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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 779: Milankovitch CyclesStreamed live on Jan 12, 2026. Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain ) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest ) Humans live short lives, and from our perspective the seasons are something that come and go with perfect regularity. But astronomers know the terrible truth! And that there are cycles that slowly shift over tens of thousands of years, shifting the cycles and the Earth's climate. Today we'll talk about the Milankovich Cycles! The Earth's orbit, tilt, and other physical attributes aren't quite as constant as you might think! Come learn how long-term changes do and don't affect our climate.
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John Michael Godier's Event HorizonIs Earth The Best Type of Planet For Life? With Fraser CainWhat type of planet is the best for life in the universe?Are other exoplanets better for life than earth? What about ocean worlds? Also, what is the latest with the JWST and Oumuamua and Comet Borisov.And is Avi Loeb's plan for putting a telescope around the moon to watch for interstellar object impacts feasible?Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today and host of his own youtube channel.Can SpaceX Get Starship to Mars? Featuring Fraser Cainhttps://youtu.be/sOZ03_gsvDMWhat is the Future of Astronomy? Featuring Fraser Cainhttps://youtu.be/SD1bZSQ-stAFraser Cain's links:Newsletter...
2026-01-1209 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 775: The Hydrogen 21-cm LineStreamed live on Dec 15, 2025. Atomic hydrogen is the raw material for stars, but there's a problem. It's cold & dark, but it can do a very rare trick, releasing a photon in a very specific wavelength, known as the 21 centimeter line. And thanks to this wavelength astronomers have mapped out star forming regions across the Milky Way, the Universe and into the Dark Ages! This forbidden transition of Hydrogen has led to the mapping of galaxy rotation, a cool classroom application of quantum mechanics, and weirdly no Nobel prize. In this episode, Fraser and Pamela take a look...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 774: How Does Bad Science Happen?Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Streamed live on Nov 8, 2025. [Editor's Note: Fraser says "Episode 773" at the head of the show. Not to worry, he was just confused. They recorded a few episodes out of sequence. I fixed the issue in the regular non-FullRaw episode.] Scientific expertise is under attack on all fronts with concerns coming from politicians and the public. While most of this is unwarranted and politically motivated, there can be germ of truth. Bad science does happen, but how? How is it that papers that very few...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 773: What Would You Do With $1 Billion For Astronomy?Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Streamed live on Nov 9, 2025. We are powerless fans of space exploration. But what if some fool gave us the authority and funding to make our space dreams a reality? Someone asked us what we'd do with a billion dollars. What missions? Which telescopes? But what if we had more? 100 Billion! A trillion! All the monies! You keep asking, and this week we answer you! Come hear what Fraser and Pamela would do if they were given complete control over $1billion that had to be used for...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 772: 2025 Gift GuideHosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Streamed live on Nov 9, 2025. It's time once again for our annual gift giving guide. We've got recommendations for books, movies, TV shows, games and of course astronomy gear to satisfy the space nerds in your family. The Christmas season is almost upon us, and with it comes excuses to inject science into the lives of those you love... or ask for them to give you that book, lens, or art print you already know you'll love. In this episode, Fraser and Pamela share the things they...
2025-11-2431 min
Astronomy CastEp. 770: The Ethics of Mars ExplorationAstronomy Cast Ep. 770: The Ethics of Mars Exploration By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 3, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. It is arguable that humanity now has the technological ability to live on Mars. It would be done at enormous expense and sacrifice, and there are some tricky problems that we haven't solved yet. Although we could live on Mars, should we? There is a famous quote from Jurassic Park: "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." This concept is played...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 770: The Ethics of Mars ExplorationStreamed live on Nov 3, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. It is arguable that humanity now has the technological ability to live on Mars. It would be done at enormous expense and sacrifice, and there are some tricky problems that we haven't solved yet. Although we could live on Mars, should we? There is a famous quote from Jurassic Park: "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." This concept is played out across the sciences, and in planetary exploration, it...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 767: Black Holes in Extreme CircumstancesHosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Streamed live on Oct 6, 2025. You can only describe a black hole by its mass and its spin. And maybe it's charge. But allow us to propose a new criteria: the personal experience. Some black holes have seen things… Experienced the laws of physics at their most extreme. And today we'll tell their stories. The more of the sky we observe, the more bizarre situations we find black holes in. Let's explore! This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/Ast...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 767: Black Holes in Extreme CircumstancesAstronomy Cast Ep. 767: Black Holes in Extreme Circumstances By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Streamed live on Oct 6, 2025. You can only describe a black hole by its mass and its spin. And maybe it's charge. But allow us to propose a new criteria: the personal experience. Some black holes have seen things… Experienced the laws of physics at their most extreme. And today we'll tell their stories. The more of the sky we observe, the more bizarre situations we find black holes in. Let's explore! This show is supported through people li...
2025-10-1330 min
The 365 Days of AstronomyAstro Interviews - Fraser CainFrom August 19, 2017. Your audio editor, Richard Drumm, interviewed Astronomy Cast's co host Fraser Cain. The idea was to interview him before and after the total solar eclipse that was upcoming, and get his before and after impression of the event. Unfortunately the clouds at Carbondale, Illinois, had other plans. Fraser & Pamela were at SIUC's Stadium and Richard was 2 miles away at the SIUC School of Agricultural Sciences. Richard had a clear sky and Fraser & Pamela did not. This unfortunate turn of events blew the interview's main purpose to bits, so to speak. Even so, the interview is...
2025-08-0211 min
Universe Today Podcast[BONUS] The Sky Isn’t the Limit. Interview with me on The Last Easy Mile PodcastThis is an interview with me on The Last Easy Mile podcast with Josh Farahi.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_FR_ZvPc3U&ab_channel=TheLastEasyMilePodcastTHE LAST EASY MILE: https://linktr.ee/TheLastEasyMilePodcastIn this episode, Fraser Cain—founder of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast—shares why space still matters. From watching meteor showers with your kids to seeing Saturn’s rings through binoculars in a city, Fraser offers practical ways to reconnect with awe. He reflects on raising science-minded kids, his love of tabletop RPGs, and ho...
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The Last Easy Mile PodcastThe Sky Isn’t the Limit: Awakening Wonder Through Astronomy With Fraser CainWelcome to The Last Easy Mile, a show for men who know there’s more waiting—but aren’t sure where to begin. Hosted by Josh Farahi, each episode explores that moment before the leap, when the excuses run out and something real needs to start.In this episode, Fraser Cain—founder of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast—shares why space still matters. From watching meteor showers with your kids to seeing Saturn’s rings through binoculars in a city, Fraser offers practical ways to reconnect with awe. He reflects on raising science-minded kids, his love of tabl...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 762: Science in Crisis - NASA's New BudgetAstronomy Cast Ep. 762: Science in Crisis - NASA's New Budget By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jun 30, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Normally we try to end the season on a high note. But there's unfolding news that we just HAVE to cover before we leave you for the summer. NASA's new budget is here, and it's 25% smaller. We'll cover what the changes are and try to understand the implications. It's a bad decade to be a researcher. We're going to look at why, and what US cuts will mean for the world...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 762: Science in Crisis - NASA's New BudgetStreamed live on Jun 30, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Normally we try to end the season on a high note. But there's unfolding news that we just HAVE to cover before we leave you for the summer. NASA's new budget is here, and it's 25% smaller. We'll cover what the changes are and try to understand the implications. It's a bad decade to be a researcher. We're going to look at why, and what US cuts will mean for the world. [Editor's note] There was an audio problem with Pamela's m...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 760: What to Look For This SummerHosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Streamed live on Jun 16, 2025. It's almost time for our annual summer hiatus, but before we go, we wanted to direct you towards all the fun and space stuff we'll be enjoying this summer. We've got meteor showers, planets, rocket launches, TV shows, movies! Here's what's good. In a couple of weeks, we'll go on hiatus, but we want to make sure you are ready for stuff we can anticipate happening. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible th...
2025-06-2327 min
Universe Today Podcast[Bonus] No Aliens?! Space Journalist Fraser Cain on Astronomy, Space Discoveries, Sci-FiThis is an interview with me for the Worldviews Podcast.📺 VIDEO VERSIONhttps://youtu.be/yj0Gi7d0zm4?si=NYLERm4yquBpkqbb🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday00:00 Introduction01:25 Fraser’s upbringing into science04:59 Proud career moments06:01 Space misconceptions09:05 Black Holes11:05 From planes flying to flying into space13:05 Topics Fraser has changed his mind about19:35 Aliens are not real29:40 Greatest space discoveries of the century34:12 Discoveries on the horizon38...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 758: Non-Roving RoversStreamed live on May 26, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Some of our favorite robots are rovers currently roving around the surface of the Moon & Mars. But there's some pretty tricky terrain out there and engineers are scheming up clever ways to explore other worlds inspired by life that crawls, slithers, hops and flies. As we explore more surfaces and more complex surfaces throughout the solar system, mission teams are designing robot explorers that don't sit still and also don't rove. In this episode, we're going to take a look at the...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 757: CubeSatsStreamed live on May 19, 2025. Computers are getting smaller, faster and more capable, which has enabled an entirely mew class of satellites: CubeSats. A mission small enough that you can hold it in your hands, and yet powerful enough to even travel to other planets and send messages home. Every year, our electronics seem to get smaller and more powerful, with today's smart watches being more fully featured than the computers Pamela and Fraser had as little kids. These tiny processors, sensors, and transmitters are allowing tiny satellites with powerful functionality, and today we ta...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 755: Intermediate Mass Black HolesStreamed live on May 5, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. There are stellar-mass and supermassive black holes. But very little evidence of anything in between. Where are all the intermediate-mass black holes that should be the building blocks of the biggest ones? Actually, the science has been accelerating rapidly and we now know of hundreds of them. The question marks in our understanding are slowly getting replaced with data. Let's review what we now know about intermediate mass black holes and their origins. SUPPORTED BY YOU! Th...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 755: Intermediate Mass Black HolesAstronomy Cast Ep. 755: Intermediate Mass Black Holes By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 5, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. There are stellar-mass and supermassive black holes. But very little evidence of anything in between. Where are all the intermediate-mass black holes that should be the building blocks of the biggest ones? Actually, the science has been accelerating rapidly and we now know of hundreds of them. The question marks in our understanding are slowly getting replaced with data. Let's review what we now know about intermediate mass black holes and their origins. SUPPORTED...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 754: K2-18bStreamed live on Apr 28, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay You've heard the news! Astronomers are reporting the discovery of biosignatures at K2-18b. Is this proof of life or should we all be more skeptical? It's in the news and people are claiming aliens... but is it aliens? Let's see what the data actually says. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos. ...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 752: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next?Streamed live on Apr 16, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay There is an ongoing debate on where NASA should go next with humans: to the Moon or Mars. (Or maybe an asteroid or one of Mars' moons). We are on the verge of sending humans back to the Moon. At the same time others would prefer we focus our exploration on Mars. It's a tough choice because there are costs and benefits to both. Let's try to give this conversation some nuance. Let's discuss the reasons for each of these worlds.
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 752: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next?Astronomy Cast Ep. 752: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next? By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Apr 16, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay There is an ongoing debate on where NASA should go next with humans: to the Moon or Mars. (Or maybe an asteroid or one of Mars' moons). We are on the verge of sending humans back to the Moon. At the same time others would prefer we focus our exploration on Mars. It's a tough choice because there are costs and benefits to both. Let's try to give this...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 751: Vacuum EnergyStreamed live on Apr 7, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Even empty space isn't empty. It's filled with the quantum fluctuations of spacetime itself. Which can be measured with famous experiments like the Casimir Effect. There is a surprising amount of energy in space itself, which has led to some interesting theories about how the future of the Universe might evolve. You can't get something from nothing but sometimes that nothing is something you can get something from. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible t...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 751: Vacuum EnergyAstronomy Cast Ep. 751: Vacuum Energy By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Apr 7, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Even empty space isn't empty. It's filled with the quantum fluctuations of spacetime itself. Which can be measured with famous experiments like the Casimir Effect. There is a surprising amount of energy in space itself, which has led to some interesting theories about how the future of the Universe might evolve. You can't get something from nothing but sometimes that nothing is something you can get something from. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 750: Supernova Early Warning SystemStreamed live on Mar 31, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay When enormous stars detonate as supernovae they release a burst of neutrinos that can be the first sign of a coming explosion. Now, astronomers have built a network to watch for that flash of neutrinos, and help direct their telescopes for when the sky show begins. Supernovae explosions occur in stages, with neutrinos being emitted hours before photons. If we can accurately detect those neutrinos, we might just be able to get on target before the light show even starts.... Maybe.
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 750: Supernova Early Warning SystemAstronomy Cast Ep. 750: Supernova Early Warning System By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Mar 31, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay When enormous stars detonate as supernovae they release a burst of neutrinos that can be the first sign of a coming explosion. Now, astronomers have built a network to watch for that flash of neutrinos, and help direct their telescopes for when the sky show begins. Supernovae explosions occur in stages, with neutrinos being emitted hours before photons. If we can accurately detect those neutrinos, we might just be able to get on target...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 749: Dark Energy Changing Over TimeStreamed live on Mar 24, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay The Hubble Tension is a vexing problem, with astronomers measuring the expansion of the Universe at different points in its history and getting different results. Errors have mostly been ruled out, which leaves the potential for new physics. Has the strength of dark energy been changing over time? We thought Dark Energy was constant with time, but new results from DESI say maybe not, and honestly, if it wasn't constant the Hubble Tension would be a whole lot easier to solve.
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 748: Fast Radio BurstsStreamed live on Mar 17, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. For the briefest of moments, some dead stars can flash brighter than their entire galaxy (in Radio light) and then live to do it again and again. It's time for an update on fast radio bursts, a phenomenon we've only known about for a few decades. In this time astronomers have learned a tremendous amount them. They're not solved, but we're getting closer! SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on P...
2025-03-2454 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 747: Rogue PlanetsStreamed live on Mar 10, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Most planets orbit stars. That's the rule, right? Well, maybe not. In fact the vast majority of planets could be floating freely through the Milky Way. Today we're gonna talk about rogue planets. Sometimes planets just go rogue. Let's learn about planets living free from stars.
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 746: Dust StormsAstronomy Cast Ep. 746: Dust Storms By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Feb 24, 2025. We have dust storms on Earth and of course the famous dust storms on Mars. There are even dust storms on Titan. What causes these storms and how do they work differently on the worlds in the solar system. But what about the exoplanets? The bane of solar panels, humans, and robots, dust storms have a way of picking up steam (or at least dust) all over the solar system. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 746: Dust StormsStreamed live Feb 24, 2025. We have dust storms on Earth and of course the famous dust storms on Mars. There are even dust storms on Titan. What causes these storms and how do they work differently on the worlds in the solar system. But what about the exoplanets? The bane of solar panels, humans, and robots, dust storms have a way of picking up steam (or at least dust) all over the solar system. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU! Th...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 745: How We Know If Asteroids Will AttackStreamed live Feb 20, 2025. I'm sure you've heard the news, asteroid 2024 YR4 has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. How do astronomers discover these dangerous asteroids, measure their future impact risk and track the changes over time? When should we panic? New asteroids are found every day, and every day we learn that those asteroids don't have any murderous intentions. But how do we learn that? In this episode we dig into asteroid orbital determination. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode i...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 745: How We Know If Asteroids Will AttackAstronomy Cast Ep. 745: How We Know If Asteroids Will Attack By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Feb 20, 2025. I'm sure you've heard the news, asteroid 2024 YR4 has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. How do astronomers discover these dangerous asteroids, measure their future impact risk and track the changes over time? When should we panic? New asteroids are found every day, and every day we learn that those asteroids don't have any murderous intentions. But how do we learn that? In this episode we dig into asteroid orbital determination. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 744: Lunar TimeAstronomy Cast Ep. 744: Lunar Time By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Feb 10, 2025. What time is it? OK, fine, what time is it on the Moon? The Moon orbits the Earth, so it doesn't fall into a specific time zone. Also, there's lower gravity on the surface of the Moon, which changes the rate that clocks tick. Well… It's time to introduce Lunar Time. When are you when you are on the Moon? Researchers are putting together definitions! Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Pa...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 744: Lunar TimeStreamed live on Feb 10, 2025. What time is it? OK, fine, what time is it on the Moon? The Moon orbits the Earth, so it doesn't fall into a specific time zone. Also, there's lower gravity on the surface of the Moon, which changes the rate that clocks tick. Well… It's time to introduce Lunar Time. When are you when you are on the Moon? Researchers are putting together definitions! Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to o...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 743: What Else Can We Learn From Gravitational Waves?Astronomy Cast Ep. 743: What Else Can We Learn From Gravitational Waves? By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Feb 3, 2025. Just a few years ago LIGO detected the first direct evidence of gravitational waves coming from colliding black holes. And there you have it. Boom! Black holes collide! But that wasn’t all we learned from gravitational waves, nor will we learn. Sure, the masses of merging black holes are nice to know, but what else can we learn from gravitational black holes? Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made poss...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 743: What Else Can We Learn From Gravitational Waves?Streamed live on Feb 3, 2025. Just a few years ago LIGO detected the first direct evidence of gravitational waves coming from colliding black holes. And there you have it. Boom! Black holes collide! But that wasn't all we learned from gravitational waves, nor will we learn. Sure, the masses of merging black holes are nice to know, but what else can we learn from gravitational black holes? Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 742: Atmospheric Gravity WavesStreamed live on Jan 27, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Gravity Waves ... not gravitational waves ... move atmospheres and make pretty clouds. Have you ever looked up into the sky and seen bizarre cloud formations that look like waves on the ocean? These are gravity waves. Not to be confused with gravitational waves, and they're caused by a balance of buoyancy and gravity. And of course these have been seen across the solar system. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Pa...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 742: Atmospheric Gravity WavesAstronomy Cast Ep. 742: Atmospheric Gravity Waves By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jan 27, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Gravity Waves ... not gravitational waves ... move atmospheres and make pretty clouds. Have you ever looked up into the sky and seen bizarre cloud formations that look like waves on the ocean? These are gravity waves. Not to be confused with gravitational waves, and they’re caused by a balance of buoyancy and gravity. And of course these have been seen across the solar system. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patr...
2025-02-0329 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 738: Looking Ahead to 2025What can we hope (or dread) to see in 2025? Last week we talked about the 2024 strangeness. Now we're gonna talk about the upcoming space stories for 2025 that we're looking forward to. It's a nice mix of new rockets, new missions and new fly-bys. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 738: Looking Ahead to 2025Astronomy Cast Ep. 738: Looking Ahead to 2025 By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Dec 16, 2024. What can we hope (or dread) to see in 2025? Last week we talked about the 2024 strangeness. Now we’re gonna talk about the upcoming space stories for 2025 that we’re looking forward to. It’s a nice mix of new rockets, new missions and new fly-bys. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos Thanks...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 737: Weird Science Stories From 2024Streamed live December13, 2024. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. 2024 was a strange year! I'll let your imagination take flight and consider how 2024 was weird for you. But, for space and astronomy we had some interesting, revolutionary, unsettling and downright weird stories pop up. Today let's talk about them.
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 737: Weird Science Stories From 2024Astronomy Cast Ep. 737: Weird Science Stories From 2024 By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live December13, 2024. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. 2024 was a strange year! I’ll let your imagination take flight and consider how 2024 was weird for you. But, for space and astronomy we had some interesting, revolutionary, unsettling and downright weird stories pop up. Today let’s talk about them. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos. Thanks to: Andrew Poelstra, BogieNet, Brian...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 736: Gift Guide 2024Streamed live on Dec 2, 2024 Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay It's time for our Holiday Gift Guide, where we suggest ideas for presents for the space fans in your life! What books are we reading? What games are we playing and what telescopes are we admiring? SUPPORTED BY YOU !!! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos. https://www.patreon.com/AstronomyCast Thanks to: Andrew Poelstra, B...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 735: Albert EinsteinStreamed live on Nov 25, 2024. Last week we talked about the Einstein probe. So this week it is only natural that we talk about the man himself, Albert Einstein. He revolutionized the field of physics, played a vital role in the early 20th century and struggled to unite the forces of the Universe at the end of his career. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher t...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 735: Albert EinsteinAstronomy Cast Ep. 735: Albert Einstein By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 25, 2024. Last week we talked about the Einstein probe. So this week it is only natural that we talk about the man himself, Albert Einstein. He revolutionized the field of physics, played a vital role in the early 20th century and struggled to unite the forces of the Universe at the end of his career. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher...
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Doom DebatesCosmology, AI Doom, and the Future of Humanity with Fraser CainFraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today, co-host of Astronomy Cast, a popular YouTuber about all things space, and guess what… he has a high P(doom)! That’s why he’s joining me on Doom Debates for a very special AI + space crossover episode.00:00 Fraser Cain’s Background and Interests5:03 What’s Your P(Doom)™07:05 Our Vulnerable World15:11 Don’t Look Up22:18 Cosmology and the Search for Alien Life31:33 Stars = Terrorists39:03 The Great Filter and the Fermi Paradox55:12 Grabby Aliens Hypothesis01:19:40...
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Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 734: The Einstein MissionAstronomy Cast Ep. 734: The Einstein Mission By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 11, 2024. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Another day, another space telescope! Today we're looking at the newly launched Einstein Probe. A collaboration between the Chinese Space Agency and the European Space Agency. The mission has been operating since January searching the cosmos for short, bright flashes of X-rays. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos. Thanks to: Andrew Poelstra...
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 734: The Einstein MissionStreamed live on Nov 11, 2024. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Another day, another space telescope! Today we're looking at the newly launched Einstein Probe. A collaboration between the Chinese Space Agency and the European Space Agency. The mission has been operating since January searching the cosmos for short, bright flashes of X-rays. SUPPORTED BY YOU This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos. Thanks to: Andrew Po...
2024-11-1858 min
Astronomy CastEp. 733: Euclid Of AlexandriaAstronomy Cast - Ep. 733: Euclid Of Alexandria By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 5, 2024. Last week we talked about the mission. This week we'll talk about Euclid of Alexandria, the ancient Greek mathematician who inspired the mission. Let's learn about his life and the ground breaking work that made so much of our modern mathematics possible. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/AstronomyCast Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our...
2024-11-1127 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 733: Euclid Of AlexandriaStreamed live on Nov 5, 2024. Last week we talked about the mission. This week we'll talk about Euclid of Alexandria, the ancient Greek mathematician who inspired the mission. Let's learn about his life and the ground breaking work that made so much of our modern mathematics possible. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay.
2024-11-1144 min
Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 732: The Euclid TelescopeAstronomy Cast Ep. 732: The Euclid Telescope By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Oct 28, 2024. Let's look at the Euclid Space Telescope. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay The Euclid 208-Gigapixel image! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ZCsUfgLRQ SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos. Thanks to: Andrew Poelstra, BogieNet, Brian Cagle, David, David Truog, Ed, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jeanette Wink, Siggi Kemmler, Stephen Veit
2024-11-0433 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 731: Neil GehrelsStreamed live on Oct 21, 2024. Let's look at the man whose name is carried by the Neil Gehrels Swift Telescope. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay.
2024-10-281h 00
Astronomy CastEp. 731: Neil GehrelsAstronomy Cast Ep. 731: Neil Gehrels By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Oct 21, 2024. Last week we talked about the Neil Gerhels Swift Telescope, this week we'll be talking about the man behind the mission. Gerhels was the principle investigator behind many missions, including Swift. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos. Thanks to: Andrew Poelstra, BogieNet, Brian Cagle, David, David Truog, Ed, Gerhard, Schwarzer, Jeanette Wink, Siggi...
2024-10-2830 min
Pale Blue PodPublishing with Fraser CainCorinne and Moiya share the good and ugly about academic publishing, including some shocking info about the peer review process. Then Moiya chats with independent publisher Fraser Cain to get a comparison. Guest Fraser Cain is a science journalist, web developer, publisher of Universe Today, and co-host of Astronomy Cast. Messages Share your thoughts on the annual Multitude survey so we can make Pale Blue Pod even better! Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
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2024-07-081h 14
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 724: Summer (Science & Sci Fi) ReadsStreamed live Jun 20, 2024. Fraser & Pamela list their favorite books! Take notes! I also have a favor to ask - I'm working on a research project with my collaborator Sanlyn Buxener on what factors help and hinder people learning and doing science. Can you please take our survey? bit.ly/AstEco THANK YOU! - Pamela
2024-06-2437 min
Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 709: Space WeaponsAstronomy Cast Ep. 709: Space Weapons by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Feb 19, 2024. [My apologies for Fraser's audio dropouts. We're not sure how it happened as it wasn't happening at his studio. Audio is a black art, IMHO. Rich) Last week we learned that Russia might be planning nuclear weapons to take out satellites in space. What is the current and future possibility of weapons in space and what are the treaties designed to prevent them? This video was made possible by the following Patreon members: Jordan Young BogieNet Stephen Veit (rhymes with right) Jeanette Wink Siggi Kemmler...
2024-02-2632 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 709: Space WeaponsStreamed live on Feb 19, 2024. [My apologies for Fraser's audio dropouts. We're not sure how it happened as it wasn't happening at his studio. Audio is a black art, IMHO. Rich) Last week we learned that Russia might be planning nuclear weapons to take out satellites in space. What is the current and future possibility of weapons in space and what are the treaties designed to prevent them?
2024-02-261h 04
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 690: Climate on Mars - From Ice Caps to Dust StormsStreamed live on Sep 18, 2023. We've looked at Earth's changing climate, now let's see what it's like for another world: Mars. Much looks familiar, but some of it is totally alien, from ice caps of frozen carbon dioxide to planetary dust storms that can obscure the entire world from view. This video was made possible by the following Patreon members: Stephen Veit Jordan Young Jeanette Wink Andrew Poelstra Brian Cagle David Truog BogieNet Gerhard Schwarzer David
2023-09-251h 04
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 689 - Our Warming World: 20 Years of Climate ScienceStreamed live on Sep 11, 2023. It's official! June and July were the warmest we've seen since records began over a century ago. Fires are rampant across Canada, and we're seeing record droughts around the world. Today we're going to look at 20 years of climate science, how well does reality match up with the predictions. This video was made possible by the following Patreon members: Stephen Veit Jordan Young Jeanette Wink Andrew Poelstra Brian Cagle David Truog BogieNet Gerhard S...
2023-09-181h 00
Astronomy CastAstronomy Cast Ep. 680: Rogue Black HolesAstronomy Cast Ep. 680: Rogue Black Holes by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 1, 2023. Last week we talked about rogue stars. This week we're going to take things up a notch and talk about an even more extreme event. Rogue black holes. Astronomers recently discovered a supermassive black hole on an escape trajectory, leaving newly forming stars in its wake. It's wonderful, terrible, nightmare fuel. Fraser's rogue SMBH article: https://www.universetoday.com/160072/astronomers-spot-a-rogue-supermassive-black-hole-hurtling-through-space-leaving-star-formation-in-its-wake/ The original paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.04888.pdf This video was made possible by the following Patreon members: Burry Gowen Stephen Veit Jordan Young...
2023-05-0827 min
Let's Go to Space: BLUE-SKY LearningEpisode 112: Bringing you the Universe Today with Fraser CainIn this episode, Kevin and I meet with Fraser Cain, a space and astronomy journalist and publisher of amazing astronomy content through his website, Universe Today ,In addition, Fraser is the co-host of the Astronomy Cast Podcast and hosts a long-running series of space and astronomy videos on YouTube. He lives under beautiful dark skies on Vancouver Island in Western Canada which no doubt are a source of continuous inspiration. Stay tuned for the duration and be inspired yourself and learn more about how you can follow Fraser’s work.
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2023-05-0133 min
Universe Today Podcast[Space Bites] Starship Launch and Explosion, New Horizons in Danger, Sun TornadoStarship launches but fails to reach orbit. JUICE looks back at Earth one last time. GAIA helps find an exoplanet. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday00:00 Intro00:11 Starship Launchhttps://www.universetoday.com/160951/starship-spacex-flight-test/03:53 NASA Threaten the Future of New Horizonshttps://www.universetoday.com/160935/nasa-plans-threaten-new-horizons/06:33 JUICE Looks Back at Earthhttps://www.universetoday.com/160992/juice-looks-back-earth-jupiter-moons/07:56 Neutron Star Acts Like a Mini-Quasarhttps://www.universetoday.com/160978/neutron-star-behaves-like-a-mini-quasar/09:56 Web...
2023-04-2100 min
Wiser TomorrowFraser Cain - Covering the CosmosToday I’m here with Fraser Cain of the Fraser Cain YouTube channel, Universe Today, and Astronomy Cast. Across his work, Fraser offers space and astronomy news, covering everything from the big bang, to the latest and greatest space-bound missions. We had the chance to speak about a wide range of topics, including the James Webb Space Telescope, the difference between Eastern and Western perspectives on science & institutions, the importance of citizen science, and more. Fraser Cain - https://www.youtube.com/@frasercain Universe Today - https://www.universetoday.com/Astronomy Cast - http://www.astr...
2023-02-081h 10
Universe Today Podcast[Q&A] Children In Space, Dark Forest, Mars Lava TubesWhat if two black holes with opposing spin merge? Can we use the Moon's L2 Lagrange point? How habitable are Mars's lava tubes? Can Starships compensate for satellite light pollution? All this and more in this week's episode Q&A with Fraser Cain.🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday00:00 Start01:09 [Tatooine] What if two black holes with opposing spin merge? 06:16 [Coruscant] When will the first person be born in space?10:24 [Hoth] Can we use the Moon's L2 Lagrange point?15:39 [Naboo] Can a captured planet lurk in...
2023-01-2500 min
Universe Today Podcast[Q&A] Dark Curvature, Navigating the Oort Cloud, Future of Space ToiletsShould we change "Dark Matter" to "Dark Curvature"? How do you navigate through dense asteroid fields? What's the future of space toilets? Do aliens block their outgoing signals? All these and more in this week's Q&A with Fraser Cain.🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday00:00 Start00:58 [Tatooine] How do you navigate through dense asteroid fields?04:02 [Coruscant] Should we change "Dark Matter" to "Dark Curvature"?07:57 [Hoth] How far can we communicate?10:49 [Naboo] How can we solve the Fermi paradox?17:35 [Kamino] What's the future of...
2023-01-1800 min
Universe Today Podcast[Q&A] Dark Antimatter, Human Missions to Asteroids, Rockets and Global WarmingDoes the Black Knight satellite really exist? Can JWST explore the Oort cloud? Did we hopelessly contaminate Mars with life? Would I fly on the dearMoon mission without the abort system? Should we do crewed missions to near-earth asteroids? Answers to all these questions and more in this week's Q&A with Fraser Cain!🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday00:00 Intro00:46 [Tatooine] Does the Black Knight satellite really exist?04:00 [Coruscant] Should we do crewed missions to near-earth asteroids?06:41 [Hoth] Can we put a really good camera around the...
2022-12-2100 min
Universe Today Podcast[Q&A] Should You Get a Degree, Straight Line Space Travel, Astronomy in 100 YearsHow far away do constellations start to change? What if The Big Bang was more energetic? Which textbooks are good to learn astronomy? Is a university degree worth it? Why don't we travel through the solar system in straight lines? All this and more in this week's Q&A with Fraser Cain. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday00:00 Start01:35 [Tatooine] How far away do constellations begin to change?04:36 [Coruscant] Can we see beyond the observable Universe?10:37 [Hoth] What if the Big Bang was more energetic?13:22 [Nab...
2022-12-1300 min
Universe Today Podcast[Bonus] Dr Brian Keating interviews Fraser CainThis in an interview with Dr Brian Keating that happened on his YouTube channel. We talk about how Universe Today runs, what do I want to achieve with it, how science journalism works in general and much more. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday📺 VIDEO VERSION and Dr Brian Keating's channelhttps://youtu.be/YKdBJlw60vQ📰 EMAIL NEWSLETTERRead by 55,000 people every Friday. Written by Fraser. No ads.Subscribe. It's FREE: https://universetoday.com/newsletter🎧 PODCASTSUniverse Today: https://universetoday.fireside.fm/
2022-11-0900 min
Age of Infinite: A Project Moon Hut SeriesThe Future of Life in the Universe Depends on Us w/ Fraser Cain #54In This Episode
Join host David Goldsmith as he welcomes Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today and cohost of Astronomy Cast, to explore the profound implications of life in the universe. Fraser shares his insights on why life is better than rocks, emphasizing the unique value that living beings bring to the cosmos. He argues that despite the vastness of space, we might be alone in the universe, challenging listeners to consider the consequences of our actions on Earth and beyond.
Throughout the conversation, Fraser presents compelling arguments about the necessity of maintaining life and...
2022-11-012h 07
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingFraser Cain: Let’s Find Aliens in Our Solar System!Join me and Fraser Cain (https://www.youtube.com/c/universetodayvids) for a wide-ranging romp through the Universe of ideas! We'll take questions and hopefully answer a few. Don't miss this chance to chat with a legend! @FraserCain Space and astronomy news comes fresh three times weekly from Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast.If you're a fan of space, sci-fi, and pop culture, you'll love his Guide to Space. These short videos come out every Monday and Thursday and answer a burning question that astronomy fans want to know. We...
2022-10-261h 31
Universe Today Podcast834: What Will JWST Discover? Everything You Need To Know | The Big QJames Webb is the most expensive and most advanced telescope in human history. Will it be worth its $10B price? What it will discover? How long will JWST last? Will it ever be serviced? All the answers are in this episode of The Big Q.00:00 Intro00:39 How JWST came together.02:58 The telescope that ate astronomy.04:36 Leading to launch.06:08 Staying at the L2 Lagrange point.07:09 Infrared spectrum observations. What will JWST see?11:06 Potential targets for JWST.15:12 What is Fraser most excited about?16:53...
2022-06-0100 min
John Michael Godier's Event HorizonWhat is the Future of Astronomy? Featuring Fraser CainWith Large Telescopes like the LSST coming on in the near future we discuss why Astronomy is so important today and in the future.Fraser Cain is publisher of Universe Today Space an astronomy news site and co-host of Astronomy Cast. His new book The Universe Today Ultimate Guide to Viewing The Cosmos: Everything You Need to Know to Become an Amateur Astronomer is out now and features the best tips and tricks for viewing our solar system and deep sky objects, as well as detailed charts, graphs and tables to find must-see events for years to...
2021-10-2652 min
Space RadioTurning the Tables on Fraser Cain, Publisher of Universe Today – Space Radio Live!As many of you know, I spent several seasons as a regular contributor to the Weekly Space Hangout. Tonight I got to turn the tables on the host of the WSH - and my good friend - Fraser Cain as we chatted about Starlink (his sole means of internet access going forward) and its impact on astronomy, his move to the wilderness of Vancouver Island, and much more.I also made an announcement regarding the future of Space Radio.Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today which he founded in 1999 and has to be...
2021-08-2037 min
Where did the rabbit go?#45 - Are we alone in the universe? (with an appearance by Fraser Cain)This week's rabbit hole is one of the big questions. Are we alone? Is there other life in the universe? Part of this episode is a snippet of a Q&A session I was privileged to have with Fraser Cain, for our school's "science day", and I am grateful to have received his permission to use this bit on the show.
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2020-12-0336 min
The DisruptorsREPLAY: Fraser Cain – Why We Are Entering a New Space Race and Where We Go from HereFraser Cain (@fcain) is the founder of Universe Today, one of the most popular spaces and astronomy sites online with over 3 million space focused visitors a month. In addition to Universe Today, Fraser co-hosts Astronomy Cast, a fact-based weekly journey through the cosmos which offers discussions about astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology Fraser has been working in the software/Internet industry for the more than 15 years and was a partner in two software companies that are now traded publicly. He studied engineering at the University of British Columbia and has a degree in computer science. Visit Fraser’s si...
2020-07-2755 min
Universe Today PodcastEpisode 672: Open Space 85: Final Open Space Before Hiatus, Live QA with FraserThis week, it'll be the last Open Space with Fraser before the show goes on its summer hiatus until September. If you've got some burning space questions, no will be your chance to ask them.Our Book is out!https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/Audio Podcast version:ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/universe-today-guide-to-space-audio/id794058155?mt=2RSS: https://www.universetoday.com/audioWhat Fraser's Watching Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbJ42wpShvmkjd428BcHcCEVWOjv7cJ1GWeekly email newsletter:
2020-07-0400 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedEp. 575: Observing The MoonAs amateur astronomers, we curse the Moon every month. Seriously! Why doesn't someone get rid of that thing! This week, something occurred to us. What if we actually pointed our telescopes at the Moon? What would we see? The Lunar "X" that Fraser talked about will be visible this Friday, June 26th! So go out with binoculars or a telescope and enjoy!
2020-06-221h 00
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedAstronomy Cast Ep. 572: Twists in Planet FormationAstronomy Cast Ep. 572: Twists in Planet Formation by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay We're all looking to the next generation of exoplanetary research where we get planets directly. But astronomers are already making great strides in directly observing newly forming planets help us understand how our solar system might have formed.
2020-06-0156 min
2020-03-231h 00
What The If?102 - WTiF Apollo Never Stopped? Encore Presenation With FRASER CAIN!In honor of the 50th Anniversary of APOLLO 11, we're featuring an encore of our episode with FRASER CAIN -- veteran space journalist and publisher of UNIVERSE TODAY!
Fraser asks: WTiF we NEVER STOPPED going to the MOON? Imagine! By now we would have already spent FIFTY YEARS traveling to, and building on The Moon. What incredible things would we have achieved by now? What does this alternative today look like? Where can we fly? What can we see? Let's IF all the way TO THE MOON, and beyond!
Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today and the co-host of...
2019-07-1645 min
What The If?102 - WTiF Apollo Never Stopped? Encore Presenation With FRASER CAIN!In honor of the 50th Anniversary of APOLLO 11, we're featuring an encore of our episode with FRASER CAIN -- veteran space journalist and publisher of UNIVERSE TODAY!
Fraser asks: WTiF we NEVER STOPPED going to the MOON? Imagine! By now we would have already spent FIFTY YEARS traveling to, and building on The Moon. What incredible things would we have achieved by now? What does this alternative today look like? Where can we fly? What can we see? Let's IF all the way TO THE MOON, and beyond!
Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today and the co-host of...
2019-07-1645 minWhat The If?102 - WTiF Apollo Never Stopped? Encore Presenation With FRASER CAIN!In honor of the 50th Anniversary of APOLLO 11, we're featuring an encore of our episode with FRASER CAIN -- veteran space journalist and publisher of UNIVERSE TODAY!
Fraser asks: WTiF we NEVER STOPPED going to the MOON? Imagine! By now we would have already spent FIFTY YEARS traveling to, and building on The Moon. What incredible things would we have achieved by now? What does this alternative today look like? Where can we fly? What can we see? Let's IF all the way TO THE MOON, and beyond!
Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today and the co-host of...
2019-07-1645 min
Cold Star ProjectFraser Cain - Starlink and Startups - The Cold Star ProjectSpace news aggregator and educator Fraser Cain is on the Cold Star Project to discuss Elon Musk's Starlink and his experience with startups.
SHOW NOTES:
First we cover the Starlink constellation:
-what is it (high speed worldwide ISP satellite network)
-compliance requirements -space junk / Kessler Syndrome problem - lowered planned altitude solution -astronomers not consulted - streaks of satellites crossing images blocking view (somewhat fixed)
-privacy & political considerations - it's a broadcast network - no intermediary / routing - all traffic will go at same...
2019-07-0138 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedAstronomy Cast on Hiatus until Sept 2019Astronomy Cast will be on hiatus for July and August. Don't worry, we'll be back in September, and we might just have surprises for you all along this summer! Don't forget you can still catch Pamela with Daily Space, rocket launches and specials on CosmoQuest's Twitch channel, and you can find all the space news and videos from Fraser at Universe Today! We usually record Astronomy Cast every Friday at 3:00 pm EDT / 12:00 pm PDT / 19:00 UTC. You can watch us live on here on AstronomyCast.com, or the AstronomyCast YouTube page.
2019-07-0102 min
Universe Today PodcastEpisode 528: Q&A 88: How Could We Cool Down Venus? And More...Here's my interview on Space Junk about the Fermi Paradox:https://anchor.fm/spacejunk/episodes/The-Fermi-Paradox-and-The-Great-Filter-w-Fraser-Cain-e44uff00:29 Are rings only limited to gas giants?02:30 If we blocked the light on Venus, would it cool down?04:34 What would it take to build a generational ship?06:20 Do airplanes avoid telescopes?08:16 Examples of reused spacecraft designs.10:17 Could we breath an alien atmosphere?12:02 How do they evacuate ISS?13:21 What is the cost of the Hubble Space Telescope?15:12 Are we unique in the Universe?
2019-06-0600 min
What The If?89 - Fraser Cain - WTiF Apollo Never Stopped!We're super honored to be joined this week by an incredible special guest: FRASER CAIN, veteran space journalist and publisher of UNIVERSE TODAY!
In celebration of the upcoming 50th Anniversary (!!!) of APOLLO 11's historic landing on the Moon, we ask...
WTiF we NEVER STOPPED going to the MOON? Imagine! By now we would have already spent FIFTY YEARS traveling to, and building on The Moon. What incredible things would we have achieved by now? What does this alternative today look like? Where can we fly? What can we see? Let's IF all the way TO THE MOON, and beyond!
Fraser...
2019-04-1645 minWhat The If?89 - Fraser Cain - WTiF Apollo Never Stopped!We're super honored to be joined this week by an incredible special guest: FRASER CAIN, veteran space journalist and publisher of UNIVERSE TODAY!
In celebration of the upcoming 50th Anniversary (!!!) of APOLLO 11's historic landing on the Moon, we ask...
WTiF we NEVER STOPPED going to the MOON? Imagine! By now we would have already spent FIFTY YEARS traveling to, and building on The Moon. What incredible things would we have achieved by now? What does this alternative today look like? Where can we fly? What can we see? Let's IF all the way TO THE MOON, and beyond!
Fraser...
2019-04-1645 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedBonus Episode: Dust with Dr. Paul SutterRecorded during the Astrotour to Costa Rica, Fraser talks to Dr. Paul Matt Sutter about the nature of dust and BICEP 2's claim of discovering primordial gravitational waves.
2019-03-1721 min
Universe Today PodcastEpisode 497: Space Junk Podcast: Conspiracy Theories With Fraser CainI was a guest on the Space Junk Podcast from Oceanside Photo and Telescope. Subscribe to their podcast! When it comes to end of the world theories, NASA conspiracies or astronomy hoaxes Fraser has seen or heard them all. This episode picks apart those ideas and we talk about whether anything should or could be done to combat them.Support Universe Today Podcast
2019-03-1200 min
Atheists Talk Radio ShowFraser CainFebruary 17, 2019 This week we are happy to be joined by Fraser Cain, cohost of Astronomy Cast, publisher of Universe Today, Creator of the YouTube channel "Guide to Space". Fraser just put out a fantastic guide for amateur astronomy; The Universe Today, Ultimate Guide to Viewing the cosmos, Everything You Need to Know to Become an Amateur Astronomer. We chat with Fraser about the book, science communication, Astronomy Cast, and touch on atheism and flat earthers at the end. LINKS Fraser's book: https://www.universetoday.com/139658/our-book-the-universe-today-ultimate-guide-to-viewing-the-cosmos/ Amazon: https://www.ama...
2019-02-1842 minAtheists Talk Radio ShowFraser CainFebruary 17, 2019 This week we are happy to be joined by Fraser Cain, cohost of Astronomy Cast, publisher of Universe Today, Creator of the YouTube channel "Guide to Space". Fraser just put out a fantastic guide for amateur astronomy; The Universe Today, Ultimate Guide to Viewing the cosmos, Everything You Need to Know to Become an Amateur Astronomer. We chat with Fraser about the book, science communication, Astronomy Cast, and touch on atheism and flat earthers at the end. LINKS Fraser's book: https://www.universetoday.com/139658/our-book-the-universe-today-ultimate-guide-to-viewing-the-cosmos/ Amazon: https://www.ama...
2019-02-1842 min
Decipher SciFiThe Expanse Season 3: low-g gardening, high-g deceleration, and more poop potatoes w/ Fraser Cain Past coverage
We like this show lots! Thus, our continuing coverage:
The Expanse: Nick Farmer on conlanging and the intersection of language and scifi
The Expanse VFX: an interview with Cailin Munroe, VFX Producer
The Expanse Season 2: falling into the sun, martian gravity, and human g-force limits w/ Fraser Cain
Difficulties
The oft-overlooked actual difficulties of space settlement. Not technology and logistics, but like, how hard it will likely be for the humans doing the job at first. And second. And then for a while after, too.
Plants in spaaaaaaaace
Growing fresh food in space...
2019-02-1254 min
The Disruptors29 – Why We Are Entering a New Space Race and Where We Go from Here with Fraser Cain of Astronomy CastFraser Cain (@fcain) is the founder of Universe Today, one of the most popular space and astronomy sites on online with over 3 million space focused visitors a month. In addition to Universe Today, Fraser co-hosts Astronomy Cast, a fact-based weekly journey through the cosmos which offers discussions about astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology Fraser has been working in the software/Internet industry for the more than 15 years, and was a partner in two software companies that are now traded publicly. He studied engineering at the University of British Columbia, and has a degree in computer science. Visit Fraser’s si...
2018-08-3155 min
Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedAstronomy Cast Special: Q & A with Dr. Pamela GayPamela will be on to answer your space and astronomy questions live, as Fraser enjoys auroras in Iceland this week!
2018-03-0558 minDecipher SciFiPitch Black: tri star systems, micrometeorites, and eyeshine w/ Fraser Cain Stasis
Stasis for interstellar space travel. “Freezing” people into a low-activity biological state. IRL medical developments.
Microimpactors in space
Space junk in near-earth orbit. That time a paint chipped cracked a window on the ISS (don’t worry, the ISS is fine). Comet tails and variously-sized chunks of ice as impactors.
Landing on M6-117 (and other planets)
Atmospheric density vs interstellar velocities. The benefits of landing on a planet with atmosphere vs a planet without. It’s hard without! Realizing having an atmosphere to slow down in can be a blessing if the ship can handle...
2017-10-031h 01
Dr. Kiki's Science Hour (Audio)The Universe Explained - We talk about astronomy and hang out with Fraser Cain of Universe Today.
We talk about astronomy and hang out with Fraser Cain of Universe Today.
Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford
Guest: Fraser Cain
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour.
We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes.
Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.
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Netflix
2012-02-0255 min
Dr. Kiki's Science Hour (Video)The Universe Explained - We talk about astronomy and hang out with Fraser Cain of Universe Today.
We talk about astronomy and hang out with Fraser Cain of Universe Today.
Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford
Guest: Fraser Cain
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/dr-kikis-science-hour.
We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes.
Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.
Sponsor:
Netflix
2012-02-0255 min