One of the brightest stars in the sky, Betelgeuse, has been getting dimmer and dimmer. Could this be a sign that the young star is about to explode? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel light years into the future to see for themselves! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of a SUPERNOVA!
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Apr 2022
WeWow Earth Week Day 5: Happy Earth Day, Earthlings!
Happy Earth Day! Today, we're mapping out our instruction manuals for how to take care of the Earth! What's on yours?! Grownups, send us photos and videos at tinkercast.com/share! Want to listen to more episodes of Flip and Mozi's Guide to How to be an Earthling? Listen now where ... Show More
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How are we related to stars?
Forget those fancy awards shows. This episode of Brains On is exploding with the stars. Find out how each of us is related to these beautifully bright beacons. Plus, we’ll consider what happens when gravity weighs down on a star over millions, and even billions, of years. We’ll a ... Show More
28m 33s
Feb 2023
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are...what are the stars up in the sky made of? We can get a closer look using our imaginations! Come along with Caitie on an imagination adventure through outer space exploring stars, constellations, and the sun. For more fun re ... Show More
17m 16s
Sep 2020
Stars: Twinkling, glowing, giant balls of gas
Those tiny pinpoints of light glittering in the night sky are actually incredibly distant, giant, churning balls of gas. They produce huge quantities of light and heat. In this episode, Mars interviews the biggest star in his eyes: the sun! We also ask astronomer Moiya McTier to ... Show More
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Nov 2024
S27E132: Betelgeuse's Binary Mystery, Branson's Balloon Adventure, and November Skywatch
SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 132
*Could Betelgeuse Actually Be Two Stars?
A new study raises the intriguing possibility that the red supergiant Betelgeuse may not be on the brink of supernova, as previously thought. Instead, it might be a binary star system. This revelation, repor ... Show More
33m 55s