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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!

April 29, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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?

April 16, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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!

April 8, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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.

April 1, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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").

March 24, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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").

March 18, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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).

March 11, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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?

March 4, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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.

February 25, 2023 · Stories From Space

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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.

February 18, 2023 · Stories From Space

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The Enduring Legacy of 2001: A Space Odyssey | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

In 1968, filmmaker Stanley Kubrick and noted science communicator Arthur C. Clarke collaborated on a film that would redefine the science fiction genre.

February 11, 2023 · Stories From Space

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The Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

In 1610, using a telescope of his own design and manufacture, Galileo Galilei observed the night sky. What he observed and reported would revolutionize astronomy forever!

February 5, 2023 · Stories From Space

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The Copernican Revolution | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

In 1543, while on his deathbed, Copernicus published his magnum opus ("On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres"), which described his theory of a heliocentric Universe.

January 28, 2023 · Stories From Space

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Going Interstellar With Physicist, Author, And NASA Technologist, Les Johnson | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Les Johnson is a physicist, author, NASA technologist, International Academy of Astronautics and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America member, and an expert on interstellar travel.

January 14, 2023 · Stories From Space

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Voices Of The Future: Arthur C. Clarke | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Arthur C. Clarke was one of the most influential science communicators and science fiction writers in history. His predictive ability earned him the moniker "Prophet of the Space Age."

January 8, 2023 · Stories From Space

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Von Neumann Probes With Professor Alex Ellery | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Self-replicating machines (aka. Von Neumann probes) could be imminent. If we can build them, why haven't we heard from some alien probes by now?

December 31, 2022 · Stories From Space

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The Newtonian Revolution | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Sir Isaac Newton was one of the most influential scientists in history, establishing theories and conventions that lasted for centuries.

December 24, 2022 · Stories From Space

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Inspiring The Space Generation With Janet Ivey | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Janet Ivey is a science communicator and the creator of Janet's Planet, a popular TV show geared toward teaching children about space, science, history, and learning.

December 17, 2022 · Stories From Space

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The Frontiers Of Astrophysics | A Conversation With Senior Contributor, Forbes Magazine, Ethan Siegel | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Ethan Siegel is an astrophysicist, science writer, science communicator, and a professor of physics and astronomy at various colleges.

December 10, 2022 · Stories From Space

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The Future Of Space Law: The Space Court Foundation | A Conversation With Mentorship Coordinator, Mclee Kerolle | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Through education, engagement, scholarships, and an archive of space law, the Space Court Foundation is dedicated to preparing the next generation for humanity's future in space!

December 3, 2022 · Stories From Space

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Inspiring Science Fiction | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

Over the years, many science fiction writers have inspired me to dream, look farther, and contemplate life in the cosmos. Today, I hope to do the same for others with their own SF writing.

November 26, 2022 · Stories From Space

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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?

November 19, 2022 · Stories From Space

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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.

November 12, 2022 · Stories From Space

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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.

November 5, 2022 · Stories From Space