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The Astrophysics Academy: Just A Minute

The Astrophysics Academy: Just A Minute

By Shourya Shrivastava

Learn everything from the basics to the most complex concepts of Astrophysics in less than three minutes an episode! Astronomy simplified, compressed, touched up, and served right to your ears and mind. Find my blogs, socials, and contact information at linktr.ee/ShouryaShrivastava
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That's it for Season 1!

The Astrophysics Academy: Just A MinuteJul 31, 2021

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That's it for Season 1!

That's it for Season 1!

The first season of The Astrophysics Academy comes to an end after thirty short episodes discussing a wide wide range of things, and our host is out to solve the next big scientific mystery: Season 2 comes when?

Jul 31, 202101:04
The End of The Universe

The End of The Universe

In just two minutes, learn about the three major theories of how the universe may all come to an end, and what forces might cause it to do so.

Jul 31, 202102:01
Hawking Radiation and The Black Hole Information Paradox

Hawking Radiation and The Black Hole Information Paradox

Learn about the paradoxical disappearance of information inside a black hole, their death in the form of Hawking radiation, and possibilities that could change everything we know about science, all in just 90 seconds!

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Jul 31, 202101:40
The Kardashev Alien Scale

The Kardashev Alien Scale

Learn about the 5 types of alien civilizations that can exist, as predicted by Nikolai Kardashev's alien scale, and where earth lies in the cosmic evolution chart, all in just 90 seconds!

Jul 31, 202101:49
The Multiverse

The Multiverse

In just 90 seconds, learn how the multiverse hypothesis works and how infinite daughter universes form with every minor decision of yours and everyone around you!

Jul 24, 202101:39
Schrodinger's Cat

Schrodinger's Cat

 Learn about the most famous thought experiment of modern physics, the "Schrodinger's Cat: Alive or Dead" mystery in just 75 seconds!

Jul 24, 202101:25
Dark Matter

Dark Matter

Learn about dark matter, its effects, detection and possible components, all in just 90 seconds!
Jul 21, 202101:55
Wormholes

Wormholes

Learn about wormholes, their working, predictions, and the possibility of using them, all in just 90 seconds!

Jul 19, 202101:56
Too Many Dimensions: The Problem With String Theory

Too Many Dimensions: The Problem With String Theory

In less than 60 seconds, learn about the dimensional problem in string theory that bars it from becoming the grand theory of everything.

Jul 19, 202101:14
String Theory

String Theory

In just 90 seconds, learn about the best and most famous candidate for the theory of everything, Sheldon's dearest, the string theory!

Jul 17, 202101:42
The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything

In just 75 seconds, learn about the theory of everything, also called the master theory, also called the unified theory, also called the final theory.

Jul 17, 202101:20
Pluto & Dwarf Planets

Pluto & Dwarf Planets

Learn why our little cutie Pluto was removed from the list of planets, the conditions to be met and the criteria for dwarf planets, all in just 90 seconds!

Jul 17, 202101:33
Schwarzschild Radius: Building a Black Hole

Schwarzschild Radius: Building a Black Hole

In just 75 seconds, learn about the radius at which any object can become a black hole, even you!

Jul 17, 202101:21
The Birth of Our Moon

The Birth of Our Moon

Learn about the three leading theories about the formation of our dear Moon, all in just 90 seconds!

Jul 17, 202101:37
Oumuamua: An Interstellar Visitor

Oumuamua: An Interstellar Visitor

In 90 seconds, learn about the first interstellar visitor to our solar system, the very interesting Oumuamua!

Jul 17, 202101:37
Time Dilation

Time Dilation

Learn about time dilation, how special relativity leads to it, and its use in DC's Justice League, all in just 90 seconds!

Jul 12, 202101:44
Gravitational Lensing

Gravitational Lensing

Learn about gravitational lensing, why it happens, its usage, and its types, all in just 90 seconds!

Jul 12, 202101:44
General Relativity

General Relativity

Learn about Einstein's General Relativity, the most important theory in the study of gravity, in just 60 seconds!

Jul 12, 202101:13
Basics of Astronomy: The Four Fundamental Forces of The Universe

Basics of Astronomy: The Four Fundamental Forces of The Universe

Learn about the four forces that form the basics of our universe, and of astronomy, their strengths, ranges, and significance, all in just two minutes!

Jul 11, 202102:01
Quasars: The Brightest Objects in The Universe

Quasars: The Brightest Objects in The Universe

Learn about the brightest objects in the universe, the reasons behind their luminosity, and their strength and energy production, in just a minute!

Jul 11, 202101:21
Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry

Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry

In just 90 seconds, learn about the mystery that has been perplexing scientists ever since the Big Bang Theory gained consensus, the matter-antimatter (or baryon) asymmetry that has questioned the statements of even Einstein's special relativity. 

Jul 08, 202101:42
Basics of Astronomy: Redshift

Basics of Astronomy: Redshift

Learn about redshifts, the various reasons behind their occurrence, and their significance in modern astronomy, all in just 2 minutes!

Jul 08, 202102:24
Black Hole: Detection

Black Hole: Detection

Learn about locating a black hole, its effect on its surroundings, and the accretion disk, all in just 60 seconds!

Jul 08, 202101:22
Black Hole: Singularity

Black Hole: Singularity

Learn about singularities, the proposed breakdown of physics, and the need for a combined theory of everything, all in just 60 seconds!

Jul 08, 202101:22
Black Hole: Event Horizon

Black Hole: Event Horizon

Learn about the event horizon, the curtain that hides the black hole singularity, the only place in the universe where the laws of physics go haywire, and get to know why black holes are called "black", all in just 90 seconds!

Jul 08, 202101:51
Black Hole Formation

Black Hole Formation

Learn about the birth of the most fascinating objects in the universe, all 4 types of them, and the leading theories of each of their formations, all in just two minutes!

Jul 08, 202102:24
Magnetars

Magnetars

Learn about Magnetars, their properties, and their strength, all in just 45 seconds!

Jul 08, 202101:35
Pulsars

Pulsars

Learn about pulsars, their flickering effect, and their importance in modern science, all in just 75 seconds!

Jul 08, 202101:26
Neutron Stars

Neutron Stars

Learn about Neutron Stars, why they are so peculiar and baffling, and their formation process in just 60 seconds!

Jul 08, 202101:29
Life Cycle of A Star

Life Cycle of A Star

Learn about the life cycle of a star from nebulae, dust clouds, bok globules to red giants, supernovae, and black dwarfs, all in just three minutes!

Jul 08, 202103:10
Einstein's Special Relativity

Einstein's Special Relativity

Learn about the theory of special relativity and absolute and relative properties in just ninety seconds!

Jul 08, 202101:49
Cosmic Microwave Background

Cosmic Microwave Background

Learn about the Cosmic Microwave Background, how it came to be and what spectrum the future background of the universe would lie in, all in just two minutes!

Jul 08, 202102:31