The UK's #1 space podcast.

Every month, science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz through the universe to explore the latest research with leading experts, dive to history from the society’s archives and take on your weird and wonderful questions about all things space. Can we gravitationally hitch-hike out of the solar system? Do we live in a multiverse? What is time? Plus Dr Robert Massey is on hand with his top star-gazing tips.

Keep adding to The Supermassive Mailbox with your pictures and questions for the team. Send them to podcast@ras.ac.uk or follow them on Instagram @SupermassivePod.

You can also support the team by buying their book, The Year in Space.

The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.

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• What is the James Webb Space Telescope?
• Why is it so important?
• What are its goals?
• How does it work?
• What kind of discoveries can we expect from it?

• What are the latest images and data from the James Webb Space Telescope?
• What have we learned about the universe so far?
• What are some of the most exciting discoveries yet to come?

• What are exoplanets?
• How can the James Webb Space Telescope help us find and study them?
• What are some of the most promising exoplanet candidates?
• Could the James Webb Space Telescope help us find evidence of life beyond Earth?

• What can the James Webb Space Telescope tell us about the early universe?
• How did the first stars and galaxies form?
• What role did dark matter and dark energy play in the evolution of the universe?

• How will the James Webb Space Telescope change the way we study the universe?
• What are some of the most exciting scientific questions that it could answer?
• What can we expect from the next generation of space telescopes?

• How can the public get involved with the James Webb Space Telescope?
• Where can you find images, data, and other information about the telescope?
• How can you talk to scientists and engineers who are working on the project?

• What role will the James Webb Space Telescope play in future space exploration missions?
• How can it help us prepare for human missions to Mars and beyond?
• What are the ethical implications of the James Webb Space Telescope and other powerful space telescopes?

• What can the James Webb Space Telescope teach us about our place in the universe?
• Are we alone?
• What is our future as a spacefaring species?

"Cosmos in a Pod" is a captivating and thought-provoking podcast that unravels the mysteries of the universe, science, and humanity in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and awe-inspiring. Designed for curious minds of all ages, each episode dives into fascinating topics across space, science, philosophy, and beyond, offering listeners a cosmic perspective on the world we live in and the vast universe beyond.

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Core Categories and Themes

1. Space & Astronomy

2. Science & Nature

3. Philosophy & Big Questions

4. Technology & Futurism

5. Cosmic Phenomena

6. Astrobiology & Alien Life

7. Human Connection to the Cosmos

8. Fun and Hypothetical Scenarios

9. Exploration Beyond Earth

10. Mythology Through Science

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