Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

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.

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February 22, 2026 34 mins
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Exploring Dark Matter, Telescope Innovations, and Olympus Mons
In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a range of fascinating listener questions that dive ...
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Lava Tubes on Venus, Elon Musk's New Target, and China's Lunar Ambitions
In this intriguing episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fre...
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Dark Matter Theories, Solar Origins, and Black Hole Temperatures
In this milestone 600th episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson celebrate with a captivating Q&A session, tac...
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Cosmic Dust in a Jar, Volcanic Eruptions on Io, and the Quest for Intelligent Life
In this exciting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into a series of captivating cosmic stories that will spark your imagination. From the groundbreaking creation of cosmic dust in a lab to the simultaneous volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon Io, this episode is a treasur...
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Theia's Fate, Galactic Mergers, and the Mysteries of Hydrogen
In this captivating Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Wat...
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One Million Satellites, Space Mushrooms, and Martian Shorelines
In this action-packed episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore a variety of cosmic topics that will leave you both informed and entertained. From the ambitious plan to launch a million satellites to the intriguing discovery of Martian shorelines, this episode covers the latest in space exploration and technology.
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Solar Curiosities, Stellar Siblings, and the Quest for Sun Missions
In this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into a plethora of solar-themed questions submitted by their curious audience. From the intriguing arc of the sun across the sky to the search for the sun's long-lost siblings, this episode is packed with cosmic insights that will leave you pondering the mysteries of our ...
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Challenger Remembrance, Australian of the Year, and the Mystery of Massive Moons
In this poignant episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson reflect on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle disaster, sharing their memories and insights about this tragic event. They also celebrate the announcement of the Australian of the Year and delve into intriguing discussions about the definition of moon...
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Temperature of Black Holes, Cosmic Mapping, and the Nature of Space
In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle some of the most intriguing quest...
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Artemis 2 Updates, Cosmic Iron Bars, and the Role of Hydrogen Cyanide in Life's Origins
In this exciting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the latest develop...
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This ​is ​a ​Q ​and ​A ​edition ​of ​Space ​Nuts. We ​will ​be ​answering ​audience ​questions ​exclusively ​on ​this ​episode. ​We're ​looking ​at ​​a ​concept ​that ​Ross ​has ​put ​up ​about ​black ​holes ​equaling ​dark ​matter, ​we'll ​explain ​that. ​​Sandy ​is ​asking ​about ​navigation ​in ​space. ​​John ​is ​talking ​relativity, ​time, ​black ​holes ​and ​the ​big ​crunch. ​​And ​the ​speed ​of ​re ​entry ​is ​a ​question ...
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Exploring Mars Oceans, Fastest Asteroids, and ISS Evacuations
In this captivating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and intriguing space news. Join them as they explore new evidence suggesting that Mars once boasted vast oceans, the astonishing characteristics of the fastest spinning asteroid ever recorded, and the unprecedented evacuation of the Inte...
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This episode originally aired in 2024.
Cosmic Q&A: Gravity, Energy, and Hidden Galaxies
In this thought-provoking holiday repeat ep...
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Archived Insights: Europa Clipper, Gravitational Waves, and Black Hole Mysteries
In this special episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Pr...
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Cosmic Q&A: Light in Space, Astronaut Shielding, and Ice Giants
In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle intriguing listener questions that delve into the mysteries of space. From the visibility of Voyager 1 in the depths of the solar system to the challenges of shielding astronauts from cosmic radiation, this episode is a treasure trove of cosmic knowledge.
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Cosmic Discoveries: Frame Dragging, Mars Rover Naming, and Intern Triumphs
In this holiday replay episode from the Space Nuts archives, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore groundbreaking astronomical phenomena and inspiring stories from the cosmos. From the intriguing discovery of frame dragging in space-time to the triumphs of young minds in the field of astronomy, this episode is packed with fascinating insights...
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Archived Insights: Gravitational Waves, Earth's Fate, and Dark Energy
In this special episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fre...
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Frozen Frontiers: Snowball Earth, Dinosaur Origins, and Hubble Tension
In this captivating holiday episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and ...
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