Today we’ll examine that long journey that matter has gone through, forged and re-forged in the hearts of stars. In fact, the device you’re using to listen to this podcast has some elements formed in a supernova explosion.

The post Jun 9th: Nucleosynthesis – Elements from Stars appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

As we explore more surfaces and more complex surfaces throughout the solar system, mission teams are designing robot explorers that don't sit still and also don't rove. In this episode, we're going to take a look at the new technologies that are allowing technology to get around.

The post Jun 2nd: Non-Roving Rovers appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

Computers are getting smaller, faster and more capable, which has enabled an entirely mew class of satellites: CubeSats.

The post May 26th: CubeSats appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

NASA’s newly launched SphereX mission is up & operational and has completed its initial checkout and “first light”. Everything looks good!

The post May 19th: SphereX appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

There are stellar-mass and supermassive black holes. But very little evidence of anything in between. Where are all the intermediate-mass black holes that should be the building blocks of the biggest ones?

The post May 12th: Intermediate Mass Black Holes appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

It's in the news and people are claiming aliens... but is it aliens? Let's see what the data actually says.

The post May 5th: Exoplanet K2-18b appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

It seems like everyone just wants to explore the Moon's South Pole. What makes this region so special and what are the special challenges that explorers will face. Learn here!

The post Apr 28th: Why is the Moon’s South Pole So Interesting? appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

We are on the verge of sending humans back to the Moon. At the same time others prefer we focus our exploration on Mars. It’s a tough choice.

The post Apr 21st: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next? appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

Even empty space isn’t empty. It’s filled with the quantum fluctuations of spacetime itself. Which can be measured with famous experiments like the Casimir Effect

The post Apr 14th: Vacuum Energy appeared first on 365 Days of Astronomy.

If we can accurately detect neutrinos being emitted during supernova, we might be able to get on target before the light show even starts.

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