Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Join Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Fi Author Andrew Dunkley on Space Nuts as they delve into astronomy, space travel, and cosmic mysteries. Explore groundbreaking discoveries and listener Q&A in captivating discussions. Follow us on social media to engage with our community!
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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3I Atlas, Human Remains on Mars, and Moon Formation Insights
In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner dive into some controversial and intriguing topics in the realm of space exploration. From the latest on Comet 3I Atlas and the implications of the U.S. government shutdown to the divisive plan to send human remains to Mars, this episode is packed with cosmic curiosities and critical discussions that challenge our understanding of space and humanity's role within it.
Episode Highlights:
- The 3I Atlas Dilemma: Andrew and Jonti take a closer look at the ongoing situation surrounding Comet 3I Atlas, which recently passed Mars. They discuss why NASA has been silent on the data and the fallout from the U.S. government shutdown that has left many NASA employees unable to work or communicate about ongoing missions.
- Human Remains on Mars: The hosts delve into the controversial proposal by the company Celestis to send human ashes to Mars. They discuss the cultural implications and sensitivities surrounding this idea, questioning the ethical considerations of sending human remains to another planet without broader consultation.
- New Evidence of Moon Formation: A fascinating discovery in Western Australia sheds light on the formation of the Moon, with findings indicating that feldspar crystals found in ancient rocks on Earth closely match those on the lunar surface. This evidence supports the giant impact theory of the Moon's origin and offers insights into the early history of our planet.
- The Future of the Universe: Andrew and Jonti explore the latest theories regarding the expansion of the universe, discussing new findings that suggest the universe may be slowing down rather than continuing to accelerate. They reflect on the implications of these discoveries and how they could reshape our understanding of cosmic evolution.
For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.
If you’d like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.
Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
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In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner dive into some controversial and intriguing topics in the realm of space exploration. From the latest on Comet 3I Atlas and the implications of the U.S. government shutdown to the divisive plan to send human remains to Mars, this episode is packed with cosmic curiosities and critical discussions that challenge our understanding of space and humanity's role within it.
Episode Highlights:
- The 3I Atlas Dilemma: Andrew and Jonti take a closer look at the ongoing situation surrounding Comet 3I Atlas, which recently passed Mars. They discuss why NASA has been silent on the data and the fallout from the U.S. government shutdown that has left many NASA employees unable to work or communicate about ongoing missions.
- Human Remains on Mars: The hosts delve into the controversial proposal by the company Celestis to send human ashes to Mars. They discuss the cultural implications and sensitivities surrounding this idea, questioning the ethical considerations of sending human remains to another planet without broader consultation.
- New Evidence of Moon Formation: A fascinating discovery in Western Australia sheds light on the formation of the Moon, with findings indicating that feldspar crystals found in ancient rocks on Earth closely match those on the lunar surface. This evidence supports the giant impact theory of the Moon's origin and offers insights into the early history of our planet.
- The Future of the Universe: Andrew and Jonti explore the latest theories regarding the expansion of the universe, discussing new findings that suggest the universe may be slowing down rather than continuing to accelerate. They reflect on the implications of these discoveries and how they could reshape our understanding of cosmic evolution.
For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.
If you’d like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.
Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.
Previous episodes
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584 - Comet Conundrums, Cosmic Shutdowns & The Mars Remains ControversyThu, 13 Nov 2025
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583 - Light Pollution Dilemmas, Cosmic Parasol Proposals & Salvaging Space JunkMon, 10 Nov 2025
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582 - Meteorite Myths, Daylight Fireballs & the Secrets of Ultra-Faint GalaxiesFri, 07 Nov 2025
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581 - Spaghettification Mysteries, Neutron Stars vs. Black Holes & The Wormhole DebateMon, 03 Nov 2025
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580 - Jupiter's Cosmic Blueprint, White Dwarf Feasts & Chiron's Evolving RingsFri, 31 Oct 2025
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579 - Solar Eclipses, Speeding Comets & the Enigma of Cosmic Event HorizonsMon, 27 Oct 2025
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578 - SpaceX Innovations, Super-Puff Planets & the Mysterious South Atlantic AnomalyFri, 24 Oct 2025
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577 - Dark Matter Dilemmas, Betelgeuse's Fate & the Mysteries of Lagrange PointsMon, 20 Oct 2025
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576 - Sunlight Satellites, Near-Earth Asteroids & the 6,000th Exoplanet RevelationFri, 17 Oct 2025
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575 - Snowball Earth Theories, High-Energy Neutrinos & The Fascinating MWC349AMon, 13 Oct 2025
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574 - Comet Updates, Meteor Showers & the Secrets of Uranus' Moon ArielFri, 10 Oct 2025
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573 - Cosmic Collapses, Black Hole Illusions & Antimatter MysteriesMon, 06 Oct 2025
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572 - Celebrating 25 Years of the ISS, Moon Crater Mining & Cutting-Edge Rocket TechThu, 02 Oct 2025
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571 - Full Moon Myths, Space Curvature & The Simulation DebateMon, 29 Sep 2025
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570 - Wormholes, Artemis 2 Updates & The Einstein Cross ExplainedThu, 25 Sep 2025
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569 - Gravitational Wonders, Fast Radio Bursts & Your Questions AnsweredMon, 22 Sep 2025
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568 - Mars Life Mysteries, Black Hole Stars & Quasi Moons UnveiledFri, 19 Sep 2025
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567 - Black Holes, Dark Matter Mysteries & Cosmic Questions from the NetherlandsMon, 15 Sep 2025
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566 - Primordial Black Holes, Murchison Upgrades & the New Space RaceFri, 12 Sep 2025
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565 - Cosmic Queries: Space Emptiness, Tidally Locked Worlds & Sonic OrbitsMon, 08 Sep 2025
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564 - Exocomets, Martian Revelations & Habitable Zones BeyondFri, 05 Sep 2025
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563 - Space Questions: Gravity's Pull, Cosmic Debris & Habitability ZonesMon, 01 Sep 2025
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562 - Cosmic Reflections: The WOW Signal, Uranus' New Moon & SpaceX TriumphsFri, 29 Aug 2025
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561 - Cosmic Questions: Black Holes, Space-Time & Interstellar AdventuresMon, 25 Aug 2025
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560 - Little Red Dots, Astronomer Royal & Life on MarsSat, 23 Aug 2025
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559 - Q&A: Cosmic Mapping, Light Speed Anomalies & The Nature of TimeMon, 18 Aug 2025
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558 - Cosmic Fireballs and Astronaut LegendsThu, 14 Aug 2025
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557 - Stellar Insights: Light Speed, Cosmic Maps & Dark Energy DilemmasMon, 11 Aug 2025
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556 - Cosmic Connections: The Search for Alien Life, Double Black Holes & Betelgeuse's SecretsThu, 07 Aug 2025
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555 - Stellar Questions: Captured Asteroids, Evaporating Black Holes & Dining with AliensMon, 04 Aug 2025
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554 - Interstellar Intrigue: 3I Atlas, Cosmic Probes & the Quest for Extraterrestrial LifeThu, 31 Jul 2025
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553 - Cosmic Queries: White Holes, Dark Matter & the Universe's MysteriesMon, 28 Jul 2025
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552 - Galactic Mysteries: Fermi Bubbles, Saturn's Flash & High-Energy Life FormsFri, 25 Jul 2025
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551 - Stellar Scrutiny: Space Debris, Venusian Mysteries & the Quest for Cosmic LifeMon, 21 Jul 2025
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550 - Interstellar Insights: Comets, Cosmic Conferences & the Mysteries of Dark EnergyFri, 18 Jul 2025
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549 - Quantum Quandaries: Photons, Black Holes & the Secrets of Cosmic OrbitsMon, 14 Jul 2025
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548 - Cosmic Chronicles: UFOs, Galactic Archaeology & the Mystery of the Zombie SatelliteFri, 11 Jul 2025
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547 - Stellar Questions: Gravitational Waves, Time Travel & the Search for Extraterrestrial LifeMon, 07 Jul 2025
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546 - Stellar Snapshots: The Vera C. Rubin Telescope & Mars' Mysterious LandscapesFri, 04 Jul 2025
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545 - Celestial Curiosities: Pulsars, Gravitational Waves & the Secrets of the UniverseMon, 30 Jun 2025
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544 - Cosmic Detectives: Solving the Missing Matter Mystery & Exploring Earth's Magnetic SecretsThu, 26 Jun 2025
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543 - Cosmic Conundrums: Time Dilation, Dark Matter & the Quest for Faster-Than-Light TravelMon, 23 Jun 2025
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542 - Astronomical Adventures: Exploring Titan's Ocean, Cassini's Legacy & the Future of ArtemisFri, 20 Jun 2025
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541 - Interstellar Inquiries: The Quest for Planet Nine & Understanding Black HolesMon, 16 Jun 2025
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540 - Galactic Encounters, The Flying Banana & the Fate of AndromedaFri, 13 Jun 2025
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539 - Cosmic Questions, Red Dwarfs & the Search for Life Beyond EarthMon, 09 Jun 2025
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538 - Cosmic Bubbles, Pancake Volcanoes & Celebrating 50 Years of ESAFri, 06 Jun 2025
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537 - Black Holes, Time Twists & the Future of Life on Mars: A Q&A EpisodeTue, 03 Jun 2025
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536 - Dwarf Planets, Peculiar Moons & the Mystery of Dark MatterFri, 30 May 2025
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535 - Cosmic Questions, Gravitational Waves & Dad Jokes from the UniverseMon, 26 May 2025
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