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Spacepod

Carrie Nugent
Spacepod
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242 episodes

  • Spacepod

    237: Why does an asteroid hit the Earth? And why so big?

    01/08/2026 | 13 mins.
    A question from Lyla, age 5. Dr. Federica Spoto answers. For more on Dr. Spoto's work, see episode 190.
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    236: Are there rainbows on other planets? (Part II)

    01/07/2026 | 15 mins.
    We try, a second time, to answer a question from Maeve, who is almost 3 years old. Dr. Matthew Kenworthy answers. For more on rainbows on other planets, see episode 232.
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    235: Why is the sun hot?

    01/06/2026 | 9 mins.
    A question from Ida, age 4. Miho Janvier answers. Find out more about the Solar Dynamics Observatory, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), Solar Orbiter,  and Proba-3. For more on Dr. Janiver's work, see episode 121.
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    234: How many stars are there in space?

    01/05/2026 | 9 mins.
    A question from Kellan, age 6. Professor Kim McLeod answers. To learn more about Wellesley College's Whitin Observatory, including public visit nights, go here. For more on what you can do to reduce light pollution, see these resources from Dark Sky International.
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    232: Are there rainbows on other planets?

    01/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    A question from Maeve, who is almost 3 years old. Dr. Alejandro Soto answers. For more on Dr. Soto's work, see episodes 44 and 136.
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About Spacepod
Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting our Sun, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, scientist Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with an expert guest. Spacepod is the podcast that gives you an inside look into space exploration. Learn more: http://listentospacepod.com
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