Space Babble

Science, Philosophy, and Religion: The Kalām Cosmological Argument

In this episode of Space Babble, we explore the Kalām Cosmological Argument as presented by Moreland and Kirk, examining how philosophy, cosmology, and theology intersect

Black Hole Accretion & Ultraluminous X-ray Sources

Hi Babblers! In today's episode, Elle discusses the background information of her research on black hole accretion physics and ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs). Stay tu

Thomas's Summer Research Experience in Cosmology

Hello everyone! We apologize for the hiatus - we were busy this summer working and researching in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology. In today's episode, Thomas she

Cosmology: A Race Through Time

Hello everyone! In today's episode, we break down ideas of General Relativity, Special Relativity, how our universe is expanding, and a touch on the different outcomes of

Learning from Computational Astrophysicist Dr. Chris Fragile: A Discussion on Black Holes

In this episode, we are joined by computational astrophysicist Dr. Chris Fragile to talk about his work, the astronomy world, and current advancements/problems in astroph

A Conversation with Vicky Zhang: Her Research & Astronomy Experience

In today's episode, we talk with fellow St. Paul's student, Vicky Zhang. Vicky is a senior at St. Paul's School and is interested in astronomy, which has recently manifes

Answering Burning Questions: A Q&A with Luca and Jack

Hello everyone! Sorry for our silence, but we are happily back with a new episode. In today's episode, our classmates, Jack Rubiralta and Luca Bocresion, ask Thomas and E

Dr. Seth Cohen: His Research, Experience, and Professional Journey

In this episode, we interview Dr. Seth Cohen, a beloved teacher at St. Paul's School. Dr. Cohen discusses his research on galaxy clusters and his discoveries about how ga

Emerson Bentley's Summer Externship with Late Stage Stalling Epoch of Main Sequence Stars

This summer, Emerson Bentley ‘25, delved into the fascinating world of astrophysics through an externship at the University of North Georgia’s Physics and Astronomy Depar

The Cosmic Distance Ladder

In today's episode, we discussed the cosmic distance ladder. From planets in our solar system to objects millions of lightyears away, the elements of the cosmic distance

The Life Cycle of a Star

Do you ever look up to the night sky and see what appears to be an infinite amount of bright dots staring back at you? Do you ever curiously question how these bright sta

Has the first intermediate-mass black hole been found?

We are back again to share the news of an exciting discovery in Omega Centauri, a possible intermediate-mass black hole. This discovery is of significant importance in th

Exoplanets: Worlds Around Us!

In today's episode we discuss everything about exoplanets from what they are to our favorite specific discoveries so far. Learn more about life beyond Earth and how scien

The Formation of Our Solar System & the Planet We Call Home

In this episode we discuss the formation of our solar system from start to finish and why things are the way they are! We also babble about characteristics of our own pla

Solar Eclipses: What Really Happened on April 8th, 2024

Today, we are discussing the total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8th, 2024, and diving into the science behind the eclipse. We babble about what we observed, the s