Space Nuts

Milky Way Mysteries and Saturn's Secrets: A Cosmic ExplorationIn this exciting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Heidi Campo and Professor Fred Watson delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and cosmic curiosities. From the enigmatic Fermi bubbles in our Milky Way to a potential impact event on Saturn, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights that will leave you pondering the wonders of the universe.Episode Highlights:- Understanding Fermi Bubbles: The episode opens with a discussion about the newly observed Fermi bubbles, massive structures in the Milky Way. Fred explains their origins, linked to explosive activity from the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, and shares intriguing details about the hot gas and cooler gas clouds found within these bubbles.- The Mystery of Saturn's Flash: The hosts then explore a recently captured flash on Saturn, potentially indicating an impact event. Heidi and Fred discuss the implications of this discovery and the importance of citizen science in ve