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Podcast: The Milky Way Podcast
Episode: #34 How Dust Shapes the Universe
Description:
When we think of dust, we usually imagine something to wipe off our tables. But in space, dust is far more than a nuisance—it is the very building block of stars, planets, and maybe even life itself.
In this episode, Prof. Hiroaki Katsuragi from Osaka University joins us to explore the fascinating world of cosmic dust. From the formation of planets through the collision and sticking together of tiny dust particles, to the similarity between the dust around us and cosmic dust, Prof. Katsuragi shares insights from his research on dust, soft materials, and planetary formation....