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Spacepod

Spacepod

By: Carrie Nugent
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Hear stories about alien moons, cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Hosted by Dr. Carrie Nugent, it's the only show that gets NASA experts to try unusual drinks.Copyright 2015, Carrie Nugent. All rights reserved. Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Earth Sciences Science
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  • 226: The intersection of computer science and astronomy with Dr. Kubica
    Mar 2 2025

    Dr. Jeremy Kubica talks about his work on the LINCC Frameworks project, and how he brings together astronomers and computer scientists to create software tools. He shares advice for students and talks about his books, which explain computing concepts in fun and accessible ways.

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    22 mins
  • 225: A newly discovered Martian volcano with Dr. Lee
    Dec 22 2024

    Dr. Pascal Lee tells the story of how he and his collaborators found a new volcano on Mars. He tells us about the "convergence of lines of evidence" that led to this discovery. He also explains why this site may be a good place to look for life.

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    41 mins
  • 224: Aurora borealis with Tina Ibsen
    Oct 30 2024

    Astrophysicist Tina Ibsen tells us about the northern lights. She talks about her research and gives tips on how to observe the lights. She tells us how Denmark is a space nation and shares her thoughts about the future of space exploration. We also talk about RumSnak, the space podcast she co-hosts with Anders Høeg Nissen.

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    56 mins

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