SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
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Reaching Mars with Hope and Perseverance (and Tianwen-1 too)!
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
02/18/21 • 27 min
We did it! Absolutely incredible and awe inspiring! Teams around the world have successfully guided three completely different probes to Mars and they all arrived within the last week and a half. Hope from the United Arab Emirates, Tianwen-1 from China, and Perseverance from NASA are all set to begin their missions learning more about the Red Planet. Let's talk about what each probe/orbiter/rover will accomplish during their missions, including the Ingenuity helicopter. And let's not forget the seven minutes of terror that Perseverance endured to reach the surface safely. Also, let's talk about new chlorine chemistry discovered in the atmosphere of Mars and an update on the phosphine that may have been discovered in the atmosphere of Venus. Image of Mars from Hope just after reaching orbit.
- Update on phosphine discovery in the atmosphere of Venus
- Chlorine chemistry discovered in the atmosphere of Mars
- Hope mission details
- Tianwen-1 mission details
- Perseverance mission details and the entry, descent, and landing process done during the seven minutes of terror
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Women In STEM
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
03/18/21 • 27 min
Throughout history, women have contributed significantly in every facet of life. And STEM fields are no different. On this episode, let's talk about some very important women, past and present, that have impacted space science as well as chemistry. Highlighting these women will, hopefully, inspire the next generation of girls to pursue careers in STEM fields. Having diverse and inclusive thoughts and discussions will only give us better solutions to the problems we face. Image from youthareawesome.com.
- Diana Trujillo's story from cleaning lady to Perseverance Flight Director
- Frances Arnold and directed evolution
- President Biden's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and their goals
- Jennifer Doudna and CRISPR-Cas9
- Paula Hammond's career
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NFL Playoffs
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
01/12/21 • 17 min
The NFL playoffs are underway and started with the Wild Card weekend. A new playoff format with expanded teams is just one of the changes that these teams are dealing with. COIVD protocols with little to no fans. Injuries to key players. And one game being broadcast on Nickelodeon. Yes that's right, the network that airs SpongeBob all the time aired a professional NFL playoff game. They made it really fun though so I really enjoyed it. Let's talk about it all, plus all of the quality football that was played. Also, I give my prediction for the Superbowl matchup. Let me know if you agree or disagree. Image from ViacomCBS via the Daily Snark.
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An Introduction to SP3
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
05/15/20 • 4 min
It's a podcast about space, sports, and spectroscopy, SP3. Get it? Uniting science and sports fans!
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Sample Returns from Space
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12/21/20 • 19 min
How can we defend ourselves from a potential asteroid impact? We want to know answers to this plus more about how our solar system formed and how life got started on Earth. And the way to do this is to send probes out there to do some solid science. But what would be better is if we can get some samples from those bodies, return them to Earth, and run the full gamut of experiments to determine some answers. Three probes are out there from China, Japan, and the US that are doing just that. Let's talk about how spacecraft from these countries are working to bring samples back from the moon and two different asteroids. Plus, the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is upon us! For the first time in 800 years! History in the making! Image from JAXA of untouched sample from asteroid Ryugu.
- China's Chang'e-5 mission
- JAXA's Hayabusa2 mission
- NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission
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Water on the Moon and FRBs
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
11/10/20 • 12 min
Is the moon made of cheese? No definitely not, but there could be more water on the lunar surface than what we think. Let's talk about the discovery of water on the sunlit surface of the moon and why and how it stays there. Also, what's a fast radio burst? Sounds kind of dangerous, especially since we just found one in our own Milky Way for the first time. And let's also pause to remember Alex Trebek. Image from ABC News.
- Water on sunlit surface of the Moon
- FRB discovered in Milky Way
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Renewable Energy - Solar Power
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
01/05/21 • 22 min
It's the first episode of 2021! New year, new topics to shed some light on. Coincidentally, we're talking about solar power in this episode. Why is solar power worth trying to harness and how does it compare with fossil fuels? Not surprisingly, it stacks up very favorably there. But it does have some setbacks. Mostly to do with the efficiency of converting solar energy into usable electrical energy. So let's talk about how they work, how they are produced, and the latest research into how the efficiencies are being pushed higher and higher. Image credit: Science
- Comparing solar to fossil fuels
- The latest maximum efficiencies of all different types of solar cells
- Trend in the development of solar cells
- Highest efficiency solar cell
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COVID Vaccine Myths
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
01/28/21 • 24 min
We have two very safe and effective vaccines available to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the data currently shows this. Yet there is plenty of misinformation circulating around out there about the vaccines. What's the truth and what's a myth? Let's break it all down so we all have the most accurate information possible. Image from Time Magazine.
- COVID myth explanations via Johns Hopkins
- Vaccine types and ingredients via CDC
- MMR vaccine information via CDC
- Pfizer's vaccine and Moderna's vaccine
- Information from the CDC about mRNA vaccines
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Missions to Venus
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
06/08/21 • 22 min
Do you enjoy visiting your nearest neighbors? For us, we haven't since 1994. That seems like a long time. So NASA has decided to change that by selecting 2 standalone Venus missions for development. DAVINCI+ and VERITAS have been chosen from NASA's Discovery Program and will be sent to Venus to study its atmosphere and surface features. Venus really is Earth's sister planet and it's similar yet so vastly different in so many ways. Let's talk about why Venus is such and interesting place to study and why it should not have taken this long to get some missions to focus on the planet. Plus, let's talk about the other 2 missions that were not selected that would have focused on 2 very interesting moons in our solar system, Jupiter's moon Io and Neptune's moon Triton. Image of Venus from NASA's Parker Solar Probe as it flew by Venus.
- DAVINCI+ and VERITAS missions selected by NASA
- Io and Triton missions not selected
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Catalysis and Sustainability
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
01/19/21 • 21 min
How do chemical reactions proceed so efficiently? The majority of products are not produced just by adding reactants together. Most processes require a catalyst to get things started. Let's talk about what catalysts are and how they change the reaction conditions to make it possible to complete. Also, since catalysts are so widely used, they are involved in many research studies looking into how we can be a more sustainable society. Let's talk about how carbon containing materials can be upcycled into useful products. Image of tris(bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride powder catalyst from Wikipedia.
- Polyethylene with enhanced adhesive properties
- Converting single-use polyethylene to liquid alkanes
- Converting carbon dioxide into jet fuel
- Utilizing sugary drinks in alkaline fuel cells
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FAQ
How many episodes does SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy have?
SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy?
The episode title 'Reaching Mars with Hope and Perseverance (and Tianwen-1 too)!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy?
The average episode length on SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy released?
Episodes of SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy are typically released every 11 days.
When was the first episode of SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy?
The first episode of SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy was released on May 15, 2020.
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