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The Radio Universe

Astrophysicist Emma Chapman takes us on an electrifying voyage through the cosmos using one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, tools in science - the radio wave.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. The birth of radio astronomy
Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
30 Mar 2026,14 mins
2. Moving to Mars
Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
31 Mar 2026,14 mins
3. Beyond the Pale Blue Dot
Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
01 Apr 2026,14 mins
4. Little Green Men
Astrophysicist Emma Chapman's love letter to radio astronomy.
02 Apr 2026,14 mins
5. The Dark Side of the Moon
From the ruins of Arecibo to the Dark Side of the Moon. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
03 Apr 2026,14 mins