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The Artemis Generation (feat. Dr. Polanski, Lowell Observatory) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Polanski, a postdoctoral researcher at Lowell Observatory, explains how scientists at Lowell are carrying on that legacy, providing education and outreach to the Artemis Generation!
Asteroid Mining | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Asteroid mining is one of those ideas that cycles in and out of public fascination — generating enormous excitement, then fading when people realize it won't happen within the next news cycle. But the concept never truly disappears, and for good reason.
What Discoveries has the James Webb Space Telescope Made So Far? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the most complex and powerful space observatory ever deployed. What it has discovered since it commenced operations has been nothing short of groundbreaking!
WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing (Part II) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Keith Cowing has been one of NASA's most vocal critics for decades. Together, we discussed what the future may hold for NASA and its ambitious exploration programs.
WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Keith Cowing, a former NASA scientist and the creator of NASAWatch, has been a part of the space sector for decades. He's also one of NASA's most vocal critics.
Pluto and the Great Planet Debate | A Conversation with Dr. Will Grundy | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Will Grundy, an astronomer and planetary scientist with the Lowell Observatory and a member of the New Horizons team, has been studying Pluto his entire professional life.
The Space Race: the American and Soviet Space Programs | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The American and Soviet space programs began amid Cold War tensions, where the goal was to "get there first" and demonstrate who had technological supremacy.
India's Space Program | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
From its inception in the 1960s, India's national space program - the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) - has evolved to become one of the largest in the world.
Islamic and Hindu Astronomers of the Middle Ages | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
During the Middle Ages, Arab, Persian, and Indian astronomers made incredible contributions to the fields of astronomy and cosmology.
Indigenous Astronomy: The Legacy of the Aztecs | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The Aztec Empire was the dominant power in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. The astronomical and cosmological traditions they created were extremely fascinating but are still subject to prejudice.
What is a Habitable Zone? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The term "habitable zone" comes up a lot when discussing exoplanets and extraterrestrial life these days. But what exactly does it mean?
The Crisis in Cosmology: What is the Hubble Tension? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Since the 1990s, Hubble has gazed upon some of the earliest galaxies Universe. This has allowed astronomers to measure cosmic distance and the Hubble Constant - how fast the cosmos is expanding.
The Dark Universe: What are Dark Matter and Dark Energy? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In the 1960s, scientists noticed that there is more mass in the Universe than what we can see. In the 1990s, they noticed the Universe was expanding faster and faster over time.
The History of SETI | A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Charbonneau | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Rebecca Charbonneau is a science and SETI historian and a Karl Jansky Fellow at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
The Drake Equation | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In 1961, in preparation for the first SETI conference, famed astronomer Dr. Frank Drake formulated an equation for calculating the number of extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way.
Going Interstellar: Generation Ships! | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Why go fast when you can go big? That's the basic idea of Generation Ships (Worldships, Interstellar Arks, Arkships, etc.), spacecraft large enough to support multiple generations.
The Relativity Revolution: The Life and Times of Albert Einstein | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In the history of science, few figures have had the impact, influence, and enduring legacy of Albert Einstein.
Where is Everybody? Our Interstellar Future | A Conversation with Professor Avi Loeb | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
This week I sat down with Harvard Professor Avi Loeb, founder of the Galileo Project and a leading authority on the investigation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)
Where Are All the Aliens? The Dark Forest Hypothesis | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Could the reason for the "Great Silence" be that no extraterrestrial civilizations want to communicate? Perhaps they're afraid of giving their position away and would rather play it safe.
What's it all About? The History of Cosmology (Part II) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
By the beginning of the 20th century, humanity was on the verge of many new discoveries that would completely alter our perception of the Universe.
What's it all About? The History of Cosmology | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The study of the Universe (cosmology) has changed considerably over time. With every new discovery, our conception of the cosmos has undergone a seismic shift.
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.
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!
ITSPmagazine Podcast Network Weekly Catch-Up | May 2, 2023 | Unscripted and Random Thoughts with Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin
The ITSPmagazine Weekly Catch-Up | 2-May-2023 Podcasts at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and society.