The Milky Way Podcast

What powers earthquakes? Why does Earth have moving tectonic plates while most other planets do not? And could the geology hidden deep inside a planet determine whether life can exist there at all? In this episode, Prof. Chhavi Jain joins us for a deep dive into planetary interiors, tectonics, and planetary quakes across the Solar […]

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In this episode, we explore the Moon from a scientific perspective, its origin, its role in shaping Earth, and why it is once again the focus of global space missions. From Apollo to Chandrayaan to Artemis, we discuss how our understanding of the Moon has evolved and why it is central to the future of […]

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kelly Blumenthal, Director of the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy Outreach (IAU OAO), about her journey into astronomy and her work at the intersection of research, education, and global engagement. We discuss how astronomy extends beyond academia into public outreach and international collaboration, and how the IAU […]

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rachana Agrawal (Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur) about the early stages of space exploration — where missions are imagined, analysed, and designed long before launch. We discuss what goes into planning planetary missions, including renewed interest in Venus, and then turn to her journey into aerospace, from IIT Bombay […]

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In this episode, we explore how astronomers observe the Milky Way using radio telescopes. A new large-scale radio map of our galaxy reveals structures that are hidden in visible light, including star-forming regions, supernova remnants, and large-scale magnetic features.We discuss how radio telescopes work, why resolution matters, and what this new map tells us about […]

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