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Cosmically Curious

Cosmically Curious

By: NHPR
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A space-focused segment from NHPR hosted by Patrick McNameeKing. It's all about celebrating the night sky with a healthy dose of joy, curiosity and zero pretension. Each week we’ll cover topics ranging from the latest NASA missions, to events happening in the night sky, to space in pop culture. It’s science for everyone—whether you’re an amateur astronomer or someone who’s never held a telescope. Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Science
Episodes
  • Anti Matter
    Jun 26 2026
    Today, we're answering a question from listener Tim Smith, who asks a deceptively simple question: Why does anything exist?
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    2 mins
  • Filters & Photons
    Jun 19 2026
    How do you capture a full-color image when your recording medium can only see in black and white?
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    2 mins
  • Cosmica traffic jam
    Jun 12 2026
    How many satellites can we actually fit around the Earth before it becomes a problem?
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    2 mins
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