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Ep. 323: Isotopes

Ep. 323: Isotopes
Posted by on Dec 3, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) The number of protons defines an element, but the number of neutrons can vary. We call these different flavors of an element isotopes, and use these isotopes to solve some challenging mysteries in physics and...

Ep. 322: SOHO

Ep. 322: SOHO
Posted by on Nov 25, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) As we’ve mentioned before, the Sun is a terrifying ball of plasma. It’s a good thing we’re keeping an eye on it. And that eye is the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, or SOHO. Operating for more...

Ep. 321: Solar Flares

Ep. 321: Solar Flares
Posted by on Nov 19, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Sometimes the Sun is quiet, and other times the Sun gets downright unruly. During the peak of its 11-year cycle, the surface of the Sun is littered with darker sunspots. And its from these sunspots that the Sun...

Ep. 320: Layers of the Sun

Ep. 320: Layers of the Sun
Posted by on Nov 11, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Our Sun isn’t just a terrifying ball of white hot plasma, it’s actually a lot more complex. It’s got layers. And today, we’re going to peel back those layers and learn about the Sun –...

Ep. 319: The Zodiac

Ep. 319: The Zodiac
Posted by on Nov 4, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Although the Zodiac is best known for astrology nonsense, it has a purpose in astronomy too. The constellations of the Zodiac define the plane of the ecliptic: the region where the Sun, Moon and planets appear to...

Ep. 318: Escape Velocity

Ep. 318: Escape Velocity
Posted by on Oct 28, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all. From your planet, your Solar System and your galaxy. If you’re looking to escape, you’ll need to know just what velocity it’ll take to break...

Ep. 317: Observatories

Ep. 317: Observatories
Posted by on Oct 23, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Have you ever wondered what it’s like to visit one of the big research observatories, like Keck, Gemini, or the European Southern Observatory? What’s it like to use gear that powerful? What’s the...

Ep. 316: Observational vs. Exp...

Ep. 316: Observational vs. Experimental Science
Posted by on Oct 14, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Sometimes you can do science by watching patiently, and sometimes you’ve just got to get your hands dirty with an experiment or two. These two methods have their advantages and disadvantages for revealing...

Ep. 315: Particle Accelerators

Ep. 315: Particle Accelerators
Posted by on Oct 7, 2013
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Who knew that destruction could be so informative? Only by smashing particles together with more and more energy, can we truly tease out the fundamental forces of nature. Join us to discover the different kinds of...

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