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Science moves at an impossibly fast pace. It will leave you wondering, what is the state of the universe? Wonder no more! Learn from researchers working at the cutting edge of scientific advancement about everything from the robot takeover to the big bang only on The State of The Universe podcast.

Brendan Drachler


    • May 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    #86 - Dr. Dan Hooper - New Physics or Faulty Calculations? All About the Muon g-2 Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 64:41


    Rate the show 5 stars on Apple Pods! Seriously, do it now.  Episode 86 features particle physicist and cosmologist Dr. Dan Hooper. We discuss the recent Muon g-2 experiment results and what they tell us about the potential for new physics! Get 20% off all CBD products from Premium Jane by going to https://premiumjane.com/universe or by using code name Universe at checkout. Thank you to Premium Jane for sponsoring the show! Dan is a Senior Scientist and the Head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago.  Check out Dan's podcast Why This Universe? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-this-universe/id1523312400. Dan's newest book At the Edge of Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Our Universe’s First Seconds is available now wherever books are sold. Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Time-Exploring-Mysteries-Essentials/dp/0691183562/. Follow Dan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DanHooperAstro. His previous books Nature's Blueprint: Supersymmetry and the Search for a Unified Theory of Matter and Force and Dark Cosmos: In Search of Our Universe's Missing Mass and Energy can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061558362/ and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061130338/, respectively. Thank you to Chris Kulp for allowing us to use his music in this episode. More of his music can be found at https://soundcloud.com/user-826384097. Subscribe to the show on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/TheStateoftheuniverse?sub_confirmation=1  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #85 - Dr. Stephon Alexander - Black Holes, Supersymmetry, and all that Jazz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 89:50


    Episode 85 features theoretical physicist Dr. Stephon Alexander. Stephon specializes in cosmology, particle physics and quantum gravity (String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity). We begin our conversation with an exploration of black holes, quantum mechanics, and string theory. After that, we discuss how physics suffers from a monoculture problem, how Stephon overcomes that by incorporating Jazz in his exploration of physics, and how others can overcome it too. We end the episode by discussing current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and whether they suffer from being too performative.  Get 20% off all CBD products from Premium Jane by going to https://premiumjane.com/universe or by using code name Universe at checkout. Thank you to Premium Jane for sponsoring the show! A post-podcast wrap up show will be available weekly on Patreon, join at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse.  Check out Stephon Alexander's website at https://www.stephonalexanderlab.com/. His first book, The Jazz of Physics: The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Physics-Between-Structure-Universe/dp/0465093574/ and his second book, Fear of a Black Universe: An Outsider's Guide to the Future of Physics can be preordered at https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Black-Universe-Outsiders-Physics-ebook/dp/B08HHXK76L/. Thank you to Chris Kulp for allowing us to use his music in this episode. More of his music can be found at https://soundcloud.com/user-826384097. Subscribe to the show on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/TheStateoftheuniverse?sub_confirmation=1  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #84 - Nate Stewart - America's Back (in Space), Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 74:01


    Episode 84 features Nate Stewart. Nate is an Operations Planning Flight Controller at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The content of the episode does not represent the opinions of NASA or the United States government. It is solely the beliefs and opinions of Nate Stewart. We discuss how America got back in the spaceflight game, the future of commercial spaceflight, how astronauts deal with COVID-19, and much more! Get 20% off all CBD products from Premium Jane by going to https://premiumjane.com/universe or by using code name Universe at checkout. Thank you to Premium Jane for sponsoring the show! Subscribe to the show on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/TheStateoftheuniverse?sub_confirmation=1  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #83 - Dr. Ethan Siegel - ʻOumuamua, Aliens, and The Scientific Commandments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 89:06


    Episode 83 features astrophysicist Dr. Ethan Siegel. We discuss the interstellar interloper ʻOumuamua, why Ethan pushes back on the ʻOumuamua-Alien hypothesis, the scientific commandments to abide by, and much more! Use codename "Universe" to get 20% of all products at PremiumJane.com.  Check out the "Starts With a Bang" Universe at https://www.startswithabang.com/. Subscribe to the show on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/TheStateoftheuniverse?sub_confirmation=1  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #82 - Dr. Brian Keating - The Everlasting Lessons from Galileo's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 77:26


    Episode 82 features astrophysicist Dr. Brian Keating. We discuss the mistakes that we are all susceptible to making when conducting science, how Galileo taught us of our own imperfections, whether there is a "scientific method," and much more!  Subscribe to Brian's podcast Into the Impossible on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-impossible-with-brian-keating/id1169885840?mt=2 and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Join his mailing list at https://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php Subscribe to the show on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/TheStateoftheuniverse?sub_confirmation=1  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #81 - Dr. Daniel Whiteson - The Standard Model and Its Many Quirks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 101:56


    Rate the show five stars wherever you are listening or dark matter will forever remain elusive!  Episode 81 features physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson. We discuss the Standard Model of particle physics and all of the things it cannot explain. We also discuss the many things it does account for, like the Higgs Boson! Dr. Daniel Whiteson is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. He is also co-author of the book We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe which can purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Have-No-Idea-Universe/dp/0735211515/. He is also the co-host of a podcast titled Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe which can be found on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daniel-and-jorge-explain-the-universe/id1436616330 Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    Why This Universe? - Please Stop Emailing Dan About MOND!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 33:26


    This episode is part of the science podcast takeover extravaganza! Today only, The State of The Universe feed will be taken over by Dan Hooper and Shalma Wegsman, the hosts of Why This Universe? The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and soon-to-be physicist Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Dan is a physicist at Fermilab and the University of Chicago, and Shalma is a PhD student at New York University.  Go check out their show on Apple Podcasts or wherever podcasts are found!  We will be taking over their feed today too, don't miss it!

    #80 - Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe - Galaxies, Galaxies, and More Galaxies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 68:36


    Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen to end the pandy! (that means pandemic... for the people who don't understand hip-lingo) Episode 80 features astrophysicist Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe. We discuss how galaxies have evolved from the soup at the very beginning of the Universe to the massive objects we observe (and live in) today. We also discuss how galaxy surveys observe millions of galaxies and what they all can teach us about the Universe! Dr. Kartaltepe is an astrophysicist in the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Director for the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She is an expert in the areas of galaxy formation and evolution, galaxy morphologies, galaxy mergers and interactions, and the properties of infrared galaxies. She is a leading member in several large collaborative multiwavelength surveys, including COSMOS (The Cosmic Evolution Survey), CANDELS (The Cosmic Assembly Near-Infrared Deep Extragalactic Legacy Survey), and CEERS (The Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science Survey).  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #79 - Dr. Dan Hooper - Did NASA Really Detect a Parallel Universe!?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 88:24


    Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen in order to solve world hunger... don't be selfish. Episode 79 features particle physicist and cosmologist Dr. Dan Hooper. We discuss that time "NASA Detected a Parallel Universe" and whether that story is fact or fiction. We also discuss the biggest problems in astrophysics - from dark matter to dark energy to the beginning of time, how can we solve these? Dan is a Senior Scientist and the Head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago.  Check out Dan's podcast Why This Universe? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-this-universe/id1523312400. Dan's newest book At the Edge of Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Our Universe’s First Seconds is available now wherever books are sold. Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Time-Exploring-Mysteries-Essentials/dp/0691183562/. Follow Dan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DanHooperAstro. His previous books Nature's Blueprint: Supersymmetry and the Search for a Unified Theory of Matter and Force and Dark Cosmos: In Search of Our Universe's Missing Mass and Energy can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061558362/ and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061130338/, respectively. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #78 - Brian McNoldy - Hurricanes and Climate Change, What's the Connection?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 80:45


    Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen or corona season will never end... your choice.  Episode 78 features hurricane expert Brian McNoldy. We discuss how climate change could impact hurricane development and formation in the future. Also, will a warming climate be a catalyst for stronger hurricanes? Furthermore, can we stop a hurricane? It turns out the last question has been explored a lot and some wacky solutions have been proposed... Brian is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Atmospheric Science - Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Brian has also been the tropical weather expert for the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang blog since 2012. Check out Brian’s blog at http://bmcnoldy.blogspot.com/ and follow him on twitter at https://twitter.com/BMcNoldy. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #77 - Dr. Maura McLaughlin - Detecting the Ripples from Merging Supermassive Black Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 84:59


    Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen or throw your phone into the interstate. Your choice... Episode 77 features Dr. Maura McLaughlin - an expert on pulsars and gravitational wave astronomy. We discuss gravitational waves, how we have detected them in the past, how we are trying to use pulsars to detect them within NANOGrav, the intricacies of neutron stars, supermassive black holes and much more! Maura is an Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy and West Virginia University (WVU) spending much of her time studying pulsars and the, as yet unachieved, direct detection of gravitational waves. Much of her work is done as a member of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav).  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media. The music in this episode belongs to https://freebeats.io/. 

    #76 - Peter Haas - Artificial Intelligence Should Scare You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 91:35


    Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen or you will be the first victim of the robot takeover... Your choice.  Episode 76 features an expert in Artificial Intelligence, Peter Haas. Artificial intelligence and machine learning impact everyone's life in some way. In some cases, the negatives can outweigh the positives. How can we change the way AI is implemented to work for us, not against us? Furthermore, AI is ruthlessly efficient and will continue replacing jobs in nearly every sector. How can we adapt to this coming change? Frankly, the next decade may prove AI to be a very real threat in ways you might not have imagined.  Peter Haas is the associate director of the Brown University Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative. He was the co-founder and COO of XactSense, a UAV manufacturer working on LIDAR mapping and autonomous navigation. Previously, Haas founded AIDG, a small hardware enterprise accelerator in emerging markets. Haas received TED and Echoing Green fellowships. He has been a speaker at TED Global, The World Bank, Harvard University and other venues.  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media. The music in this episode belongs to https://freebeats.io/. 

    #75 - Dr. Kevin Peter Hand - Exploring Alien Oceans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 103:03


    Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen! Or we'll never get to Europa... Your choice.  Episode 75 features Dr. Kevin Peter Hand. Kevin Peter Hand is a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he has served as deputy chief scientist for solar system exploration and is leading an effort to land a spacecraft on the surface of Europa. How do we know Europa has a subsurface ocean? Could there be life there? What would that life be like? All those questions are answered and much more! Purchase Alien Oceans: The Search for Life in the Depths of Space on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Oceans-Search-Depths-Space-dp-0691179514/dp/0691179514/  Kevin's opinions do not represent the opinions of NASA or JPL. They are solely his. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media. The music in this episode belongs to https://freebeats.io/. 

    #74 - Bernie Taylor - Finding the Origin of Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 90:04


    Rate the show 5 stars wherever you listen! Or you hate dogs... Your choice.  Episode 74 feature Bernie Taylor. Bernie Taylor is an author focused on topics at the intersection of archaeology, anthropology, and astronomy. In this episode we discuss the origin of dogs. When did our partnership with dogs begin? The answer to that question could have implications on the disappearance of neanderthals and the emergence of humans as we know them.  More information about Bernie Taylor can be found at https://beforeorion.com/. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe join the mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media. The music in this episode belongs to https://freebeats.io/. 

    #73 - Nate Stewart - The Difficulties of Getting to Mars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 81:00


    Episode 73 features Nate Stewart. Nate is an Operations Planning Flight Controller at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The content of the episode does not represent the opinions of NASA or the United States government. It is solely the beliefs and opinions of Nate Stewart. For decades, it has been a goal of the US government to put American astronauts on Martian soil. Why have we been unable to reach any of our predicted timelines? What technology do we lack? Where have we failed? Before a successful mission to Mars is executed, we must understand what technological innovations are necessary. Nate breaks down where we need to improve before we can feasibly move forward.  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media. The music in this episode belongs to https://freebeats.io/. 

    #71 - Dr. Joel Kastner - Watching Planets Form!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 79:47


    Episode 71 features Dr. Joel Kastner. We discuss how we search for young stars, what they can teach us about our own Sun and Solar System, how we observe planets forming, and much more! Joel Kastner is a Professor in the Center for Imaging Science and School of Physics & Astronomy at the Rochester (NY) Institute of Technology. He was formerly the Director of the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology and currently serves as the Chair of the Committee on Employment for the American Astronomical Society. Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media. The music in this episode belongs to https://freebeats.io/. 

    #70 - Dr. Mike Poland - Yellowstone: The Gravity of the Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 95:04


    Episode 70 features Dr. Mike Poland. We discuss whether Yellowstone is at risk of another super eruption, how it is monitored, what precursors will indicate an oncoming eruption, probing volcanic activity with measurements of surface gravity, and much more! Mike is a research geophysicist with the Cascades Volcano Observatory and the current Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.  His area of specialization is volcano geodesy, which emphasizes the surface deformation and gravity fields associated wth volcanic activity.  This work involves the use of space-based tecnologies, like Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), as well as ground-based techniques, like microgravity surveys.  Mike has taken part in studies on a variety of volcanic systems in the United states, including Mount St. Helens and other volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest,  Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes in Hawaii, and the Yellowstone caldera.  His recent work has focused on using gravity change over time to understand the character of the fluids that drive volcanic unrest, and also on the potential of satellite data to improve forecasts of future changes in volcanic activity. You can learn more about Mike and the USGS's efforts to monitor the Yellowstone Caldera at https://www.youtube.com/user/usgs/videos or https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/article_home.html Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #69 - Dr. David Warmflash - Let's Rover the Moon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 110:21


    Episode 69 features Dr. David Warmflash. We discuss what will be achieved in spaceflight in the next decade, how commercial spaceflight will develop, the Columbia disaster, and how we can prevent people from getting duped by pseudoscience.  Dr. David Warmflash is an astrobiologist, space medicine researcher, author, and science advisor to the new startup "Let's Rover the Moon." He was in the first cohort of NASA astrobiology postdoctoral trainees and has collaborated with The Planetary Society on three experiments that have flown a variety of small organisms in space. Check out his new book, Moon: An Illustrated History; From Ancient Myths to the Colonies of Tomorrow (Sterling Press, 2019). Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #68 - Nate Stewart - The Rituals of Spaceflight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 84:12


    Episode 68 features Nate Stewart. Nate is an Operations Planning Flight Controller at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The content of the episode does not represent the opinions of NASA. It is solely the beliefs and opinions of Nate Stewart. We discuss the spaceflight rituals that every astronaut and cosmonaut takes part in before launch. We also discuss the symbolism and history behind each.  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.

    #67 - Dr. David Fisher - How Human Spaceflight is Returning to the United States in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 115:32


    Episode 67 features Spaceflight Historian and Physicist Dr. David Fisher. We discuss what was achieved in spaceflight in 2019, what we expect to achieve in 2020, how we will launch astronauts from American soil in 2020, how commercial spaceflight is emerging, and much more! Dr. David Fisher is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and a spaceflight historian. He has authored over 75 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed research articles, technical journals, popular media, reference works; and has even published a few poems. He also owns one of the largest private collections of spaceflight memorabilia and documentation.  Throughout this episode, multiple pictures are mentioned and they can be found at: For sale sign: https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NjVgQRcDaJ6HoxgVKUvDEe-1024-80.jpg Cosmonaut's weird ritual: https://www.syfy.com/sites/blastr/files/images/assets_c/2012/08/cosmonautpeeing-thumb-330x497-98327.jpg Necktie cutting: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/2009-4100.jpg Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow the show on social media.  

    #66 - Dr. Dan Hooper - Can We Answer the Biggest Questions in Astrophysics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 115:24


    Episode 66 features astrophysicist Dr. Dan Hooper. Dan is a Senior Scientist and the Head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago.  We discuss the biggest open questions in astrophysics today and how they might be solved. Dark energy, dark matter, the beginning of our Universe, the Higgs Boson, and so much more are covered in this episode!  Dan's newest book At the Edge of Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Our Universe’s First Seconds is available now wherever books are sold. Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Time-Exploring-Mysteries-Essentials/dp/0691183562/. Follow Dan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DanHooperAstro. His previous books Nature's Blueprint: Supersymmetry and the Search for a Unified Theory of Matter and Force and Dark Cosmos: In Search of Our Universe's Missing Mass and Energy can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061558362/ and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061130338/, respectively.   Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com to be eligible for giveaways and to receive show updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whichever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y2M-8JG_qY&list=RD2Y2M-8JG_qY.

    #65 - Dr. Josh Willis - OMG: The Oceans are Melting Greenland!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 80:50


    Episode 65 features Dr. Josh Willis. Josh Willis is an oceanographer and climate scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the lead scientist for the NASA mission Oceans Melting Greenland (or OMG, for short), and the lead NASA scientist for the Jason missions, which measure sea level rise from space. More information about the OMG project can be found at https://omg.jpl.nasa.gov/portal/ and Josh can be found in various places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClimateElvis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/omgnasa Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/joshkwillis Listen to Climate Rock! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfKRfyhvd0 Learn more about OMG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKJK7pLAR8k&t=13s   Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com to be eligible for giveaways and receive show updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whichever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y2M-8JG_qY&list=RD2Y2M-8JG_qY.

    #64 - Bernie Taylor - Building the Thirty Meter Telescope: Unifying Science and Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 68:03


    Episode 64 of The State of The Universe features Bernie Taylor. Bernie Taylor is the author of Before Orion and an expert in prehistoric, indigenous and ancient peoples and cultures. Before Orion can be found at https://www.amazon.com/BEFORE-ORION-Finding-Face-Hero-ebook/dp/B075MQG794/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=before+orion&qid=1570592626&sr=8-1.  The giveaway of Losing The Nobel Prize can be found at https://www.thestateoftheuniverse.com/losing-the-nobel-prize Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com to be eligible for giveaways and show updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whichever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y2M-8JG_qY&list=RD2Y2M-8JG_qY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbMX_LoT_YA.

    #63 - Dr. Brian Keating - What Existed Before the Big Bang?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 71:03


    Episode 63 of The State of The Universe features Dr. Brian Keating. Brian Keating is a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego and the Director of the Simons Observatory. He is also the author of an amazing book, Losing the Nobel Prize which is now available in paperback everywhere books are sold. More information about Brian can be found at https://briankeating.com. Information about the Simons Observatory can be found at https://simonsobservatory.org/. Losing the Nobel Prize can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Nobel-Prize-Cosmology-Ambition/dp/0393357392/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=brian+keating&qid=1569425673&sr=8-1.  Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com to be eligible for giveaways and show updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whichever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y2M-8JG_qY&list=RD2Y2M-8JG_qY.

    #62 - There May Not be a Clear Solution to Climate Change!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 41:38


    In this episode Brendan discusses the dueling ideologies regarding a solution for climate change, why neither side seems to be working, the problems with building larger solar and wind farms, how other countries are failing to "go green", and how political division will help us (not hurt us) when solving this problem. Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com to be eligible for giveaways and show updates! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whichever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #61 - Dr. Sara Mazrouei - How The Moon Teaches us About Our Past!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 86:38


    In this week's episode, Brendan is joined by astronomer Dr. Sara Mazrouei. Sara is a planetary scientist with a focus on The Moon and how we can use it to learn about the history of the Solar System. She is also a science communicator and the Space Matters Lead at the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration at Western University. In this episode Sara and Brendan discuss how we study the history of the Moon and the Earth, what it teaches us, why public perception about science is important, why SPACE MATTERS!, and potential reasons why we observe a STEM Gender Gap.  To learn more about Sara, visit https://saramazrouei.com/, follow her on Twitter/Instagram @scicommsara, or visit Space Matters at https://www.spacematters.ca/. Join our mailing list at thestateoftheuniverse.com! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whichever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #60 - Artificial Intelligence is Biased Because We Are! | Featuring Dr. Chris Kulp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 18:54


    In this episode, Brendan and Dr. Chris Kulp discuss the tendency for machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to be biased. How does this bias lead to a plethora of unintended and dangerous consequences? Dr. Chris Kulp is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and an expert in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos. He also specializes in machine learning.  Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #59 - July 2019 was the Hottest Month on Record, How do we Know That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 61:09


    In this episode, Brendan discusses the recent news that July 2019 was the warmest month on record. He answers a common misconception, how do even know the temperature of the Earth? Also, what can be done about the climate change problem? Furthermore, why are Andromeda and the Milky Way Galaxy on a collision course? Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. Also, follow the show on Twitter @TSOTUPod, Instagram @thestateoftheuniverse, or Youtube at youtube.com/c/thestateoftheuniverse.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #58 - Dr. John Hoopes - Pseudo-archeology Tries to Rewrite History; From Mayan 2012 "Prophecies" to Ancient Aliens.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 103:14


    In this week's episode, Brendan is joined by archeologist and anthropologist Dr. John Hoopes. Dr. John Hoopes is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas and a Visiting Professor and Greenleaf Distinguished Chair of Latin American Studies at Tulane University. We discuss the prevalence of pseudoscience in archeology in such things as The Bible, hit shows like Ancient Aliens, and "doomsday" prophecies. We also discuss how these ideologies tend to rewrite and often times whitewash history.  Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #57 - What Will Happen if The James Webb Space Telescope Fails? | Featuring Dr. Nathalie Ouellette

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 22:31


    In this week's episode, Brendan and Astrophysicist Dr. Nathalie Ouellette answer the very important question - what do we do if the James Webb Space Telescope fails? Nathalie is the Coordinator for the Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal and the Canadian Outreach Scientist for the JWST working with the Canadian Space Agency!  Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #56 - Dr. Chris Kulp - Machine Learning and the Big Data Revolution!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 103:05


    Episode 56 of The State of The Universe features Dr. Chris Kulp. Dr. Chris Kulp is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and an expert in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos. He also specializes in machine learning.  In this episode, Brendan and Dr. Kulp discuss machine learning, how we can teach computers to think on their own, artificial intelligence, how your data is being used, how big data enables the future of machine learning, and a bunch more! Figure out how much your data is worth at https://ig.ft.com/how-much-is-your-personal-data-worth/. Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #55 - Is 5G Safe? | The Hottest June on Record has Passed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 55:35


    In this episode Brendan discusses the next generation of cellular networks - 5G! Are they safe? What is so good about them? When will they be available? Brendan also discusses recent news that June 2019 was the hottest June ever recorded! Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #54 - We Chose to go to The Moon 50 Years Ago! IT'S TIME WE GO AGAIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 61:51


    In this episode Brendan discusses his hatred for Apple, the Area 51 Raid, the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the newest accomplishment of artificial intelligence, and more news of Fast Radio Bursts! Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #53 - Dr. Nathalie Ouellette - Exoplanets and the James Webb Space Telescope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 95:16


    This week's episode features Astrophysicist Dr. Nathalie Ouellette. Nathalie is the Coordinator for the Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal and the Canadian Outreach Scientist for the JWST working with the Canadian Space Agency! Throughout this episode, Nathalie and Brendan discuss exoplanets, how we detect them, how many there are, the James Webb Space Telescope, when it will launch, what it will look for, why it's so special (and risky), galaxy clusters, and much more! Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #52 - Could Fast Radio Bursts be Aliens?, Helicopters on Mars, Quadcopters on Titan, and Buying Tickets to the ISS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 103:13


    I do many interviews but I only upload a few to my own channel. I thought this appearance of mine on the Kev Baker Show was particularly informational. Kev asks me questions from every corner of the astrophysics gamut! We discuss fast radio bursts (FRBs), aliens, going back to Mars, why we are developing a helicopter for Mars, sending a quadcopter to Titan, and NASA's new business; tickets to the ISS!  The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show is listened to by thousands of people all across the world on iHeartRadio and other platforms. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #50 - Why did we Stop Going to the Moon? | Featuring Dr. David Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 19:08


    In this episode, Brendan and Dr. David Fisher detail why we haven't been backed to the Moon in 47 years! Dr. David Fisher is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and a spaceflight historian. He has authored over 75 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed research articles, technical journals, popular media, reference works; and has even published a few poems. He also owns one of the largest private collections of spaceflight memorabilia and documentation.  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #49 - Dr. Duncan Lorimer - What are Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 93:45


    Duncan Lorimer is a Professor of Physics and serves as Associate Dean for External Research Development in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU) In 2007, his research group discovered a new type of object that had never been observed before - fast radio bursts (FRBs). These objects are still a mystery. Lorimer has been a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society since 1994 and in 2018 was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in recognition of his contributions to our understanding of pulsars, and for the discovery of Fast Radio Bursts.  Duncan is also a very good blues/folk musician who's music can be found at soundcloud.com/duncan-lorimer. I encourage you to check out his music! More information about Duncan can be found at duncanlorimer.com.  Duncan is also one of many people pioneering an effort to get high school students involved in scientific research. To learn more about this program, titled the Pulsar Search Collaboratory, go to http://pulsarsearchcollaboratory.com/psc-people/. Any student or school district in the US can get involved!  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #48 - Dr. David Fisher - We Must Return to The Moon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 123:51


    In this episode, Brendan and Dr. David Fisher discuss cancel culture, how it impacts science outreach, why we stopped going to the Moon, the space race, how we are going to get back by 2024, commercial space travel, and so much more! Dr. David Fisher is a Professor of Physics at Lycoming College and a spaceflight historian. He has authored over 75 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed research articles, technical journals, popular media, reference works; and has even published a few poems. He also owns one of the largest private collections of spaceflight memorabilia and documentation.  Support the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #47 - The Pull Out Method... Works?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 52:46


    In this week's episode, Brendan discusses life expectancies across the world, depression, Blue Origin's new moon lander, Project Artemis, and the science behind the pull out method, yes, the pull out method! Ask us questions in the comments below and we will answer them! If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen on.  Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #46 - Getting LIGO Funded | Featuring Dr. Rai Weiss | TSOTU Short

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 16:22


    In this short episode, Brendan sits down with Dr. Rai Weiss to discuss the process that led to one of the most highly funded projects in the history of science, LIGO.  To learn more about LIGO, visit: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #45 - Dr. David Warmflash - The History and Future of our Relationship with the Moon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 101:34


    I will be giving away several copies of David's new book, titled Moon: An Illustrated History. To see how you can be eligible for a copy, go to: https://www.thestateoftheuniverse.com/recent-episodes/2019/5/13/45-dr-david-warmflash-the-history-and-future-of-our-relationship-with-the-moon This week Brendan sits down with Dr. David Warmflash to discuss the way the Moon has influenced life on Earth. They cover the formation of the Moon, how it stabilizes the Earth's wobble, how the Ancient Greek's studied the Moon and performed incredibly precise measurements given the tools they had, the space race, and the future colonization and exploration of the lunar surface. Purchase David's new book, titled Moon: An Illustrated History wherever books are sold. David Warmflash is a science communicator, astrobiologist, and physician. He has written and edited articles and educational materials in life sciences and space sciences for a range of audiences, and medical content for a range of medical specialties, including medical genetics, gene therapy, aerospace medicine, hyperbaric medicine, neurology, hematology, oncology, and cardiology, and other topic areas such as radiation bioeffects and digital health. He has been featured in Scientific American, Genetic Literacy Project (where gene therapy and other genetic biotechnologies have been among his principal topics), Leaps Magazine, Discover Magazine’s The Crux , Wired UK, and other online and print outlets. Dr. Warmflash was in the first cohort of NASA Astrobiology postdoctoral trainees in 2000-2002 at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He has also worked on astronaut health issues, such as injuries during underwater training for extravehicular activity. Dr. Warmflash holds an M.D. from Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine and a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

    #44 - Nate Stewart - We're Returning to the Moon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 91:03


    This week Brendan sits down with Nate Stewart to discuss the famous 'black hole' image of M87, and the widespread efforts to get humans back on the Lunar surface in the next decade! Nate Stewart is a physicist and an ISS Operations Planning Flight Controller. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #43 - Exploring the Pseudoscience Spectrum!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 112:38


    In this episode, Brendan is interviewed on the Kev Baker Show. He discusses Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Anti-vaxxing, Flat Earth, and a bunch more! The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show is listened to by thousands of people all across the world on iHeartRadio and other platforms. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or Paypal at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about The State of The Universe visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #42 - Dr. Rai Weiss - Detecting Gravitational Waves and Winning a Nobel Prize in the Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 68:11


    This week Brendan sits down with Dr. Rai Weiss to discuss gravitational waves, developing LIGO, getting a billion dollars in science funding, dropping out of college, winning the Nobel Prize and much more! Rai is an American physicist, known for his contributions in gravitational physics and astrophysics. He was instrumental in the development of today's gravitational wave detectors and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for his contributions. He has also won many other accolades such as the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics and the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics. He is widely considered one of the greatest physicists alive today. To learn more about LIGO, visit: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The music in this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7IaJdxPAwE.

    #41 - Can We Remove Carbon from the Atmosphere? | Featuring Dr. Stephen Pacala | TSOTU Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 11:49


    This week Brendan discusses carbon capture technologies with Dr. Stephen Pacala. Dr. Pacala is Frederick D. Petrie Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University and Director of the Princeton Environmental Institute. He also co-directs the Carbon Mitigation Initiative, a collaboration between Princeton University, British Petroleum and the Ford Motor Company to find solutions to the problem of global warming. His research covers a wide variety of ecological and mathematical topics with an emphasis on interactions between greenhouse gases, climate and the biosphere. More about Dr. Pacala and his efforts can be found https://environment.princeton.edu/directory/stephen-pacala and at http://www.climatecentral.org/. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. Or considering supporting the show via a one time donation at https://www.paypal.me/drachler. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler. 

    #40 - Climate Change is Happening! Why Deny it? | Featuring Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick | TSOTU Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 10:08


    In this TSOTU Short, Brendan and Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick discuss climate change denial. Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor and Ecologist at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science working in the Appalachian Laboratory. If you want to learn more about him and his work go to http://mfitzpatrick.al.umces.edu/ or follow him on Twitter @MCFitzpatrick.  To see how your city will feel in 60 years, check out https://fitzlab.shinyapps.io/cityapp/.  Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The State of the Universe is an accessible science and social podcast hosted by Astrophysicist Brendan Drachler. Listen to Brendan and other renowned members of society discuss and explain cutting edge research and profound ideas. The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/.

    #39 - Searching for Life on Europa | TSOTU Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 14:08


    In this episode, Brendan is interviewed on the Kev Baker Show. He discussed where and how we should look for life and why the search will require creativity! The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show can also be found on most podcasting platforms.  Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The State of the Universe is an accessible science and social podcast hosted by Astrophysicist Brendan Drachler. Listen to Brendan and other renowned members of society discuss and explain cutting edge research and profound ideas. The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #38 - Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick - The Climate will feel very Different in 60 Years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 77:25


    This week Brendan sits down with Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick to discuss climate change, mapping climate analogs, communicating climate science, feeling discouraged due to climate change denialism, and more! Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor and Ecologist at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science working in the Appalachian Laboratory. If you want to learn more about him and his work go to http://mfitzpatrick.al.umces.edu/ or follow him on Twitter @MCFitzpatrick.  To see how your city will feel in 60 years, check out https://fitzlab.shinyapps.io/cityapp/.  Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The State of the Universe is an accessible science and social podcast hosted by Astrophysicist Brendan Drachler. Listen to Brendan and other renowned members of society discuss and explain cutting edge research and profound ideas.

    #37 - How the Seasonal Flu Vaccine is Made featuring Dr. Peter Barlow | TSOTU Clip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 8:26


    Brendan sits down with Dr. Peter Barlow to discuss how the seasonal flu vaccine is made. Dr. Peter Barlow is an Associate Professor of Immunology and Infection, and Director of Research of the School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, UK. Peter previously worked within the Influenza Division of the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Peter has been seen on ABC News, NBC News, Fox News, and many other media outlets. Peter's website can be found at http://www.barlowlab.com/. He can be found on social media @drpeterbarlow.    Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The State of the Universe is an accessible science and social podcast hosted by Astrophysicist Brendan Drachler. Listen to Brendan and other renowned members of society discuss and explain cutting edge research and profound ideas.

    #36 - Where could we find Life Beyond Earth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 107:01


    In this episode, Brendan is interviewed on the Kev Baker Show. He discusses Mars, Europa, finding life inside our solar system, SETI, and the possibility of traveling to exoplanets. The Kev Baker Show is a very popular radio show/podcast. Kev has nearly 100,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel found at https://www.youtube.com/user/TruthTube451. His show can also be found on most podcasting platforms.  Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The State of the Universe is an accessible science and social podcast hosted by Astrophysicist Brendan Drachler. Listen to Brendan and other renowned members of society discuss and explain cutting edge research and profound ideas. The music in this episode can be found at https://freebeats.io/royalty-free-hiphop-beats.

    #35 - Is the Yellowstone Supervolcano due for an Eruption? featuring Dr. Michael Poland - TSOTU Clip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 8:08


    In this week's episode Brendan sits down with volcano expert Dr. Michael Poland to discuss a simple question - is Yellowstone due for an eruption? Mike is a research geophysicist with the Cascades Volcano Observatory and the current Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. Mike has taken part in studies on a variety of volcanic systems in the United states, including Mount St. Helens and other volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest,  Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes in Hawaii, and the Yellowstone caldera. Learn more by visiting the Caldera Chronicles here. Consider supporting the show by leaving a rating or a review and subscribing to receive future content. Consider becoming a Patron by donating to the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thestateoftheuniverse. For more episodes or information about "The State of The Universe with Brendan Drachler" visit thestateoftheuniverse.com or follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @BrendanDrachler.  The State of the Universe is an accessible science and social podcast hosted by Astrophysicist Brendan Drachler. Listen to Brendan and other renowned members of society discuss and explain cutting edge research and profound ideas.

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