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The Astroholic Explains is a light-hearted question & answer podcast about astronomy, where Dr Alfredo Carpineti and his husband Chris discuss the mysteries of the universe with the occasional gue... more
FAQs about The Astroholic Explains:How many episodes does The Astroholic Explains have?The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.
September 23, 202138 - There's Gold In Them Thar Asteroids!In this episode, we talk about everything related to "asteroid mining" from feasibility to legality to ethics. Are we going to get a futuristic gold rush in space?...more17minPlay
September 09, 202137 - Made Of Stardust Feat. Ashley WalkerWhat does it mean that we are made of stardust? Come on a short journey with astrochemist Ashley Walker on how stars create all the elements that made us possible. ...more15minPlay
August 12, 202136 - What would I have to give up to live on Mars right now?The harsh reality of life on Mars requires some hefty personal sacrifices. Here is a handy list of what you would have to give up to start fresh on another planet...more16minPlay
July 29, 202135 - A.I. Astronomers AKA Making Alfredo Obsolete Ft. Dr Ashley SpindlerThere are over 200 billion galaxies in the observable universe. Artificial Intelligence is now playing a crucial role in analyzing the cosmos around us. We spoke to astrophysicist Ashley Spindler whose work is breaking new galactic boundaries!...more46minPlay
July 15, 202134 - The Do’s And Don’ts of Interstellar CommunicationIn this episode, we tackle interstellar communication with spacecraft that have left our solar system and how this could affect the search for extraterrestrial life...more13minPlay
July 01, 202133 - Seeing The Inside Of Stellar Explosions With Neutrinos Feat Dr Jost MigendaEvery second of the day you’re being bombarded by billions of neutrinos. While you can’t detect them, there is a colossal experiment in Japan that can. Join us and special guest Dr Jost Migenda to find out what they can tell us about the cosmos!...more32minPlay
June 17, 202132 - How Dark Is It In Space?Exactly how dark is the cold void of space? Picture yourself in the interstellar depths: what would you be able to see? In this episode we'll find out this answer and why it is of cosmic importance....more13minPlay
June 03, 202131 - How To Turn The Sun Into A Giant Telescope Feat. Dr Slava TuryshevNo telescope lens that we can build will allow us to see an alien planet in detail, but there is a way to achieve incredible magnification. We just need to use the Sun as our "gravitational" lens! ...more39minPlay
May 20, 202130 - Will human astronauts ever go to worlds other than Mars?All aboard for a grand tour of the solar system! We go planet to planet to evaluate the chances of humans exploring Earth’s neighbours in person....more31minPlay
May 06, 202129 - Sex in Space! Feat Dr Eleanor Armstrong & Akvile TerminaiteDr Eleanor Armstrong & Akvile Terminaite join us in this new episode as we discuss the ins and outs of sex in space! We also talk tech and design to facilitate off-planet pleasure and why our vision of future exploration should center around people in all their identities and abilities!...more45minPlay
FAQs about The Astroholic Explains:How many episodes does The Astroholic Explains have?The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.