NASA's Curious Universe
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Come get curious with NASA. As an official NASA podcast, Curious Universe brings you mind-blowing science and space adventures you won't find anywhere else. Explore the cosmos alongside astronauts, scientists, engineers, and other top NASA experts who are achieving remarkable feats in science, space exploration, and aeronautics. Learn something new about the wild and wonderful universe we share. All you need to get started is a little curiosity.
NASA's Curious Universe is an official NASA podcast hosted by Padi Boyd and Jacob Pinter. Discover more original NASA shows at nasa.gov/podcasts
NASA's Curious Universe is an official NASA podcast hosted by Padi Boyd and Jacob Pinter. Discover more original NASA shows at nasa.gov/podcasts
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Nov 21, 2023 • 29min
How You (Yes, You!) Can Do Science With NASA
Meet three volunteers whose perspectives have changed by participating in citizen science. Discover the impact of citizen science projects on individuals' lives and the discovery of exoplanets. Explore the journey of citizen scientists studying active regions on the Sun and classifying objects in the Disk Detective project. Learn about personal milestones achieved through citizen science and the potential for scientific exploration. Find out how to get involved in NASA's citizen science projects.
Nov 14, 2023 • 33min
Hum of the Sun
Discover the use of data sonification to listen to the electromagnetic symphony of the Sun. Explore the dynamic nature of the Sun as a ball of plasma, its interaction with the Earth's magnetic field, and the creation of a dynamic magnetosphere. Learn about the translation of sun data into music through sonification and the discovery of a pattern, a hum, correlated with solar activity. Dive into the fascinating world of space weather and upcoming solar eclipses.
Nov 7, 2023 • 26min
Welcome to the Dark Side
Astrophysicists discuss the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy in the universe, exploring theories like black holes and weakly interacting massive particles. They highlight advancements in studying the dark side using space telescopes like Euclid and Roman, and the potential for astrophysics to be revolutionized with upcoming missions.
Oct 31, 2023 • 2min
Introducing Season Six
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.
Apr 11, 2023 • 18min
To the Stars with Jessica Watkins
Join NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, a self-proclaimed 'rock nerd,' as she shares insights on plant growth in space, her journey to becoming an astronaut, the importance of teamwork in astronaut training, astronaut roles and responsibilities, and her excitement for the future of human space flight and the prospect of going to Mars.
Apr 4, 2023 • 28min
Suiting up for Space
Spacesuits are more than just garments – in the airless vacuum of space or on the freezing surface of the moon, they keep astronauts alive. Explore how NASA engineers like Amy Ross and Paromita Mitra have contributed to the development of the next generation of spacesuits.
Mar 28, 2023 • 18min
Field Notes: Nhulunbuy, Australia
Tropical rainforests, snowy mountain peaks, even the Australian outback – NASA experts travel to a wide range of environments right here on Earth to better understand our universe. Miles Hatfield, NASA heliophysics science writer, recaps a recent reporting trip to cover a sounding rocket launch in Australia’s remote Northern Territories.
Mar 21, 2023 • 21min
How to Build A Spacecraft
Delve into the world of building spacecraft for dangerous missions in space with scientists from the Da Vinci mission to Venus. Explore the challenges of exploring Venus, crafting a spacecraft for extreme conditions, and the anticipation of groundbreaking discoveries through a launch, flyby, and descent.
Mar 14, 2023 • 20min
Stargazers Welcome
The night sky isn’t just for experts, it belongs to all of us! And we here at NASA love to encourage people to go out and take a look. Amateur astronomer Kevin Hartnett, Hubble Social Media Lead Elizabeth Tammi, and the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt take us on a tour of the stars and share how you can join from your own backyard.
Mar 7, 2023 • 23min
Wildfires from Space
Wherever you live on Earth, wildfires touch your life. Explore how NASA scientist Doug Morton and Canadian firefighter-turned-researcher Josh Johnston use satellites to track the changing landscape of wildfires from space.
