In season six of this podcast, researchers use sounds from the Sun to learn more about it, scientists study dark matter and dark energy, and they go behind the scenes of a NASA mission to deliver an asteroid sample to Earth.
NASA researchers are using sounds from the Sun to gain new insights into our star.
The first NASA mission to deliver an asteroid sample to Earth holds the potential for exciting discoveries.
Deep dives
Exploring the Biggest Mysteries of the Universe
In the podcast episode, NASA's Curious Universe aims to answer burning questions about the biggest mysteries of the universe. The host expresses curiosity about the new physics that describes the universe, highlighting that there's still much to uncover. The podcast explores the metaphor of a telescope being like a formula-1 race car in a horse and buggy world, indicating that our understanding of the universe is just scratching the surface. The upcoming season promises to delve into various topics, from our home planet to the farthest reaches of the universe.
Unveiling Secrets of the Sun and Asteroids
The podcast episode reveals intriguing insights about the sun and asteroids. Scientists studying the sun utilize satellites, similar to how stethoscopes aid doctors in listening to the human heart, to observe and learn more about the star. Additionally, the podcast features the inside story of the first NASA mission to visit an asteroid and collect a sample to bring back to Earth. The host mentions that the rocks from the asteroid differ from anything seen in meteorite collections, indicating the possibility of exciting discoveries. Furthermore, the episode touches on NASA's preparations for sending humans to Mars, providing a glimpse into the ongoing efforts in space exploration.
In season six, meet researchers who are using sounds from the Sun to unlock new details about our star, explore the “dark side” of the universe with scientists who study dark matter and dark energy, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the first NASA mission to deliver an asteroid sample to Earth. A new episode drops every Tuesday. NASA's Curious Universe is an official NASA podcast. Discover more adventures with NASA astronauts, engineers, scientists, and other experts at nasa.gov/curiousuniverse
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