Best Bennu Podcasts (2026)

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NASA Found a Strange Substance on Asteroid Bennu 40:57

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9d ago40:57

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This is an Astrum supercut about NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission to asteroid Bennu. After studying the asteroid sample that was returned to Earth, scientists have made some shocking discoveries, including substances they’ve never seen in space before… What can Bennu teach us about how our solar system came to be, and even how life formed on Earth? To tho…

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Updating the samples from asteroid Bennu 11:05

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Scientists from around the world have spent two years examining material brought back to Earth from the asteroid Bennu by the University of Arizona-backed Osiris REx mission. U of A planetary scientist Jess Barnes discusses some of the findings from the Bennu samples, including how one of the minerals resembles ordinary kitchen table salt. Jess Bar…

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Scientists Measured Dark Energy Doing Something Strange 22:23

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A new discovery reveals dark energy is running out of steam. New data from DESI just challenged everything we thought we knew about the fate of the cosmos. Is our standard model of the universe officially broken? From the Big Bang to Big Freeze, or a potential Big Crunch - the ending of the universe’s story just changed.▀▀▀▀▀▀ If you love learning …

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3I/ATLAS Is Finally Here 25:24

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What’s the latest on 3I/ATLAS? With 3I/ATLAS now near its closest point to Earth, all eyes and telescopes are trained on this mysterious interstellar visitor. What more have we found? What happened as it flew behind the Sun? Have we finally got an answer on the alien spaceship theory? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Join the adventure with Alex and discover more from Dwarf…

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We Were Wrong About Megalodon | Astrum Earth 23:10

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Everything scientists thought about Megalodon was wrong. The Megalodon. More than just a Great White, this beast might be the most terrifying predator to ever rule the oceans. But new research suggests it was even more fearsome than scientists previously thought, and didn't look how we expected. Is this colossal beast still lurking in Earth’s deepe…

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The Discovery That Got Pluto Demoted 20:25

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This is Eris, the Pluto killer. In this video, we’re heading to the chaotic, murky edges of the solar system to meet the “tenth planet”, Eris. Also known as the “Pluto killer”, the discovery of this massive icy world didn't just add a name to the map, it triggered a scientific war that redefined what it means to be a planet, forever. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ If you …

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From Warthogs to Reapers - Episode 66 38:10

3d ago38:10

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Retired Fighter Pilot Lt. Col. Tammy Barlette shares how flying the A-10 prepared her for operating UAVs like the MQ-1. In this episode, she discusses the Warthog's capabilities, combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, controlling the Predator and Reaper drones, returning to jets after a spinal injury, and how she now shares lessons from the fligh…

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Best Science Stories of 2025 52:00

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In this episode, we're revisiting some of the most magical moments and scientific milestones of 2025 - including the incredible legacy of Dame Jane Goodall, the brain-wave reading bionic-knee, why labradors are so greedy, and the beer that doesn't give you a hangover... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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What NASA Found at the Centre of... Everything 1:29:54

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This Astrum video is a journey right to the very centre of… well, everything. From Earth, to Jupiter, the Sun, and the Milky Way, find out what scientists found hidden deep within their cores. What’s at the centre of the entire universe?▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspa…

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Selling the importance of climate science 10:22

7d ago10:22

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The Trump administration is moving to dismantle some of the world's leading climate and weather research institutions. It's the latest result in the politicization of climate science. University of Arizona Environmental Science professor Kathy Jacobs explains how explaining climate science has turned increasingly difficult over the past several yea…

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MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage 30:35

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This week, defence analyst, Michael Clarke, explains the significance of the MI6 agency's scientific shift. Will it help counter Russia's technological threat? Plus, the University of Glasgow's Naveed Sattar tells us why weight loss medicine could be a silver bullet for global obesity, Ellie Diamant at Bard College on beaky birds during COVID, and …

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What NASA Discovered About Earth, From Space 57:02

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A compilation of Astrum’s best videos about observing Earth from space. We explore the most beautiful images ever taken of our planet - up close and from a distance, NASA’s discovery of a hidden force field, and even find out what Earth sounds like from space. Discover what NASA has learned about Earth by observing from afar. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsle…

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What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year? 29:48

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Today, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation, we are asking whether it will snow on the 25th of December. It's frequently called a white Christmas and - at this time of year - weather forecasters and the bookies are busy weighing up the odds. So we've set out to explore how weather predictions are made, what constitutes snow, the role of t…

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What the Earth Will Look Like in 1 Billion Years 23:01

14d ago23:01

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What does the Earth look like in 1 billion years? In this video, we’re journeying into the distant future of the Earth, right up to its catastrophic end. We’ll discover what will happen to our planet in 1 million years, 1 billion years, and beyond. How long can life survive? Here’s what scientists predict will cause our final fate. We’ve collaborat…

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New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged 31:23

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On this week's news podcast, Emory University's Boghuma Titanji on the discovery of a new strain of monkeypox in the UK, and efforts to curb the virus with a breakthrough vaccine. Plus, the drone damage to the shield preventing radiation leaking from the Chernobyl nuclear site, evidence from southern England that Neanderthals deliberately made fire…

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What We Found on the Icy Moons of Saturn 1:45:25

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A compilation of Astrum videos exploring the icy moons orbiting Saturn. We dig into the Cassini probe's unbelievable discoveries, from giant chasms ripping worlds apart, to evidence of moon collisions with Saturn’s rings, and uncover the secrets lurking beneath the ice. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space…

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Something Freaky Happens in the Sky Just Before an Earthquake | Astrum Earth 33:51

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We’ve finally caught Earthquake lights on camera. Mysterious glowing orbs and silent, luminous flashes have been witnessed right before an earthquake, yet this phenomenon has been captured on film only a handful of times. In this video, we investigate the baffling mechanism behind this rare luminous event. How can the movement of tectonic plates de…

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Titans of Science: Paul Davies 31:28

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Titans of Science is all about showcasing science superstars making huge breakthroughs and giant leaps foward in their scientific realms. In this episode, we turn the telescope around around to consider the extremely strange effects that kick in when physics shrinks down to the atomic scale. We are, of course, taking a tour through the world of qua…

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Test Flying the SR-71 Blackbird - Episode 65 41:56

17d ago41:56

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Retired Test Pilot Rogers E. Smith recalls flying the final SR-71 Blackbird flight and how a fuel leak grounded the aircraft forever. In this episode, we discuss his Canadian and American military careers, flying experimental aircraft for NASA, and piloting a MiG-25 at 80,000 feet in Russia. From first to fourth-generation fighters, Rogers has flow…

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There Are 100s of Massive Structures in Our Galaxy's Centre, And We Don't Know What They Are 20:56

21d ago20:56

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The MeerKAT telescope saw something very strange at the heart of our galaxy. We’re diving into the most detailed radio image ever captured of the Milky Way's heart. MeerKAT's 2022 image reveals a cosmic mystery that has yet to be unraveled: hundreds of gigantic, mysterious filaments stretching 150 light years in length. Join us as we explore how th…

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Connecting indigenous communities with the science of water use 13:11

25d ago13:11

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Many tribal communities are using sustainable practices associated with their culture, but water access is still an issue. University of Arizona environmental professor Karletta Chief discusses how tribes are adapting to drought conditions and ensuring there's enough water for farms and homes. Karletta Chief spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D Regent's…

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Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad 27:32

25d ago27:32

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Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have aided the spread of the second wave of the Black Death in Europe, what caused damage to Russia's space launchpad in Kazakhstan, and whether bacteria c…

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What India Found Beneath the Surface of the Moon 28:38

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A compilation of Astrum episodes about missions from ISRO, India’s Space Agency. As the fourth nation to successfully land on the Moon, India is establishing itself as a major contender in global space exploration. We dive into ISRO’s ambitious plans for their first crewed mission, and reveal the discoveries their probes have already made on the su…

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Is This JWST’s Most Terrifying Discovery Yet? 17:22

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We might be surrounded by tiny, rhino-mass black holes. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just spotted two black holes that could unlock one of cosmology’s biggest puzzles: how supermassive black holes formed so quickly in the early universe. This discovery challenges our understanding of black hole formation, and suggests primordial black …

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Titans of Science: Georgina Long 30:23

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The Naked Scientists welcome the return of a new series of Titans of Science, where the world's scientific, medical, and technological pioneers tell us about the significance of their work. Today's episode features Georgina Long, the director of the Melanoma Institute Australia, who has used groundbreaking techniques to overcome the disease. Melano…

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Prostate cancer screening, and DNA building blocks in Bennu 28:33

27d ago28:33

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On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we find out about the DNA composition of the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, the underlying cause of Santorini's recent earthquakes, and scientists discover wh…