Universe Today Podcast

Fraser Cain

James Webb Space Telescope

Skeptic Movement

Exoplanets

NASA

Ufos

Misinformation

Vaccination

Scientific Literacy

Carl Sagan

Hubble Tension

Astronomy

SETI

Space Exploration

Neptune

Peregrine Lander

Spacex

K-218b

Proxima Centauri

NIAC

Mars

Space news, interviews, Q&As, and exclusive content from Universe Today. Audio versions of Fraser Cain YouTube channel.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1450	Founded	12 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceAstronomy

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[Q&A+] Impossible Space Question, Human-Born Great Filter, Steering The SGL Telescope | Q&A 378

Can humans be the great filter for themselves? Is there a question that's impossible to answer? How do we point a solar gravitational lens telescope in the right direction? And in Q&A+, what's my most unpopular space take?

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Yesterday • 18 min

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[Space Bites+] Early Signs of Dark Matter Detection // Search for Exomoons // No Liquid Water for Mars

Has dark matter been found? A galaxy made of the first stars, China’s reusable rocket reaches orbit but doesn’t stick the landing, a possible explanation for the matter/antimatter asymmetry, and in Q&A+, Gaia helps pin down a supernova that hit the E... more

6 Dec 2025 • 22 min

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[Q&A+] Galaxy Graveyard, Binoculars vs Telescope, Chinese Space News | Q&A 377

Is the galaxy a graveyard with no alternative? Is it worth saving for a telescope instead of buying a binoculars now? What would cause more damage, an icy comet or a rocky asteroid? And in Q&A+, should the Triangulum galaxy get a better PR team?

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4 Dec 2025 • 16 min

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[Q&A+] Alternatives to The Big Bang, Theia Impact Place, Telescope Images | Q&A 376

Are there viable alternative theories to The Big Bang? Do we know where the Giant Impact happen? And does a smart telescope ruin sky gazing? And in Q&A+, should you be excited about Project Hail Mary?

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3 Dec 2025 • 15 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Nick Scott

Telescope System Scientist for the Chara Array, involved in instrument design and upgrades

Georgia State University

Episode: [Interview+] How Does The Biggest Visible Light Telescope Array Work

Aaron Werlen

PhD student at the University of Munich specializing in exoplanets analysis

University of Munich

Episode: [Interview+] Remember Hycean Worlds? Well, Looks Like They Shouldn't Exist

Dr. Caleb Scharf

Astrobiologist and author

Columbia University

Episode: [Interview+] Why Space Exploration in The Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life

Sarah Scholes

Journalist and writer who reported on Breakthrough Starshot

Scientific American

Episode: [Interview+] How Breakthrough Starshot Quietly Fell Apart

Dr. Heidi Jo Neuburg

Professor of astrophysics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Episode: [Interview+] This Crazy Pizza Slice Shaped Telescope Obliterates JWST Resolution

Luca Scifoni

PhD student in the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

Episode: [Interview] Fighting Moon and Mars Dust with An Electric Shield

Dr. Markus Landgraf

Senior Architect at the Directorate for Human and Robotic Exploration at the European Space Agency.

European Space Agency

Episode: [Interview] How Close Are We To Building A Practical Skyhook

Dr. Noelia Noel

Senior lecturer at the University of Surrey, researching ways to mitigate satellite light pollution.

University of Surrey

Episode: [Interview] Fighting Light Pollution from Satellites with Ultra Black Paint

Dr. Pieter van Dokkum

Sol Goldman Family Professor of Astronomy and a Professor of Physics at Yale University

Yale University

Episode: [Interview] The Infinity Galaxy: First Evidence of a Direct Collapse Supermassive Black Hole?

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Fraser Cain

Host and creator of content revolving around space and astronomy, engaged in delivering insightful science news, interviews, and discussions on astronomical topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings

separate the body from the mind
that’s good advice
Apple Podcasts
5
John the monn
United States2 months ago
Amazing
I have a hard time following all the technical information so I took off a star, but that’s unfair to Fraser Cain. Just saying, this is a challenge to an intelligent but novice student of astronomy.
Apple Podcasts
4
Drumbreath
United States2 months ago
Great stuff
Fun
Apple Podcasts
5
MaxWoodstock
United States2 months ago
Loving this!
Great pace, great info about space, and great to hear we share an island! Mind blown when I heard you lived in Vancouver Island, too! #ProudCanadian
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5
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Canada3 months ago
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United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the insightful and engaging content, often highlighting Fraser's ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly.

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Apple Podcasts	#1	United States/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#43	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#1	Canada/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#2	United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#25	Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts	#41	United Kingdom/Science

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[Q&A+] Alternatives to The Big Bang, Theia Impact Place, Telescope Images | Q&A 376

Q: Are you excited about the movie Project Hail Mary?

Yes, I'm super excited about Project Hail Mary, mentioning it has themes similar to those in The Martian.

[Q&A+] Alternatives to The Big Bang, Theia Impact Place, Telescope Images | Q&A 376

Q: Do we know where on the planet Earth the giant impact happened?

The collision that caused the moon was a significant event, but lasting scars from that event may not be visible on the surface due to geological processes.

[Q&A+] Galaxy Graveyard, Binoculars vs Telescope, Chinese Space News | Q&A 377

Q: Should the Triangulum Galaxy get a better PR team?

Triangulum is overlooked compared to Andromeda but possesses significant features worth noting.

[Q&A+] Galaxy Graveyard, Binoculars vs Telescope, Chinese Space News | Q&A 377

Q: How would an icy comet impact differ from a rocky asteroid?

An icy comet is less dense than a rocky object, meaning it will cause different types of damage upon impact.

[Q&A+] Boots on Mars When? What's on The Dark Side? Why Colonize the Moon? | Q&A 374

Q: Is there anything on the dark side of the moon?

Yes, the dark side of the moon has a very different surface compared to the near side, with many craters but lacks the dark plains.

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2. Aaron Werlen
3. Dr. Caleb Scharf
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