Featured Podcast Episodes
Scientific American - 60-Second Space
13 Feb 2013, 01:39 UTC
The Curiosity rover has achieved plenty of firsts in its six months on Mars. And the last first is especially noteworthy: on February 9th, Curiosity made the inaugural run of its drill, boring into a rock to extract a sample from the interior. It thus became the first robot ever to drill on Mars. [More]
Curiosity Drills Mars For Answers
13 Feb 2013, 01:39 UTC
The Curiosity rover has achieved plenty of firsts in its six months on Mars. And the last first is especially noteworthy: on February 9th, Curiosity made the inaugural run of its drill, boring into a rock to extract a sample from the interior. It thus became the first robot ever to drill on Mars. [More]
Brains Matter
12 Feb 2013, 07:01 UTC
In today’s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine. He talked to me about the discover of carbon-60, as well as the state of science in the UK and worldwide. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Today’s listener of the episode is Renee Webster, from Melbourne, Australia. Download MP3 of Ep 160 In today’s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine. He talked to me about the discover of carbon-60, as well as the state of science in the UK and worldwide. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Today’s [...]
160 – Sir Harry Kroto – Buckminsterfullerine Part 1
12 Feb 2013, 07:01 UTC
In today’s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine. He talked to me about the discover of carbon-60, as well as the state of science in the UK and worldwide. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Today’s listener of the episode is Renee Webster, from Melbourne, Australia. Download MP3 of Ep 160 In today’s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine. He talked to me about the discover of carbon-60, as well as the state of science in the UK and worldwide. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Today’s [...]
Space Talk with Jim Banke
9 Feb 2013, 20:28 UTC
Jim Banke talks to Carol Craig from Craig Technology, Founder and CEO. Space Talk with Jim Banke 2/09
Space Talk with Jim Banke 2/09
9 Feb 2013, 20:28 UTC
Jim Banke talks to Carol Craig from Craig Technology, Founder and CEO. Space Talk with Jim Banke 2/09
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Video and Audio Podcasts
9 Feb 2013, 08:00 UTC
This animation depicts NASA's Mars rover Curiosity drilling a hole to collect a rock-powder sample at a target site called "John Klein."
Simulation of Curiosity Rover Drilling into Martian Bedrock
9 Feb 2013, 08:00 UTC
This animation depicts NASA's Mars rover Curiosity drilling a hole to collect a rock-powder sample at a target site called "John Klein."
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Podcasts
7 Feb 2013, 17:00 UTC
One star, eight planets, and a myriad of moons, comets and asteroids. This is the Earth's local neighborhood, known as the Solar System.
Learn About Solar System
7 Feb 2013, 17:00 UTC
One star, eight planets, and a myriad of moons, comets and asteroids. This is the Earth's local neighborhood, known as the Solar System.
Hubblecast HD
5 Feb 2013, 15:00 UTC
Despite its appearance, which looks much like countless other galaxies, Messier 106 hides a number of secrets. In this episode of the Hubblecast, Dr Joe Liske (aka Dr J) takes us on a tour of the galaxy. Thanks to a new image, which combines data from Hubble with observations by amateur astronomer Robert Gendler, the galaxy’s secrets are revealed as never before.
Hubblecast 62: A spiral galaxy with a secret
5 Feb 2013, 15:00 UTC
Despite its appearance, which looks much like countless other galaxies, Messier 106 hides a number of secrets. In this episode of the Hubblecast, Dr Joe Liske (aka Dr J) takes us on a tour of the galaxy. Thanks to a new image, which combines data from Hubble with observations by amateur astronomer Robert Gendler, the galaxy’s secrets are revealed as never before.
Scientific American - 60-Second Space
4 Feb 2013, 11:30 UTC
In planet formation, as in adolescence, you’ve got your late bloomers. Such is the case for a nearby star called TW Hydrae. At some three million to 10 million years of age, it’s relatively old for a young star. That is, TW Hydrae formed much more recently than our sun but is past the point at which most fledgling stars are still encircled by a massive disk of dust and gas--the stuff of planet formation. [More]
Past-Prime Star May Still Produce Planets
4 Feb 2013, 11:30 UTC
In planet formation, as in adolescence, you’ve got your late bloomers. Such is the case for a nearby star called TW Hydrae. At some three million to 10 million years of age, it’s relatively old for a young star. That is, TW Hydrae formed much more recently than our sun but is past the point at which most fledgling stars are still encircled by a massive disk of dust and gas--the stuff of planet formation. [More]
The Space Show
2 Feb 2013, 17:30 UTC
Guest: Alan Steinberg. Topics; Protecting our space assets, weapons in space, space policy and public opinion. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. We welcomed Alan Steinberg to the program to discuss both is latest Astropolitics article, "Weapons in Space: The Need to Protect Space Assets," and his 2011 Space Policy article, , "Space policy responsiveness: The relationship between public opinion and NASA funding." Both of these articles are available for purchase by using Google the full title of the article. During the first half of the program, we focused on Alan's Astropolitics article. As you ...
Alan Steinberg, Friday, 2-1-13
2 Feb 2013, 17:30 UTC
Guest: Alan Steinberg. Topics; Protecting our space assets, weapons in space, space policy and public opinion. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. We welcomed Alan Steinberg to the program to discuss both is latest Astropolitics article, "Weapons in Space: The Need to Protect Space Assets," and his 2011 Space Policy article, , "Space policy responsiveness: The relationship between public opinion and NASA funding." Both of these articles are available for purchase by using Google the full title of the article. During the first half of the program, we focused on Alan's Astropolitics article. As you ...
Cheap Astronomy
31 Jan 2013, 09:39 UTC
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