Exoplanet science has come a long way, but we are still searching for a true Earth twin. In this episode, we explore what’s changed in the past year, from JWST’s atmospheric breakthroughs to the rise of super-Earths, and set the stage for ESA’s PLATO mission—a bold step toward finding habitable worlds around Sun-like stars.Stay tuned […]
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#29 From Sydney to Cambridge: The Journey of Prof. Herbert Huppert
In this episode, I talk with Professor Herbert Huppert, renowned geophysicist and Fellow of the Royal Society. We explore his journey from growing up in Sydney to becoming a leading figure in applying fluid mechanics to Earth sciences. It’s a relaxed conversation about his life, career, and the ideas that shaped his scientific path. Podcast […]
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#29 Dr. Annapurni Subramaniam, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, as she takes us through the remarkable legacy of IIA—from its historic foundations to its pivotal role in shaping Indian astronomy. Dr. Subramaniam sheds light on India’s growing presence in global space science through landmark missions […]
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#28 Understanding Space Debris with Prof. Arun K. Misra
With thousands of inactive satellites, rocket fragments, and other debris orbiting Earth, space debris has become a growing challenge for space missions. How does it impact satellites and future exploration? What are the latest advancements in debris removal? In this episode, we sit down with Professor Arun K. Misra, a leading expert in satellite dynamics, […]
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#27 Exploring the Sun with Parker Solar Probe
In this episode, we journey to the heart of our solar system to uncover the groundbreaking story of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe—the fastest human-made object and the first to „touch“ the Sun. Join us as we explore why studying our „average“ Sun is anything but ordinary. Discover the mysteries of the Sun’s corona, the origins […]
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