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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 20 MIN

Growing Taller in Space, Goldilocks Planets & the Dark Energy Driving Our Universe

from Kalam Astro · host Kalam Astro

Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we explore what weightlessness does to the human body, search for life in the universe's most perfectly placed planets, marvel at our ever-growing cosmos, and unravel the invisible force silently pushing the universe apart!In This Episode:🧑‍🚀 Space Makes You Taller! - Here's a fascinating fact that sounds impossible but is absolutely true—astronauts actually grow taller in space! Without gravity compressing the spine, vertebrae expand and stretch, adding precious centimeters to an astronaut's height. We explore this remarkable phenomenon, what other surprising physical changes the human body undergoes in microgravity, and whether those extra centimeters last once astronauts return to Earth.🌍 The Goldilocks Zone: Where Life Could Thrive - Not too hot, not too cold—just right! We explore the fascinating concept of the habitable zone around distant stars where liquid water could exist on the surface of exoplanets. Could these perfectly positioned worlds harbor alien life? Discover the latest scientific thinking on what truly makes a planet habitable and which exoplanets are currently our best candidates for finding life beyond Earth.🌌 Our Ballooning Universe: Always Getting Bigger - The universe is not static—it is expanding every single day, growing larger with every passing second! We trace the extraordinary evolution of the cosmos from the Big Bang to its current mind-boggling scale, exploring what it is made of, how its structure formed, and what scientists predict lies ahead for our ever-growing cosmic home.🔮 Dark Energy: The Invisible Accelerator - Something mysterious is not just expanding the universe—it is speeding that expansion up! Dark energy, the most enigmatic force in all of science, accounts for nearly 68% of everything in the cosmos yet remains almost completely unknown. We dive deep into what dark energy is, how scientists detected its existence, and what its relentless push means for the ultimate fate of our universe billions of years from now.==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radioJoin us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀

Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we explore what weightlessness does to the human body, search for life in the universe's most perfectly placed planets, marvel at our ever-growing cosmos, and unravel the invisible force silently pushing the universe apart!In This Episode:🧑‍🚀 Space Makes You Taller! - Here's a fascinating fact that sounds impossible but is absolutely true—astronauts actually grow taller in space! Without gravity compressing the spine, vertebrae expand and stretch, adding precious centimeters to an astronaut's height. We explore this remarkable phenomenon, what other surprising physical changes the human body undergoes in microgravity, and whether those extra centimeters last once astronauts return to Earth.🌍 The Goldilocks Zone: Where Life Could Thrive - Not too hot, not too cold—just right! We explore the fascinating concept of the habitable zone around distant stars where liquid water could exist on the surface of exoplanets. Could these perfectly positioned worlds harbor alien life? Discover the latest scientific thinking on what truly makes a planet habitable and which exoplanets are currently our best candidates for finding life beyond Earth.🌌 Our Ballooning Universe: Always Getting Bigger - The universe is not static—it is expanding every single day, growing larger with every passing second! We trace the extraordinary evolution of the cosmos from the Big Bang to its current mind-boggling scale, exploring what it is made of, how its structure formed, and what scientists predict lies ahead for our ever-growing cosmic home.🔮 Dark Energy: The Invisible Accelerator - Something mysterious is not just expanding the universe—it is speeding that expansion up! Dark energy, the most enigmatic force in all of science, accounts for nearly 68% of everything in the cosmos yet remains almost completely unknown. We dive deep into what dark energy is, how scientists detected its existence, and what its relentless push means for the ultimate fate of our universe billions of years from now.==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radioJoin us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀

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