain

Host of Universe Today Podcast, knowledgeable in astronomy and science communication.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings

separate the body from the mind
that’s good advice
Apple Podcasts
5
John the monn
United States18 days ago
Amazing
I have a hard time following all the technical information so I took off a star, but that’s unfair to Fraser Cain. Just saying, this is a challenge to an intelligent but novice student of astronomy.
Apple Podcasts
4
Drumbreath
United Statesa month ago
Great stuff
Fun
Apple Podcasts
5
MaxWoodstock
United Statesa month ago
Loving this!
Great pace, great info about space, and great to hear we share an island! Mind blown when I heard you lived in Vancouver Island, too! #ProudCanadian
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Canada2 months ago
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United States2 months ago

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Apple Podcasts	#1	United States/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#35	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#1	United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#1	Canada/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#24	Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts	#35	United Kingdom/Science

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[Q&A+] Extending the Sun's Life, Moving the Earth Around, Diving Into Uranus' Atmosphere | Q&A 368

Q: Is there any possible way to scientifically move a planet?

Theoretically, you can use an asteroid's gravity to slightly change Earth's orbit.

[Q&A+] Extending the Sun's Life, Moving the Earth Around, Diving Into Uranus' Atmosphere | Q&A 368

Q: How close will other star systems get to ours?

Star systems can get relatively close, within about a quarter of a light year every million years.

[Q&A+] Extending the Sun's Life, Moving the Earth Around, Diving Into Uranus' Atmosphere | Q&A 368

Q: Could we ever reach a point technologically where we could add fuel to the sun to prevent it from expanding into a red giant?

No, adding fuel to the sun would actually make it live for a shorter period of time.

[Q&A+] Extending the Sun's Life, Moving the Earth Around, Diving Into Uranus' Atmosphere | Q&A 368

Q: Is it true that we don't know the distance of Polaris from Earth?

No, we know the distance to Polaris, which is 446.5 light years, plus or minus one light year.

[Q&A+] 3I/ATLAS Special (Vol.3) | Q&A 369

Q: Why won't NASA and China release the data?

NASA has released data, but the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter team has been furloughed due to a government shutdown.

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What is Universe Today Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on space exploration and astronomical developments, this program combines news coverage, interviews, and listener Q&As to engage science enthusiasts. Episodes frequently explore topics like potential life on Mars and Venus, the latest discoveries from telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope, and the intricacies of space technology and missions. The unique format encourages community interaction through direct engagement with audience questions, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience.

Beyond reporting current events, discussions frequently touch on historical and theoretical aspects of space exploration, fostering a deeper appreciation for the universe's mysteries. The blend of concise information... more

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