Planet Bashing and Dipsticks of the Universe

Pythagorean Astronomy

Recorded in late October, Chris and Edward discuss recent proposals for an all-British mission to space, the launch of Psyche to...erm...Psyche, and Edward's involvement with the detection of something called a Synestia - planets bashing together.

Cardiff University also hosted Prof Duncan Lorimer, who was jointly awarded the 2023 Shaw Prize for the detection of "Fast Radio Bursts". These mysterious cosmic events seemingly come form nowhere, but provide an intersting way of investigating energetic processes in the Universe. They also make a nice "dipstick of the Universe". Prof Lorimer spoke to Chris about their detection, what we're learning about them, and his career to date

Contents:

00:00 British space mission

05:20 Psyche mission

10:15 Synestia and planet bashing

16:50 Prof Duncan Lorimer and Fast Radio Bursts