Podcast Episodes
Back to Search218: Anything we try is new with Dr. Cable
Episode 218
Dr. Morgan Cable returns to the show after nine years! She tells us how she creates new minerals in her laboratory. She explains how this work helps…
2 years, 4 months ago
A beautiful experience with Dr. Villanueva
Episode 217
Dr. Geronimo Villanueva tells us about solar system discoveries with JWST. He talks about several projects, including observing water plumes from Sat…
2 years, 5 months ago
Bonus: Carrie's research update
I was sick for a few weeks this month and had to delay the scheduled interview. In the meantime, I've got a bonus episode for you. In this episode I …
2 years, 6 months ago
Right and wrong theories in planetary science with Prof. McKinnon
Episode 216
Professor Bill McKinnon, 2023 recipient of the Kuiper Prize, reflects on his career as a planetary scientist. He tells us about a theory of his that …
2 years, 7 months ago
Naming asteroids with Dr. Williams
Episode 215
Dr. Gareth Williams tells us about asteroid names. He explains the rules around naming asteroids and tells us how an asteroid name lead to a surprise…
2 years, 8 months ago
Astronauts on the moon with Dr. Denevi
Episode 214
Dr. Brett Denevi talks to us about the planned Artemis missions to the moon's South Pole. There, astronauts will collect rocks and other samples. She…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Six with Loren Grush
Episode 213
Loren Grush talks about her new book, "The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space." She explains why Sally Ride was chosen to be the…
2 years, 10 months ago
A scientific legacy with Dr. Blaney
Episode 212
We hear from Dr. Diana Blaney, the principal investigator of the mapping imaging spectrometer on Europa Clipper. Europa Clipper will travel to Jupite…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla
Episode 211
Professor Lamiya Mowla tells us about an exciting JWST discovery. She describes gravitational lensing as "nature's magnifying glass." She also explai…
2 years, 11 months ago
Bonus episode: The upcoming American total solar eclipse
A quick bonus episode about the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse in Mexico, the US, and Canada! I talk about the difference between a partial and …
3 years ago