Chris is mourning the loss of Kepler and Rob has been in Tenerife (for work!). There are startling predictions for the historic future of astronomy and maths makes curious leaps forward. All of this in very unusual units of measurement.
Chris and Rob discuss reality shows on Mars, how to tickle rats, the state of MOND, and the lunar eclipse that is happening right now as Rob types... these... very... words (sorry).
Chris and Rob discuss exoplanet naming, the complexity of life, lassoing an asteroid and dark matter (again). We implore you to tweet #nobacon and to help find a way to travel that doesn't involve flying using Chris' University of Oxford access card.
Chris and Rob talks about the Planck results that were announced today. There is controversy - or not - about whether Voyager has left the Solar System, and we have cool space facts for young children.
Chris and Rob discuss Comet PanSTARRS, what Mars would taste like and the perils and joy of Daylight Savings Time. We answer some of your questions from Twitter too.
Chris and Rob talk about Mars, 3D printing, Mars, urine, and Mars! There's lots of Mars that's for sure! This is a blue episode of the podcast, for reasons that will be explained.
Chris and Rob talk about Google Glass and the possible iWatch, 6- (or 19-) degrees of separation, and the various kinds of space rock. More importantly though: Bees can see electromagnetic fields!