Exploding Stars, Shoe Polish and Lost in Space

from Ask the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

When do stars explode? How does shoe polish work? What happens if you float away from your spacecraft? Why can't we feel the Earth spinning? Dr Dave answers your questions in this week's ASK. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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