Snowball Earth Theories, High-Energy Neutrinos & The Fascinating MWC349A

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Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley

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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!

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Snowball Earth Theories, High-Energy Neutrinos & The Fascinating MWC349A

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries

55 minutes

1 week ago

Snowball Earth Theories, High-Energy Neutrinos & The Fascinating MWC349A

Q&A Edition: Snowball Earth, and Cosmic Neutrinos
In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle a range of intriguing listener questions. From the complexities of climate change and its effects on Earth’s axis to the mysteries of snowball Earth and the record-breaking neutrino KM M3230213A, this episode is packed with cosmic insights and scientific discussion.
Episode Highlights:
- Climate Change Explained: Andrew and Jonti address Peter's question on how CO2, despite being heavier than air, contributes to global warming. They discuss the greenhouse effect and the role of carbon dioxide in trapping heat, along with the challenges of public perception regarding climate science.
- Snowball Earth Insights: Paul’s inquiry leads to an exploration of the snowball Earth hypothesis, examining how such extreme climate conditions could affect oxygen levels and what triggers these dramatic shifts in Earth’s climate.
- Cosmic Neutrinos Unveiled: Casey’s question about the record-breaking KM M3230213A neutrino sparks a fascinating discussion on its origins, possible sources, and the implications of detecting such high-energy particles from the early universe.
- Understanding MWC349A: Henrique asks about the mysterious object MWC349A and its unique emissions. The hosts delve into the science of masers and the significance of this object in understanding stellar evolution and mass loss.
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