The Sun is the ultimate source of life in our solar system, a radiant powerhouse that bathes Earth in the energy necessary for everything from photosynthesis to weather patterns. Its warmth and light sustain us. However, the Sun’s influence isn't always benign. Its solar wind—a stream of charged particles—can disrupt our technology, causing communications bl ... Show More
Sep 18
6,000 Exoplanets and Counting
On September 17, 2025, NASA announced that the number of exoplanets, planets outside our solar system, tracked by NASA has reached 6,000. In the three decades since the groundbreaking detection of exoplanet 51 Pegasi b, the first confirmed planet orbiting a Sun-like star, astrono ... Show More
22m 12s
Jan 2025
Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking Journey, Mysterious X-ray Flares, and Solar Cycle's Weather Impact: S28E03
<b>SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 03</b><br /><b>Parker Solar Probe's Historic Journey</b><br />NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made history by becoming the fastest man-made object, surviving a record-breaking close approach to the Sun's surface. The probe, travelling at an unpreceden ... Show More
26m 46s
Apr 2025
Mars' Organic Mystery Unveiled, Parker Solar Probe's Solar Close Encounter
SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 40
The Astronomy, Space and Science News Podcast
Largest Organic Molecule Discovered on Mars, Parker Solar Probe's Close Encounter with the Sun, and New Insights into Earth's Formation
In this episode of SpaceTime, we discuss the remarkable discovery m ... Show More
24m 40s
Feb 2025
Cosmic Questions, Solar Mysteries & Lunar Dreams: #492 - The Great Space Q&A
<b>Space Nuts Episode 492: Tidal Locking, Solar Mysteries, and Moon Travel</b><br />Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, where they tackle a variety of cosmic questions from our curious listeners. From the complexities of ... Show More
36m 11s