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883: Let's Celebrate Crying / 884: The Resilient Brain, 3/23/2024

From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: To the Best of Our Knowledge

HOUR ONE: "Let's Celebrate Crying" - When was the last time you cried in front of someone? It’s human to feel grief and pain, but most of us learne...

The New Dark Ages

From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: This Is Science with Jess Phoenix

Jess speaks with Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse about the influence of fossil fuel dark money in politics today.

An essential ingredient for life in the oceans of Enceladus

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Chris Glein, a lead scientist at the Southwest Research Institute, joins Planetary Radio to talk about the discovery of phosphorus in the oceans of...

Bought by KIYU-FM, WJCU, WMUU-LP, RadioStPete Florida, KRZA and more

Comparing the rivers of Earth, Mars, and Titan

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Sam Birch, an assistant professor at Brown University, explores what we know about the alluvial rivers of Earth, Mars, and Saturn's moon Titan.

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Humans to Mars by the 2030s? NASA Associate Administrators weigh in

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: NASA's Curiosity rover captured this view from atop Mont Mercou, a rock formation at the base of Mt. Sharp on Mars, during its 3086th sol, Martian day, of exploration., Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill

Planetary Radio, Mat Kaplan, senior communications adviser at The Planetary Society, takes us to the 2023 Humans to Mars Summit in Washington, D.C....

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2Fast 2Curious: Finding the source of the fast solar wind

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

James Drake from the University of Maryland joins Planetary Radio to talk about the latest results from NASA's Parker Solar Probe as it soars close...

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The oldest organic molecules in the known Universe

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: Astronomers using JWST detected the oldest and most distant complex organic molecules yet in the galaxy SPT0418-47. The galaxy is over twelve billion light-years away but from our perspective on Earth, it is directly behind a foreground galaxy that is onl, Credit: J. Spilker / S. Doyle, NASA, ESA, CSA

Justin Spilker joins Planetary Radio to talk about his team’s detection of the oldest organic molecules in the known Universe.

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Inspiring the next generation through space education

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

In this week's episode of Planetary Radio, we're honoring the educators who inspire young, curious minds to explore the marvels of the Cosmos.

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Adventures at the 2023 Planetary Defense Conference

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: The Planetary Society, a co-sponsor of the biennial Planetary Defense Conference, hosted a screening of the movie "Planet Hunters" at the 2023 conference in Vienna, Austria. This image shows the crowd at the event, which senior communications advisor Mat , Credit: Alex Karl

Planetary Radio creator Mat Kaplan shares a look behind the scenes at the 2023 Planetary Defense Conference in Vienna, Austria.

Bought by KVSC, KIYU-FM, Key Radio KEYK 89.3 FM, KWMR, WJCU and more

Juice mission liftoff: A new era of icy moon exploration begins

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: An image of Ganymede obtained by the JunoCam imager during Juno’s June 7, 2021, flyby of Jupiter's icy moon., Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS

Join us as we celebrate the successful launch of the European Space Agency's Juice mission with project scientist Olivier Witasse.

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Under Alien Skies with Phil Plait

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe by Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer, was released on April 18, 2023. The book takes the reader on an imaginary journey to 10 spectacular locations in space and shares the strange and beautiful experienc, Credit: W. W. Norton & Company

Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer, joins Planetary Radio to discuss his new book, “Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Galaxy.”

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Yuri’s Night: For all SpaceKind

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: Tawny Newsome interviews astronaut Jessica Watkins and SpaceX Inspiration4 pilot Sian Proctor at the 2023 LA Yuri's Night celebration at the California Science Center, discussing their unique journeys to space and their meaning for the future of explorati, Credit: David Pinsky

Join us as we delve into the heart of LA's 2023 Yuri's Night party, a celebration commemorating Yuri Gagarin's pioneering 1961 voyage into space.

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Two Years of Hope: Celebrating the Emirates Mars Mission

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: Artist's concept of the Emirates Mars Mission Hope probe., Credit: UAE Space Agency

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of a truly inspiring space mission - the United Arab Emirates' Hope probe, which has spent two amazing ...

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Volcanic Venus? New insights from vintage data

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: This 3D view of Maat Mons, the tallest volcano on Venus, was created using data from NASA's Magellan spacecraft. The vertical scale in this perspective has been exaggerated 10 times. Maat Mons, appearing at the center, rises almost 5 kilometers (3 miles) , Credit: NASA/JPL

Robbie Herrick and Scott Hensley, the minds behind a new paper on recent potential volcanic activity on Venus, join Planetary Radio to discuss thei...

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Getting psyched for Psyche

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: This is an artist's conception of Psyche, a metallic asteroid., Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the principal investigator for NASA’s Psyche mission to explore a metallic asteroid, joins Planetary Radio to share the missio...

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Looking back on Voyager’s 45th Anniversary

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: With the full size Voyager spacecraft mockup behind them in JPL's von Karman Auditorium, host Mat Kaplan is joined by Project Manager Suzanne Dodd, NASA Heliophysics Divison leader Nicola Fox, and Voyager Deputy Project Scientist Linda Spilker., Credit: Mat Kaplan/The Planetary Society

Planetary Radio’s creator Mat Kaplan guest hosts for this look back at the Jet Propulsion Lab’s celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Voyager ...

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The Cultural Council a Beacon of Light for The Arts, History, Education, Science, Community, & Health

From: Ken Grey
Series: Maximum Health Radio "Quality Living" with Dr Ken Grey Holistic Physician

The Cultural Council a Beacon of Light for The Arts, History, Education, Science, Community, & Health with Dave Lawrence President and Chief Execut...

Bought by WCNY

GN_4.08_Small Town Buzz

From: Good News Good Planet
Series: Good News Good Planet - Season 4

Caption: Good News for a Good Planet - Change your focus, change your world.

Bees are good for much more than stinging. With bee populations rapidly declining, Cedar Rapids is finding a way to give them a second shot.

Exploring Europa and Mining Asteroids at Yuri’s Night

From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio

Caption: 2) JPL’s Bob Pappalardo and Bobak Ferdowsi at Yuri’s Night, Credit: Mat Kaplan

Our special coverage from the Los Angeles Yuri’s Night party continues with Chris Lewicki of Planetary Resources along with Bob Pappalardo and Boba...

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Driverless -- Groks Science Show 2015-08-26

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Corey Clothier discusses the state of autonomous vehicles.

Bought by KPVL and KPIP-LP

All Tangled Up -- Groks Science Show 2014-12-03

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Dr. Jason Gallicchio discusses the physics of particle entanglement.

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Two Guys on Your Head: Resolutions

From: KUT
Series: Two Guys On Your Head

It’s that time of the year when we resolve to drink less, exercise more, save money, etc. It may feel really good to intend to do “better” in the n...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, WMPG, and Georgia Public Broadcasting