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Universe Today Podcast

Fraser Cain
Mars
NASA
James Webb Space Telescope
Black Holes
Dark Matter
Vera Rubin Observatory
Astronomy
Moon
Spacex
Exoplanets
Space Exploration
Supernova
Earth
Europa
3I Atlas
Artificial Intelligence
Comet 3I Atlas
Titan
Venus
Uranus

Public feed with [Space Bites+], [Q&A+], [Interview+] and other episodes. Free for everyone.

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Recent Guests

Andy Tomaswick
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Matt Williams
Space journalist contributing stories for Universe Today
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Carolyn Collins Petersen
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Episode: [Space Bites+] Half Of Our Galaxy Is Hotter Than The Other (We Finally Know Why!)
Lawrence Tugnani
Space writer covering planetary science
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Episode: [Space Bites+] Half Of Our Galaxy Is Hotter Than The Other (We Finally Know Why!)
Andy Thomas
Space journalist contributing to Universe Today
Universe Today
Episode: [Space Bites+] Half Of Our Galaxy Is Hotter Than The Other (We Finally Know Why!)
Mark Thompson
Space science writer contributing to Universe Today
Universe Today
Episode: [Space Bites+] Half Of Our Galaxy Is Hotter Than The Other (We Finally Know Why!)
Amy Haft
Aerospace engineer, PhD student at CU Boulder, NASA Finest Fellow
CU Boulder / NASA
Episode: [Interview+] Removing Space Debris with Real-Life Star Trek Tech
Christian de Salier
Guest mentioned in discussion about gravitational waves and astrophysical phenomena
Episode: [Q&A+] What If Voyager Crashed Into Something? | Q&A 418
Dr. John Banovetz
Postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab; expert in Rubin-era supernova observations and multi-messenger astronomy
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Episode: [Interview+] We Don't See Supernovae In The Milky Way. Nobody Knows Why

Host

Fraser Cain
Host and science communicator known for engaging discussions on space and astronomy topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Manned Missions are such a waste

    I am finding the bias of this show tilted so far to manned missions to the moon, mars, and space that it is hard to keep listening to.

    IMO this pursuit is such a waste of time and resources and adds very little to man’s knowledge and understanding of the universe that cannot be obtained by much less costly unmanned missions.

    It is such an ego trip brought to you by the Billionaires Ego Industrial Complex.

    I wish you would address this issue.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jmdarri
    United States22 days ago
  • for space and science enthusiasts

    As an amateur learning skywatching through a telescope: I started about 20years ago reading www.universetoday.com which introduced me to Universe today. When I discovered Fraser Cain doing youtube interviews with Astronomers and other scientists, I became hooked. Now the website, newsletter and shows are updated often and regularly. But I found that I mostly enjoyed listening to it. Thats where these Apple podcasts and google podcasts come in really handy. Thank-you Fraser and the team at univer... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabwap
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Excellent

    Best science pod, period. No fluff. I never miss it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beldar88
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this

    I love space and rockets so this is perfect

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spaccemay
    United States2 months ago
  • Innovative

    Great content. No ads! Thank you for ditching the ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsabe
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many commend the engaging delivery and significant breadth of topics ranging from cosmic phenomena to practical space missions, stating it enhances their enthusiasm for astronomy.
Listeners appreciate the informative and accessible nature of episodes, highlighting the absence of ads and the emphasis on engaging educational content.
There are mentions of occasional technical complexities in the content, but most reviews indicate satisfaction with the clarity and insight offered by the host.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#51
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#1
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#25
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#68
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[Q&A+] What If AI Finds An Alien Technosignature Tomorrow?
Q: What about habitable environments around brown dwarfs—could moons there harbor life, and how would we search for it?
Moons around brown dwarfs could have heat from tidal interactions and radiation, potentially creating habitable conditions if liquid water is possible, guiding searches to look for such environments in those systems.
[Q&A+] What If AI Finds An Alien Technosignature Tomorrow?
Q: How might AI contribute to discovering technosignatures in the data, and what are the limits?
AI will handle large-scale data processing, pattern recognition, and algorithm development to identify signals, but there are limits related to misinterpretation, false positives, and the need for careful cross-checking before making claims.
[Q&A+] What If AI Finds An Alien Technosignature Tomorrow?
Q: What are the potential consequences of sending instructions or technology in a reply?
Sharing a doomsday or dangerous technology could backfire dramatically, enabling the other civilization to weaponize it or posing an existential risk to humanity, so the idea is treated with extreme caution.
[Q&A+] What If AI Finds An Alien Technosignature Tomorrow?
Q: Should we reply to a detected signal and reveal our presence, or remain silent?
The group would weigh the potential benefits of contact against the risks of exposing ourselves to a hostile or dangerous civilization, with many arguing we should be cautious and evaluate the best way to respond rather than rushing a reply.
[Q&A+] What If AI Finds An Alien Technosignature Tomorrow?
Q: Paige Potter, if we detected a technosignature tomorrow, what's the first thing scientists would argue about?
The first debates would center on verification and skepticism, as scientists would scrutinize whether the signal is real, from noise, or a hoax, before robustly accepting it as evidence of a technosignature.

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Focused on the latest developments in space science and astronomy, the content engages listeners with a mix of news updates, Q&A sessions, and expert interviews. Episodes explore topics such as cosmic rays, black holes, space exploration missions, and the potential for life beyond Earth, while providing a platform for scientific inquiry and education. Notably, the podcast often features discussions on emerging technologies and their impact on the future of space exploration, making it a valuable resource for anyone fascinated by the universe.

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2. Matt Williams
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5. Andy Thomas
6. Mark Thompson
7. Amy Haft
8. Christian de Salier

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