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The Supermassive PodcastSample Return Missions - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?This time Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke discover why it’s touch and go when it comes to returning asteroid samples to Earth and hear how we’ve been exchanging spit with Mars since the dawn of the Solar System. The team is joined by Dr Sara Russell, a meteorite researcher at the Natural History Museum in London, and Dr Albert Haldemann, Mars Chief Engineer for the European Space Agency. As ever, Dr Robert Massey is with us to answer your questions and look ahead to the next month in the ni...2025-02-2846 min
How To Write The Future140. Favorite Science Explainers on YouTube (Part 1)“As you may have noticed, these are all women science explainers and scientists, because I really want to highlight women doing science.”In the latest How To Write the Future podcast episode, host and science fiction author Beth Barany shares her “Favorite Science Explainers on YouTube (Part 1)” and the types of science they share including physical experiments and educational demonstrations. Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/@SabineHossenfelderPhysics Girl, Diana Cowern: https://www.youtube.com/@physicsgirlGeo Girl:, Rachel Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@GEOGIRLDr. Becky (Dr Becky Smethurst): https://www.youtube.com/@DrBeckySp...2025-02-1705 minThe Supermassive PodcastThe Search for Space AliensHosts Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are starting 2025 with a biggie. The scientific search for extraterrestrial life: Where are scientists looking? How do they search for potential signals? And what the heck is the plan if they find one?! The Supermassive team hears from Seth Shostak from the SETI Institute about the search for life beyond Earth, and Dr John Elliot from the University of St Andrews explains what would happen if we were to detect them. Thanks for all of your brilliant questions - keep them coming! You can email podcast@ras.ac.uk or...2025-01-2955 minThe Supermassive PodcastQ&A - Space Potatoes and Christmas StarsOur final episode of 2024 is a SUPERMASSIVE Q&A. Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey make their way through your questions. What’s the farthest star we can see with the naked eye? Why do black holes expand and shrink? And what would happen if we accelerated an uncompressed medium sized potato to 99% the speed of light? And remember, do not confuse the ISS with Santa's Sleigh in the run up to Christmas. To avoid any confusion, find out when the ISS is flying over your home using https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/home.cfm2024-12-2153 minThe Supermassive PodcastBONUS - A Bumper EditionAuroras, and comets, and launches... Oh my! Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst, and Dr Robert Massey run through a MEGA month for the astronomy community. Plus, there's just enough time to squeeze in a few listener questions. Here's our recommendations on news or journals sites to keep up with all things space and science: space.comUniverse TodayAstronomy NowSky at NightSky and TelescopeNASAESAESOThe RAS Website and JournalsDr Becky's YouTube channelAstrobites.orgTheConversation.com The Sup...2024-10-1931 min
Joe Marler's Things People DoClassic: About Black HolesCome and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marlerThis episode is an undisputed TPD classic. One of the very best, featuring Dr. Becky Smethurst, who will blow your mind with incredible facts about the universe. There is also a very funny reference to hairy black holes. Brace yourselves.Íse has a podcast called Safety Sistas! To have a listen, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/safety-sistas/id1690757054To get in touch with us, em...2024-08-0954 minThe Supermassive PodcastBONUS - Lumpy Space PotatoesIn this month's bonus episode Izzie, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey tackle questions on pulsars, woo woo sounds from black holes, imperfect spheres and alien aurorae. Send your questions to: podcast@ras.ac.uk, and we’re also on instagram @SupermassivePod. The Supermassive podcast is produced by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham and is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2214 minThe Supermassive PodcastBONUS - Why does the Aurora Borealis look better on my phone?The UK witnessed the most amazing Northern Lights in years.... And Izzie missed it. In this bonus episode, Dr Becky Smethurst, Dr Robert Massey and Izzie Clarke talk about those Northern Lights and answer your questions. What is Jupiter's giant blue dot? If the sun is losing mass (by giving out energy) will that affect the gravity and orbit of the solar system? And how do you date a rock? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2319 minThe Supermassive PodcastThe End of the WorldThe Supermassive Podcast is back for 2024 and putting the "happy" in Happy New Year! What could be a cheerier start to the year than an episode about the End of the World… Astronomically speaking!?From supernova explosions, to super volcanoes, Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey are running through the checklist of big bad things that put our planet at risk. Special thanks goes to Professor Chris Impey from the University of Arizona and author of How It Ends, and Dr Mike Cassidy from the University of Birmingham. Things we promised we'd put in...2024-01-3047 minThe Supermassive PodcastDo We Live In A Multiverse?Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are rounding off 2023 with a biggie. Arguably the biggest of them all. This episode is ALL about the Multiverse. What is it? What does it mean? Does it even exist? A big thank you to Andrew Pontzen from UCL and author of "Universe in a Box" for explaining the basics, Katie Mack from The Perimeter Institute for going from physicist to film reviewer, and to listener Wendy Entwistle who suggested the Supermassive team cover this topic.The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The p...2023-12-2248 minThe Supermassive PodcastBONUS - Could Space Junk Block JWST's View?From barbie dolls, to birds baths, what will happen to all the stuff we have made between now and the end of time? Could a large black hole spaghettify a small black hole? Could more satellites block JWST's view? And what came first, the Big Bang or Inflation?It's time for another deep dive into The Supermassive Mailbox with Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2023-12-2113 min
Cosmic LatteCL023 Cosmic Latte trifft Das Universum in einer KeksdoseDie Episode über astronomische McMoments und viele unterschiedliche Wege zur Astronomie
CL023 Cosmic Latte trifft Das Universum in der Keksdose
Die Episode über astronomische McMoments und viele unterschiedliche Wege zur Astronomie
Weihnachtsspecial: Cosmic Latte x Das Universum in einer Keksdose
Der Podcast "Das Universum in einer Keksdose" wird von Galatea, Neso und Psamathe produziert. So heißen drei Neptunmonde, so nennen sich aber die drei Hosts des Keksuniversums. Die Kombination Keks und Astronomie klingt zwar seltsam, passt aber sehr gut und vor allem sehr gut zu einem schönen Cosmic Latte. Mit Kaffee und...2023-12-2158 minThe Supermassive PodcastNeptune... At Last!They've done it. It has taken them all year but Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst have reached the final planet in our solar system; Neptune.Dr Leigh Fletcher from the University of Leicester is back to cover the basics of the planet and Carolyn Kennett, Chair of the Society for the History of Astronomy, tells Izzie about its controversial discovery. Plus, Dr Robert Massey is on hand for some winter stargazing. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham for the Royal Astronomical Society. Hosted o...2023-11-2849 minThe Supermassive PodcastBONUS - Space News BulletinBizarre free-floating planets in space, the retrieval mission from a 4.6 billion year old asteroid, and the first images from our dark universe. Join Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst, and Dr Robert Massey as they take you through the latest space news. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Follow or subscribe for free so you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1428 minThe Supermassive Podcast45: BONUS - Have you heard of "Ploonets"?What is the furthest distance away we’ve ever observed? Why hasn't Venus lost its atmosphere from solar winds? Is Mercury a Ploonet? And how stable is the moon's orbit? It's another bonus episode with Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey. See Micheal Brill's brilliant photos from Antarctica here.Read listener Andrew Street's article of Cassini's final moments: Tracing Cassini's fiery death was like seeing a heart monitor flatlineSend in your questions to The Supermassive Mailbox by emailing podcast@ras.ac.uk, tweet @RoyalAstroSoc or find us on Instagram @Sup...2023-10-1318 min
The Astro Ben PodcastDr Becky Smethurst: Astrophysicist, Blackhole Obsessive and Science CommunicatorDr Becky Smethurst is an astrophysics researcher who is trying to understand the connection between galaxies and their central supermassive black holes in the local Universe. In particular Dr Becky focus’s on the non-merger driven growth of supermassive black holes and the resultant feedback effects on their host galaxies! In this episode, Ben and Dr Becky discuss the misconceptions about black holes, spaghettification and will humanity ever traverse a black hole?! OUTLINE: Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:00 Intro to Dr Becky Smethurst 01:12 Post Conference vibes 02...2023-10-1231 min
BBC Inside ScienceWhy do we want to go back to the Moon?Two plucky spacecraft, one Russian and one Indian, are currently blasting towards the Moon’s South Pole. Both Russia’s Luna-25 and India’s Chandrayaan-3 are due to touch down next week. They’re heading to that particular region of the Moon in order to hunt for water, the presence of which could have huge implications for our further exploration of the Solar System. Victoria Gill talks to Dr Becky Smethurst, an astrophysicist at the University of Oxford, to find out more. Victoria then heads to the Lake District to witness the release of water voles into the ecos...2023-09-1428 min
Better KnownBecky SmethurstBecky Smethurst discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Dr Becky Smethurst is a Royal Astronomical Society Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. She is the star of astronomy-themed You Tube channel Dr Becky. Her current research is trying to answer the question, “How do galaxies and black holes evolve together?” Her latest book is A Brief History of Black Holes.
Black holes are neither “black” nor “holes” https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/dr-becky-smethurst/a-brief-history-of-black-holes/9781529086706
Annie Jump Cannon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Jump_Cannon
The same algorit...2023-09-1028 min
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A Life More WildDr Becky Smethurst on stargazing, Saturn and what nature and the night sky have in commonYou often hear people talk about how getting out into nature gives them a change of perspective. But what happens when your profession is nature on the biggest possible scale? Dr Becky Smethhurst is an astrophysicist, author and YouTuber who studies supermassive blackholes and galaxy formation, but says that rather than making her feel small, it does exactly the opposite… Join Becky now for an evening stroll around a nature reserve near the South Downs, as she gives a few pointers on spotting planets, explains what the movies get wrong and dodges a swan…...2023-08-3119 minThe Supermassive Podcast43: BONUS - Aimless telescopes & beyond the Milky WayCould we detect exoplanets outside of the Milky Way? Could the Euclid Telescope disprove what we know about dark energy and matter? Are we just pointing telescopes aimlessly at patches of space? And is it possible for two black holes to merge and separate into two branches? Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey tackle your burning questions. Still, have an unanswered question? Send it to podcast@ras.ac.uk, tweet @RoyalAstroSoc, or find us on Instagram @SupermassivePod.The Supermassive Podcast from the Royal Astronomical Society is a Boffin Media Production. The producers are I...2023-08-1111 min
AWESOME ASTRONOMYHow to grow a supermassive black holeOnce a year, astronomers descend upon an unsuspecting UK city in the greatest gathering of astronomically curious minds: the National Astronomy Meeting, otherwise known as NAM (no, not that ‘Nam, though it is quite the battle of the minds). Jen was lucky enough to attend this year and this episode is the first in a series of talks recorded at NAM 2023. We’re delighted to bring you the expertise of none other than Dr Becky Smethurst of Oxford University (you may know her as Dr Becky on Youtube). In this talk, Dr Becky teaches us how to grow...2023-07-1848 minThe Supermassive Podcast42: BONUS – White holes, astrology and why is Venus so hot?What’s a white hole and could one appear above the Earth tomorrow? Do different cultures sort stars into similar patterns? Why is Venus so hot and how do the Supermassive team cope when someone calls them an astrologer?Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey take on your questions from the Supermassive mailbox. Send your questions to podcast@ras.ac.uk, tweet @RoyalAstroSoc, or find us on Instagram @SupermassivePod.The Supermassive Podcast from the Royal Astronomical Society is a Boffin Media Production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Host...2023-07-0717 min
Oxford Sparks Big QuestionsWhat's the cool stuff that we've learnt from the James Webb Space Telescope?About a year ago, we asked astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst why the James Webb Space Telescope is such a big deal. Her answers were pretty exciting, to say the least. So, in the months that have passed since then, what has it found out? What mysteries of the universe has it begun to unravel, and has it lived up to expectations? We got back in touch with Becky for an update. This is the last episode in this series of the Big Questions Podcast! We hope you've enjoyed learning about everything from Martian craters to the human m...2023-07-0517 minThe Supermassive Podcast41: BONUS - Why do Gas Giants exist?Can JWST see galaxies at different life stages? What is a "former" constellation? And why do we see Jupiter in monochrome? This month, Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey take on your questions from The Supermassive Mailbox.Want to support The Supermassive Podcast? Why not buy our book The Year In Space - https://geni.us/jNcrwThe Supermassive Podcast from the Royal Astronomical Society is a Boffin Media Production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-1314 minThe Supermassive Podcast40: BONUS - Are Lunar Poles Arbitrary?What's the most efficient way of space travel? How does longitude change your night sky view? Why does M87* look different? This month, Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey take on your questions in The Supermassive Mailbox.Want to support The Supermassive Podcast? Why not buy our book The Year In Space - https://geni.us/jNcrwThe Supermassive Podcast from the Royal Astronomical Society is a Boffin Media Production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1315 minThe Supermassive Podcast39: BONUS - Do black holes stop time?Are gravitational waves destructive? Will the universe ever expand faster than the speed of light? Should we only send robots to space? This month, Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey take on the BIG questions in The Supermassive Mailbox. Want to support The Supermassive Podcast? Why not buy our book The Year In Space - https://geni.us/jNcrwThe Supermassive Podcast from the Royal Astronomical Society is a Boffin Media Production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0713 min
Pythagorean AstronomyBlack Holes: Saviours of the Universe?In terms of what might be called “pure science”, there’s one topic that tends to get people excited, and that's black holes. A few weeks ago, in February 2023, a pair of papers came out that linked theories about black holes to dark energy – something we really don’t understand. If correct, this could mean that black holes, by their very nature, could explain the accelerating expansion of the Universe. Black holes, of course, are often mis-understood. To find out a little more about them, Chris spoke to Dr Becky Smethurst, from University of Oxford. We also get into a few of t...2023-04-0656 min
Lateral with Tom ScottNaval gazing'Karen Puzzles' Kavett, Rebecca 'Dr Becky' Smethurst and Stuart 'Ashens' Ashen face questions about medical methods, musical murders, and McDonald's marketing.LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com.Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content.HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL...2023-03-1736 min
Lateral with Tom ScottSome 3-D movies from 1903'Karen Puzzles' Kavett, Rebecca 'Dr Becky' Smethurst and Stuart 'Ashens' Ashen face questions about political powercuts, red rectangles, and astonishing anvils.LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com.Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content.HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL...2023-02-0348 minThe Supermassive Podcast37: Q&A - Black Hole Burps and Space Station PacmanCan a black hole eat a black hole, whole? Is there a Universal now? Which household appliances wouldn't work on the International Space Station? Izzie Clarke puts your questions to Dr Becky Smethurst, Dr Robert Massey and Richard Hollingham. Here are the websites to help find Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)https://theskylive.com/https://in-the-sky.org/ If you have a burning question for the team email it to podcast@ras.ac.uk, tweet @RoyalAstrocSoc or finds us on Instagram @SupermassivePodThis is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. ...2023-01-3148 minThe Supermassive Podcast36: Stargazing with Team SupermassiveFind out what happened when Izzie Clarke and Dr Robert Massey used a 12 tonne telescope at an observatory in Herstmonceux, Sussex. Plus, Dr Becky Smethurst explains the benefit of using space telescopes and takes on your questions. With special to Dr Sandra Voss at The Observatory Science Centre in Hertsmonceux: https://www.the-observatory.org/Get The Year In Space for a month-by-month guide to the night sky: https://geni.us/jNcrwIf you have a question for the team, email podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc. The Supermassive Podcast is a Bo...2022-12-2147 min
heretics.Black holes: the weirdest things in the universeBecky Smethurst is an astrophysicist, author and youtuber with a huge channel called Dr. Becky. She has won all sorts of prizes in physics and astronomy, but her best ability is being able to break down that complex stuff into enjoyable, accessible and easy to understand bites for lay people like us.She talks today about what would happen if you fell into a black hole, what the science of Interstellar gets wrong, the movie, and what will happen at the end of the universe.Rebecca Smethurst links:https://rebeccasmethurst...2022-11-241h 10
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Modern Wisdom#536 - Dr Becky Smethurst - The Secret World Of Black HolesDr Becky Smethurst is an astrophysicist, author, YouTuber and a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford.Black holes are the weirdest, densest, most mysterious objects in the universe. However they're not black, and they're not holes. In fact pretty much everything you think you know about them is probably wrong.Expect to learn why galaxies don't actually orbit black holes, why the biggest black hole in the universe needed an entirely different name, whether black holes can form without neutron stars, what happens when two black holes collide, why nothing can go faster...2022-10-0855 min
Interplanetary Podcast#283 - Dr Becky - BlackHolesMatt is joined by Dr. Rebecca Smethurst a British astrophysicist, author, and YouTuber. Linn and Matt Chat about DART and Blackhoples and Birmingham.
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Cover Image: ESA/ESA/NASA2022-10-021h 36The Supermassive Podcast33: Q&A - The Year in SpaceIt's been an exciting time for space exploration, so Izzie and Dr Becky celebrate the year in space.... co-incidentally the title of The Supermassive Podcast's book which is out in October. How do plants grow in the ISS? Has JWST changed ideas about cosmology? And when will we get a home gravitational wave detector? The honourable Izzie Clarke, Dr Becky Smethurst, Dr Robert Massey, and (his excellency) space and science journalist Richard Hollingham take on your questions.Pre-order our upcoming book The Year In Space for a run down of the most exciting space news and a look...2022-09-3054 min
Star DiaryInterview: A Brief History of Black HolesWhat is a black hole? Are they really black? Are they really holes? How much do we actually know about them? Astrophysicist and YouTuber Dr Becky Smethurst reveals how black holes went from theoretical mysteries to objects we can photograph.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-09-2836 min
Joe Marler's Things People DoAbout Black Holes: Mind blowing facts about the universeIn this episode, Joe and Tom meet Dr Becky Smethurst, an astrophysicist who specialises in black holes and blowing peoples minds with amazing facts about the universe. What is a supermassive black hole? How vast is the universe? And can we see into the past? Listen to find out...To buy Dr Becky’s book ‘A Brief History of Black Holes’ click here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brief-History-Black-Holes-everything/dp/1529086701To subscribe to her YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrBeckyTo sub...2022-09-2159 min
Question of the Week, from the Naked ScientistsWhy are black holes at the centre galaxies?Listener David wrote this cosmic conumdrum into the Naked Scientists "How are black holes formed? And why are they often at the center of galaxies?" Otis Kingsman spoke to astrophysicist and author of the book "A Brief History of Black Holes", Dr Becky Smethurst... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists2022-09-1206 min
Question of the WeekWhy are black holes at the centre galaxies?Listener David wrote this cosmic conumdrum into the Naked Scientists "How are black holes formed? And why are they often at the center of galaxies?" Otis Kingsman spoke to astrophysicist and author of the book "A Brief History of Black Holes", Dr Becky Smethurst... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists2022-09-1206 min
To the Extent That...Mind the Gap: Episode 5: Can AI Uncover the Origins of the Biggest Black Holes?A supermassive black hole is estimated to be a million or a billion times bigger than the Sun, but no one truly yet understands the origins of these massive phenomena. In this episode of Mind the Gap, Dr. Becky Smethurst, an astrophysicist and research fellow at Christ Church College, Oxford University, describes how AI is helping to answer fundamental questions about the formation and evolution of black holes and their connection to the development of galaxies.2022-09-081h 03
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsA Brief History of Black Holes: And why nearly everything you know about them is wrong by Dr Becky SmethurstPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/576767 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Brief History of Black Holes: And why nearly everything you know about them is wrong Author: Dr Becky Smethurst Narrator: Dr Becky Smethurst Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 5 minutes Release date: September 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 15 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: This audio edition is narrated with dazzling enthusiasm by the author, Dr Becky Smethurst. Right now, you are orbiting a black hole. The Earth orbits the Sun, and the Sun orbits the centre of the Milky Way: a supermassive...2022-09-0105 minNaked AstronomyApollo RemasteredIn a brave move, the Space Boffins attempt a podcast about pictures without any pictures! Joining them are science writer Andy Saunders, who's spent years remastering images from the Apollo missions to reveal details never seen before, Oxford astrophysicist and podcast host Becky Smethurst about the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and space artist Jackie Burns. It's an (audio) visual feast! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists2022-08-271h 01
Naked Astronomy, from the Naked ScientistsApollo RemasteredIn a brave move, the Space Boffins attempt a podcast about pictures without any pictures! Joining them are science writer Andy Saunders, who's spent years remastering images from the Apollo missions to reveal details never seen before, Oxford astrophysicist and podcast host Becky Smethurst about the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and space artist Jackie Burns. It's an (audio) visual feast! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists2022-08-271h 00Space Boffins, from the Naked ScientistsApollo RemasteredIn a brave move, the Space Boffins attempt a podcast about pictures without any pictures! Joining them are science writer Andy Saunders, who's spent years remastering images from the Apollo missions to reveal details never seen before, Oxford astrophysicist and podcast host Becky Smethurst about the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and space artist Jackie Burns. It's an (audio) visual feast! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists2022-08-271h 00
Oxford Sparks Big QuestionsWhy is the James Webb Space Telescope a big deal?Are we alone in the Universe? What exactly lies at the centre of our galaxy? Just like our podcast, the James Webb Space Telescope aims to answer some *very big questions*. Launched on Christmas Day 2021 and hurtling towards an orbit 1.5 million miles from the Earth, the JWST (as it's known to those in the business!) is a follow-up to the Hubble Space Telescope - and it's three times bigger. Decades in the making, the JWST will begin collecting and transmitting scientific data in July 2022, making this a really exciting time for astrophysicists such as Dr Becky Smethurst. We catch...2022-06-1514 min
The Smart 7 Ireland EditionThe Sunday 7 - War in Ukraine impacts climate efforts, the James Webb telescope delivers its first image, and Earth's close encounter with an asteroidThe Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…Consistently appearing in Ireland’s Daily News charts, we’re a trusted source for people every day.If you’re enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps…Today's episode includes references to the following guests:Antonio Guterres - Secretary-General of the United NationsOlivia Lazard - Visiting scholar at Carnegie Europe Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - Director-General of the World H...2022-03-2016 min
The Smart 7The Sunday 7 - War in Ukraine impacts climate efforts, the James Webb telescope delivers its first image, and Earth's close encounter with an asteroidThe Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week...With over 9 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day.If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Antonio Guterres - Secretary-General of the United NationsOlivia Lazard - Visiting scholar at Carnegie Europe Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - Director-General of the...2022-03-2017 min
Conversations With JoeGetting Excited About The James Webb Space Telescope With Dr. Becky Smethurst - Episode 5Dr. Becky Smethurst (Rebecca to her mother) is an Oxford astrophysicist who educates viewers on her excellent YouTube channel, appropriately titled Dr. Becky. She joined me to talk about the James Webb Space Telescope, how the launch was so perfect that we could get generations of discoveries out of it, and what it means to science as we know it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-02-021h 12The Supermassive Podcast25: A Supermassive Q&A!The Supermassive team is finally doing something about all the questions that have been sent in. It’s Q&A time! From "fluffy" planets, to cake on the moon, join Izzie Clarke as she puts your questions to Dr Becky Smethurst, Dr Robert Massey and science and space journalist Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-2844 minThe Supermassive Podcast24: Eclipses & ExpeditionsJoin Dr Becky Smethurst and Dr Robert Massey as they explore eclipses; what are they and how have they been studied throughout history? Plus Izzie Clarke visits the Royal Astronomical Society Library to discover what the society has in the archives, and astronaut Nicole Stott and her husband, Fellow of the RAS, Chris Stott send us their eclipse audio diary from Antarctica.The RAS Bicentenary Timeline can be found here: https://ras.ac.uk/timelineThe Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...2021-12-2440 min
Teaching PythonReaching for the Stars with Dr. Becky SmethurstThis week Sean and Kelly are joined by Dr. Becky Smethurst from Oxford to talk about code and science. Dr. Becky is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Each week, she publishes a video on her YouTube channel explaining a bit about space,Special Guest: Becky Smethurst.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Dr. Becky - YouTube — Your friendly neighbourhood astrophysicist.
I'm Dr Becky Smethurst, an astrophysicist at the University of Oxford. I love making videos about science with an unnatural level of enthusiasm. I like to focus on how we know things, not ju...2021-11-2945 min
Engineered UnicornsThe End and the Beginning, who turned off the light?November on the northern hemisphere is often dreary, cold and dark. But when the skies are clear can watch the stars quite early. Books allow us to travel not just to nice places on earth but to the dawn of time and the end of the universe. Our Bookdragon SandyJ found on her travels several interesting books. For the beginning of the universe she recommends Emma Chapman‘s „First Light – Switching on the Stars at the Dawn of Time“. While Katie Mack takes us to „The End of Everything – Astrophysically Speaking“. Two accomplished female scientists who...2021-11-1513 min
Skeptic HangoutEpisode 36 - AstronomyIn this episode we discuss Astronomy. We hit topics like the "horizon" (which one? To find out, you'll have to watch). the vastness of space, and how we are all tiny specs on a tiny spec in an obscure corner of one arm of a random galaxy among countless galaxies.
"We live in a vast and awesome universe in which, daily, suns are made and worlds are destroyed, where humanity clings to an obscure clod of rock"
-Carl Sagan.
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The Videocraft Show Presented by Video HuskyMaking Science More Accessible Through YouTube with Dr. Becky Smethurst [The Videocraft Show Episode #28]“What kind of crossover things can you do to take (science) to them?” — Dr. Becky Smethurst Making science more accessible to everyone. That’s the mission of this week’s guest on The Videocraft Show Presented By Video Husky. Dr. Becky Smethurst is an astrophysicist and junior research fellow at the University of Oxford in England. Her studies focus primarily on galaxies, supermassive black holes, and their interactions with each other. She’s also found a second life educating viewers about science on YouTube. Dr. Becky makes vide...2021-07-271h 01
The LPN ShowEpisode 53: Unidentified Space Threats w/ Dr. BeckyHenry and Jackie are joined by Dr. Becky to talk about the real threat to our safety, that is, things in and from space! This week real astrophysicist Dr. Rebecca Smethurst explains stars, what space movies are getting wrong, and how long it will be before a black hole swallows the Earth.Dr. Becky makes YouTube videos, check em' out!Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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Business DailyBusiness WeeklyAs a giant container ship gets stuck in the Suez canal, we examine at the vital role the waterway plays in global shipping. We also hear from Chicago, where reparations are being made to black residents after years of segregation. African Americans have lost thousands in personal wealth due to the policy of redlining. Our chief environment correspondent investigates a leaked letter from China - suggesting it's preparing to embark on greener policies. And we’ll be talking space junk with astrophysicist Becky Smethurst.Business Weekly is presented by Lucy Burton and produced by Szu Ping Chan.2021-03-2749 min
Instant GeniusProf Avi Loeb on what 'Oumuamua tells us about the problem with modern physicsIn 2017, the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii spotted an interstellar object passing by Earth for the first time. Shortly after, Harvard’s Prof Avi Loeb was met with a backlash from the scientific community for suggesting it could be of alien origin.Now, several years on, he has written a book, Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth, outlining why we still can’t out rule the possibility, and why scientists should always keep an open mind.We speak to Avi on this week's episode of the Science Focus Podcast. He tells us why he beli...2021-03-2244 min
Teaching PythonThe New NormalKelly and Sean take some time to reflect on what has worked well over the past year of teaching, what could be better, and what we hope stays with us once things go back to "The New Normal."
Whether it's getting back collaborative whiteboarding, keeping screen sharing over Zoom, or appreciating how much better department meetings can be when we use breakout rooms, join us to talk more about how teaching and coding have jumped ahead during the time of COVID-19.
As mentioned by Sean, the wordlist file on Macs can usually be found at...2021-03-0349 min
STEMz PerspectivesScientist Insight - An Interview With Dr. Becky SmethurstDr. Rebecca (Becky) Smethurst is an astrophysicist and research fellow at the University of Oxford. She is currently working on the co-evolution of galaxies and blackholes. She has been the recipient of several prestigious scientific awards like the Royal Astronomical Society Group Prize and Caroline Herschel Lectureship Prize. Her weekly YouTube videos focus on unsolved cosmological mysteries, weird objects found in space, and general space news! Of recent, she has even done videos on astrophysics references in Taylor Swift's songs, and "A Day in the life of an Astrophysicist." Dr. Smethurst also presents physics videos for the YouTube channel...2021-02-1522 minThe Supermassive Podcast13: New Year, New UniverseIzzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are kicking off the new year with the beginning of everything, the Big Bang. They speak with Professor David Wands who explains how our universe began, and dive into the historical debate behind this model with Professor Thomas Hertog. And, as always, astronomer Dr Robert Massey shares his top tips for stargazing this month. Send the team your questions, photos and science book recommendations on social media using #RASSupermassive or email podcast@ras.ac.ukThe Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on A...2021-01-2239 min
Science ShamblesBecky Smethurst and Jon Butterworth - Live Sunday Q and AHosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm GMT on our YouTube channel. On this episode Robin and Helen are joined by Dr Becky Smethurst and Prof Jon Butterworth to talk about dark matter, colliding galaxies and penguin poo...
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Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & Physics[German] - Das kleine Buch vom großen Knall - und was im Universum seitdem geschah (Ungekürzt) by Becky SmethurstPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/496676 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Das kleine Buch vom großen Knall - und was im Universum seitdem geschah (Ungekürzt) Author: Becky Smethurst Narrator: Funda Vanroy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 16 minutes Release date: November 27, 2020 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: Die Oxforder Astrophysikerin Becky Smethurst führt uns in zehn kurzen Kapiteln zügig durchs Weltall. Was existierte vor dem Big Bang, gibt es da draußen noch andere Lebewesen, was ist das Geheimnis Dunkler Materie und Schwarzer Löcher? Für alle, die große Fragen ans Universum haben und dies...2020-11-2703 minThe Supermassive Podcast11: Radio Skies & Strange SignalsIt’s about time we gave optical telescopes a break! This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore radio astronomy with Professor Tim O'Brien from the UK's Jodrell Bank Telescope and Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, former project scientist for the Australian Square Kilometre Array.Plus, Robert Massey shares his top tips for stargazing at home and choosing the right telescope for you. Send you pictures and questions to podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.Space Book Club Recommendations: When Galaxies Collide - Lisa Harvey-Smith Space: 10 Things You Should Know - Becky Smethurst Moon: Art, Science, Cultu...2020-11-2040 min
Instant GeniusDr Douglas Vakoch: Should we try to contact aliens?In this week’s episode, I’m talking to Dr Douglas Vakoch, President of Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence, or METI.We talk about whether we should be broadcasting messages into space to signal our existence to intelligent alien species.We also discuss how we could create a message that an unknown species of alien could understand.
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Masters of ScaleYouTube's Susan Wojcicki: How to find – and keep – true northWhen you scale at warp speed, it’s easy to lose your bearings. You have to establish your company’s true north, or the dizzying pace of growth will push you off course. No one knows this better than Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube. Under her leadership, YouTube has grown to be the world’s largest video platform. And in her previous role at Google, she was a chief architect of its advertising and analytics model. In both roles, she achieved massive scale – and grappled with massive challenges. Susan shares the guiding principles that help them stay the course – as well as...2020-10-0643 minThe Supermassive Podcast9: The Power of Space ProbesIzzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst travel through our solar system; where exactly have we sent probes and rovers? Plus, they speak with Professor Jane Greaves, the scientist behind that Venus discovery, and Robert Massey joins to chat about all things stargazing.With special thanks also to Professor Emma Bunce from the University of Leicester. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2541 min
The Gemma Collins Podcast“How can we prove aliens are real?”Dr. Becky Smethurst, an astrophysicist and researcher, is answering some of Gemma’s big questions. Can stars be pink? How can we prove alien life exists?2020-09-2332 min
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingYouTube’s #1 Astronomer Dr. Becky Smethurst: “Don’t Dumb It Down!” (#069) Rebecca Smethurst is known as Dr. Becky on her popular YouTube channel. She is an astrophysicist and science communicator, answering questions about physics and astronomy in engaging videos. Dr. Becky is also the author of the new book “Space at the Speed of Light: The secrets of 14 billion years for people short on time.” She joins me on this episode of INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE to discuss her popularity and the importance of communicating science effectively. Subscribe to my mailing list to receive show notes for this episode: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php
04:22 Science communication isn’t “dumb...2020-09-0153 minThe Supermassive Podcast8: Journey to the Centre of the EarthIzzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore the importance of Earth's core and magnetic field. Plus, the team finds out about the astronomer who sailed the seas in the name of science and Robert Massey joins to chat about all things stargazing.With special thanks to Dr Rebekah Higgitt from National Museums Scotland. You can see the National Maritime Museum's collections of Halley's charts here: https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/540213.htmlThe Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2835 min
Instant GeniusKatie Mack: How will the Universe end?The end of the Universe may be a common feature in science fiction, but this one isn’t a crisis that can be averted by a team of superheroes. The Universe really will come to an end one way or another, and we have an idea how – five ideas, actually.In this week’s episode of the Science Focus Podcast, astrophysicist Dr Katie Mack talks to us about the future of the cosmos. She dives into these five possible apocalypses, from the Universe gradually fading out to the ‘quantum bubble of death’.Let us know what you t...2020-08-2442 min
Conversations With JoeDr. Becky On Being An Astrophysicist, The Cosmological Crisis, And AccentsThis is my full interview with Dr. Becky Smethurst, YouTube star and Oxford Astrophysicist. We talk about the life of an astrophysicist and what it's like to be a part of academia, plus she gets me up to speed on the cosmological crisis, and we make fun of each others' accents. And much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-07-301h 06Conversations With JoeWhy Scientists Still Can't Agree On The Age Of The Universe - With Dr. BeckyAstrophysicists are currently struggling to explain an inconsistency that has become a cosmological crisis, and it has to do with the Hubble Constant, which determines the expansion of the universe. Special thanks to Dr. Becky Smethurst for chatting with me! You can follow her channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNbYGl89UUowy8oXkipC-QSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-07-2717 minThe Supermassive Podcast7: Down To EarthDr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke investigate the cosmic coincidences that formed the Earth and explore whether there are earthquakes and volcanoes on other planets. Plus, astronomer Robert Massey joins them to chat all things #cometNEOWISE and what else to look for in the night sky this month. With special thanks to Dr Amy Gilligan from the University of Aberdeen, Professor David Rothery from the Open University, and everyone who shared their images of Neowise. Keep sending your questions and stargazing photos to the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.The Supermassive Podcast is...2020-07-2339 minThe Supermassive Podcast6: Looking for Alien LifeThe search for alien life continues. Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the world of astrobiology and astronomer Robert Massey joins them to take on your extraterrestrial questions. Plus, they discuss the "broken pipeline" for black and minority ethnic physicists with Dr Sheila Kanani, and what to look for in the night sky this month. With special thanks to Professor Jane Greaves from Cardiff University. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2538 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsSpace at the Speed of Light: The History of 14 Billion Years for People Short on Time by Becky SmethurstPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/413171 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Space at the Speed of Light: The History of 14 Billion Years for People Short on Time Author: Becky Smethurst Narrator: Becky Smethurst Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 5 minutes Release date: June 2, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: From the big bang to black holes, this fast-paced tour of time and space for the astro-curious unlocks the science of the stars to reveal fascinating theories, surprising discoveries, and ongoing mysteries in modern astronomy and astrophysics. Before the big bang...2020-06-0210 minThe Supermassive Podcast5: Exploring ExoplanetsThe worlds outside our solar system; exoplanets. This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst take on listener questions about exoplanets, celebrate 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope with Robert Massey, and amateur astronomer Steve Brown shares his beginner’s guide to astrophotography. With special thanks also to Dr Hannah Wakeford from the University of Bristol.Join the Royal Astronomical Society for an online series of talks exploring their collection. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-overlapping-collections-across-the-atlantic-tickets-105821880092The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...2020-05-2137 minThe Supermassive PodcastUnder the Space WeatherBrits love talking about the weather, so Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are taking it up a notch. This month, the Supermassive team explore the solar wind, auroras on other planets and the European Space Agency Satellite that's on its way to the sun, Solar Orbiter. With special thanks to UCL's Professor Andrew Coates and Lee Macdonald from Oxford's History of Science Museum. Share your astrophotography and lockdown creations with the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc. For the next Royal Astronomical Society's "sew-cial" visit: https://ras.ac.uk...2020-04-2336 minThe Supermassive PodcastOur Neighbourhood StarThis month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore the star in our neighbourhood, the annoying habits you would banish there and the extreme stars further afield. Plus the Royal Astronomical Society trusts them with a very special book from their archives: Caroline Herschel's star atlas.What annoying habits would you banish to the sun? Or have you tried some Astrophotography at home? Share with the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.With special thanks to Professor Lucie Green from University College London and Royal Astronomical Society librarian, Sian Prosser.The...2020-03-1937 min
Instant GeniusKevin Fong: What happened to Apollo 13?This week we catch up with Kevin Fong about the new series of his award-winning podcast 13 Minutes to the Moon.Whereas the first series celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements, the Moon landing, the new season follows what could have been one of our worst disasters – an explosion aboard the spacecraft Apollo 13.We discuss what happened on this ill-fated mission, how it impacted the astronauts and staff at Mission Control, and whether catastrophe at space could ever happen again.If you have a burning science question you want...2020-03-1637 min
Instant GeniusProfessor Fay Dowker: What is the problem of quantum gravity?This week, we’re going on a search for the theory of everything.The two main theories of physics are at odds with one another. Einstein's general relativity explains gravity, but it contradicts quantum theory: how we understand matter, atoms and particles.Theoretical physicist at Imperial College London Professor Fay Dowker has been working on a solution to this quantum gravity problem, and tells us why the theories are incompatible, and how she plans to bring them together.If you have a burning science question you want an expert to answer, send them to...2020-03-0253 minThe Supermassive PodcastIt's All Relativity...This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore relativity, gravitational waves and the photographs that made Albert Einstein a household name. Astronomer Robert Massey joins us to talk through SpaceX's Starlink and what we can see in the night sky. Plus we have a special gift from poet laureate Simon Armitage.With special thanks to Professor Toby Wiseman from Imperial College London and Royal Astronomical Society librarian, Sian Prosser. You can send your questions to the team via podcast@ras.ac.uk or tweet @RoyalAstroSoc.The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production...2020-02-2038 min
Instant GeniusDr Erin Macdonald: Is there any science in Star Trek?This week we’re boldly going where no Science Focus Podcast has gone before.Dr Erin Macdonald is the new science consultant for the Star Trek franchise. With the release of Star Trek: Picard on Amazon Prime, she takes us through the science of both the new and classic series.She tells our production assistant and resident Trekkie Holly Spanner about supernovae, what a science consultant really does, and whether warp drive is possible.
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Oxford Sparks Big QuestionsWho was Henrietta Leavitt?Much of post 1920s astronomy rests on her shoulders. Without her, we wouldn’t have a three-dimensional sky. Leavitt’s Law allowed us to measure distances in other galaxies as early as 1912. But how many people have ever heard of Henrietta Leavitt? We wanted to know about this ‘hidden woman’ of astronomy, so in this episode of the Big Questions podcast we ask Dr Becky Smethurst from the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics “Who was Henrietta Leavitt?”.2020-01-2916 minThe Supermassive PodcastSeeing The Invisible UniverseFrom black holes to dark matter, this first episode of the Royal Astronomical Society's new podcast explores the odd things in space we can't see. Plus, hosts astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and science journalist Izzie Clarke are trusted with a book from 1566 and Robert Massey, the Deputy Executive Director of the RAS, shares his top tips for stargazing at home. With special thanks to Dr Rebekah Higgitt from the University of Kent, Professor Hiranya Peiris and Professor Andrew Pontzen from University College London. And yes, we've had to change the name of our podcast. All shall...2020-01-1740 min
Instant GeniusDr Becky Smethurst: How do you actually find a black hole?By day Dr Becky, is an astrophysicist, unravelling the mysteries of supermassive black holes, but by night entertains science buffs like us on her YouTube channel.In this week's episode of the Science Focus Podcast she explains how to find a black hole (and why they’re actually incredibly bright), what an astrophysicist does all day, and why flooding YouTube with scientists is the best way to counteract disinformation and bogus theories.Her book Space: 10 Things You Should Know (£9.99, Orion), is out now and you can read an extract from it here.
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Cosmic VertigoCosmic Vertigo | Stargazing SpecialStargazing Live on ABC TV gathered astronomers and astrophysicists for three nights of discoveries and record-breaking observation.
Join Alan as he explores the Siding Spring Observatory, where Amanda worked, and asks these professional stargazers (plus one red-haired comedian) what makes them feel Cosmic Vertigo.
Featuring Karlie Noon, Fred Watson, Becky Smethurst, Greg Quicke, Andrea Boyd, Amalia Sicardi, Tim Minchin and Kumi Taguchi.2018-06-0132 minCosmic VertigoCosmic Vertigo | Stargazing SpecialStargazing Live on ABC TV gathered astronomers and astrophysicists for three nights of discoveries and record-breaking observation.Join Alan as he explores the Siding Spring Observatory, where Amanda worked, and asks these professional stargazers (plus one red-haired comedian) what makes them feel Cosmic Vertigo.Featuring Karlie Noon, Fred Watson, Becky Smethurst, Greg Quicke, Andrea Boyd, Amalia Sicardi, Tim Minchin and Kumi Taguchi.2018-06-0132 min
StargazingThe Seven Wonders of Galaxy ZooBecky Smethurst shows how citizen science and the Galaxy Zoo project is helping researchers tackle difficult scientific questions.2015-03-1315 minStargazingThe Seven Wonders of Galaxy ZooBecky Smethurst shows how citizen science and the Galaxy Zoo project is helping researchers tackle difficult scientific questions.2015-03-1315 min
Recycled Electrons133 Candy Melt<figure data-orig-height="224" data-orig-width="256" data-orig-src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6116f96c7743a40a130a1dccdbc31fff/tumblr_inline_njz0m2Jove1qzumnc.png"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6116f96c7743a40a130a1dccdbc31fff/tumblr_inline_p8l1ryEkjH1qzumnc_540.png" data-orig-height="224" data-orig-width="256" data-orig-src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6116f96c7743a40a130a1dccdbc31fff/tumblr_inline_njz0m2Jove1qzumnc.png"/></figure><p>Chris and Rob are joined by Lovely Scottish Grant and Becky Smethurst for an expanded-panel Recycled Electrons. We discuss Mars One, Mars’s mysterious plumes...2015-02-1847 minStargazingGalaxy Zoo projectBecky Smethurst from the Zooniverse team outlines the Galaxy Zoo project that allows members of the public to classify new galaxies.2014-01-3109 minStargazingGalaxy Zoo projectBecky Smethurst from the Zooniverse team outlines the Galaxy Zoo project that allows members of the public to classify new galaxies.2014-01-3109 minStargazingZooniverse: LiveGrant Miller and Becky Smethurst give a live demonstration of the Zooniverse tool and explain how it works.2014-01-3018 min