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The Critical Role of Hypersonics for the Future Security of the United States | A Conversation with Dr. Mark Lewis | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
In every wargame scenario run, the competitor that does not have hypersonic weapons loses. Dr. Mark Lewis explains how the US lost its leadership and what it needs to do to regain it!
Where Are All the Aliens? The Brief Window Hypothesis | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Could the reason we haven't heard from an extraterrestrial civilization is that there's a limit to how long a civilization can broadcast? This is the logic behind the Brief Window Hypothesis.
The Gift of Hope Through Astronomy | A Conversation with Julia Brodsky | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Julia Brodsky is an educator, NASA astronaut instructor, and the STEM Education Lead at the Blue Marble Institute of Science. With her colleagues, she recently founded Earthlings Hub.
Supercomputing Analysis for NASA Missions | A Conversation with Dr. Olaf Storaasli | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
Learn how NASA helped the United States lead the development of the world’s fastest computers from Dr. Olaf Storaasli, the first person to receive Cray Computers coveted GigaFLOP Performance Award.
The "Cool" Universe: Infrared Astronomy | A Conversation with Charles Beichman | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
For decades, NASA astronomer Charles A. Beichman has been at the forefront of infrared astronomy and exoplanet research, and has led several pathfinding missions!
Dr. Edwin Fasanella: The Senior Researcher that led the team that proved the technical cause of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy| Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
NASA engineers at JSC and Boeing used a crude impact analysis which was inadequate and led to the wrong decision which resulted in the Columbia accident.
Understanding What a Research Culture Is with Dr. Stephen J. Scotti and NASA's Return-to-Flight | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
Learn why some of the smaller teams that Steve Scotti led were so successful and outperformed other much larger teams formed by NASA Program Managers.
Understanding what a Research Culture Is | A Conversation with Dr. Michael P. Nemeth | Part II: How to fix NASA | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
World renowned nonlinear mechanics expert from NASA explains what NASA needs to do to get back on track.
Understanding What A Research Culture Is | A Conversation With Dr. Michael P. Nemeth | Nonlinear Structural Mechanics And NASA's Return To Flight | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast With Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
Dr. Michael Nemeth, explains why NASA could not prevent External Tank (ET) foam shedding, and why O-rings were not the cause of the Challenger accident.
Return-To-Flight Following The Columbia Accident With Space Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast With Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
Ever wonder what it would be like to lead the next mission following the Columbia accident? Tune in to Leading Edge Discovery Podcast and listen to STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins’ first-hand account.
The Science Behind Terraforming | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The possibility of altering worlds to make them more "Earth-like" has been explored extensively by scientists and science fiction writers alike. But is it feasible, or even desirable?
Where Are All the Aliens? The Transcension Hypothesis | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Could it be that humanity hasn't found evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence because it's too advanced for us to recognize? This is the essence of the Transcension Hypothesis.
Is Humanity Alone In The Universe? The Hart-Tipler Conjecture | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Is the reason humanity hasn't heard from extraterrestrials because there's no one out there? This is the central argument of the Hart-Tipler Conjecture.
Thinking Big: The Kardashev Scale | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In 1964, Russian-Soviet astrophysicist and radio astronomer Nikolai Kardashev wrote a paper where he described how alien civilizations could be categories based on the energy they could harness.
The Overview Effect | Guest: Frank White, Author And Space Philosopher | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In 1987, Frank White coined the term "Overview Effect" to describe the cognitive shift astronauts undergo when they see Earth from space.
Women In Space And The STEAMs! | Guest: Joan Marie, Aerospace Engineer At NASA | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Space engineer, STEAM advocate, and social media influencer Joan Marie (aka. "yourfemaleengineer") tells us how she landed her dream job, working at NASA!
Marschitecture | Guest: Vera Mulyani | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Vera Mulyani is the founder of Mars City Design. Combining architecture, engineering, art, and interior design, Mulyani and her fellow "Marschitects" are designing living solutions for Mars.
The Great Filter Hypothesis | Guest: Dr. Robin Hanson | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In 1998, economist and philosopher Dr. Robin Hanson suggested that there must be a "Great Filter" that prevents life from reaching an advanced stage.
Extrasolar Planets Everywhere! | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The field of exoplanet studies has exploded in recent decades, going from a few dozen confirmed to more than five thousand.
Building An Elevator To Space! | Guests: Dr. Peter Swan And Adrian Nixon | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The dream of a Space Elevator has been alive for over a century. Thanks to the discovery of graphene and new production processes, this dream could be on the verge of realization!
We're Going to Mars! | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The planet Mars has fascinated humanity since time immemorial. With the dawn of space exploration and robotic explorers, its mystery has only deepened.
Behind The Scenes At NASA | Guest: Space Journalist Nancy Atkinson | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Noted space journalist and science communicator Nancy Atkinson is the author of "Incredible Stories from Space" and "Eight Years to the Moon: The History of the Apollo Missions."
Going Interstellar: The Alcubierre Warp Drive | Guest: Dr Harold "Sonny" White | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
For generations, people have dreamed of a future where faster-than-light (FTL) travel is possible. Unfortunately, conventional physics tells us that it can't be done.
Indigenous Astronomy | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
For as long as humans have walked the Earth, they have stared up at the night sky and drawn hope, inspiration, and a common sense of identity from it.