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This episode explores fires on the Moon, interstellar glaciers, and the mathematical brilliance of the Mayans.

Fires on the Moon, Interstellar Glaciers, and Mayan Mathematics In this captivating episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore a range of extraordinary topics that bridge the gap between the familiar and the cosmic. From the unexpected phenomenon of fires on the Moon to the discovery of interstellar glaciers, and a deep dive into the mathematical brilliance of the Mayans, this episode is packed with insights that will ignite your curiosity. Episode Highlights: - Fires on the Moon: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss NASA's upcoming Flammability of Materials on the Moon Experiment (FM2), designed to investigate how fire behaves in lunar gravity. With safety as a priority, they explore the implications of this research for future lunar habitats and the challenges posed by combustion in a 1/6 gravity environment. - Interstellar Glaciers: The hosts delve into the findings from NASA's SphereX, which has revealed the presence of galactic ice and the building blocks of life within molecular clouds. They discuss the significance of these discoveries for our understanding of water in the universe and the potential for life beyond Earth. - The Mayan Calendar…

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Hosts: Professor Fred Watson, Andrew Dunkley

Topics covered

• fires on the Moon
• interstellar glaciers
• Mayan mathematics
• NASA experiments
• cosmic discoveries
• lunar habitats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, SphereX

Places: Moon, Earth, Mayan

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