Universe Today Podcast

Fraser Cain

James Webb Space Telescope

Skeptic Movement

Exoplanets

NASA

Ufos

Misinformation

Scientific Literacy

Vaccination

Carl Sagan

Astronomy

SETI

Space Exploration

Peregrine Lander

Neptune

Spacex

K-218b

NIAC

Proxima Centauri

Mars

Wasp-39b

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1465	Founded	12 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceAstronomy

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Latest Episodes

[Q&A+] Hardest Lagrange Point, Voyagers' Realistic Lifetime, Goals for Telescopes

Can we find a use for the L3 Lagrange point? How long do the Voyagers have left? Which goals do we have for telescopes that are being built? And in Q&A+, arguably the most important technology we can focus on?

BONUS QUESTION STARTS AT 17:07

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Yesterday • 24 min

[Q&A+] Exciting Science in 2026, Nature of Dark Matter, Forever Travelling Light

What exciting science can we expect in 2026? Can dark matter be black holes or even something else? Does light travel forever? And in Q&A+, could a rogue planet pass through the Solar System?

BONUS QUESTION STARTS AT 16:10

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6 Jan 2026 • 22 min

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[Interview+] Why People Stop Trusting Science? And How Can We Fix It

There is growing mistrust in experts and expertise. Not just in space but in practically any field. Why do people stop trusting experts? What processes are behind it? What can we do to fix it? Finding out in this interview.

🟣 Guest: Dr. Frederic Be... more

5 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

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[Q&A+] Sun's Siblings, Symmetrical Universe, Biosignature Molecules

Can we find siblings of the Sun? Is the expansion of the Universe symmetrical in all directions? Which molecules can be considered biosignatures? And in Q&A+, I answer a tricky question about Star Wars vs Star Trek.

BONUS QUESTION START AT 18:33

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2 Jan 2026 • 18 min

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Recent Guests

Nolan Koblischke

PhD student at the Astronomy Department of the University of Toronto and member of the Polymathic AI Collaboration

University of Toronto

Episode: [Interview+] Teaching ChatGPT to Do Real Science

Dr. Thomas Winterhalder

Postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University

Leiden University

Episode: [Interview+] Astronomy's Secret Weapon for Exomoon Search

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

Host

Fraser Cain

Host and creator of content revolving around space and astronomy, engaged in delivering insightful science news, interviews, and discussions on astronomical topics.

Reviews

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 States3 months 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 States3 months ago
Great stuff
Fun
Apple Podcasts
5
MaxWoodstock
United States3 months 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
Apple Podcasts
5
coolfactor
Canada4 months ago
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MarkChicagoIL
United States4 months ago

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Many appreciate the show's Q&A format, which fosters community interaction and allows for personal engagement with scientific inquiries.

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Listeners praise the insightful and engaging content, often highlighting Fraser's ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly.

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Apple Podcasts	#1	United States/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#51	United States/Science
YouTube	#199	United Kingdom/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#1	Canada/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#3	United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#25	Canada/Science

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[Interview+] Teaching ChatGPT to Do Real Science

Q: So my guest today is Nolan Koblischke. He is a PhD student at the Astronomy Department of the University of Toronto, and he's a member of the Polymathic AI Collaboration. And he has been seeing if the modern large language models like ChatGPT, like Google Gemini, can evaluate astronomical images and pick out interesting features, the kinds of things that astronomers would use to do follow-on studies.

Nolan has developed a search engine that evaluates 300,000 images and describes features, improving the tools available for astronomy research.

[Q&A+] Earth from Mars, Asteroid Discoveries After Vera Rubin, Life in Mars Samples | Q&A 383

Q: If I put my hand over the exact line of the supermassive black holes event horizon, would I be pulled in or my hand just disappear?

The host explains that nothing, not even light, can escape a black hole, and if you put your hand over the event horizon, it would be torn apart due to extreme tidal forces.

[Q&A+] Habitable Titan, Seeing The Sun from The Past, EHT's Next Target

Q: Have there been any new updates or discoveries regarding Planet Nine, Planet X?

No new discoveries have been made; current surveys have not located Planet Nine and astronomers are waiting for new tools to improve their searches.

[Q&A+] Mission to Save Hubble, 2I/Borisov vs 3I/ATLAS, Galaxy Weather | Q&A 382

Q: Does the Milky Way have some kind of weather like the sun?

The Milky Way has a form of 'weather' in the form of interstellar wind from its multitude of stars, but it does not experience solar activity like the sun.

[Q&A+] Mission to Save Hubble, 2I/Borisov vs 3I/ATLAS, Galaxy Weather | Q&A 382

Q: Why wasn't 2I Borisov covered as extensively as Oumuamua or Atlas?

Borisov was covered less due to it behaving more like a traditional comet and being detected on its way out, whereas Atlas was detected on its way in, creating more anticipation for study.

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Content revolves around space exploration, astronomical phenomena, and scientific advancements in astronomy. Episodes frequently feature discussions about dark matter, planetary exploration, exomoons, and new findings from prominent space agencies. Unique to this content is the interactive Q&A format, inviting listener questions and allowing for a community-driven discourse on complex topics such as the Big Bang theory and the viability of life beyond Earth. The combination of expert insights, engaging presentations, and timely updates on space missions makes this a go-to source for enthusiasts and novices alike.

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2. Dr. Thomas Winterhalder
3. Dr. Nick Scott
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5. Dr. Caleb Scharf
6. Sarah Scholes
7. Dr. Heidi Jo Neuburg
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