Science, Actually

Seti, Seti bobeti. Bonana fanna fo feti. SETI! : Guest : Chenoa Tremblay The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. Kovi laughed as Benjamin's mind was blown when hearing this knowledge nugget from this week's guest, researcher for the SETI Institute, Chenoa D. Tremblay, PhD. Who, you asked? Let's put it this way - if there are alien civilizations out there, Chenoa is the person who's going to find it. Seriously. Name a radio telescope - chances are she's used it to look for life, or signs of life, out there in the cosmos. Join us as we discuss biosignatures, technosignatures, and strong opinions on pizza. Season 6 Episode 1 of The Nerd & The Scientist is now available wherever you get your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gc5G72_P #science #scicomm #podcast #nerd #scientist #seti SETI Institute

Happy Pi Day! #pi #piday #happypiday

I've never been a fan of anything in the whiskey, bourbon, scotch family but there is some interesting science around these liquors. We of course start with the biggest question, what is the difference between the three? Anyone know?

Too many nerds in the Podcast : Guest : Graham Lau Before we could even press record, astrobiologist Dr. Graham Lau was already explaining to Kovi and Benjamin how advanced alien civilizations have already discovered, and been taken over by, their own version of AI - and they're coming to get us. If that's not a reason to give this episode a listen we don't know what is. Tune in to our milestone 50th episode as the gang discusses possible life on other worlds, what they need to evolve, how we can detect them, is there possible extraterrestrial life in our own Solar System, and more. Season 5 Episode 10 of The Nerd & The Scientist is now available wherever you get your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gc5G72_P #science #scicomm #podcast #nerd #scientist #astrobiology #grahamlau

WANTED: people who get unreasonably excited about space habitats! ???? (You know who you are. You've definitely daydreamed about living on Mars during at least one boring meeting.) This May, we're turning Biosphere 2 into the world's coolest space clubhouse for four incredible days. Think slumber party meets science lab meets actual-astronauts-hanging-out-and-sharing-stories. What's on the menu? ?? Sunrise hike in the desert (optional, we know it's early) ?? Breakfast with people who've seen Earth from space ?? Behind-the-scenes peeks at tomorrow's habitat tech ?? Late-night stargazing and dream-building sessions ?? Your chance to present that wild space idea you've been tinkering with ?? Cozy desert casitas to call home Fair warning: Our community includes some incredible space professionals, including astronauts who've participated in groundbreaking missions. We take zero responsibility for how this gathering might dramatically improve your life. Also, we're pretty sure this is the only conference where ""but how would that work on Mars?"" is a totally normal question at breakfast. Ready to join our delightfully obsessed space family? Get Your Ticket Here: ?? https://lnkd.in/eQCAYn4y P.S. Yes, there will be coffee. We're dreamers, not monsters.

SciComm(edy) Guest : Rachel Rayner The Explainer Kovi got an astrophysics degree because he wanted to do astrophysics and then just kind of fell into this SciComm game. Benjamin got a film degree because he wanted to do film and then just kind of fell into this SciComm game. This week's guest, Rachel Rayner the Explainer, got both science AND arts degrees (at the same time!) specifically for SciComm, and has dazzled and sparkled her way across the scicommverse with no signs of slowing down. Join the boys as they talk to Rayner about her science comedy shows, science poetry, and her unique disco-ball-eqsue style of science communication. Season 5 Episode 9 of The Nerd & The Scientist is now available wherever you get your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gc5G72_P #science #scicomm #podcast #nerd #scientist

Michelangelo had an astonishing understanding of human anatomy, which was so advanced that some of his artwork reveals details that were unknown or poorly understood in his time. One particularly obscure example is the "Creation of Adam" on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Researchers have noted that the depiction of God surrounded by angels resembles an anatomically accurate cross-section of the human brain. #science #sciencefacts #michaelangelo #creationofadam #sistinechapel #humanbrain #anatomy

The chosen color for most night vision devices is green, because the human eye can distinguish more shades of green than any other color. #science #sciencefacts #green #humaneye #nightvision

90% of the atoms in our bodies were forged in stars - elements like carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and iron. The remaining 10% comes from the Big Bang - the universe's first moments which created the lightest elements, hydrogen and helium. Thanks for sharing, Professor Erika Hamden! #science #sciencefacts #atoms #humanbody #humanbodyfacts #bigbang

Beavers are incredibly skilled tree fellers, and they rely on their keen hearing to detect whether a tree is starting to fall. When chewing through a tree, they often pause to listen for the characteristic cracking sounds that signal the tree is weakening. #science #sciencefacts #beavers #trees #treefelling #totesadorbs