Apr 18, 2022
Astronomy Cast Ep. 639: Big Qs Update: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Etc.
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Knowledge moves forward, and so, we must move with it. Today we'll give you an update on some of the most fascinating, fast-changing topics in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
Apr 11, 2022
Astronomy Cast Ep. 638: Simulating Space Missions
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Although humans have never actually been to Mars, explorers have simulated many aspects of Mars missions here on Earth. There are missions under the ocean, on the tops of volcanoes, in the harsh Canadian north, and even in bed...
Apr 4, 2022
Astronomy Cast Ep. 637: Machine Learning in Astronomy
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
Computers are a big part of astronomy, but mostly they've been relegated to doing calculations. But recent developments in machine learning have changed everything, giving computers the ability to do jobs that humans could only do in...