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Cosmically Curious

Cosmically Curious

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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
  • Why Artemis II is more than just a victory lap

    Why Artemis II is more than just a victory lap
    Apr 3 2026
    Last week, Artemis II lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. If we already conquered the Moon decades ago, are we simply "doing laps" now?
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    2 mins
  • Citizen Science & Space Weather

    Citizen Science & Space Weather
    Mar 29 2026
    With April just around the corner, we here at Cosmically Curious are celebrating Citizen Science Month a little early. This week, we sit down with Nicole Gugliucci, an Associate Professor of Physics at Saint Anselm College, to discuss the Radio JOVE Project. This unique project empowers students and hobbyists alike to build their own radio telescopes, allowing them to "listen" to the invisible radio emissions streaming from Jupiter and our own sun.
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    2 mins
  • Asteroids and Aminos

    Asteroids and Aminos
    Mar 20 2026
    Last week, we turned our gaze toward the hidden oceans within our solar system. Today, we’re looking even closer to home—specifically at the rocky neighbors sharing our cosmic backyard.
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    2 mins
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