It's lockdown again and Caroline has gone bug crazy. Lindsay and Lino discuss with Caroline her new obsession with interesting mail-order insects, including the fascinating Australian walking stick, also called the Spiny Leaf Insect.

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What is the definition of astronaut? Who gets to call themselves by that name? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss whether simply going into space is enough to earn the title of astronaut and whether the title and definition make a difference as we head into an era in which space travel will open up to everyone.

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For the first time, an asteroid has been named for Aboriginal elder Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson because of his efforts at connecting modern astronomy with ancient understandings of the sky. Plus Caroline and Lindsay discuss the billionaire space race.

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There's a new largest dinosaur in Australia called Cooper. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant tell us about this new species, how it came to be found and what it takes to determine if found bones are a new kind of animal. Plus a little bit about our neighbor Venus.

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Tardigrades, also known as water bears, and bob-tailed squid are headed to the International Space Station. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss these fascinating creatures, their adaptations to harsh environments like space, and how they can help humans on Earth.

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Australian scientists are on the forefront of developing new treatments for those suffering from COVID-19, and Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss how they could reduce the severity of the disease. Plus the Super Blood Moon eclipse and a Japanese lunar ball rover.

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Cats love sitting in boxes. But can they be fooled into sitting in fake boxes? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss a real study into this question and the science of illusory squares and animal behavior involved. Plus SpaceX Starship news.

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Could humanity one day travel the stars using a spaceship that warps space around it? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino explore the science of warp drives and what current theories propose might be possible.

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Would you believe that 5,200 tons of extraterrestrial dust fall on Earth every year? Caroline and Lindsay discuss where all that stellar dust is coming from and where it all goes. Plus an update on the Mars Ingenuity helicopter's first flight test.

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