Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

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Join Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Fi Author Andrew Dunkley on Space Nuts as they delve into astronomy, space travel, and cosmic mysteries. Explore groundbreaking discoveries and listener Q&A in captivating discussions. Follow us on social media to engage with our community! Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support .

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Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

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Science

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Origins of Life, Mars Missions & Cosmic Measurements: #490 - Q&A Edition 27.01.2025

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Meteorite Doorbells, Space Treaties & Panspermia Possibilities: #489 - The Great Cosmic Debate 23.01.2025

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Primordial Black Holes, Ancient Galaxies & The Ultimate Lagrange Point: #488 - Q&A Edition 20.01.2025

Space Nuts Episode 488: Cosmic Curiosities - Primordial Black Holes, Ancient Galaxies, and the Ultimate Lagrange Point Join Andrew Dunkley, Professor Fred Watson, and Professor Jonti Horner as they tackle intriguing questions from our listeners in this Q&A edition of Space Nuts. Dive into the mysteries of the universe with thought-provoking discussions on primordial black holes, ancient galaxi...

Galactic Revelations, Cometary Wonders & Moon Mysteries: #487 - First Edition of 2025 17.01.2025

Space Nuts Episode 487: Rethinking the Universe - Dark Energy, Comet Atlas, and Pluto's Moon Mystery Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they welcome the newest member to the team and kick off the first episode of 2025 with groundbreaking discussions and cosmic revelations. This episode is packed with intriguing topics, including a revolutionary paper challenging our understanding of...

James Webb's First Light, Galactic Anomalies & Space Surprises: #486 - Holiday Special 6 14.01.2025

Space Nuts Episode 486: James Webb's First Image and Cosmic Mysteries Unveiled Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the latest astronomical marvels in this exciting episode of Space Nuts. From the groundbreaking first image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope to intriguing listener questions about galaxy sizes and cosmic mysteries, this episode is packed with ste...

Galactic Discoveries, Astronomical Dilemmas & Space Innovations: #485 - Holiday Special 5 09.01.2025

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Apollo Secrets, Cosmic Questions & Martian Mysteries: #484 06.01.2025

Space Nuts Episode 484: Unveiling Moon Mysteries, Fermi Paradox Insights, and Mars Terraforming Challenges - A Holiday Special Episode Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the fascinating realms of lunar exploration, the enigmatic Fermi Paradox, and the challenges of terraforming Mars in this captivating episode of Space Nuts. Packed with scientific insights and thought...

Ruby Rains, Scientific Skepticism & Space Surprises: #483 02.01.2025

Space Nuts Episode: Gemstone Rain on Exoplanets and the Reliability of Research Papers #483 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the wonders of the cosmos in another intriguing episode of Space Nuts. This week, dive into the fascinating world of exoplanets with gemstone rain and discuss the reliability of research papers with insightful audience questions. Episode Highligh...

Cosmic Mysteries, Lost Civilizations & Solar Probes: #482 29.12.2024

Space Nuts Episode: Dark Energy Discoveries, Ancient Peruvian Observatories, and Solar Proximity #482 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore groundbreaking discoveries in this fascinating episode of Space Nuts. From potential evidence of dark energy to the mysteries of an ancient Peruvian observatory, and the record-breaking feats of NASA's Parker Solar Probe, this episode i...

Lunar Tides, Galactic Twins & Holiday Cheer: #481 26.12.2024

Space Nuts: Lunar Cycles, Coastal Flooding, and Cosmic Celebrations #481 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the intriguing intersection of lunar cycles and climate change, and special guest Anna, the host of Astronomy Daily the Podcast, pops in with heartwarming holiday celebrations aboard the International Space Station, part of a quick news update. This episode prom...

Dyson Spheres, Dark Matter Mysteries & Time Twists: #480 Q&A 23.12.2024

Space Nuts Episode: Dyson Spheres, Dark Matter, and Time Distortions #480 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in the final fresh episode of the year as they tackle intriguing questions from listeners around the globe. From the mysteries of Dyson spheres to the enigmatic effects of dark matter and the curious nature of time distortion, this Q&A edition is packed with cosmic conundrums...

Space Station Smells, Sombrero Galaxy & Dark Energy Dilemmas: #479 20.12.2024

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Jupiter's Giant Leap, Gravity's Infinite Debate & Cosmic Queries: #478 Q&A 16.12.2024

Space Nuts Episode #478 Q&A Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts as they tackle intriguing questions from listeners worldwide. From the massive size of Jupiter to the nature of gravity and the mysteries of the universe's accelerating expansion, this episode is packed with cosmic conundrums and insightful discussions. Episode Highlights: -...

Ryugu Revelations, Martian Moon Theories & Galactic Shockwaves: #477 13.12.2024

Space Nuts Episode: Ryugu's Microbial Mystery, Martian Moon Origins, and Galactic Collisions Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the latest cosmic revelations. From unexpected microbial contamination of Richie asteroid samples to a groundbreaking theory on the formation of Mars's moons, and the first results from a new instrument on the William Herschel Telescope, this ep...

Gravitational Wave Wonders, Lunar Orbits & Satellite Showdowns: #476 Q&A 09.12.2024

Space Nuts #476 Q&A: Gravitational Waves, Space Stations, and Ultra Massive Black Holes Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts as they tackle intriguing questions from listeners worldwide. From the curious nature of gravitational waves to the feasibility of a dual orbiting space station, and the mystery of ultra massive black holes, this ep...

Rocket Science Setbacks, Skynet's Secret Move & Aurora Mysteries Unveiled: #475 05.12.2024

Space Nuts Episode 475: Skynet's Secret, Rocket Dreams, and Magenta Mysteries Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into the latest cosmic stories and uncover the mysteries of the universe. From the fall of a pioneering rocket company to the unexpected movement of the UK's oldest satellite, and the vibrant magenta aurorae over Japan, this episode is packed with fascinating in...

#474 Q&A: Constellation Curiosities, Comet Encounters & The Universe's Birthdate 02.12.2024

Space Nuts Episode 474 Q&A: Cosmic Constellations, Comet Mysteries, and Citizen Science Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the wonders of the universe in this Q&A edition of Space Nuts. From the shifting constellations as you journey through Space to the enigmatic nature of comets and the age of the universe, this episode is packed with celestial insights and int...

#473: Alien Volcanoes, Black Hole Mysteries & Uranus Revisited 29.11.2024

Space Nuts Episode 473: Volcanic Worlds, Vanishing Stars, and Uranus Mysteries Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they embark on a cosmic journey exploring the fiery phenomena of volcanoes, the curious case of a supernova that wasn't, and the peculiarities of Uranus in this episode of Space Nuts. Episode Highlights: - Volcanic Exoplanets : Discover the latest findings on an exoplanet...

#472: Titan's Unique Atmosphere, Tidal Locking Insights & Triton's Cosmic Journey 25.11.2024

Space Nuts #472 Q&A Edition: Titan's Mysteries and Cosmic Curiosities Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the mysteries of our solar system and beyond, addressing questions from their curious audience. From the unique atmosphere of Titan to the hypothetical existence of Planet Nine, this episode is filled with ca...

#471: HERA's Martian Maneuvers, Black Hole Light Echoes & Ancient Healing Rays 21.11.2024

Space Nuts Episode 471: HERA's Journey and the Light of Healing Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this enlightening episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest developments in Space exploration and the fascinating role of light in both astronomy and human healing. Episode Highlights: - HERA Mission Milestones : Discover the latest updates on the HERA mission, including crit...

#470: Cosmic Questions: Dark Matter, Titan's Secrets & Universe's Energy 18.11.2024

Space Nuts Q&A Edition #470 - Universe Enigmas and Titan's Mysteries Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the cosmic questions posed by our curious audience. From the mysteries of a universe without black holes to the peculiar atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights and...

#469: Ryugu's Magnetic Mysteries, Arecibo's Silent Collapse & Venusian Impact Revelations 14.11.2024

Space Nuts Episode 469: Ryugu Revelations and Celestial Mysteries Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this enthralling episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and cosmic stories. From the secrets of asteroid Ryugu to the mysterious demise of the Arecibo Observatory, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and stellar discussions. Episo...

#468: Moon Lava Tube Dangers, Black Hole Light Tricks & Gravitational Wave Wonders 11.11.2024

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#467: Decoding Mars Messages, Hungry Black Holes & Martian Water Mysteries 07.11.2024

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#466: Mysterious Spacecraft Sounds, Big Bang Beliefs & Saturn's Ring Dynamics 04.11.2024

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