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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!
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).
Where Are All the Aliens? The Berserker Hypothesis | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Could it be that the reason humanity has found no evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence is that it is being wiped out?
Inspired Space with Science Communicator, Author, and Educator James Maynard (Part II) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Part II of my interview with science communicator, author, and educator James Maynard.
Inspired Space with Science Communicator, Author, and Educator James Maynard | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
James Maynard is the creator of The Cosmic Companion, a multimedia news and education network dedicated to bringing space, astronomy, and science to all.