Introducing Spotlight on SETI a new podcast from Big Picture Science
SETI Institute
Leading humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe...
To honor the SETI Institute’s pioneering past as we look ahead to its future, Big Picture Science presents a new monthly podcast series highlighting the groundbreaking research of the SETI Institute. In this first episode, Molly talks with Bill Diamond, SETI Institute President and CEO, about the founding of the SETI Institute, radio telescope arrays, and the New Copernican Revolution.
Celebrating 40 Years of Cosmic Exploration
Join us for a night of interstellar adventure as we commemorate four decades of groundbreaking research and discoveries in science and space exploration. This special anniversary event will feature renowned scientists, interactive exhibits, and a captivating atmosphere. Don't miss your chance to be part of this historic celebration!
ICYMI: The Secret Life of the Universe
Renowned astrobiologist Dr. Nathalie Cabrol's new book,?The Secret Life of the Universe, has been recognized as one of the top 10 science and technology books of 2024 by Booklist Online. In this groundbreaking work, Cabrol delves into the fascinating world of extraterrestrial life, exploring our current understanding of the cosmos and the future of our search for life beyond Earth.
Will Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas) be the Comet of the Decade?
Discovered in early 2023 by observatories in South Africa and China, Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas) originates from the distant Oort Cloud. For a year, it has aroused keen interest among astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts, including the Unistellar community. Nearly 90 observers have contributed to collecting data on the evolution of its brightness, thus refining predictions about its behavior as it approaches the center of the solar system. Models developed by Ariel Graykowski, a researcher at the SETI Institute and head of the cometary activity program for Unistellar, suggest that the comet could become as bright as the North Star this fall, offering a spectacular sight to the naked eye.
Swan Hellenic Cruise Ship: Voyage to Madagascar and its Islands
Set sail from the Kenyan capital Mombasa, and journey along the Western Madagascar and Mozambique coasts. Visit Aldabra, home to over 100,000 giant tortoises. Head to Nosy Be, which has fascinating French colonial buildings and a nature reserve. Discover Toliara’s mangroves, coral reefs, and Arboretum d’Antsokay, which has over 900 plant species. Your journey ends in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, known for its historic district and vibrant street scene.
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SETI Live Replay: Europa Clipper is Go! Mission Passes Milestone Toward October Launch
In the quest to find life beyond Earth, icy worlds within our solar system are full of potential. Europa, one of Jupiter's four largest (Galilean) moons, is one possible target because of the vast ocean beneath its icy shell. That ocean, heated by the push and pull of Jupiter, could contain life. The Europa Clipper mission will send a spacecraft to the distant moon, and the spacecraft's instruments will determine if the conditions truly are suitable. This week, NASA announced that Europa Clipper passed another milestone toward the October 10 launch window. Communications specialist Beth Johnson is joined by Project Staff Scientist and Science Communications Lead Cynthia Phillips to discuss the mission and how it could answer the question, Are we alone?
Big Picture Science: Cold Comfort
Another scorching summer has us blasting the AC and grabbing a chilled drink. Air conditioning and refrigeration may beat the heat, but they also present a dilemma. The more we use them, the more greenhouse gases we emit, the hotter the planet becomes, and the more we require artificial cooling. Can we escape this feedback loop? We look at the origins of these chilling technologies, tour the extensive chain of cold that keeps food from perishing, and consider how a desert city like Phoenix could not exist without AC.
Planetary Picture of the Day - Week of September 9, 2024
This week we focus on the astounding and beautiful, with photos of a galaxy, a solar prominence, volcanic lightning, an asteroid moonlet, and the Earth from a mission to Mercury.
The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand, and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe and the evolution of intelligence.
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