Jay Bennett, science editor at National Geographic, joins us to talk about how NASA is pinning its future on a diverse collection of scientists and future astronauts.
Read moreFor Inspiration, Look To The Stars
Science journalist Jo Marchant joins us to talk about the impact stargazing has had on human civilizations and the importance of connecting to the wonder of the night sky.
Read moreBuilding A Map Of The Universe
Journalist Shannon Stirone talks to host Krys Boyd about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, which, essentially, gives scientists an MRI of the universe to decode the movement of deep space.
Read moreHere’s How The Universe Might End
North Carolina State University theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack joins us to talk about the math, science and mystery that allows space to predict our demise back here on Earth.
Read moreAn Astronaut’s Guide To Sheltering In Place
Mike Massimino, a NASA astronaut, joins us to talk about how he learned to adapt to a confined space while in space.
Read moreThe Inside Story Of The Hubble Space Telescope
Kathryn D. Sullivan, a retired NASA astronaut, joins us to talk about her role in launching and maintaining Hubble and her career in space.
Read moreLost Cities As Seen From Space
Sarah Parcak joins us to talk about how satellites are being used to scan for buried artifacts and more.
Read moreTo Infinity … And Beyond!
This hour. we revisit some of our favorite conversations about the cosmos.
Read moreWhy A Lake On Mars Is Such A Big Deal
Steve Clifford of the Planetary Science Institute joins us to talk about the significance of a lake on Mars – and what it could mean for colonization efforts.
Read moreThe Sun Had A Mother
Science journalist Rebecca Boyle joins us to talk about how astronomers are gaining a better understanding of the sun’s 4.6 billion years in existence.
Read moreClose Encounters With Pluto
Alan Stern led the planning of the mission to Pluto for NASA, and he joins us to talk about the years of work that went into sending the New Horizon more than 3 billion miles from Earth.
Read moreThe Life Of An Astronaut
We’ll talk to astronauts Terry Virts, Scott Kelly and Buzz Aldrin about life in zero gravity, making a home on the International Space Station and how their lives changed when they returned to Earth.
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