Ep. 724: Summer (Science & Sci Fi) Reads

Ep. 724: Summer (Science & Sci Fi) Reads

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Ep. 786: Wolf-Rayet Stars

Astronomy Cast Ep. 786: Wolf-Rayet Stars By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Mar 9, 2026. You think the Sun is a terrifying ball of fire and fury? Wait until you learn about today's topic: Wolf-Rayet stars! These are massive, dying stars hurling their outer layers ou ...  Show more

Ep. 785: Magnetars

Astronomy Cast Ep. 785: Magnetars By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live March 6, 2026. Magnetars are a special type of neutron star with physics that defy comprehension. Magnetic fields so powerful they could strip you apart at an atomic level. But, where do they come fro ...  Show more

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