Science Brew
Science Brew
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Where science meets storytelling in a warm, relaxed setting. I’m Luis Chavarría, an astronomer from Chile, and in each episode I sit down with a guest to explore the wonders of science — from the cosmos to the everyday — and the human stories behind the research. Whether you’re a seasoned science fan or just curious about the world, pour yourself a cup and join us for thoughtful, engaging conversations that make science feel like home.
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Explores diverse scientific topics including ecosystems, urban planning, and astronomy, with episodes highlighting light pollution's effects on living beings and the fascinating behaviors of snakes, aiming to demystify science through relatable discussions.
Where science meets storytelling in a warm, relaxed setting. I’m Luis Chavarría, an astronomer from Chile, and in each episode I sit down with a guest to explore the wonders of science — from the cosmos to the everyday — and the human stories behind the research. Whether you’re a seasoned science fan or just curious about the world, pour yourself a cup and join us for thoughtful, engaging conversations that make science feel like home.
In this episode of Science Brew, we sit down with Dr. Travis Court, UNC Asheville’s newest lecturer in Astronomy and a researcher specializing in Type Ia supernova remnants. Together, we explore what happens when stars explode, how these cosmic blasts help us measure distances across the universe, and why they revealed that the cosmos is expanding faster than expected. Dr. Travis also explains how supernovae forge the heavy elements that make life possible — including the atoms in our own bodies — and why Asheville is a great place to study the cosmos now that UNCA offers both Astronomy and Physics majors workinghand-in-hand.
Learn about the astronomy program at UNC Asheville:
https://new.unca.edu/academics/programs/astronomy/
What is a supernova Type 1a?
https://science.nasa.gov/mission/roman-space-telescope/type-ia-supernovae/
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