Once a month, Purdue University's Professor Paul Duffell discusses astronomy and astrophysics with experts from around the world. Duffell and guests discuss supernovae, galaxies, planets, black holes, and the nature of space and time.
Supported by the National Science Foundation under grant AAG-2206299.
Music by Brittain Ashford.
Produced in beautiful Lafayette, Indiana by Paul Duffell.
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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"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.
This podcast brings together expert insights, storytelling, and intriguing questions to spark curiosity and wonder. Whether you're passionate about exploring the cosmos, understanding the science that governs our daily lives, or pondering humanity's place in the universe, "Cosmos in a Pod" has something for you.
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
Why "Cosmos in a Pod" Stands Out
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