logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2024
31m 11s

Ep. 724: Summer (Science & Sci Fi) Reads

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
About this episode
Astronomy Cast Ep. 724: Summer (Science & Sci Fi) ReadsFraser & Pamela list their favorite books! Take notes! It's almost time for our summer hiatus. A time to catch up on all that reading. We'll give you some book recommendations, and what we're hoping to read during the summer. Streamed live Jun 20, 2024. From Pamela: I also have a favor to ask - I'm worki ... Show More
Up next
Mar 9
Ep. 785: Magnetars
Astronomy Cast Ep. 785: Magnetars By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live March 6, 2026. Magnetars are a special type of neutron star with physics that defy comprehension. Magnetic fields so powerful they could strip you apart at an atomic level. But, where do they come fro ... Show More
29m 56s
Mar 2
Ep. 784: Pulsar-Powered Science
Astronomy Cast Ep. 784: Pulsar-Powered Science By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Feb 16, 2026. Pulsars are dead stars and fascinating in their own right, but astronomers can use their predictable rotation for exploring the cosmos in a series of amazing ways. We can ... Show More
33m 42s
Feb 23
Ep. 783: Cataclysmic Variable Stars
Astronomy Cast Ep. 783: Cataclysmic Variable Stars By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Feb 16, 2026. There are many types of variable stars. Today we're gonna talk about cataclysmic variable stars, which are the result of a white dwarf stealing material from a compan ... Show More
30m 49s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2014
Summer Reading 2014
<p>Looking for a good, intelligent beach read? Join Robert and Julie for their annual Summer Reading episode, loaded with fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations for the curious mind: zombies, animals, Marilyn Monroe, torture, monsters, Muppets, Guillermo del Toro, skepti ... Show More
38m 10s
Apr 2024
Ask a Chemist: Can you dissolve a liquid into a solid? (and other questions)
tail spinning
30m 33s
Dec 2023
Bonus: What's the chemistry of kombucha? (and other questions)
tail spinning
39m 2s
Apr 2023
Bonus: How does lightning striking sand create glass? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Bonus Episode: Question and Response 42<br /> </strong></p> <p>In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about freezing point depression, super-heated water, what salt does to yeast, video games, and more!</p> <p><strong>Thanks to ... Show More
46m 19s
Aug 2021
Ep. 115 | Nature Writing
In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss books around this month’s theme of Nature Writing! Our guest spot will be on the next episode, so stay tuned! Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Try MUB ... Show More
44m 54s
Feb 2024
Ask a Chemist: Why do metals look metallic? (and other questions!)
tail spinning
48m 8s