Space Nuts
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Join Professor Fred Watson, world-renowned Astronomer at Large, and Sci-Fi Author and Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley, on their captivating podcast, Space Nuts. Dive into the vast universe of space, astronomy and astrophysics as they discuss the latest news, exciting space travel adventures, groundbreaking discoveries, and unravel the enduring mysteries of the cosmos. This engaging series offers a unique blend of expert insights and imaginative storytelling and listener input, making it a must-listen for space enthusiasts and science fiction fans alike.
Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's.
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Space Nuts Q&A Edition #470 - Universe Enigmas and Titan's Mysteries
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the cosmic questions posed by our curious audience. From the mysteries of a universe without black holes to the peculiar atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights and astronomical discussions.
Episode Highlights:
- Universe Without Dark Matter and Energy: Delve into the possibilities of a universe devoid of dark matter, dark energy, and black holes. Explore the implications for galaxy formation and the cosmic web, and ponder the nature of dark energy's role in the universe's expansion.
- Energy Loss and the Universe's Age: Investigate the concept of energy loss in the universe and the methods used to calculate its age. Discover why uranium's half-life isn't the key to unlocking the universe's timeline and how the Hubble constant plays a role.
- Early Universe Surprises: Question the surprises of finding ancient cosmic structures in the early universe. Examine how galaxy formation models are continually refined and the potential revelations from the Square Kilometre Array.
- Titan's Unique Atmosphere: Unravel the mystery of Titan's dense atmosphere and compare it to Mars' inability to retain one. Consider the possible factors contributing to Titan's atmospheric retention and the role of cryovolcanism.
For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.
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Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
00:00 - This is a Q and A edition of Space Nuts
01:53 - Dark matter and dark energy are at the forefront of modern day cosmology
09:10 - How much of the universe's energy is kind of like gone
12:30 - Uranium was created in supernova explosions after the universe was formed
13:33 - Using half life of uranium or lithium to calculate age of the universe is sinful
15:33 - Ben Harding asks: Should we be surprised that galaxies formed so quickly
21:39 - How did Saturn's moon Titan accumulate its thick nitrogen atmosphere
26:45 - Andrew Dunkley: Thanks to everyone who's sending questions for Space Nuts
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the cosmic questions posed by our curious audience. From the mysteries of a universe without black holes to the peculiar atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights and astronomical discussions.
Episode Highlights:
- Universe Without Dark Matter and Energy: Delve into the possibilities of a universe devoid of dark matter, dark energy, and black holes. Explore the implications for galaxy formation and the cosmic web, and ponder the nature of dark energy's role in the universe's expansion.
- Energy Loss and the Universe's Age: Investigate the concept of energy loss in the universe and the methods used to calculate its age. Discover why uranium's half-life isn't the key to unlocking the universe's timeline and how the Hubble constant plays a role.
- Early Universe Surprises: Question the surprises of finding ancient cosmic structures in the early universe. Examine how galaxy formation models are continually refined and the potential revelations from the Square Kilometre Array.
- Titan's Unique Atmosphere: Unravel the mystery of Titan's dense atmosphere and compare it to Mars' inability to retain one. Consider the possible factors contributing to Titan's atmospheric retention and the role of cryovolcanism.
For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.
For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support.
Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
00:00 - This is a Q and A edition of Space Nuts
01:53 - Dark matter and dark energy are at the forefront of modern day cosmology
09:10 - How much of the universe's energy is kind of like gone
12:30 - Uranium was created in supernova explosions after the universe was formed
13:33 - Using half life of uranium or lithium to calculate age of the universe is sinful
15:33 - Ben Harding asks: Should we be surprised that galaxies formed so quickly
21:39 - How did Saturn's moon Titan accumulate its thick nitrogen atmosphere
26:45 - Andrew Dunkley: Thanks to everyone who's sending questions for Space Nuts
Previous episodes
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481 - #470: Cosmic Questions: Dark Matter, Titan's Secrets & Universe's EnergyMon, 18 Nov 2024
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480 - #469: Ryugu's Magnetic Mysteries, Arecibo's Silent Collapse & Venusian Impact RevelationsThu, 14 Nov 2024
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479 - #468: Moon Lava Tube Dangers, Black Hole Light Tricks & Gravitational Wave WondersMon, 11 Nov 2024
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478 - #467: Decoding Mars Messages, Hungry Black Holes & Martian Water MysteriesThu, 07 Nov 2024
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477 - #466: Mysterious Spacecraft Sounds, Big Bang Beliefs & Saturn's Ring DynamicsMon, 04 Nov 2024
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476 - #465: Fred's New Frontier, Artemis Landing Zones & Ryugu's Revealing SecretsThu, 31 Oct 2024
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475 - #464: Dark Matter Dynamics, Spacecraft Synchronisation & Asteroid Belt EnigmasMon, 28 Oct 2024
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474 - #463: Cosmic Collisions, Double Dwarf Discoveries & SpaceX's Stellar StridesThu, 24 Oct 2024
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473 - #462: Dark Matter Mysteries, Gravitons & Interferometry InsightsMon, 21 Oct 2024
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472 - #461: Anglo-Australian Telescope's Golden Jubilee, Starship's Stunning Catch & Laser Links to MarsThu, 17 Oct 2024
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471 - Solar Secrets Unveiled, Earth's New Moon & Rethinking the Big BangThu, 10 Oct 2024
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470 - #460: Gravity Reimagined, Quantum Field Fables & Black Hole MysteriesSun, 13 Oct 2024
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469 - Navigating the Cosmos and Redshift RiddlesMon, 07 Oct 2024
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468 - Voyager's Roadside Rescue, Apophis Scenarios & Red Giant RevelationsThu, 03 Oct 2024
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467 - #456: Safeguarding the Moon, Titan's Liquid Sounds & Dark Matter DriftsMon, 30 Sep 2024
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466 - #455: Starship to Mars, Expanding Galaxies & Starliner ReturnsThu, 26 Sep 2024
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465 - #454: Universe's Speed Limits, Triple Star Systems & CME MysteriesMon, 23 Sep 2024
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464 - #453: Starliner Suit Dilemma, Iron Rain on WASP 76b & Kuiper Belt MysteriesThu, 19 Sep 2024
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463 - #452: Early Universe Mysteries, Galactic Demise & Dark Matter InteractionsMon, 16 Sep 2024
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462 - #451: Unexplained Starliner Noises, Ganymede's Cataclysm & Black Hole Jet DiscoveriesThu, 12 Sep 2024
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461 - #450: Dark Matter Debate, Flawed Maths & Spinning Black HolesMon, 09 Sep 2024
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460 - #449: 20,000 Black Holes, Polaris Dawn's Spacewalk & New Horizons' Deep DiveThu, 05 Sep 2024
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459 - #448: Galactic Life Cycles, Black Hole Growth & Space Junk RingsSun, 01 Sep 2024
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458 - #447: Wandering Planets, Dark Matter Controversy, and the Fermi Paradox DebateThu, 29 Aug 2024
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457 - #446: Voyager's Future Paths, Black Hole Star Quenching & Ultimate Temperature LimitsSun, 25 Aug 2024
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456 - #445: Snowball Earth Theories, Dinosaur Asteroid Origins, and the Hubble Tension ResolvedThu, 22 Aug 2024
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455 - #444: Cosmic Movements & Solar Mysteries UnveiledSun, 18 Aug 2024
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454 - #443: Mars' Mega Lake & ISS Archaeology MysteriesThu, 15 Aug 2024
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453 - #442: Dark Matter Explosions & Galactic EclipticsSun, 11 Aug 2024
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452 - #441: The Return of Phosphine & Space Debris DilemmasThu, 08 Aug 2024
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451 - #440: Earth Swap Hypotheticals & Europa Clipper CountdownSun, 04 Aug 2024
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450 - #439: JWST and the Old, Cold ExoplanetThu, 01 Aug 2024
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449 - #438: Gravitons' Mysteries & The Sun's Hidden TwinSun, 28 Jul 2024
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448 - #437: Mars' Sulphur Surprise & Extreme Exoplanet OrbitsThu, 25 Jul 2024
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447 - #436: Cosmic Ripples & Matter Creation: Listener Questions ExploredSun, 21 Jul 2024
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446 - #435: Intermediate Black Holes & Earth's Earliest LifeThu, 18 Jul 2024
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445 - #434: Gravity, Energy, and Hidden Galaxies: Listener Queries UnpackedSun, 14 Jul 2024
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444 - #433: Marsquakes Surge & Parker Probe's Record SpeedThu, 11 Jul 2024
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443 - #432: Virtual Particles & Black Hole Mysteries: Listener Questions ExploredSun, 07 Jul 2024
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442 - #431: Ancient Universe Revealed by Webb & Space Junk Hits HomeThu, 04 Jul 2024
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441 - #430: Dark Energy Theories & Voyager's Cosmic Rays: Your Queries AnsweredSun, 30 Jun 2024
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440 - #429: Boeing Starliner Woes & Titan's Liquid Coastlines: Cosmic InsightsFri, 28 Jun 2024
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439 - #428: Dark Matter Mysteries & Sci-Fi Innovations: Listener Queries AnsweredMon, 24 Jun 2024
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438 - #427: Martian Mysteries & Space Health: Unveiling Cosmic SecretsThu, 20 Jun 2024
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437 - #426: Radio Interference & Tiny Universes: Listener Questions ExploredSun, 16 Jun 2024
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436 - #425: Instagram Innovations & Orphan Stars: NASA's Latest RevealsThu, 13 Jun 2024
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435 - #424: Gravity Waves & Space Junk: Cosmic Queries UnpackedSun, 09 Jun 2024
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434 - #423: Earth-Like Exoplanets & Dyson Spheres: Unveiling New Cosmic DiscoveriesThu, 06 Jun 2024
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433 - #422: Dim Lights & Dark Matter: Cosmic Questions AnsweredSun, 02 Jun 2024
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432 - #421: Zebrafish & Cosmic Cold Spots: Swimming Through Space MysteriesThu, 30 May 2024
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