The Supermassive Podcast
Episodes
14: A Star Is Born
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Izzie and Dr Becky are shining a light on the first stars in the Universe. When did they form? And could any still exist today? Plus, they...
13: New Year, New Universe
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are kicking off the new year with the beginning of everything, the Big Bang. They speak with Professor David Wands...
12: Gamma Rays & Christmas Stars
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Izzie & Becky are taking astronomy to the extremes with gamma ray expert, Professor Paula Chadwick, and Professor Julian Osborne from ...
11: Radio Skies & Strange Signals
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s about time we gave optical telescopes a break! This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore radio astronomy with Professor Tim O'Bri...
Humans In Space - with Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we need astronauts? And where are we hoping to send them in the future? This month, Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the role of hum...
The Power of Space Probes
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst travel through our solar system; where exactly have we sent probes and rovers? Plus, they speak with Professor Jan...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore the importance of Earth's core and magnetic field. Plus, the team finds out about the astronomer who saile...
Down To Earth
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke investigate the cosmic coincidences that formed the Earth and explore whether there are earthquakes and volcanoes ...
Looking for Alien Life
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The search for alien life continues. Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the world of astrobiology and astronomer Robert Massey joins them to ...
Exploring Exoplanets
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The worlds outside our solar system; exoplanets. This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst take on listener questions about exoplanets, celebrat...
Under the Space Weather
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brits love talking about the weather, so Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst are taking it up a notch. This month, the Supermassive team explore the s...
Our Neighbourhood Star
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore the star in our neighbourhood, the annoying habits you would banish there and the extreme star...
It's All Relativity...
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Izzie Clarke and Dr Becky Smethurst explore relativity, gravitational waves and the photographs that made Albert Einstein a household name...
Seeing The Invisible Universe
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From black holes to dark matter, this first episode of the Royal Astronomical Society's new podcast explores the odd things in space we can't see. Plu...