At NASA, we are driven by curiosity, and we know you are too! Join us as we hear from our previous episode experts about what they’re interested in and answer some questions from listeners like you. What are you still curious about?
Aug 4
Why Webb's Earliest Galaxies Are Blowing Scientists' Minds
With the James Webb Space Telescope, we are seeing the early universe like never before. Webb produces beautiful images and detailed scientific data that leave astronomers in awe. In this episode, Mic Bagley, a NASA scientist on the Webb team, guides us through new discoveries ma ... Show More
27m 54s
Jun 24
How Lying In Bed For 60 Days Helps Astronauts
In space, microgravity changes the body. Body fluids shift from the legs toward the head, the back of our eyes flatten, we lose muscle strength, our bones lose some of their density, and even the amount of blood pumped by the heart with each beat drops. To learn more about how mi ... Show More
27m 17s
Jun 4
Cosmic Dawn with Nobel Laureate John Mather
The James Webb Space Telescope is doing something astronomers dreamed about for decades: peering into our universe’s early past, a period known as cosmic dawn. A new NASA documentary—also called Cosmic Dawn—chronicles the inside story of Webb’s design, construction, and launch. J ... Show More
18m 47s
Aug 2023
Listener Questions P.5❓
In this special episode, we went on an adventure to learn about space, Earth, and the deep sea. We talked about endless space, why Earth orbits the Sun, the Big Bang, deep-sea animals, and how oceans began. We think these topics are super cool and hope you do too. Sleep Tight!, S ... Show More
21m 57s
Sep 2023
Did you know the most common name? (And more) | Ep #23
DID YOU KNOW? Welcome back to another episode of ABSURDE., where we embark on a journey of discovery through a curated collection of mind-blowing "Did You Know" facts. In this episode, we'll delve into the world of the extraordinary, the curious, and the surprising. Get ready to ... Show More
24m 14s