Ep. 225: Ice in Space

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) A huge part of the Solar System is just made of ice. There are comets, rings, moons and even dwarf planets. Where did all this ice come from, and what impact (pardon the pun) has it had for life on Earth? Ep. 225: Ice in Space Jump to Shownotes Jump...

Ep. 223: The Transit of Venus

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Since the planet Venus is closer in to the Sun than Earth, there are rare opportunities to see it pass directly in front of our parent star. This is known as a planetary transit, and thanks to the geometry of the Earth and Venus, they only happen a couple...

Ep. 220: Mass Extinction Events

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) The Earth seems like a safe place, most of the time. But we have evidence of terrible catastrophes in the ancient past. Times when almost all life on Earth was wiped out in a geologic instant. What could have caused so much devastation? And will something...

Ep. 203: Europa

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Europa is the smallest of the Jovian satellites, but it might be one of the most exciting spots in the Solar System. When NASA’s Voyager spacecraft flew past the moon, they discovered huge cracks in its icy surface. Is it possible that Europa has a...

Ep. 202: The Planets at Gliese 581

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) With the discovery of a planet in the habitability zone of Gliese 581, the chances of finding life on other worlds is just getting better and better. Let’s take a look at the discoveries made at Gliese 581, provide some perspective on the real chances...

Ep. 201: Titan

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (0.0KB) Titan is Saturn’s largest moon, and the second largest moon in the Solar System. It’s unique in the Solar System as the only moon with an atmosphere. In fact, scientists think that Titan’s thick atmosphere – rich in hydrocarbons...