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ITSPmagazine Blog — By Sean and Marco
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Voices of the Future: Alastair Reynolds | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Noted astrophysicist and science fiction author Alastair Reynolds is renowned for how he combines real science and classic space opera motifs to create "hard science fiction."
The Gift of Gravitational Lensing | A Conversation with Dr. Slava Turyshev | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Slava Turyshev is a NASA researcher and one of the leading advocates for creating a telescope that will use our Sun as a Solar Gravitational Lens (SGL).
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 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 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.