It may have felt a little smaller down here on earth today after NASA released more stunning images taken by the James Webb Space telescope. Head of Science at the UK Space Agency Dr Caroline Harper chats to Karyn about her reaction to those images and what the UK's involvement in the development of the telescope has been.
Sep 2022
Bin liners, cotton buds and more single-use plastics banned
In 2019 the Government banned single use plastic bags. Now, from October 1st, you will no longer be able to buy plastic cotton buds, polystyrene food packaging and more. Eugenie Sage, environment spokesperson for the Green Party talks to Karyn about what you need to know.
7m 47s
Feb 2025
Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4 and NASA under a new administration
<p>The internet is buzzing about Asteroid 2024 YR4, currently ranked as the highest-threat asteroid in our skies. But is it really cause for concern? Our Public Education Specialist, Kate Howells, breaks down the facts. Then, we shift from potential impacts to stunning space imag ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2023
Deep Sky: A JWST IMAX experience
<p>Deep Sky, a newly released IMAX documentary, tells the emotional and hopeful story of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Nathaniel Kahn, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and the director of Deep Sky, joins Planetary Radio this week to discuss the film's decade-long creation pr ... Show More
55m 39s
Jan 2025
Webb Telescope Confirms Hubble Tension, Vesta's Liquid Mysteries, and Mars' Explosive New Year: S28E01
<b>SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 01</b><br /><b>Webb Telescope Confirms Hubble Tension</b><br />The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the Hubble Tension, challenging the current understanding of cosmic theory. New observations reveal that the Universe is expanding faster now ... Show More
32m 45s
Jul 2024
#431: Ancient Universe Revealed by Webb & Space Junk Hits Home
Space Nuts Episode 431: James Webb Discoveries, Space Junk, and Ocean WorldsJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this exciting episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest in space science and astronomy.
Episode Highlights:- James Webb Space Telescope Discover ... Show More
32m 34s
Mar 2025
An extinction-level event for NASA science
<p>NASA's science missions have transformed our understanding of the Universe, from breathtaking images of deep space to robotic explorers on Mars. But now, a reported 50% cut to NASA's science budget threatens to shut down missions, halt discoveries, and devastate the future of ... Show More
1h 7m