Kalam Astro

Alya Al Nuaimi invites you to embark on an intergalactic adventure through the cosmos with Kalam Astro. Stay up to date with the latest global and local astronomy news, including interviews with industry experts, and discover the secrets of the universe with mind-bending theories. Want some helpful tips on stargazing? Alya has got you covered.

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#256
September 4 · 19 min
How the Sun Spins, Northern Lights, Shooting Stars & Saturn's Rings
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're taking you on a journey through some of the most beautiful and fascinating phenomena in our solar system — from the spin of our own Sun to the iconic rings of the greatest gas giant in the sky. We start at the very heart of our solar system — the Sun itself. How does it rotate? Is it the same everywhere on its surface? And how does our entire solar system move through the galaxy as it journeys through space? The answers are more remarkable than you might expect. Next, we shine a light on one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles — the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. We break down exactly what they are, the science behind those dancing curtains of colour in the night sky, and where on Earth you need to be to witness them for yourself. Then, we tackle a question that almost everyone has wondered about at some point — what exactly is a shooting star? Is it really a star falling through the sky? We set the record straight and reveal what's truly happening when you see that streak of light overhead. And finally, we turn our gaze to one of the most iconic sights in all of astronomy — Saturn's magnificent rings. What are they made of? How were they formed? And just how extraordinary are they up close? We explore the composition, characteristics, and incredible story behind the most recognisable feature in our solar system. Tune in, look up, and keep exploring. 🚀🌌 Kalam Astro airs on Pulse 95 Radio — your home for space and science in the UAE. == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio
#255
September 4 · 22 min
The Star That Eats Planets, China's Moon Ambitions & Crying in Space
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're diving into the cosmos with four fascinating topics that span the extremes of space — from violent stellar behaviour to very human emotions in zero gravity. We kick things off with a chilling discovery about red dwarf stars — the most common stars in our galaxy — and how they may actually be cosmic killers, stripping away and consuming the very planets that orbit them. What does this mean for the search for life beyond Earth? Then we bring you up to speed on China's Shenzhou 21 crew, who made a dramatic return to Earth after being briefly stranded in space — wrapping up a record-breaking mission that pushed the boundaries of human endurance in orbit. We also look at China's bold moves to restructure its space programs with one clear goal: landing astronauts on the Moon by 2030. Is the new space race heating up? And finally, we explore one of the most curiously human questions in space exploration — what actually happens if an astronaut gets sad and starts crying in space? The answer might surprise you. Tune in, look up, and keep exploring. 🚀🌌 Kalam Astro airs on Pulse 95 Radio — your home for space and science in the UAE. == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio
#254
August 16 · 34 min
The Black Hole That Wandered: A Conversation with High Energy Astrophysicist Abdullah Ali Kahlaf
What happens when a black hole — a million times the mass of our Sun — goes rogue? In this episode of Kalam Astro, we sit down with Abdullah Ali Kahlaf, Research Analyst at the High Energy Astrophysics Lab at the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, to unpack one of the most jaw-dropping astronomical discoveries in recent memory: a wandering supermassive black hole, lurking 30,000 light-years away from the center of its own galaxy — that just devoured a star. The result? A flare so violent, so blindingly powerful, it briefly shone brighter than 10 billion suns — outshining the entire galaxy around it in a single catastrophic moment. But what does it actually mean when we say a black hole "devoured" a star? How does a supermassive black hole end up so far from where it's supposed to be? And why is this discovery sending shockwaves through the astronomy community? Abdullah walks us through the science behind Tidal Disruption Events (TDEs), explains how this black hole may have been flung to the outskirts of its galaxy through cosmic collisions billions of years ago, and breaks down why finding it hiding in the dark — invisible to the naked eye and most telescopes — is such a monumental breakthrough. We also explore how Artificial Intelligence is quietly revolutionizing the way astronomers scan the skies, helping detect events that human eyes and traditional methods would simply miss. And with scientists now validating a brand-new technique for hunting these invisible wandering black holes, the big question is: how many more are out there? Looking ahead, we discuss the next frontier — from NASA's Swift telescope awaiting an orbit boost, to the incoming power of the Vera Rubin Observatory and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — and what their combined eyes on the universe could mean for discoveries we haven't even imagined yet. == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio
#252
May 25 · 25 min
Solar System Origins, Ocean Moon Life & the Chaos That Created Us
Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀 Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we witness the dramatic birth of our solar system, search for life in hidden ocean worlds, blueprint the future of a terraformed Mars, and discover how the universe's most violent collisions made human existence possible! In This Episode: ☀️ The Birth of Our Solar System - Every star, planet, and moon in our cosmic neighborhood was born from the same swirling cloud of gas and dust 4.6 billion years ago. We trace the extraordinary story of our solar system's formation—from a collapsing nebula to a roaring infant Sun surrounded by colliding rocks—and explore how billions of years of evolution shaped the remarkable planetary family we call home today. 🌊 Europa & Enceladus: Ocean Worlds of Hope - Hidden beneath thick shells of ice, two of our solar system's most exciting moons harbor vast liquid water oceans that could potentially support life! We explore the compelling scientific evidence for life on Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus, the hydrothermal vents that could fuel alien ecosystems, and the upcoming missions designed to finally answer whether we are truly alone in our solar system. 🔴 Could We Actually Terraform Mars? - Humanity has long dreamed of turning the barren Red Planet into a second Earth—but is it actually possible? A groundbreaking new scientific roadmap lays out a detailed blueprint for terraforming Mars, outlining the technologies needed, the timescales involved, and the serious risks and ethical questions that come with fundamentally reengineering an entire planet. Could future generations breathe Martian air under open skies? 💥 Galaxy Collisions: The Beautiful Chaos That Made Us - When entire galaxies smash into each other, the results are spectacularly violent—and surprisingly creative! Galaxy collisions trigger massive bursts of star formation, reshape cosmic structures, and set in motion the chain of events that ultimately leads to planets, life, and intelligence. Without these colossal cosmic crashes, our Milky Way and everything in it—including us—might never have existed at all. == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio Join us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀
#251
May 25 · 20 min
Growing Taller in Space, Goldilocks Planets & the Dark Energy Driving Our Universe
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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio Join us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀
#250
May 24 · 23 min
UAE's Space Ambitions, Moon Shortcuts & Neptune's Lone Survivor
Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀 Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we celebrate the UAE's growing space legacy, discover a revolutionary new path to the Moon, uncover the dramatic survival story of Neptune's most mysterious moon, and examine how space debris is quietly crippling our most vital scientific missions! In This Episode: 🇦🇪 UAE: A Rising Force in Global Space - Exciting news from home! UAE officials have reaffirmed the nation's unwavering commitment to expanding and strengthening its presence in the global space sector. We celebrate the UAE's remarkable space journey—from its first satellite to the Hope Probe orbiting Mars—and look ahead at what ambitious missions and partnerships lie on the horizon for this rapidly growing space nation. 🌙 A Secret Shortcut to the Moon - Scientists have discovered a hidden gravitational route to the Moon that could revolutionize future lunar missions! This fuel-efficient pathway through space not only saves precious rocket propellant but could also significantly reduce travel time. Discover the elegant orbital mechanics behind this cosmic shortcut and what it means for the next generation of Moon missions and beyond. 🔵 Nereid: Neptune's Sole Survivor - Deep in the outer solar system, Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may hold the scars of an ancient and catastrophic planetary upheaval. New research suggests that Nereid could be the only surviving witness of Neptune's violent gravitational history—a lone remnant that somehow endured the chaos that reshaped the entire outer solar system billions of years ago. 🛰️ Space Debris: The Silent Science Killer - The growing cloud of space junk surrounding Earth is now forcing operational satellites to perform emergency collision avoidance maneuvers with alarming frequency. Each dodge costs precious fuel, disrupts data collection, and shortens mission lifespans. We examine the true scientific cost of orbital debris and why solving this crisis has never been more urgent for the future of space-based research. == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio Join us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀
#249
May 24 · 27 min
Inside Sharjah's Space Lab: A Conversation with High Energy Astrophysicist Abdullah Ali Kahlaf
Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀 This is a very special episode! We go behind the scenes of one of the UAE's most exciting scientific institutions as we sit down with a brilliant local space scientist making waves in the world of high energy astrophysics. Get ready for an inspiring, insightful, and deeply personal conversation about science, space, and the future of Arab space exploration! In This Episode: 🔬 Meet Abdullah Ali Kahlaf - We are thrilled to welcome our very special guest, Abdullah Ali Kahlaf, Research Analyst at the High Energy Astrophysics Laboratory at the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub! Learn about his remarkable journey into astrophysics, his role at one of the region's most prestigious scientific institutions, and the groundbreaking work being carried out right here in the heart of Sharjah. 🏛️ Inside the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub - What exactly is the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub and what is its mission? Abdullah takes us inside this world-class facility, explaining its vision for advancing space science in the UAE and the Arab world. He also breaks down the fascinating field of High Energy Astrophysics in a way that anyone—regardless of scientific background—can understand and appreciate. ⭐ The Research, The Passion & The Big Questions - What research is currently underway at the High Energy Astrophysics Lab? What cosmic mystery would Abdullah dedicate his entire career to solving? We dive deep into the science, the excitement, and the unanswered questions that keep researchers like Abdullah reaching for the stars every single day. He also shares how the Hub's work is contributing meaningfully to the global space science community. 💫 A Message to the Next Generation - In a powerful and moving final segment, Abdullah delivers a heartfelt message to young Emiratis and Arabs who dream of one day working in space science. His words of encouragement, wisdom, and inspiration are a reminder that the stars are within reach for anyone willing to pursue their passion with dedication and courage. == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio Join us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀
#248
May 24 · 21 min
Tiangong Resupplied, SpaceX's New Launchpads & Sharjah's Space Secret Revealed
Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀 Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we track China's growing space station, follow SpaceX's global expansion ambitions, watch astronauts train for the Moon, and finally reveal Sharjah's most extraordinary hidden space destination! In This Episode: 🇨🇳 China's Tiangong Gets a Massive Delivery - China's Tianzhou 10 freighter has successfully delivered an impressive 7 tons of vital cargo to the Tiangong space station! We explore what was aboard this critical resupply mission, how Tiangong compares to the International Space Station, and what China's rapidly expanding space program tells us about the future of human presence in low Earth orbit. 🚀 SpaceX Eyes New Launchpads Around the Globe - SpaceX is constantly exploring exciting new options for launching its mighty Starship megarocket! From potential new sites across multiple continents to expanding existing facilities, discover how SpaceX's global launch ambitions are reshaping the commercial space industry and what new liftoff locations could mean for the future of deep space exploration. 🌕 Blue Origin's Lunar Lander is Ready for Training - A major Artemis milestone has been reached! Blue Origin's full-scale lunar lander mockup is now ready and prepared for NASA astronaut training. We go inside the facility to explore how astronauts will practice boarding, operating, and descending to the Moon's surface in this life-size replica ahead of the historic 2028 lunar landing mission. 🇦🇪 Sharjah's Best Kept Secret: The Space & Astronomy Hub - Right here in our own backyard lies one of the region's most remarkable and underrated destinations! We shine a well-deserved spotlight on the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub—a world-class facility dedicated to inspiring the next generation of space explorers, astronomers, and scientists right here in the UAE. Discover what makes this hidden gem a must-visit for every space enthusiast! == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio Join us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀
#247
May 24 · 20 min
Cosmic Ray Mysteries, Artemis 3 Takes Shape & Rocky Ice Giants
Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀 Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we hunt the source of the universe's most powerful particles, track NASA's next Moon rocket, challenge everything we know about ice giants, and guide you to tonight's New Moon over UAE skies! In This Episode: ⚡ The Cosmic Ray Mystery: What's Shooting at Earth? - Our planet is under constant bombardment from mysterious ultra-high-energy particles called cosmic rays—and scientists are still puzzling over exactly what flings them across the universe at near light speed! We explore the leading theories behind these extraordinarily powerful particles, from supermassive black holes and exploding stars to sources completely unknown to science. 🚀 Artemis 3: Humanity's Next Moon Rocket Takes Shape - NASA's ambitious Artemis 3 mission is moving from blueprint to reality! The rocket that will test the next generation of lunar landers is actively taking shape ahead of its 2027 launch. We break down what Artemis 3 aims to achieve, which lunar landers are being put through their paces, and what this mission means for the historic crewed Moon landing planned for 2028. 🔵 Uranus & Neptune: Not Ice Giants But Rock Giants? - Everything we thought we knew about the solar system's most distant planets may need rewriting! A groundbreaking new study suggests that both Uranus and Neptune could be packed full of rocks rather than the icy materials scientists long assumed. What does this dramatic reclassification mean for our understanding of planetary formation across the solar system? 🌑 UAE's New Moon: Tonight's Stargazing Guide - The New Moon graces our skies on Saturday, May 16th! We explain the astronomical significance of the New Moon phase, why it offers the absolute best conditions for deep sky stargazing, and reveal the prime viewing locations across the UAE where you can make the most of tonight's beautifully dark skies. == 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/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio Join us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀

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