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Since its 2009 launch, the Kepler satellite has discovered more than 2,000 exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system. More exoplanets are being discovered all the time, remarkable in their variety. Astronomer Michael Summers and physicist James Trefil explore these remarkable recent discoveries: planets revolving around pulsars, planets made of diamond, planets that are mostly water, and numerous rogue planets wandering through the emptiness of space.

From a long-term planning lead for the Mars Exploration Rover Project comes this vivid insider account of some of NASA’s most vital and exciting missions to the Red Planet, illustrated with full-colour photographs—a wondrous chronicle of unprecedented scientific discovery and the search for...

Three players enter - one player leaves. Welcome to Caught Out, the game show where knowing the answer doesn't guarantee the win! 'Caught Out' is a game show in which contestants will attempt to answer general knowledge trivia questions correctly, or else lie through their teeth and feign confidence to slip incorrect answers past their opponents. With stolen points, last-minute victories, and a final chance to push for first place, it's anyone's game!Created by Tyler D-B in collaboration with TuneFM.

In Strange New Worlds, renowned astronomer Ray Jayawardhana brings news from the front lines of the epic quest to find planets—and alien life—beyond our solar system. Only in the past two decades, after millennia of speculation, have astronomers begun to discover planets around other stars—thousands in fact. Now they are closer than ever to unraveling distant twins of the Earth. In this book, Jayawardhana vividly recounts the stories of the scientists and the remarkable breakthroughs that have ushered in this extraordinary age of exploration.

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What lies beneath the surface at UNE? UNEarthed is the show that digs deeper. Whether it’s uncovering hidden local stories, breaking down complex ideas, or shining a light on the voices that shape our campus culture, we’re bringing it all to the surface. Join us as we explore the unexpected, the overlooked, and the underground of Armidale and beyond. Catch us live on 106.9 or stream anytime. Available on all podcast platforms.

Join your host Nick Troon, Clubs and Societies Student Program Coordinator, as he chats with club members and executives to uncover what makes each club and society special - as well as how students can get involved. Each episode will see Nick catching up with a different UNE club, revealing their missions, activities, and the passionate people who run them.