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The 9pm Edict
The 9pm Colonisation of Mars and the Universe with Dr Alice Gorman and Rami Mandow

The 9pm Edict

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 76:25


Happy New Year. It's time for another look at space news, I reckon, so once more my special guests are space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman aka Dr Space Junk from Flinders University, and astrophysicist and founder of SpaceAustralia.com Rami Mandow.In this episode we talk about Mars, including its role as both a source of aliens and as a potential new home for humans. That does mean we dissect Elon Musk's comments about colonising Mars.We also talk about the space debris that fell on Kenya earlier this month— or was it something else? And we discuss Blue Origin's New Glenn launch vehicle which failed to launch on Monday, the future of human civilisation, early science fiction, O'Neill cylinders, and the pronunciation of Uranus.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00241/Please consider supporting this podcast with your cash-type money:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

The 9pm Edict
The 9pm Scruffy Share House in Space with Dr Alice Gorman

The 9pm Edict

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 53:51


We're joined today by one of my favourite guests, space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman aka Dr Space Junk from Flinders University.In this episode we talk about the research she and her colleagues have been doing with the International Space Station. Apparently it's rather like a share house. We wonder how you might develop a feminist map of the Moon. And as usual we veer off on plenty of tangents.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00236/Please consider supporting this podcast through this season's crowdfunder, The 9pm Summer Series 2024, by 5 December:https://the9pmedict.com/summer2024If you miss that deadline:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

Smologies with Alie Ward
SPACE JUNK with Alice Gorman

Smologies with Alie Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 24:39


Gaze into the cosmos and wonder at broken satellites, retired rockets and shattered contraptions. Archaeologist Dr. Alice Gorman is a leading expert on orbital debris and chats about what's up there, how it got there, and how to get it down. Strap in to hear about everything from Sputnik to flaming garbage bonking us, collision potential, space harpoons and the most adorable space rubbish. Also: steaming hot cruise ship gossip.Follow Dr. Alice Gorman on X Buy Dr. Gorman's book Dr. Space Junk vs. The UniverseA donation went to DeadlyScience.orgFull-length (*not* G-rated) Space Archaeology episode + tons of science linksSubscribe to SmologiesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on X and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on X and InstagramSound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, Steven Ray Morris, and Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio ProductionsMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

The 9pm Edict
The 9pm Keeping the Moon Nice with Dr Alice Gorman and Rami Mandow

The 9pm Edict

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 68:09


A comet! An eclipse! Everything is happening in space! To kick off the autumn series, my special guests are space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman aka Dr Space Junk from Flinders University, and astrophysicist and founder of SpaceAustralia.com Rami Mandow.In this episode we talk about the plurality of worlds controversy, comets and eclipses, Irish astronomer Agnes Mary Clerke, and what it might take to keep the Moon nice — and much more.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00216/Please support this podcast by considering a tip:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

Course Correction
Digging in: Should we mine in space?

Course Correction

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 44:26


The business of space is booming: Humans are leaving Earth's atmosphere to mine for precious minerals that could bring trillions of dollars in profit. But with only a handful of laws currently regulating the final frontier, will space mining deepen existing global inequalities or could it save humanity?  Alice Gorman, space archaeologist, says space is for all humanity, but right now space mining isn't focused on sustainability or moral responsibility. She argues that greater government oversight is necessary before we commercialize space. Jose Acain, co-founder of asteroid mining company AstroForge, says space mining is necessary to sustain Earth's supply issues. He argues that government regulation is needed in regards to space ownership, but worries that too much regulation will stifle potential advancements. Listen to Doha Debates Podcast as these experts discuss the best way to explore space, mitigate mining risks and build a better future.  This special episode is inspired by Necessary Tomorrows, a podcast from Doha Debates and presented by Al Jazeera that combines fiction and fact to imagine better futures. To dig deeper into the core issues and ethics of space exploration and cultivation, check out episode three of Necessary Tomorrows, “A Feast for Cobalt.” Listeners are thrust into the near future, where an asteroid is discovered with enough minerals for Earth to run entirely on green energy. Doha Debates Podcast is a production of Doha Debates and FP Studios. This episode is hosted by Joshua Johnson. Thoughts on this conversation? Let us know! Follow us everywhere @DohaDebates and join the post-episode discussion in our YouTube comments.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
The cultural preservation of space junk

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 25:06


Alice Gorman is an internationally renowned expert of space archeology. The Associate Professor has made a career of tracking human-made items in the cosmos, and studying their cultural significance. She lays claim to the first archaeological fieldwork to ever to take place outside of Earth, co-directing a study on how astronauts interact with their surroundings at the International Space Station in 2022. She has contributed to international space policy and has authored a book on the topic: Dr Space Junk vs the Universe: Archaeology and the Future.

The 9pm Edict
The 9pm Purpose of Space and the Gravity of the Situation with Dr Alice Gorman and Rami Mandow

The 9pm Edict

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 72:11


Today we look back at the year in space. My special guests are space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman aka Dr Space Junk from Flinders University, and astrophysicist and founder of SpaceAustralia.com Rami Mandow.In this episode we talk about the annoying name given to Australia's first moon rover, why Jupiter is both friend and foe, India's Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to the asteroid Bennu, some huge news about gravitational waves, and of course an all-time favourite, black holes.We even ask whether going into space was a good idea. Maybe it was. Maybe it wasn't.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00209/Please support this podcast:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

The Forum
The story of throwaway living

The Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 48:32


The humble plastic bag is actually a marvel of engineering: it is cheap, light, strong, waterproof and it has conquered the world. In countries where plastic bags have been banned, they are still being smuggled in. The environmental pollution and other problems that discarded plastic can cause has made it a focus of passionate debate. But is plastic really the problem or is it our increasing use of disposable and single-use items? The popularity of disposable products predates the invention of the plastic bag in the 1960s or even the advent of Western consumer society in the aftermath of the Second World War. And in the last three decades, so many new single-use items have been produced that we increasingly cannot imagine our lives without them, and not just in the festive season. So what is the way forward?Iszi Lawrence talks about all manner of disposable and single-use objects with Jennifer Argo, Professor of Marketing at the School of Business, Alberta University; Mark Miodownik, Professor of Materials & Society at University College London; Katherine Grier, Professor Emerita of History at the University of Delaware and founder of the online Museum of Disposability; space archaeologist Dr. Alice Gorman from Flinders University in Australia and listeners from around the world.(Photo: Digital image of plastic waste and a city skyline. Credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images)

Space Café Podcast
Dr Alice Gorman - Space Archaeology and an attempt to rethink humanity with a multi award winning author and researcher

Space Café Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 91:21


SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #90: Space Archaeology and an attempt to rethink humanity with multi award winning author and researcher Dr Alice Gorman Episode 090 features special guests: Dr Alice Gorman  In this enlightening episode, host Markus engages in a comprehensive discussion about space archaeology and space debris with Dr. Alice Gorman, an internationally recognized leader in the field of space archaeology. Dr. Gorman's innovative research on space exploration has been featured in National Geographic, New Scientist, and Archaeology magazine. She is a revered faculty member of the International Space University's Southern Hemisphere Space Program in Adelaide and a prolific author, her book "Dr. Space Junk vs The Universe: Archaeology and the Future" garnering several awards and commendations.Alice has a distinguished background, having contributed extensively to Indigenous heritage management and worked with diverse institutions, including mining industries, government departments, and local councils. Her profound insights derive from a rich amalgamation of experiences and a deep understanding of both terrestrial and celestial archaeology, making her a significant voice on space heritage and conservation.The dialogue with Alice sheds light on the implications of human activities in space, unveiling the significance and the aftermath of our celestial endeavors, and offering deep reflections on our responsibilities and the legacy we imprint on the cosmos.Key Topics Covered: 

Space Café Podcast

In this episode, host Markus discusses space archaeology and space debris with multi award winning author and researcher Dr. Alice Gorman, a leader in space archaeology. Dr. Gorman's impactful research has earned features in notable publications, and she is a respected faculty member of the International Space University's Southern Hemisphere Space Program. Her acclaimed book "Dr. Space Junk vs the Universe: Archaeology and the Future" has received numerous accolades. With extensive experience in Indigenous heritage management, Alice offers unique insights into both terrestrial and extraterrestrial archaeology, making her a pivotal voice in space heritage and conservation discussions. This dialogue unveils the crucial implications and lasting impact of human activities in space, emphasizing our responsibilities and the legacy we leave in the cosmos.Key Topics Covered:

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Francesca Rudkin: You can't deny the benefits of One NZ's SpaceX agreement

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 4:18


At the beginning of the week Vodafone NZ became One NZ, and to mark the occasion they announced a new agreement with Elon Musk's Space X that will enable them to provide mobile coverage for their customers across the whole of New Zealand. Currently if you're a One NZ customer your mobile service is delivered through cellphone towers, but this new agreement will mean customers in areas that don't have cellular coverage will be able to use their smartphones to connect via satellite. At this stage, One NZ's mobile network covers 98 percent of the places where people “lived and worked”, but that is only just over half the country's geographical land mass. So this is a big deal, even if it is going to roll out rather slowly starting with texting being available from the end of 2024, then voice messages, and then data as capacity increases. You're not going to be streaming Netflix or Sky Go anytime soon from the remote areas of the country. That aside, in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, and the incredible damage done to our communication systems, this is good news. But there were a couple of groups who raised an eyebrow at the announcement and dared to suggest that maybe these technical advancements were not as exciting as they seemed. Astronomers and trampers both voiced concerns. Now to be fair, astronomers have been talking about the slow take-over of our night skies for a while now - not just by Starlink but also OneWeb, Amazon and Astra who are planning on launching satellites. As was reported in The Guardian earlier in the year, these low orbiting mega-constellations of satellites are ruining images of the night sky and threatening astronomers ability to make new discoveries. The satellites cause radio interference with sensitive astronomical instruments, and contribute to light pollution or skyglow. As Flinders University space archaeologist Alice Gorman said, “In a couple of generations there will be no one left alive who remembers the night sky before these satellites.” It wasn't until I saw a Starlink satellite launch making its way across the sky at the Southern end of Lake Taupo – a line of 45 satellites, clear, shinning like stars, following each other closely and perfectly spaced that I comprehended what a proposed 47,000 Starlink satellites orbiting the globe would look like, and the space junk it would create. This is an issue which needs to remain front of mind. But when it comes to trampers wanting time off the grid, those days are not over. It's only an offer if you decide to switch on your phone and participate. Like all tech steps forward - it's up to you to decide what value it brings to your life and how you want to use it. If I think of the huts I've stayed in, the people I've met aren't the kind to head into the middle of nowhere to spend time on their phones. I'm sure there will be many people like me who head into the bush with their phones switched off, or maybe on flight mode so they can take photos. Most importantly they will still rely for safety on a personal location beacon first and foremost, and probably still wait until reaching the end of the tramp to send that “I'm out. All good” text. But you can't deny the benefit of 100 percent coverage. For those who like going off grid, for those who work in remote places, and those who put their lives at risk to search and rescue us when something goes wrong, having another form of communication shouldn't be scoffed at. If you need it, use it. Otherwise you can forget it's there. It's up to you. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palaeo Jam
The challenge to be curious!

Palaeo Jam

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 29:59


  Following the world premiere of “A Curious Thing- The story of Mary Anning” at the 2023 Adelaide Fringe, Palaeo Jam host, and writer/director of the Mary Anning Fringe show Michael Mills sat down with three brilliant women in science to explore their thoughts on the show, its themes, Mary's legacy, and their own experiences as women in science.   In a wide ranging discussion, Flinders University space archeologist, Dr Alice Gorman, University of Adelaide Palaeontologist Dr Liz Reed, and University of Adelaide PhD Candidate Tiah Bampton speak about key moments in their lives, role models that have inspired them, and give some important insights into some of the challenges still faced by women in science, 176 years after Mary Anning's death.   The podcast ends with each guest being asked the one thing they might say to Mary Anning, had they the opportunity to do so.   You can find Dr Alice Gorman on Twitter at @drspacejunk  https://twitter.com/drspacejunk Amongst many things, Alice has written extensively for The Conversation, including a recent article, “Prejudice, poor pay and the ‘urinary leash': naming and claiming Australia's forgotten women scientists”.   Read the article here… https://theconversation.com/prejudice-poor-pay-and-the-urinary-leash-naming-and-claiming-australias-forgotten-women-scientists-198407   And if you don't already have a copy, find yourself a copy of Alice's book, “Dr Space Junk vs The Universe: Archaeology and the Future.”   You can find Dr Liz Reed on Twitter at… @LizReed_palaeo https://twitter.com/LizReed_palaeo   Liz's extensive profile, with links to research papers and articles can be found at… https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/liz.reed   Liz appeared on a previous episode of Palaeo Jam in which she and host Michael Mills chatted about the importance of caves not just as repositories of fossils, but as living ecosystems, while sitting in Blanch Caves in the Naracoorte Caves of South Australia. Check out the episode here… https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rnthh-1379952   To learn about Tiah Bampton's journey, and the delightful connection to PhD supervisor Dr Liz Reed, tune in to the podcast! And also check out this story with the ABC… https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-03/tiah-bampton-living-dream-at-naracoorte-caves-palaeontology-dig/12209876   You can check out Tiah's research profile here… https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tiah-Bampton And read the paper referred to in the Research gate link, here… https://helictite.caves.org.au/pdf1/46.Bampton.pdf   Palaeo Jam host Michael Mills can be found on Twitter as @heapsgood https://twitter.com/Heapsgood   For more on the work Michael and HeapsGood Productions have been involved with in exploring the story of Mary Anning, check out the link… https://linktr.ee/TheseCuriousThings

Spaghettification - Stretching Your Understanding of The Universe

Good day, This is a prerecorded podcast made for your ears which for unknown reasons of the highest importance has been created by Spaghettification during an interview with Dr. Alice Gorman. Now that satellites cover space beyond earth it can be told to you. In 2022 the first discussions with Dr. Alice Gorman took place and much information was discovered. It was buried within the mind of the good doctor. A mind filled with very interesting pieces of knowledge aimed at how we as earthlings deal with space junk. Its origin and purpose are not a total mystery but what to do with it is.Support the show

Science (Video)
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger

Science (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 56:40


As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 56:40


As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

Evolution (Video)
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger

Evolution (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 56:40


As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Video)
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger

CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 56:40


As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

Humanities (Audio)
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger

Humanities (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 56:40


As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

Science (Audio)
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger

Science (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 56:40


As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

UC San Diego (Audio)
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger

UC San Diego (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 56:40


As humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prevent us from leaving the Earth in the future. Asher Rosinger addresses the global water challenges that humans may face as climate change begins to affect water supplies. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38206]

Science (Video)
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman

Science (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 19:43


In 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an archaeological record of humanity's first steps into outer space, a cultural landscape created by the combined effects of natural and cultural processes, and a technological signature of the same kind that SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers are looking for around exoplanets in other solar systems. It's unclear when or whether the tipping point into Kessler Syndrome might be reached, but if humanity is confined to Earth in the future, what will this mean? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37913]

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 19:43


In 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an archaeological record of humanity's first steps into outer space, a cultural landscape created by the combined effects of natural and cultural processes, and a technological signature of the same kind that SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers are looking for around exoplanets in other solar systems. It's unclear when or whether the tipping point into Kessler Syndrome might be reached, but if humanity is confined to Earth in the future, what will this mean? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37913]

Evolution (Video)
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman

Evolution (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 19:43


In 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an archaeological record of humanity's first steps into outer space, a cultural landscape created by the combined effects of natural and cultural processes, and a technological signature of the same kind that SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers are looking for around exoplanets in other solar systems. It's unclear when or whether the tipping point into Kessler Syndrome might be reached, but if humanity is confined to Earth in the future, what will this mean? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37913]

CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Video)
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman

CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 19:43


In 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an archaeological record of humanity's first steps into outer space, a cultural landscape created by the combined effects of natural and cultural processes, and a technological signature of the same kind that SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers are looking for around exoplanets in other solar systems. It's unclear when or whether the tipping point into Kessler Syndrome might be reached, but if humanity is confined to Earth in the future, what will this mean? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37913]

Humanities (Audio)
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman

Humanities (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 19:43


In 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an archaeological record of humanity's first steps into outer space, a cultural landscape created by the combined effects of natural and cultural processes, and a technological signature of the same kind that SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers are looking for around exoplanets in other solar systems. It's unclear when or whether the tipping point into Kessler Syndrome might be reached, but if humanity is confined to Earth in the future, what will this mean? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37913]

Science (Audio)
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman

Science (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 19:43


In 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an archaeological record of humanity's first steps into outer space, a cultural landscape created by the combined effects of natural and cultural processes, and a technological signature of the same kind that SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers are looking for around exoplanets in other solar systems. It's unclear when or whether the tipping point into Kessler Syndrome might be reached, but if humanity is confined to Earth in the future, what will this mean? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37913]

UC San Diego (Audio)
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman

UC San Diego (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 19:43


In 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an archaeological record of humanity's first steps into outer space, a cultural landscape created by the combined effects of natural and cultural processes, and a technological signature of the same kind that SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers are looking for around exoplanets in other solar systems. It's unclear when or whether the tipping point into Kessler Syndrome might be reached, but if humanity is confined to Earth in the future, what will this mean? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37913]

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Weekly Space Hangout - Archaeology of Space: The ISS Archaeological Project with Dr. Justin P. Walsh

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 65:21


https://youtu.be/EruZ32DUpKw [As before we still have trouble with audio dropouts. It may be caused by the new software that handles the video stream. There may be nothing we can do at this time. Hopefully the team that wrote the software can do an update to address the issue. Please accept our sincere apologies for the audio glitches.] Host: Fraser Cain ( @fcain )Special Guest: This week we welcome Dr. Justin Walsh to the show to tell us about the archaeology of space.   Wait… WHAT????   You read that correctly… the archaeology of space. Justin is a PI of the International Space Station Archaeological Project (ISSAP) [https://issarchaeology.org/], the first large-scale space archaeology project. Initiated in 2015, the archaeological study of a space habitat — specifically the ISS — is aimed at understanding the "evolving cultural, social, and material structures in the ISS's unique context."   Justin is an archaeologist who researches and teaches Mediterranean art and archaeology at Chapman University in Irvine, CA. He is listed in the Register of Professional Archaeologists and has worked on excavations around the world. His other areas of interest include studying problems related to cultural heritage management, especially including the emerging field of space archaeology which led him, together with his co-PI Dr. Alice Gorman from Flinders University, to develop the first large-scale archaeological investigation of a human habitation site in space.   To learn more about ISSAP visit the project's website: https://issarchaeology.org/   You can stay up to date with ISSAP by following them on Twitter (https://twitter.com/issarchaeology) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ISSarchaeology)   To learn more about Justin and his other archaeological research, visit https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/j.... Be sure to also follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jstpwalsh). Regular Guests: Dr. Morgan Rehnberg ( http://www.morganrehnberg.com/ & @MorganRehnberg ) Dr. Kimberly Cartier ( http://KimberlyCartier.org & @AstroKimCartier ) Leah Jenks ( https://leahjenks.com/ / @leahgjenks ) This week's stories: - Amazon buys all the flights. - NASA's ongoing telescope name problem… - Neutron stars becoming black holes.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Weekly Space Hangout
Weekly Space Hangout — April 6, 2022: Archaeology of Space: The ISS Archaeological Project with Dr. Justin St. P. Walsh

Weekly Space Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 58:53 Very Popular


This week we welcome Dr. Justin Walsh to the show to tell us about the archaeology of space. Wait… WHAT???? You read that correctly… the archaeology of space. Justin is a PI of the International Space Station Archaeological Project (ISSAP) [https://issarchaeology.org/], the first large-scale space archaeology project. Initiated in 2015, the archaeological study of a space habitat — specifically the ISS — is aimed at understanding the "evolving cultural, social, and material structures in the ISS's unique context." Justin is an archaeologist who researches and teaches Mediterranean art and archaeology at Chapman University in Irvine, CA. He is listed in the Register of Professional Archaeologists and has worked on excavations around the world. His other areas of interest include studying problems related to cultural heritage management, especially including the emerging field of space archaeology which led him, together with his co-PI Dr. Alice Gorman from Flinders University, to develop the first large-scale archaeological investigation of a human habitation site in space. To learn more about ISSAP visit the project's website: https://issarchaeology.org/ You can stay up to date with ISSAP by following them on Twitter (https://twitter.com/issarchaeology) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ISSarchaeology) To learn more about Justin and his other archaeological research, visit https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/justin-walsh. Be sure to also follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jstpwalsh). **************************************** The Weekly Space Hangout is a production of CosmoQuest. Want to support CosmoQuest? Here are some specific ways you can help: Subscribe FREE to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/cosmoquest Subscribe to our podcasts Astronomy Cast and Daily Space where ever you get your podcasts! Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/cosmoquestx – follow and subscribe! Become a Patreon of CosmoQuest https://www.patreon.com/cosmoquestx Become a Patreon of Astronomy Cast https://www.patreon.com/astronomycast Buy stuff from our Redbubble https://www.redbubble.com/people/cosmoquestx Join our Discord server for CosmoQuest - https://discord.gg/X8rw4vv Join the Weekly Space Hangout Crew! - http://www.wshcrew.space/ Don't forget to like and subscribe! Plus we love being shared out to new people, so tweet, comment, review us... all the free things you can do to help bring science into people's lives.

Space Connect Podcast
Australia needs more space junk laws, with Dr Alice Gorman

Space Connect Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 51:10


On this week's episode of Space Connect Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Bella Richards chat to Dr Alice Gorman, also known as Dr Space Junk, about her current project on the International Space Station and the space debris crisis.    Gorman chats to the crew about her archaeological project on the ISS that is studying how the astronauts work and live, and it may help future space station endeavours or even long-term human spaceflight.    The trio also discuss the current state of space junk in orbit, and Gorman urges Australia to impose laws that insist companies provide a deorbiting strategy for every launch.

Glaretum
Primer experimento arqueológico en el espacio.

Glaretum

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 1:39


Un primer proyecto arqueológico del mundo o del sistema solar ha comenzado esta semana en la Estación Espacial Internacional. Dirigido por los arqueólogos, la profesora asociada Alice Gorman de la Universidad de Flinders y el profesor asociado Justin Walsh de la Universidad de Chapman en California, el Proyecto Arqueológico de la Estación Espacial Internacional (ISSAP) es el primer estudio arqueológico de un hábitat espacial.

Aussie Space Cast
20. Fixing space junk at the 2022 ISU Adelaide Conference, with Dr Alice Gorman

Aussie Space Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 30:14


Today I'm talking with Dr Alice Gorman, space archaeologist at Flinders University, all about space junk. We cover the upcoming ISU Adelaide conference, which is focused on space debris, and how we as space industry professionals can help solve this huge problem.About the ISU Adelaide 2022 Conference:Conference websiteRegister for virtual attendance (free for students!)Event will be held on 4-5 February 2022, across Friday and Saturday afternoons (ACST)Full program, includes keynotes from Enrico Palermo, Alice Gorman, Moriba Jah, panel discussions and more.More about space junk:Starlink satellites leaving tracks on astronomical observationsRussian anti-satellite test in November 2021 draws world condemnationMore about Dr Alice Gorman:Dr Space Junk vs The Universe - Alice's book on preserving our heritage in spaceFollow Alice on TwitterOther upcoming events:13th Australian Space Forum, Adelaide, Thursday 3 March 2022Australian Space Summit 2022, Sydney, Thursday 24 March 2022To be followed in the evening by the Australian Space Awards dinnerAbout the show:Visit our website for show notes and all our episodes: aussiespacecast.com.Thanks to all our patrons for supporting the show. Check out our member benefits at aussiespacecast.com/support.If you enjoyed Aussie Space Cast, please share and rate or review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Intro music is Afronauts by Crowander.Chapter images are copyright for their respective organisations.You can follow @AussieSpaceCast on Twitter or on LinkedIn.Please send any corrections, feedback or ideas to matt@aussiespacecast.com.Thanks for listening!

TEDx SHORTS
Let's think about archaeology on the moon

TEDx SHORTS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 7:28


Space archaeologist Alice Gorman highlights the moon's prominent role in our culture and the importance of thoughtfully preserving it. This talk was filmed at TEDxSydneySalon. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/

Viewpoints, 97.7FM Casey Radio
Griffith Review 74: Escape Routes with Ashley Hay

Viewpoints, 97.7FM Casey Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 18:42


Henry talks with Ashley Hay, the editor of Griffith Review, a former literary editor of The Bulletin, and a prize-winning author who has published three novels and four books of narrative non-fiction. Sometimes, we all need to get away... From mermaids and space matriarchs to fresh starts and flights of fancy, Escape Routes explores what it means to break out and break free. Featuring new work from Behrouz Boochani, Kim Scott, Peggy Frew, Natalie Kon-yu, David Ritter and Alice Gorman, plus the four winners of Griffith Review's inaugural Emerging Voices competition Declan Fry, Alison Gibbs, Vijay Khurana and Andrew Roff, Griffith Review 74: Escape Routes takes us across borders to places once out of reach, heading over the horizon to access other worlds. You can find Griffith Review 74: Escape Routes at https://www.griffithreview.com/editions/escape-routes/ This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in December 2021. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Space and Things
STP66 - Space Archaeology and The Problems with Space Junk - with Dr. Alice Gorman aka Dr. Space Junk

Space and Things

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 53:25


This week we're joined by Dr. Alice Gorman to talk all about space junk and space archaeology.Dr. Alice Gorman:Twitter: https://twitter.com/drspacejunkhttps://www.flinders.edu.au/people/alice.gorman"Dr. Space Junk vs The Universe"https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/dr-space-junk-vs-universeFull show notes can be found at: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp66-space-archaeology-and-the-problems-with-space-junk-with-dr-alice-gorman-aka-dr-space-junkShow notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guest, plus videos of any launches.Image Credits: NASASpace and Things:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandthingspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceandthingspodcast/Merch and Info: https://www.spaceandthingspodcast.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsBusiness Enquiries: info@andthingsproductions.comSpace and Things is brought to you And Things Productions https://www.andthingsproductions.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/spaceandthings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 9pm Edict
The 9pm Big Long High-Gravity Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Lovefest with Dr Alice Gorman

The 9pm Edict

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 89:53


The Spring Series of the Edict continues with space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman aka Dr Space Junk and a conversation that covers many curious possibilities.We talk about many things, including some unusual ways of launching things into space, the destruction of Cosmos 1408, Percy Grainger, inter-species romance, the Family D'Alembert science fiction series, telepresence, whether humans will become a multi-gravity society, and the theremin.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00151/Please support this podcast at:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Russian film crew to take off for first movie in space

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 9:05


In the next day or so a film crew is heading off to spend a week and a half on the international space station. Scenes for the Russian movie Challenge will be shot at the space station that orbits around 400 kilometres above the Earth. One of the actors who plays a surgeon has to do heart surgery on a sick cosmonaut!. To discuss the commericial use of the galactic facility, Space archaeologist Alice Gorman from Flinders University.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Russian film crew to take off for first movie in space

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 9:05


In the next day or so a film crew is heading off to spend a week and a half on the international space station. Scenes for the Russian movie Challenge will be shot at the space station that orbits around 400 kilometres above the Earth. One of the actors who plays a surgeon has to do heart surgery on a sick cosmonaut!. To discuss the commericial use of the galactic facility, Space archaeologist Alice Gorman from Flinders University.

Celestial Citizen
How Space Narratives Influence Our Lunar Future

Celestial Citizen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 71:27


On this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Alice Gorman to discuss what it means to be a space archaeologist, her thoughts on the cultural heritage and future of space exploration, orbital debris, and also her work on a very intriguing document called the Declaration of the Rights of the Moon.Dr. Gorman is an internationally-recognized scholar in the field of space archaeology and author of the award-winning book Dr Space Junk vs the Universe: Archaeology and the Future (MIT Press, 2019).  Her research focuses on the archaeology and heritage of space exploration, including space junk, planetary landing sites, off-earth mining, and space habitats.  She is an Associate Professor at Flinders University in Adelaide and a Vice-Chair of the Global Expert Panel on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA). Link to the Declaration of the Rights of the Moon.Link to purchase Dr Space Junk vs the Universe: Archaeology and the Future.Support the show (https://donorbox.org/celestial-citizen)

Highlights from Moncrieff
Space Cemetery

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 11:38


Alice Gorman space archaeologist and author of Dr Space Junk Vs The Universe, joined Sean on the show... Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Aussie Space Cast
13. Australia's first commercial space launch

Aussie Space Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 11:58


Today Southern Launch are poised to launch Taiwan's Hapith I as Australia's first commercial space launch - a big milestone for the industry. In other news, a lunar rover collaboration kicks off with Japan, an asteroid has been named after an Aussie space archaeologist, and much more!More about the Hapith I launch:Southern Launch mission overview (PDF)Hapith rocket on Gunter's Space PageABC News article: Australian Space Agency announces first commercial launch from Whalers WaySpace company news:iSpace partners with UTS and EXPLOR Space Technologies on a lunar mining rover with multipurpose armSpace Connect op-ed by Dr Alex Grant: Australia and Japan's alliance key to space race successMyriota received investment from IAG's venture capital arm, Firemark VenturesPing case study: Saving wind farms half a billion dollars in maintenance costsFollow-up on Waratah Seed:WS-1 payload competitionWaratah Seed satellite info pack v2Space people:Dr Alice Gorman has asteroid ‘551014 Gorman' named after herUpcoming events:Tue 14 Sep at 4pm Adelaide time - “Venture Capital for Space”, with Bill Bartee from Main Sequence, and Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency.Wed 15 Sep - 12th Australian Space Forum at the Adelaide Convention Centre, or virtual attendance.About the show:Visit our website for show notes and all our episodes: aussiespacecast.com.If you enjoyed Aussie Space Cast, please share and rate or review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Please also consider supporting the show via Patreon. Thanks very much to our existing patrons who support the show.Music is Afronauts by Crowander.Chapter images are copyright for their respective organisations.You can follow @AussieSpaceCast on Twitter or on LinkedIn.Please send any corrections, feedback or suggestions to feedback@aussiespacecast.com.Thanks for listening!

The Space Show
2021.09.08 | Asteroid (551014) Gorman named for Australian space archaeologist

The Space Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 38:10


On The Space Show for Wednesday, 8 September 2021: International Space Station: visible passes & cracks aboard the ISS Asteroids named including Asteroid (551014) Gorman for Dr Alice Gorman aka @DrSpaceJunk in the International Astronomical Union's Working Group on Small Body Nomenclature Bulletin (vol. 1 no. 7 p. 10) on 2 September 2021 Lunar environment panel discussion GRAIL launch 10th anniversary: NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory mission

All Of It
Producer Picks: The Future of Space Exploration

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 18:13


[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2021] In February, NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on the surface of Mars. We look at the line between exploration and colonization. Joining us are Dr. Alice Gorman, an archaeologist and who looks at spacecraft and off-earth landing sites, and Chris Schaberg, an English professor at Loyola University New Orleans specializing in the environmental humanities.   This segment was picked by our Producer Zach Gottehrer-Cohen.

Those Space People
Exploring space archeology with Dr Space Junk

Those Space People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 63:35


Alice Gorman, popularly known as Dr. Space Junk, is a space archeologist. She examines defunct satellites, rocket parts and such abandoned human-made objects in space and researches their preservation as cultural heritage. She is currently based in Adelaide, Australia.Being an archeologist, it is quite interesting how Alice got interested in space and eventually pioneered Space Archeology. Just by examining discarded cable ties, she could unearth important details about a long forgotten space mission that had never been documented.Did you know that current day satellite communication could have taken a very different path had the little known Project Westford not been discontinued? Alice shares insights on how to get the common person to take ownership of the Moon and contribute towards humanity making sustainable decisions during space exploration and space resource utilisation. 

Space Café Podcast
Alice Gorman – Space Archaeologist and why Elon Musk will never call her back

Space Café Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 63:14


SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 25th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Alice Gorman – Space Archaeologist and why Elon Musk will never call her back.Episode 025 features a special guest Alice Gorman.Alice Gorman has brought together astrophysics and archaeology to create the fascinating field of space archaeology. She talks about what exactly it is and why it could be crucial to the future of space travel in this fascinating episode of the Space Cafe Podcast.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features highly interesting guests.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panelists from across the space sector.○      Host: Markus Mooslechner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-mooslechner-87878085/ ○      Guest: Alice GormanAlice GormanYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Finding Sustainability Podcast
Commoning # 3: The Commons in Space with Alice Gorman and Akhil Rao

Finding Sustainability Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 53:54


In this episode, Michael spoke with two organizers of an upcoming virtual conference being held by the International Association for the Study of the Commons (IASC). This conference is taking place February 24-26, and is the first in a series of virtual conferences being held by the IASC. Conference website: https://2021space.iasc-commons.org/ IASC events website: https://iasc-commons.org/future-conferences/    

Archive Fever
12 | Follow the Object

Archive Fever

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 46:04


Yves and Clare are joined by internationally renowned space archeologist Alice Gorman, who you may also know as Dr Space Junk, author of Dr Space Junk Vs The Universe: Archaeology and the Future (MIT Press, 2019). How do we catalog, access, and work in an archive suspended in the stars above our heads? Alice discusses her journey from indigenous heritage management to satellites and spacecraft, and reflects on the pitfalls of understanding the story of humankind as “from the stone age to the space age”. The group also discusses code-breaking, armor against mortality, colonialism and the unexpected delights of cable-ties.

The Wheeler Centre
The Show of the Year 2019

The Wheeler Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 159:41


Content note: This podcast episode contains some strong language, and mentions violence and child sexual abuse. As the decade turns, The Show of the Year marks 2019 in style – with host Casey Bennetto and a glittering line-up of writers, comedians and musicians. Paul Kelly, Nath Valvo, Alice Bishop, Sista Zai Zanda, Margot Morales Tanjutco, Laura Jean, Alice Gorman, Evelyn Araluen, The Merindas, Brodie Lancaster, Louise Milligan and Bill Shorten share their thoughts on subjects as various as the decommissioning of the Opportunity Rover on Mars, the Tigers' premiership run, the death of Toni Morrison, The Masked Singer and the closure of Uluru to tourists. Select an image to view in detail Select an image to view in detail What a year. Protests shook Hong Kong, the Amazon caught fire and children led a worldwide climate strike. Boris Johnson picked up the prime ministerial ball as it came loose from the back of the scrum, Scott Morrison baseball-capped his way back into government, and Trump impeachment talk turned to (some) action. We said goodbye to towering figures in literature and politics, including Toni Morrison, Bob Hawke, Les Murray, Clive James and Mary Oliver. And we farewelled meowing figures of the internet. (R.I.P. Grumpy Cat.) There were the mandatory Big Cultural Moments, too: someone (no spoilers) finally won the Game of Thrones, Fleabag stormed the Emmys, and a Sydney real estate video went viral. Beyoncé came home, Fyre Festival blew up (again) and Lil Nas X shot to stardom via TikTok. Ah yes, how could we forget: TikTok. Goodbye 2019 … we hardly knew ye! Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science Signaling Podcast
A worldwide worm survey, and racial bias in a health care algorithm

Science Signaling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 41:34


Earthworms are easy … to find. But despite their prevalence and importance to ecosystems around the world, there hasn't been a comprehensive survey of earthworm diversity or population size. This week in Science, Helen Philips, a postdoctoral fellow at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research and the Institute of Biology at Leipzig University, and colleagues published the results of their worldwide earthworm study, composed of data sets from many worm researchers around the globe. Host Sarah Crespi gets the lowdown from Philips on earthworm myths, collaborating with worm researchers, and links between worm populations and climate. Read a related commentary here.  Sarah also talks with Ziad Obermeyer, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, about dissecting out bias in an algorithm used by health care systems in the United States to recommend patients for additional health services. With unusual access to a proprietary algorithm, inputs, and outputs, Obermeyer and his colleagues found that the low amount of health care dollars spent on black patients in the past caused the algorithm to underestimate their risk for poor health in the future. Obermeyer and Sarah discuss how this happened and remedies that are already in progress. Read a related commentary here.  Finally, in the monthly books segment, books host Kiki Sanford interviews author Alice Gorman about her book Dr. Space Junk vs The Universe: Archaeology and the Future. Listen to more book segments on the Science books blog: Books, et al. This week's episode was edited by Podigy. Ads on this week's show: The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life by David Quanmen; MEL Science Download the transcript (PDF) Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast [Image: Public domain; Music: Jeffrey Cook]