The Supermassive Podcast 44: Here Comes the Sun...with NASA's Head of Science
Aug 28, 2023
Dr Nicola Fox, Head of Science at NASA, and Dr Daniel Mueller, Project Scientist for Solar Orbiter, join hosts Izzie and Dr Becky to discuss the latest efforts in studying the sun. They delve into the importance of understanding the sun's relationship with Earth, unraveling the mysteries of the solar cycle, and the potential impact of solar weather on technology and life on Earth. Dr Robert Massey answers questions about the structure of the sun and its composition.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction to the Structure of the Sun
01:32 • 6min
Studying the Sun and Its Relationship with Earth
07:08 • 15min
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Solar Cycle
22:06 • 7min
India's Achievement in Landing on Luna South Pole
29:30 • 5min
The Origin of the Sun within the Milky Way
34:56 • 2min
The Potential Impact of Solar Weather on Technology, Civilization, and Life on Earth
36:33 • 14min