Space & Discovery
By KELVIN
Categories: Science, Astronomy, Chemistry
Embark on a journey with Space & Discovery, our wonder-filled science storytelling podcast. We focus on the mysteries of the cosmos, from the latest NASA missions and planetary exploration to astronomical findings and the nature of the stars. Our show visualizes the vastness of space through evocative descriptions and atmospheric design, bringing the thrill of scientific exploration and the beauty of the universe directly to your ears.
20 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Zeptoverse signals detected at the Large Hadron Collider
Explains how particle physicists detected subatomic signals a hundred billion times smaller than an atom at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. The discovery in the zeptoverse could help reveal dark matter, even as UK funding cuts threaten future research. #Zeptoverse #ParticlePhysics #Cern…
- Liver cell rejuvenation cuts Alzheimer protein in rat study
This episode explains how researchers at USC rejuvenated aging liver cells in rats using an experimental drug called cinaciguat. The treatment cut an Alzheimer's-linked protein by half and restored cholesterol levels, revealing a novel way to fight age-related diseases. #LiverAging…
- AI data centres face energy grid bottlenecks in UK
This episode explains how rising energy demand from artificial intelligence data centres is creating power grid bottlenecks in the United Kingdom. We explore the environmental implications of proposed temporary gas power generation as developers wait years for clean energy connections…
- PFAS study launches in the UK to measure forever chemicals
This episode explains how the United Kingdom is launching its first major study to measure forever chemicals, known as PFAS, inside human bodies. Learn about the science behind these persistent substances, potential health impacts, and what researchers hope to discover. #Pfas #ForeverChemicals…
- KCL-286 Alzheimer's drug candidate targets DNA damage
This episode explains how KCL-286, an experimental drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries, could offer a new approach to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found the oral treatment repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation in mouse models. #AlzheimersDisease #Kcl286 #BrainHealth…
- Dumpster diving: the economics and legality of modern urban waste
This episode explains how people turn discarded commercial items into valuable resources through dumpster diving. We explore the legalities, financial savings, and social shifts behind reclaiming clothing, food, and household goods from modern waste streams. #DumpsterDiving #WasteManagement…
- Voyager 1 reaches historic one-light-day distance from Earth
This episode explains how NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is approaching a distance of one light-day from Earth while surviving power loss and technical glitches. We explore its journey into interstellar space, recent power-saving upgrades, and the forty-eight-hour communication delay. #Voyager1 #Nasa…
- Hera mission inspects NASA asteroid impact site
This episode explains how the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft has captured its first view resolving the asteroids Didymos and Dimorphos. We explore what scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic planetary defense collision. #HeraMission #NasaDart #PlanetaryDefense #Didymos
- Wales public sector decarbonisation stalls on path to 2030
This episode explains why public bodies in Wales are struggling to reach their twenty thirty net zero goals according to spending watchdog Audit Wales. We look at the cost of decarbonising buildings and transport, financial pressures, and the science of balancing emissions. #WalesClimateChange…
- Brendan Larsen satellite photograph reveals crowded night sky
This episode explains how astrophotographer Brendan Larsen created a viral composite image showing thousands of satellite trails over New Zealand. We examine his meticulous forty-hour editing process and the growing concerns over satellite light pollution in low Earth orbit. #BrendanLarsen…
- Earth's Spin: What a 2,700-Year-Old Eclipse Reveals
This episode explains how an ancient Chinese record of a solar eclipse in 709 BCE helped astronomers measure Earth's spin thousands of years ago. By fixing an eight-kilometer mapping error, researchers uncovered new clues about our planet's rotation and the Sun's activity. #EarthRotation…
- Antarctica's First Dinosaur Bone Found in Museum Drawer
This episode explains how an overlooked fossil stored in a drawer for forty years was identified as the first dinosaur bone found in Antarctica. Paleontologists confirmed the tail vertebra belonged to a Cretaceous titanosaur that roamed ancient polar forests. #Antarctica #DinosaurDiscovery…
- Atlantic Ocean Currents: The Shifting Future of the AMOC
This episode explains how the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation drives global climate and weather patterns. Robotic ocean floats and ancient climate records reveal how changes in Atlantic currents could trigger extreme shifts from Europe to the tropics. #AtlanticOcean #Amoc…
- Night Shift Sleep: How Circadian Disruptions Impact Health
This episode explains how working night shifts affects the body and disrupts the brain's waste clearance system. We examine research linking irregular hours to cardiovascular disease and dementia, alongside new insights into the potential benefits of biphasic sleep. #ShiftWork #SleepScience…
- Anode-Free Batteries: Chip Making Precision for Longer EV Range
This episode explains how researchers adapted computer chip manufacturing techniques to solve a critical flaw in anode-free batteries. By patterning nanoscale tubes on copper foil, scientists can prevent damaging lithium buildup and build lighter electric vehicles. #AnodeFreeBatteries…
- Muscle Aging: How Cells Trade Raw Power for Protection
This episode explains why aging muscles deliberately trade strength for protection. Researchers discovered that a declining mitochondrial fat triggers a protective fiber shift, revealing new possibilities for treating age-related muscle loss. #MuscleAging #Cardiolipin #Mitochondria #MuscleFibers
- Artemis III Mission: Inside Nasa's Complex Orbital Rehearsal
This episode explains Nasa's redesigned Artemis three mission, detailing how four astronauts will test two commercial lunar landers in Earth orbit ahead of a Moon landing. Learn how spacecraft from SpaceX and Blue Origin fit into the ambitious roadmap for lunar exploration. #ArtemisIii #Nasa…
- Indonesia Wildfires Receive Relief as Crucial Rainfall Arrives
This episode explains how sudden rainfall provides vital support to firefighters battling severe wildfires in Indonesia. We explore the powerful science of tropical precipitation, how moisture alters fire behavior on the ground, and why natural weather cycles remain so crucial. #IndonesiaWildfires…
- Sea Muppets: How Evolution Built the Seahorse Twice
This episode explains how newly identified deep-sea fish called sea muppets revealed that the seahorse body shape evolved more than once. We explore how museum specimens and micro-CT scans unlocked the secrets of Australyichthys, an elusive creature never seen alive. #SeaMuppets #Australyichthys…
- Forensic Anthropology: Sue Black on Courtrooms and Crisis
This episode explains the high-stakes science of forensic anthropology through the experiences of Dame Sue Black. Discover what it takes to identify human remains in disaster zones and face the immense pressure of presenting scientific evidence in court. #ForensicAnthropology #SueBlack…
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