Let's Science

A coalition of countries are creating a standardized Lunar time zone, and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss why this is important to the future of space travel; how mass and gravity affect timekeeping; and the challenges to keeping time beyond Earth. The post Living on Moon Time appeared first on StarQuest Media.

With a large part of the US getting a chance to see a total solar eclipse this week, Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss eclipse science and viewing tips for those lucky enough to be in the path. The post 2024 Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Baboons in ancient Egypt held special significance, even providing the form of one of their gods. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss how recent DNA finds trace their origins to the land of Punt and reveal insights into ancient trade routes and more. The post Surprising Egyptian Baboons appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Moon is indeed shrinking. Caroline Knight explains to Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how the Moon is contracting and cooling over time, causing moonquakes, shrinking about 150 feet every few hundred million years, and potentially affecting future Artemis lunar missions. The post The Shrinking Moon appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Plant-animal hybrids may only exist in the Pikmin game, but Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle that there are also real-life photosynthetic animals that convert sunlight to energy, and discusses how all that works. The post Pikman and Plants appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The little penguins of Phillip Island, Australia, are a unique avian population. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss their unique characteristics and life cycle and the role of ecotourism in habitat protection as a testament to effect conservation efforts. The post Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Explore the science of Christmas trees with Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle, including traditional trees from Europe and North America, but also some native Australian trees that would make great living Christmas trees. The post Australian Christmas Trees appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dive into the world of bizarre starfish facts! Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about their unique biology, complex genetics, distinctive radial symmetry, and that their whole body is a head. Reflect with us on our enduring curiosity about nature and the critical need to preserve the rich tapestry of life on Earth. The post Starfish Are Just Heads appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give The post A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Isotopes in an Alaskan woolly mammoth's tusk have helped scientists track the probable journey of this extinct creature. Caroline Knight shares the fascinating life of Kick the Mammoth with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle. The post Tracking Woolly Mammoth appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Space probes have begun returning samples of asteroids to Earth so Caroline Knight shares with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle the exciting news about the asteroids Bennu and Ryugu from US and Japanese space agencies. The post Asteroid Samples appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Vesuvius Challenge is a scientific competition to unravel the text on burned papyri from the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the first milestone in which AI was used to read a word on a scroll which can never be unrolled and what comes next. The post The Vesuvius Challenge appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A new study challenges the conventional theory that an asteroid killed the dinosaurs. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the idea that massive volcanic eruptions were responsible, the scientific evidence for the theory, and more. The post A Volcano Killed the Dinosaurs? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Imagine a tiny robot that can fly through the air, powered by light, and able to change its shape. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the latest experimental robots that move through the air by snapping into new shapes, allowing for sophisticated mass dispersal of sensors. The post Origami Robots appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective. The post A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dive into a wild ride as Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unravel the mystery of magpie swooping in springtime—attacking, singing, and all. Don't miss the laughs and insights, and discover how to befriend these feathered friends! The post Swooping Magpies appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Explore the wonders of exoplanets with Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle as they discuss fascinating exoplanets like the egg-shaped WASP-12b, the blue-hued HD 189733B, and the temperature-swings of HD 80606B. Uncover the mysteries beyond our solar system. The post Exotic Exoplanets appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The world is experiencing scorching heat waves, with Europe facing record-breaking temperatures. Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle that rising global temperatures and El Nino are contributing to the intensity of these heat waves; Wildfires causing damage in Spain and Canada. Climate change is altering seasons, and urgent action is required to mitigate further damage. The post The Science of Heatwaves appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Sun's surface is a fascinating place and Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino about new discoveries of 'shooting stars' in the Sun's corona in spectacular plasma displays known as coronal rain. The post Shooting Stars on the Sun appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Do you know your scientific history? Caroline quizzes Lindsay and Lino to see if they know the order in which the top discoveries and theories of the past 100 years occurred. Can you do better than they did? Try it out and you might also learn a thing or two. The post 100 Years of Science Quiz appeared first on StarQuest Media.