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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 - Part II | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In Part II of this segment, we examine the years when Einstein fled Nazi Germany, played a vital role in the launch of the Manhattan Project, and attempted to resolve more cosmic mysteries.
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 Great Migration: Living in the Belt | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
With the right technology, strategies, and commitment, human beings could live in the Main Asteroid Belt someday, giving rise to a segment of humanity known as "Belters."
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.
The Great Migration: How Can Humans Live on Mercury? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Mercury, the closest planet to our Sun, is a hellish place! Alternately red hot and freezing cold, airless, and exposed to tremendous amounts of radiation! And yet, humans could live there someday!
Going Nuclear! The Promise of Nuclear Propulsion | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Scientists have been researching nuclear propulsion since the early Space Age. But we may finally be reaching the point where it may be realized!
Signs of Life: What are "Ocean Worlds"? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In the outer Solar System, there are multiple icy bodies believed to have warm water interiors - entire oceans where life could exist right now.
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!
Book l The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies | A Conversation with author Richard Anderson | The Perspectives Podcast With Dr. Susan Birne-Stone and Marco Ciappelli
Journey through time and space as we discuss "The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies" with author Richard Anderson.
The Great Migration: How Can Humans Live on Venus? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Can humanity establish a permanent presence on Venus, where temperatures are hot enough to melt lead, and the air pressure is enough to crush your body? The answer may surprise you!
Where Are All the Aliens? The Planetarium Hypothesis | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Could it be that the reason we haven't heard from an advanced extraterrestrial civilization is because the Universe (as we know it) is a giant simulation?
The Great Migration: How Can Humans Live on Mars? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Can humanity establish a permanent presence on Mars, extending our civilization there and giving birth to the first "Martians"? The answer is yes, assuming we're willing to commit!
The Great Migration: Can Humans Live on the Moon? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
A human migration to space is expected to take place this century. The first stop on the tour will undoubtedly be the Moon, Earth's nearest celestial neighbor and the gateway to the Solar System.
Is Anybody Out There? The Search for Technosignatures | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) comes down to searching for evidence of technological activity (aka. "technosignatures").
Is Anybody Out There? The Search for Biosignatures | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
When looking for life beyond Earth, astrobiologists look for the telltale signatures we associate with life and organic processes here on Earth (aka. "biosignatures").
The Coming Age of Exoplanet Study with Caroline Piaulet | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
This week, my guest was Caroline Piaulet, an exoplanet researcher with the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy at McGill University (Montreal).