Episodes

  • 232: Are there rainbows on other planets?
    Apr 1 2026

    A question from Maeve, who is almost 3 years old. Dr. Alejandro Soto answers. For more on Dr. Soto's work, see episodes 44 and 136.

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    11 mins
  • 232: How many potholes are on an asteroid?
    Mar 2 2026

    A question from Issac, age 5. Dr. Nancy Chabot answers. For more on Dr. Chabot's work, see episodes 7 and 152. For more on the Planetary Defense, see this NASA website. For more on the DART mission, see the mission website.

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    6 mins
  • 231: How big is space?
    Feb 1 2026

    A question from Issac, age 4. Dr. Jeff Rich answers. For more on Dr. Rich's work, see episodes 14, 81, 118, or 159, or visit the Carnegie Observatories website. Find the pocket solar system instructions here.

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    10 mins
  • 230: What is the fastest planet?
    Jan 1 2026

    A question from Renny, age 4. Dr. Jessie Christensen answers. For more on Dr. Christensen's work, see episodes 42 and 102.

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    5 mins
  • 229: What do asteroids smell like?
    Dec 1 2025
    A question from Sabine, age 5. Dr. Christopher Snead answers. For more on Dr. Snead's work, see Episode 184 of Spacepod. Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!
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    7 mins
  • 228: Do other planets really have diamond rain?
    Nov 20 2025

    Dr. Sabine Stanley answers. For more about planetary insides, check out her book, "What's Hidden Inside Planets".

    Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!

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    7 mins
  • 227: What is the fastest asteroid?
    Oct 15 2025

    Dr. Michael Busch answers. Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!

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    6 mins
  • 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