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 around the question of whether the universe had a beginning. We break down the argument’s key claims about causality, time, and the origins of space itself, while considering how modern science is often brought into the discussion. Along the way, we ask what this argument can (and cannot) tell us about the ultimate nature of reality. Thomas and Elle are joined by a special guest, Aedyn Kourakos, to ask questions to further the discussion.

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 tuned to hear more about her research.

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 sheds light on his summer research experience at the University of Chapel Hill, where he worked on dark matter halos in the evolution following the Big Bang.

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 our universe. This episode is a hodgepodge of topics, but we promise each one is interesting. Keep babbling!

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 astrophysics. Dr. Fragile is a computational astrophysicist studying numerical simulations of hydrodynamic, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD), and radiation MHD effects. He develops and utilizes codes to study black hole accretion and the feedback of black holes on their environments through jets (radiation). Dr. Fragile teaches and researches at the College of Charleston in Charleston SC.