The Mysterious Oddities Of Our Universe: Conversations With A Particle Physicist
What do these scientists study exactly? How did the field itself evolve?
Viewpoints Explained: Why Venus Is A Planetary Fountain Of Youth
We discuss why this fiery planet seems to be a fountain of youth.
Why You Should Drop What You’re Doing On April 8 & See This Rare Event
We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic.
Are We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s, And Aliens Explained
We speak with two experts about how the scientific community approaches this field of study and some of the challenges that come with working within this space.
Viewpoints Explained: The Secrets of Venus
We highlight the deeper intricacies and theories behind Venus’ unusual surface.
Looking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built
We speak with astronomer Jacob Bean about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life.
“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering the Many Mysteries of Our Universe
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance speaks about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics and the barriers to entry in the field.
What We Do & Still Don’t Know About Black Holes
Janna Levin, an astronomy and physics professor at Columbia University, joins us to discuss the most intriguing aspects of black holes.
How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
The Expanding Landfill in Space
From weather forecasting to cellular coverage to global imaging, we heavily rely on space satellites in our day to day lives. We discuss the serious issue of human-created space debris and what’s being done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.
Starry Night: The Effects of Light Pollution
More than 80% of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies. Light pollution can impact sleep, health, and the environment. It also means the beautiful stars in our skies are clouded by the bright beams of lights all around us. We discuss the issue of light pollution and how stargazers can bring about change in their local communities.
The Vast Expanse of Space
We’ve barely just scratched the surface of space exploration. Many scientists at NASA and in the private sector have set their sights on the eventual human mission to Mars – but what lies past the red planet? Will humans one day be able to travel outside of our solar system? Physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson joins us this week to explain the strange and …
The Path To Europa
The Jupiter moon, Europa is 390 million miles away from Earth. In 2025, the NASA Europa Clipper mission launches and is estimated to arrive in Jupiter’s orbit by 2031. Why Europa? Underneath its radiated surface, the icy moon is believed to host a vast ocean similar to Earth’s that has ample conditions for complex life. Author David W. Brown joins Viewpoints …
The Fascinating Science Behind Black Holes
Black holes have always intrigued and captured the imagination of millions since they were first theorized and coined by German physicist Karl Schwarzschild in 1916. Even today, there’s still much we have yet to learn.
Culture Crash: The New Space Drama “Ad Astra”
We discuss the new movie “Ad Astra” starring Brad Pitt as an interstellar astronaut, and why it’s more than your typical ‘on a mission to save the world’ space drama
The Many Planets Outside Our Galaxy and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
We know about the planets within the Milky Way Galaxy, but what about planets outside of our neighborhood? We talk to Dr. Donald Goldsmith about “exoplanets” and where science stands on the issue of life thriving somewhere else in the universe.
Orbiting the Moon: The Mission of Apollo 8
Though Apollo 11 gets all the fame and Apollo 13 was made into a thrilling Ron Howard movie, author and historian Jeffrey Kluger says the Apollo 8 mission was a foundational trip for American space exploration. He takes us through the mission and examines what it meant for NASA moving forward.
The History of Physics (2017)
Science historian and author Tom Jackson talks about a few of the highlights throughout the long history of physics and astronomy.
