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Do you have questions about space, time and the nature of the universe? Join Aurelian Balan, Delta College associate professor of physics, as he uses astronomy and physics to help answer your question... more
FAQs about Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio:How many episodes does Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.
January 26, 2023If Earth Had Two SunsEarth orbits the Sun in the habitable zone – a place where liquid water can exist in great quantities on our surface. But how would things change if Earth revolved around two suns, and do we know of any real-life planets that orbit more than one star?...more4minPlay
December 16, 2022The Doppler EffectHave you ever noticed how the siren of an ambulance sounds higher in pitch when it’s approaching, and lower when it’s driving away from you? That shift in pitch is related to the Doppler effect – an observed change in the length of a wave due to relative motion between the source and the observer....more4minPlay
December 09, 2022NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)In September of 2022 NASA conducted the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test demonstrated asteroid deflection by changing an asteroid’s motion in space through kinetic impact....more4minPlay
October 06, 2022The Strong ForceThere are four fundamental forces that govern every interaction that happens in the universe and the strong nuclear force is responsible for keeping the nucleus of an atom together....more4minPlay
October 06, 2022Starlink and Space JunkNever before in Earth’s history have we seen such a dramatic increase in the number of artificial satellites, and potential future debris, in orbit around the planet....more4minPlay
September 26, 2022The Power of LasersWhether or not you realize it, many things you do in your day-to-day life rely on laser technology. Let’s go through how lasers works and some potential applications....more4minPlay
August 18, 2022How Long Do Stars Live?What determines how long a star like our Sun lives? It’s been around about four and a half billion years, so why hasn’t it burned out yet? Also, what about all the other stars in our galaxy? How long will they live? Let’s take a look at the lifecycle and lifespan of these celestial powerhouses....more5minPlay
August 09, 2022Our Place in the UniverseThe universe is vast, and our place in the universe has been the subject of a large amount of research. Let’s take a close look at Earth’s place in the universe....more4minPlay
July 28, 2022How Practical is Solar Energy?How practical is solar energy and putting solar panels up on your roof? What exactly will that accomplish for the environment and for your finances? Today, we’re going to look at the practical aspects of powering your home and community with solar....more4minPlay
July 19, 2022Extreme Temperatures of the Solar SystemEarth has a pretty large range of temperatures, but make no mistake about it, even with the extremes from Death Valley to the South Pole, it’s still mild here compared to any other world....more4minPlay
FAQs about Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio:How many episodes does Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.