Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.
Episodes
April 25, 2025 • 30 mins
Space Nuts Episode 515: K2 18b, Polar Orbits, and the Lucy Mission
In this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo takes the helm for her final week as Andrew Dunkley prepares to return. Joined by the ever-knowledgeable Professor Fred Watson, they delve into some of the most exciting recent discoveries in astronomy, including the much-discussed K2 18b, the peculiar polar orbit of a newly discovered planet, and the latest...
In this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo takes the helm for her final week as Andrew Dunkley prepares to return. Joined by the ever-knowledgeable Professor Fred Watson, they delve into some of the most exciting recent discoveries in astronomy, including the much-discussed K2 18b, the peculiar polar orbit of a newly discovered planet, and the latest...
Mark as Played
April 20, 2025 • 24 mins
This episode is brought to you with the support of NordVPN, the official VPN service of the Space Nuts team. We use it and you should too. To get our special deal of up to 74% off and 4 months extra for free, just visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts
In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo takes the reins while Andrew Dunkley enjoys a well-deserved holiday. Joined by the ever-insightful Professor Fred Watson, th...
In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo takes the reins while Andrew Dunkley enjoys a well-deserved holiday. Joined by the ever-insightful Professor Fred Watson, th...
Mark as Played
April 17, 2025 • 37 mins
This episode of Space Nuts is brought you with the support of Saily. If you love travelling, you need Saily by your side. To find out more and get the special Space Nuts listener discount, visit www.saily.com/spacenuts
pace Nuts Episode 513: Microbial Life in Space, Titan's Secrets, and the Search for Intermediate Black Holes
In this engaging episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo returns with astronomer Professor Fred Watson to exp...
pace Nuts Episode 513: Microbial Life in Space, Titan's Secrets, and the Search for Intermediate Black Holes
In this engaging episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo returns with astronomer Professor Fred Watson to exp...
Mark as Played
April 14, 2025 • 26 mins
This episode of Space Nuts is brought you with the support of Saily. If you love travelling, you need Saily by your side. To find out more and get the special Space Nuts listener discount, visit www.saily.com/spacenuts
Space Nuts Episode 512 Q&A: Cosmic Colors, Gamma Ray Bursts, and Terraforming Venus
In this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo takes the helm alongside astronomer Professor Fred Watson to tackle a...
Space Nuts Episode 512 Q&A: Cosmic Colors, Gamma Ray Bursts, and Terraforming Venus
In this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo takes the helm alongside astronomer Professor Fred Watson to tackle a...
Mark as Played
April 10, 2025 • 35 mins
Space Nuts Episode 511: Dust Devils on Mars, Space Junk Solutions, and Galaxy Growth Conundrums
In this captivating episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo fills in for Andrew Dunkley, joining astronomer Professor Fred Watson to explore some of the most intriguing cosmic topics. From the fascinating dust devils observed on Mars to innovative solutions for space debris and the surprising behavior of distant galaxies, this episode is ...
In this captivating episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo fills in for Andrew Dunkley, joining astronomer Professor Fred Watson to explore some of the most intriguing cosmic topics. From the fascinating dust devils observed on Mars to innovative solutions for space debris and the surprising behavior of distant galaxies, this episode is ...
Mark as Played
April 7, 2025 • 26 mins
This episode is brought to you with the support of Incogni. If you're privacy online is important to you, then you really need Incogni...and by using our special link you can currently get 60% off! Witha 30 day money back guarantee. Check out the details here: www.incogni.com/spacenuts
Space Nuts Episode 510: The Sun's Mass Loss, Black Holes, and Dark Matter Mysteries
In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo...
Space Nuts Episode 510: The Sun's Mass Loss, Black Holes, and Dark Matter Mysteries
In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, host Heidi Campo...
Mark as Played
April 3, 2025 • 46 mins
This episode is presented with the help of NordVPN....it's the one we all use and recommend. It just works! To get our special Space Nuts deal visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts
Space Nuts Episode 509: Neptune's Secrets, Lunar Dust Shields, and the Helix Nebula
In this exciting episode of Space Nuts, fill-in host Heidi Campo joins astronomer Fred Watson to explore some of the cosmos' most intriguing phenomena. From the latest discoverie...
Space Nuts Episode 509: Neptune's Secrets, Lunar Dust Shields, and the Helix Nebula
In this exciting episode of Space Nuts, fill-in host Heidi Campo joins astronomer Fred Watson to explore some of the cosmos' most intriguing phenomena. From the latest discoverie...
Mark as Played
March 30, 2025 • 30 mins
Space Nuts Episode 508: Space and Time, Movement in the Universe, and the Nature of Discovery
In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley is joined by astronomer Professor Fred Watson and special guest Heidi Campo as they tackle a variety of thought-provoking listener questions. From the intricate relationship between space and time within black holes to the inherent direction of movement in the universe, thi...
In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley is joined by astronomer Professor Fred Watson and special guest Heidi Campo as they tackle a variety of thought-provoking listener questions. From the intricate relationship between space and time within black holes to the inherent direction of movement in the universe, thi...
Mark as Played
March 27, 2025 • 34 mins
Space Nuts Episode 507: Dark Energy, Square Kilometer Array, and Baby Moons
Join host Andrew Dunkley, astronomer Professor Fred Watson, and special guest Heidi Campo as they delve into the intriguing mysteries of the universe in this episode of Space Nuts. From the latest revelations about dark energy to the exciting developments from the Square Kilometer Array and the discovery of baby moons around baby planets, this episode is pac...
Join host Andrew Dunkley, astronomer Professor Fred Watson, and special guest Heidi Campo as they delve into the intriguing mysteries of the universe in this episode of Space Nuts. From the latest revelations about dark energy to the exciting developments from the Square Kilometer Array and the discovery of baby moons around baby planets, this episode is pac...
Mark as Played
March 23, 2025 • 30 mins
This episode is brought to you with the help of NORDVPN. To get your special Space Nuts discount and help support the show, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts
Space Nuts Episode 505: Black Holes, TRAPPIST Planets, and Cosmic Fluctuations
In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Professor Fred Watson tackle a variety of listener questions that delve deep into the mysteries of the universe. From t...
Space Nuts Episode 505: Black Holes, TRAPPIST Planets, and Cosmic Fluctuations
In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Professor Fred Watson tackle a variety of listener questions that delve deep into the mysteries of the universe. From t...
Mark as Played
March 20, 2025 • 34 mins
This episode is brought to you with the support of NordVPN...and as Andrew says in this episode...the best in the business. To get our special Space Nuts savings, visit www.nordvpn.spacenuts
Space Nuts Episode 504: Alien Objects, Exoplanets, and Mars Missions
In this episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley is joined by astronomer Fred Watson and special guest Heidi Campo as they dive into the latest cosmic discoveries and ambitiou...
Space Nuts Episode 504: Alien Objects, Exoplanets, and Mars Missions
In this episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley is joined by astronomer Fred Watson and special guest Heidi Campo as they dive into the latest cosmic discoveries and ambitiou...
Mark as Played
March 17, 2025 • 33 mins
In this Q&A episode of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley and astronomer Fred Watson tackle intriguing questions from listeners about bright nebulae, the nature of light, and the mysteries of time. They discuss whether one could see the vibrant colors of nebulae from within, delve into the implications of two arrows of time emerging from quantum systems, and explore the feasibility of life on moons orbiting brown dwarf stars. Join...
Mark as Played
Space Nuts Episode 503: Dark Matter Stars, Australia's Oldest Impact Crater, and Mission Updates
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts as they explore the latest discoveries and updates from the cosmos. From the intriguing possibility of dark matter stars to the revelation of the oldest impact crater on Earth, this episode is filled with exciting insights and engaging discussions tha...
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts as they explore the latest discoveries and updates from the cosmos. From the intriguing possibility of dark matter stars to the revelation of the oldest impact crater on Earth, this episode is filled with exciting insights and engaging discussions tha...
Mark as Played
Space Nuts Episode 502: Q&A on Black Holes, Cosmic Temperatures, and Starshot Missions
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners around the globe. From the mysteries of black holes to the minimum temperature of space and the ambitious Starshot mission, this episode is packed with thought-provoking insights and l...
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners around the globe. From the mysteries of black holes to the minimum temperature of space and the ambitious Starshot mission, this episode is packed with thought-provoking insights and l...
Mark as Played
March 6, 2025 • 33 mins
This episode is brought to you by NordVPN....the VPN we all use and highly recommend. We wouldn't advertise them if we didn't love the product. And there's a very special limited time deal for Space Nuts listeners at the moment. Check it out ASAP at www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts ...and it comes witha 30 day money back guantee.
Space Nuts Episode 501: Lunar Landings, Andromeda Mysteries, and Voyager-1 Update
Join Andrew Dunkley and Profe...
Space Nuts Episode 501: Lunar Landings, Andromeda Mysteries, and Voyager-1 Update
Join Andrew Dunkley and Profe...
Mark as Played
Space Nuts Episode 500: Celebrating 500 Episodes with a Q&A Extravaganza
Join Andrew Dunkley, Professor Jonti Horner, and Professor Fred Watson in this monumental 500th episode of Space Nuts! In a special Q&A format, the team tackles a range of audience questions that span the cosmos, including the mysteries of the Big Bang, the impending collision of Andromeda with the Milky Way, and the fascinating phenomenon of cold weldi...
Join Andrew Dunkley, Professor Jonti Horner, and Professor Fred Watson in this monumental 500th episode of Space Nuts! In a special Q&A format, the team tackles a range of audience questions that span the cosmos, including the mysteries of the Big Bang, the impending collision of Andromeda with the Milky Way, and the fascinating phenomenon of cold weldi...
Mark as Played
February 27, 2025 • 41 mins
Space Nuts Episode 499: Asteroid Updates, Life in the Cosmos, and SpaceX Mishaps
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this exciting episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest developments in asteroid research, the ongoing quest for extraterrestrial life, and some recent SpaceX controversies. From the fate of asteroid 2024 YR4 to the intriguing possibilities of subsurface oceans on icy moons, this episode is...
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this exciting episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest developments in asteroid research, the ongoing quest for extraterrestrial life, and some recent SpaceX controversies. From the fate of asteroid 2024 YR4 to the intriguing possibilities of subsurface oceans on icy moons, this episode is...
Mark as Played
February 23, 2025 • 36 mins
This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of Incogni. If online privacy matters to you, then you need Incogni. To take advantage of our special 60% off offer for the Space Nuts family, simply visit www.incogni.com/spacenuts
Space Nuts Episode 498: Reflections in Space, Holographic Theories, and Liquid Planets
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they ...
Space Nuts Episode 498: Reflections in Space, Holographic Theories, and Liquid Planets
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they ...
Mark as Played
February 19, 2025 • 43 mins
This episode is brought to you with help of NordVPN. To get the special birthday deal, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts - you'll be glad you did.
Space Nuts Episode 497: Earth's Core Dynamics, Hypervelocity Stars, and Cosmic Dust
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this captivating episode of Space Nuts as they delve into the intriguing dynamics of our planet's core, the discovery of a hyperactive star with a planet, and...
Space Nuts Episode 497: Earth's Core Dynamics, Hypervelocity Stars, and Cosmic Dust
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this captivating episode of Space Nuts as they delve into the intriguing dynamics of our planet's core, the discovery of a hyperactive star with a planet, and...
Mark as Played
February 16, 2025 • 50 mins
Space Nuts Episode 496: Life on Other Planets, Centrifugal Forces, and Bone Density in Space
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this thought-provoking Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they tackle some of the most intriguing questions from our listeners. From the possibility of detecting life on distant planets to the fascinating dynamics of centrifugal force, and the effects of zero gravity on bone density, this e...
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this thought-provoking Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they tackle some of the most intriguing questions from our listeners. From the possibility of detecting life on distant planets to the fascinating dynamics of centrifugal force, and the effects of zero gravity on bone density, this e...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Daniel Jeremiah of Move the Sticks and Gregg Rosenthal of NFL Daily join forces to break down every team's needs this offseason.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.