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Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
Intersectional Cosmology w/ Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 73:19 Transcription Available


In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by theoretical physicist, and associate professor of physics and astronomy, and core faculty in women's and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. They discuss her newest book, The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie. Follow Chanda: @chanda

Space Nuts
Space Chronicles: Blue Origin's Boom, The Case for Primordial Black Holes

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 38:12 Transcription Available


Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by NordVPN, your reliable partner for online security. To take advantage of our exclusive offer, including four extra months for free, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts.Space Exploration: Blue Origin's Explosive Test and the Mysteries of the Universe In this thrilling episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson reunite to discuss a range of captivating topics, including the recent explosive test of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, primordial black holes, and the ongoing debate around dark energy. Buckle up as we delve into the cosmos and explore these fascinating themes.Episode Highlights:- Blue Origin's Test Launch: The episode kicks off with an analysis of the dramatic Blue Origin test that resulted in an explosive incident at Cape Canaveral, raising questions about the future of the Artemis programme and the implications for upcoming lunar missions.- Primordial Black Holes: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss a recent microlensing event observed in the Large Magellanic Cloud, exploring the possibility that the mysterious object, dubbed Phoebe, could be a primordial black hole, a concept first proposed by Stephen Hawking.- Gravitational Microlensing Explained: The hosts break down the phenomenon of gravitational microlensing, illustrating how invisible objects can magnify the light of distant stars and what this means for our understanding of dark matter and the universe.- Dark Energy: A Possible Furphy? A thought-provoking discussion ensues about the nature of dark energy, with insights from a recent paper suggesting that our current model of the universe may be oversimplified, raising the possibility that dark energy may not be necessary at all.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, Instagram, and more. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.- Blue Origin's Explosive Test- Understanding Primordial Black Holes- Gravitational Microlensing Phenomenon- The Debate Around Dark Energy- Implications for Future Space Exploration

Bright Side
Astronomers Say Black Holes Might Be Secret Space Portals

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 12:34


Imagine staring at a black hole… and realizing it might actually be a doorway. Scientists now think some black holes could be wormholes — real portals through space and time. The craziest part? They look so much like black holes that we might have been seeing them for years without knowing it. If that's true, they could lead to faraway parts of the universe… or somewhere even stranger. In this video, we'll explore what that means, the science behind it, and the mind-bending possibilities it opens up. Get ready — space just got a whole lot weirder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep993: Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 4:19


Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)1913

Made of Stars
Straight Outta Columbus

Made of Stars

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 40:17 Transcription Available


NASA has announced the Artemis III astronauts and one has Columbus ties. The ISS is leaking air.. again. Scientists have gotten better at locating gravitational waves which means they are finding more of them. A meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert may have been part of an ancient Mars-sized planet from our own solar system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

The Modern Hotelier
#284: Fixing the Post-Booking Black Hole Most Hotels Ignore | with Michael Gahan

The Modern Hotelier

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 24:12


What is the “post-booking black hole” in hospitality, and how can hotels eliminate it to transform the guest experience using AI, destination intelligence, and modern engagement tools? In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Michael Gahan, CEO of Tongo, for a deep dive into how hotels can transform the guest journey by stepping into the “post-booking black hole.”Michael shares his unconventional path from small-town California, professional MMA fighting, and wine tour entrepreneurship to building a hospitality tech company focused on redefining guest engagement through destination intelligence and AI-powered concierge experiences.The conversation explores: How early guest conversations shape travel decisions and hotel revenue  Why most hotels miss the critical pre-arrival planning window  What makes Tongo's approach different from typical “AI concierge” tools  How personalized, scalable concierge experiences are now possible  The operational challenges and opportunities inside modern hotel organizations Michael also discusses lessons from his MMA career, the importance of guest-centric thinking, and why the future of hospitality depends on owning the conversation before guests even arrive.This episode is sponsored by Tongo: https://letstongo.com/Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xYXa6iH6qfELinks:Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gahan/Tongo: https://letstongo.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/284Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Science: Starfish arms, fighting cells, Black Hole wind

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 10:26


Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn with three new studies, including one into how starfish arms can guide and focus light. 

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Black Hole Jets Dance, MAVEN's Mars Mission Ends, and Earth's Rare Blue Micro Moon

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 28:30


Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is broughtto you by NordVPN, where your online security starts. To check out our special discount with bonuses offer, simply visit www.nordvpn.com/stuartgarySpaceTime Series 29 Episode 68 *How black holes shape the cosmos A new study has revealed how powerful jets generated by black holes shape the universe. *NASA forced to end its MAVEN Mars Mission NASA has been forced to shut down its MAVEN mission orbiting Mars following a mysterious spacecraft failure in December. *Earth gets a rare blue micro moon Skywatchers have just experienced a rare blue micro-moon. *The Science Report An El Niño climate event to develop this month and last at least until the southern hemisphere spring. One in six cases of COVID-19 might have resulted in patients suffering long covid. Palaeontologists have identified fossils of a new species of raptor-like dinosaur in Patagonia. Skeptics guide to antivaxxers change of heart. Our Guests This Week: Dr Steve Prabu from Curtin University Beth Johnson from the search for extraterrestrial intelligence SETI institute Texas A&M Space Institute Director Dr Nancy Currie-Gregg Texas A&M Space Institute lead Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr Rob Ambrose NASA Johnson Space Centre Director Vanessa Wyche   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian SkepticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Engadget
OpenAI reportedly has a major ChatGPT overhaul in store, Axiom revealed its Prada-designed spacesuit inner layer for NASA, and astronomers measured the mass of a dormant black hole

Engadget

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 6:55


-A redesigned ChatGPT would encourage users beyond just chatting and towards using "coding tools, image generation and applications built by partners such as Canva and Booking.com." -NASA tasked Axiom Space and Prada to create new, high-tech spacesuits. -Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers have measured the mass of a dormant black hole 10 billion light-years away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Astronomie am Kepler
AK058 Die Welt ist eine Scheibe

Astronomie am Kepler

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 38:47 Transcription Available


Die Welt ist eine Scheibe! Nein, wir sind keine Flat-Earth-Verschwörungstheoretiker und auch nicht verrückt geworden. Was es damit auf sich hat, klären wir nach den Space News, in dem wir über die famose CSA/ESA-Weltraummission SMILE sprechen, die auf einer Vega C-Rakete am 19. Mai gestartet ist und auf der viel Wissen und Technik vom Grazer Institut für Weltraumforschung steckt. SMILE erforscht, was die Teilchen des Sonnenwindes mit dem Magnetfeld, der von geladenen Teilchen erfüllten Ionosphäre und mit der Atmosphäre der Erde anstellt. Neben schönen Polarlichtern können dabei nämlich ziemlich zerstörerische geomagnetische Stürme entstehen. Zu dieser Mission gibt es übrigens neben einem Infopaket auch ein cooles Comic (auf Englisch), das die ESA erstellt hat. Im Hauptthema zeigen wir, dass unsere Welt flach ist! Nein, nicht die Erde, denn eine Flacherde würde aufgrund der Schwerkraft augenblicklich in sich zusammenfallen und eine glutflüssige Kugel bilden. Aber unsere Galaxie, die Milchstraße, ist eigentlich eine sehr flache Scheibe aus Sternen, Gas, Staub und einem schwarzen Loch in der Mitte. Unsere Galaxie ist umgeben von einem kugelförmigen Halo, in dem sich Kugelsternhaufen befinden, und dem zirkumgalaktischen Medium aus sehr dünn verteiltem Gas, das trotzdem im Summe deutlich mehr wiegt als alles an Gas, Staub und Sternen innerhalb unserer Galaxienscheibe. Unsere Milchstraße ist wie alle Galaxien eine Kannibalin und hat sich im Laufe ihres Daseins schon einige kleinere Galaxien einverleibt. Dabei entstanden schräg durch die Galaxienscheibe laufende Sternströme wie z.B. die Gaia Enceladus Sausage, die mit Hilfe von Daten der europäischen GAIA-Weltraummission gefunden werden konnten. Bei solchen Galaxienkollisionen stoßen zwar nicht die Sterne und Planeten der Welteninseln zusammen (dazu ist der Weltraum viel zu leer), aber sehr wohl die Gas- und Staubmassen der Galaxien, und es kommt zu so genannten Starbursts, zur Entstehung sehr vieler Sterne. Alle Sterne der Milchstraße drehen sich um das Zentrum unserer Galaxie – aber die Spiralarme drehen sich kurioserweise nicht mit, wie diese Animation sehr schön veranschaulicht. In den Spiralarmen ist das Meiste an Gas und Staub konzentriert, dort entstehen auch die jungen, großen, hellen Sterne, die nicht lange genug leben, um die Spiralarme verlassen zu können. Darum leuchten in allen Spiralgalaxien diese Arme besonders hell. Wenn zwei gleich große Spiralgalaxien zusammenstoßen (wie es unserer Milchstraße in einigen Milliarden Jahren mit der Andromedagalaxie ergehen wird), dann durchmischen sich die beiden zu einer so genannten Elliptischen Galaxie, und der Starburst braucht die gesamten Vorräte an Gas und Staub auf. Darum entstehen in den ellipischen Galaxien danach keine neuen Sterne mehr. Als allerletztes stoßen dann die beiden schwarzen Löcher zusammen und vereinigen sich. Das kann sehr lange dauern, und vermutlich kreist auch noch zumindest ein schwarzes Loch einer verspeisten Kleingalaxie rund um Sagittarius A*, dem Black Hole unserer eigenen Milchstraße. Nicht nur die Galaxie ist flach, sondern auch unserer Planetensystem – alle Planeten kreisen in der gleichen Ebene um die Sonne, auf der so genannten Ekliptik. Das ergibt sich zwangsweise, weil Planetensysteme aus einer rotierenden Scheibe aus Gas und Staub entstehen, die durch die Fliehkräfte quasi automatisch zu einer dünnen Scheibe wird. Im Astrolexikon wenden wir uns dann der Frage zu, was genau eigentlich ein Stern ist.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Earth in a Cosmic Void? Black Holes Before Galaxies and SpaceX's Latest Triumph

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 52:53


SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 67 *Are we in a cosmic void after all? It's an hypothesis which has been around for decades and refuses to go away: Are we in a cosmic void? *New study confirms a black hole that formed before its galaxy Astronomers using the Webb Space Telescope have identified a supermassive black hole in the early universe that formed before its host galaxy. *Another win for SpaceX over Boeing NASA has just awarded SpaceX six more crew transfer missions to the International Space Station because Boeing still can't certify its Starliner spacecraft as safe for human operation. *SkyWatch June The June Solstice, the constellation Sagittarius, and the Taurids meteor shower are among the highlights of the June night skies on Sky watch.   Our Guests This Week: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman NASA Associate Administrator Lori Glaze NASA Moon Base executive Carlos García-Galán   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics And Senior science writer and Sky and Telescope magazine contributor Jonathan Nally  

James Webb Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope - A New View of the Universe - Black Holes Before Galaxies

James Webb Space Telescope

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 16:30


Griffin Rowe explores groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope discoveries: a supermassive black hole forming before its galaxy, chaotic stellar deaths, a potential moon-forming disk around an exoplanet, elongated early galaxies hinting at dark matter's wave nature, and observations reshaping our understanding of cosmic expansion. Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI

James Webb Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals New Discoveries on Uranus Rings and Black Holes

James Webb Space Telescope

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 4:13


# SEO-Friendly Podcast Episode Description ## James Webb Space Telescope: New Sonifications, Uranus Discoveries & Black Hole Breakthroughs Discover how NASA's James Webb Space Telescope continues revolutionizing space science with groundbreaking infrared observations and innovative accessibility features. In this episode, the Space Cowboy explores Webb's latest achievements, from turning cosmic images into sound to revealing stunning details about Uranus's rings. **Episode Highlights:**

The Naked Scientists Podcast
Ovarian cancer wonder drug, and the birth of black holes

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 28:49


In this episode, we hear about a breakthrough drug called mirvetuximab, which has been dubbed a "biological missile" in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Plus, astronomers suggest some black holes may have formed before the stars in their host galaxies; a 'killer fungus' that could help habitats damaged by invasive moss; and Blue Origin officials assess the damage caused by the New Glenn rocket's dramatic explosion in Florida. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What In The Duck! - Oliver Peck Podcast
Oliver Peck & Tom Banks (Black Hole Motorcycle Museum) | What In The Duck Podcast Ep. 62

What In The Duck! - Oliver Peck Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 103:31


Welcome back to the What In The Duck Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with tattoo icon Oliver Peck and motorcycle enthusiast Tom Banks for a wild, unfiltered conversation.We dive deep into the adrenaline-fueled world of vintage racing and the insane history of Indian Motorcycles. Plus, the guys share the mind-blowing story behind a real-life bank robbery and take us on a virtual tour of the legendary Black Hole Motorcycle Museum.If you love chopper culture, crazy history, and high-speed stories, you cannot miss this episode.Tom Banks:FacebookInstagramCannonball Oliver Peck:Email your questions...whatintheduckpodcast@gmail.com⁠CAMEO⁠YouTube ⁠⁠Rumble⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠Website⁠‍ ‍SpotifyWITD Sponsors:⁠Elm Street Tattoo⁠⁠Anchor Screen Printing⁠⁠Cheap Thrills Clothing Brand⁠Yellow Rose Canyon⁠Dream Machines of Texas ⁠Legacy Ink email: ⁠Legacyartsupplies@gmail.comWITD Podcast is produced by: Audra Cabral & John Niederkorn Sound / Video by: Courtney Larkins

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go
Longtime mystery about black holes solved by NU astrophysicists

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 0:32


​The team of scientists at Northwestern University have discovered evidence of a powerful wind blowing from the Milky Way's central massive black hole called Sagittarius A. ​Northwestern's Mark Gorski, who co-led the study, says new observations allowed their scientists to see the wind's imprint for the first time. He says astrophysicists everywhere have been trying to find evidence of this black hole theory for 50 years.

WBBM All Local
Longtime mystery about black holes solved by NU astrophysicists

WBBM All Local

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 0:32


​The team of scientists at Northwestern University have discovered evidence of a powerful wind blowing from the Milky Way's central massive black hole called Sagittarius A. ​Northwestern's Mark Gorski, who co-led the study, says new observations allowed their scientists to see the wind's imprint for the first time. He says astrophysicists everywhere have been trying to find evidence of this black hole theory for 50 years.

WBBM Newsradio's 8:30AM News To Go
Longtime mystery about black holes solved by NU astrophysicists

WBBM Newsradio's 8:30AM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 0:32


​The team of scientists at Northwestern University have discovered evidence of a powerful wind blowing from the Milky Way's central massive black hole called Sagittarius A. ​Northwestern's Mark Gorski, who co-led the study, says new observations allowed their scientists to see the wind's imprint for the first time. He says astrophysicists everywhere have been trying to find evidence of this black hole theory for 50 years.

Walkabout the Galaxy
Second Generation Black Hole Mergers and Solar System Chaos

Walkabout the Galaxy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 46:34


Exquisitely detailed measurements of the ripples in spacetime from the mergers of black holes now show that some of these merging black holes were, themselves, created by an earlier black hole merging event. While this had been suspected to take place, we now have clear evidence of it. On a less dramatic scale but much closer to home, new simulations of the early solar system suggest the large population of moons of Uranus needed help from a now long lost fifth giant planet to survive. Join us for all this, space news, trivia, and a generally good time.

The Young Jedi Knights Club
BONUS - Millennium Falcon

The Young Jedi Knights Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 206:15


Punching in the coordinates for an unexpected detour, John Parton joins us aboard the Millennium Falcon in a real barrel of taurill that makes the jump through the freighter's offbeat ownership history and straight into a Black Hole of tangents. We bounce between topics faster than a bat-falcon and could have kept talking for a millennium, while asking how the frip James Luceno turned a book about a spaceship into Absolute Literature.   

Sunrise Celly
Wishing for a Black Hole?

Sunrise Celly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 25:08


Two hockey fans from South Florida – Tori Warenik and Guillermo Torrente – team up to provide knowledge you can get anywhere about their favorite NHL team: the Florida Panthers. These two friends will post weekly updates during the NHL season on Panthers games and talk about news around the league. 

Quanta Science Podcast
Audio Edition: Astrophysicists Find No 'Hair' on Black Holes

Quanta Science Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 12:43


According to Einstein's theory of gravity, black holes have only a small handful of distinguishing characteristics. Quantum theory implies they may have more. Now an experimental search finds that any of this extra ‘hair' has to be pretty short. The story Astrophysicists Find No ‘Hair' on Black Holes first appeared on Quanta Magazine.

Fartmouth
322 - Black Hole SON

Fartmouth

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 82:49 Transcription Available


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Father. Son. Galaxy. A Star Wars Podcast
How Star Wars Changed Science Fiction and Fantasy Films

Father. Son. Galaxy. A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 52:54 Transcription Available


We are kicking off a massive, year-long celebration! Starting today, May 25th, 2026, Father.Son.Galaxy. is counting down to the upcoming 50th anniversary of Star Wars. Over the next year, we are dedicating special episodes to exploring how a galaxy far, far away completely reshaped pop culture. In this premiere episode, Kerwin is joined by award-winning author John Kenneth Muir to discuss his book, "Science Fiction and Fantasy Films of the 1970s". Together, they explore the cinematic landscape prior to May 1977—an era dominated by dark, dystopian themes and cautionary tales like Logan's Run, Soylent Green, and The Omega Man. They also examine how the massive success of Star Wars shifted the industry, paving the way for a wave of late-1970s sci-fi and fantasy milestones, including Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Moonraker, Alien, and Disney's The Black Hole.

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
355 | Solo: Looking Quantum Mechanics in the Eyeball

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 104:25


One of the major obstacles to understanding quantum mechanics is the difficulty we have in simply accepting what the theory itself is telling us. The problem is that we know what the everyday world looks like -- stuff, arranged in space, evolving through time. So we can't resist the temptation to impose that picture on the quantum description, even if it's not actually there. In this solo episode I talk about what it means to take quantum mechanics at face value, and the difficult work involved in understanding how the everyday world of our experience fits into the picture. Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/05/25/355-solo-looking-quantum-mechanics-in-the-eyeball/ Support Mindscape on Patreon. Here is the survey on physicists' opinions about unsettled big-picture questions: Afshordi, Halper, Rini, and Schirber, "Big Mysteries Survey: Physicists' Views on Cosmology, Black Holes, Quantum Mechanics, and Quantum Gravity." And here is a short technical overview on the ideas described in this episode: Carroll, "Reality as a Vector in Hilbert Space." If you want further papers, look at the papers cited in this one.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS, Milky Way's Black Hole Dynamics, and Scotland's Dark Sky Sanctuary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 17:19 Transcription Available


SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 61 *The latest observations of interstellar comet 3i-Atlas using two spacecraft instead of just one Astronomers have used two separate spacecraft to obtain new ultra-violet spectrographic images of the interstellar comet 3i-Atlas as it continues its journey out of our solar system. *The shocking data in new AI models of our Milky Way Galaxy's super massive black hole A new study has discovered that our Milky Way Galaxy's super massive black hole is rotating almost as fast as the laws of physics allow, and its axis is pointing directly towards the Earth. *The Isle of Rum listed as Britain's second dark sky sanctuary The Isle of Rum is the first place in Scotland to achieve Dark Sky Sanctuary status – one of just 23 places around the world so designated by Dark Sky International. *The Science Report Warnings of a link between Omega-3 supplements and your risk of dementia. Myanmar, state media is reporting the discovery of a giant 2.2 kilogram ruby. The Australian military will go ahead with the development of its new Speartooth underwater drone. *Skeptics guide to Dubai's cancer curing cult.   Our Guests This Week: Siding Spring Observatory director Dr. Christian Wolf Alex Mumford local Isle of Rum resident who organized the Dark Skies application   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

Kottke Ride Home
The Biggest Black Hole Smash-Up & How the Universe Builds Cosmic Giants

Kottke Ride Home

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 4:56


Astronomers may have found a record-breaking pair of black holes Scientists Just Discovered How the Universe Builds Monster Black Holes Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walkabout the Galaxy
Whacky Black Hole Collisions and Strange Uranian Rings

Walkabout the Galaxy

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 49:30


Mysterious bright blue flashes from relatively empty parts of the universe have a new possible explanation involving, what else, black holes. We explore this new idea to explain Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs) with black hole collisions, take a peek at the black hole in our own Milky Way, and discuss some puzzling observations of two of the rings of Uranus. Plus, we have a stupid stumper, exoplanet trivia, space news, and a top quark hot take!

Le Double Expresso RTL2
L'INTÉGRALE - Le Double Expresso RTL2 (20/05/26)

Le Double Expresso RTL2

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 117:10


L'info du matin - Aller au musée ralentirait le vieillissement. Le winner du jour - Un renard vole 19 boules de pétanque à un couple en Dordogne. - Un ancien batteur de Scorpions au Printemps des Charvants. Le flashback du jour - Juillet 2006 : Un mauvais souvenir pour commencer, avec la défaite de la France en finale de la Coupe du Monde de football face à l'Italie, marquée par le fameux coup de tête de Zidane. Mais ce mois-là, il y avait aussi la sortie du quatrième album de Muse, "Black Holes & Revelations". Les savoirs inutiles - Joe de "Say It Ain't So, Joe", le célèbre titre de Murray Head sorti en 1976, n'est pas un personnage fictif. La chanson fait référence à Shoeless Joe Jackson, une légende du baseball américain. La chanson du jour - Blondie "Heart of Glass" 3 choses à savoir sur Joe Cocker Qu'est-ce qu'on regarde ? - Sortie au cinéma du film "The Mandalorian and Grogu", dans l'univers Star Wars, avec notamment Pedro Pascal et Sigourney Weaver au casting. - Nouvelle série sur Netflix : "The Boroughs", produite par les frères Duffer, les créateurs de Stranger Things, sort demain sur la plateforme. Le jeu surprise (1,2,3,4) - Karine de Perpignan gagne un séjour de 2 nuits pour 2 personnes en chambre double avec accès piscine et jacuzzi à l'hôtel Madeloc à Collioure. Les coffres à jouets RTL2 - Inès, 10 ans, de Josse dans les Landes gagne un séjour 3J/2N au parc de loisirs PortAventura World pour 4 personnes, 2 adultes et 2 enfants. La Banque RTL2 - Simon de Chavagnes-les-Redoux repart avec une montre Kelton. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

StarTalk Radio
Cosmic Queries – Scars in Spacetime

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 55:33


Can we influence the strong nuclear force? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio answer grab bag questions about sci-fi laser guns, the Roche Limit, how we interact with the fundamental forces, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-scars-in-spacetime/ Thanks to our Patrons Gladys Strickland, Jonathan Marino, Petri Rajama, Benjamin Cross, Smooth, Cecelia Linley, John Burgin, Elizabeth Shope, Barrett Mayes, Paweł Szczypa, Ivan Ocampo, Angelo Rios, Luisangel Araujo, B-RO RTR, Sebastian Poehlmann, Kendra, Charles, LateGame, Stephanie, Denis, Joseph Hodge, Daniel Smith, Matt Sutton, Ziyod Yusupov, TheAceIsHere _, Robert Baughman, Patricia Weaver, Scott Jones, Luis Figueroa, TheJosh, Justin Garrity, J. Michael Mastro, Andreas Sorteberg Vik, Christian Di Patria, Steve Kingan, Martha, Nick, Jeff Ferren, Louise Keyte, Ann Hosler, Darren, Roni Gi, Salacious B Crumb, Tero Tommola, Dhaval, Andy Roberts, Brian Simmons, Toney, Remedy, Terry Melman, David Smith, Andrew M Gross, Conan, Raz, Joseph Watkins, Joe, Dom WB, Mike Bertuccio, Deepak Mani, Adam Dockerty, Mike, Habib Hassan, Exercise Enlightenment, Everett, Twisted Universe, Jason Prechtl, Luis Antonio Leon, SwillisBolt, Switchblade91, Linda Hall, Bo J, Megan Marler, Dalton, Jim, Chris Brown, Krisztian Unpronounceable, Donce, Jay, Jacob, Suzan Wallace, Ted, Steve James, TERP Radio, Sublimis, Alexander Casian, Onlymeami, Zack Blankenship, John Perez, Specter, DJ, Kristian Jeremiassen, Adam Flores, Dan Herman, Zef Correal, Maddie, Adam, Mark, Mary, Andrew494, and Matthew Grieve for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Space Nuts
Supercharged Neutrinos, Exploding Black Holes & Lunar Mysteries Uncovered | Q&A

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 59:18 Transcription Available


Exploding Black Holes, Lunar Mysteries, and Cosmic Questions In this enlightening Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle an array of fascinating questions from listeners. From the enigmatic nature of supercharged neutrinos linked to black holes to the mysteries of the Moon's surface, this episode is a deep dive into the cosmos.Episode Highlights:- Supercharged Neutrinos and Black Holes: Nick's intriguing question about the detection of a supercharged neutrino prompts a discussion on the theoretical concept of exploding black holes and Hawking radiation. Jonti explains the complexities of black hole evaporation and the potential implications for our understanding of the universe.- The Dark Side of the Moon: Andrew returns with her questions about the far side of the Moon, exploring why it appears less damaged than the near side. Jonti provides insights into the Moon's geological history and the differences in surface features that contribute to this phenomenon.- Shallow Craters on the Moon: Continuing with Andrew's inquiries, the hosts discuss the nature of lunar craters and why many appear shallower than expected. Jonti elaborates on the processes that lead to complex craters and their unique characteristics compared to simpler ones.- Planet Formation and Solar System Dynamics: Eli's two-part question leads to a discussion about the composition of planets in our solar system and how their formation relates to the elements present in the Sun. The hosts delve into the nuances of planetary formation and the role of distance from the Sun in determining a planet's composition.- Speed of the Solar System: Eli's second question prompts an exploration of how fast our solar system could travel without causing noticeable effects on Earth. Jonti explains the implications of high speeds in a dense stellar environment and how it might alter our cosmic perspective.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, Instagram, and more. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Galactic Black Hole Eruptions, Snowball Earth Theories, and the Impact of SkyMapper

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 25:11 Transcription Available


SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 59 *Black hole flare explodes in the heart of our galaxy Astronomers have observed a dramatic mid-infrared flare erupting from Sagittarius A*- the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. *A new explanation for Snowball Earth Scientists have developed a new explanation for one of our planet's great climate puzzles: how a snowball Earth event known as the Sturtian glaciation could have lasted so long. *The legacy of Australia's Sky Mapper – so far The fourth and most recent data release by the Sky Mapper southern survey has covered more than half the sky, generating some four hundred thousand images, showing 700 million objects and achieving 15 billion detections. *The Science Report Obesity trends growing faster in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income nations. The Gulf Stream continuing to weaken, threatening global climates. Palaeontologists discover a new type of plant-eating dinosaur in Southeast Asia. Skeptics guide to pseudo-archaeology. Our Guests This Week: Siding Spring Observatory director Dr. Christian Wolf Alex Mumford local Isle of Rum resident who organized the Dark Skies application   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

The Degrassi Kid Podcast
Kendra Mason Escapes the Degrassi Black Hole

The Degrassi Kid Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 108:26


817 - Whatever happened to Kendra Mason?In this special watch party episode, we're joined by Katie Lai, who played Kendra Mason on Degrassi: The Next Generation.Together, we watch through all of Katie's scenes on the show, hear behind the scenes stories and react to Toby when he tries to explain Kendra's sudden disappearance.Plus, watch our bonus video, where Katie imagines what Toby and Kendra's relationship might have looked like in Season 4 and reveals what she really thinks about Spinner and Emma's wedding: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-video-lai-158093399If you love Degrassi, this watch party is for you. Thank you to The Degrassi Kid Producer team for helping with this event!--

2 Guys 5 Movies
The Spin Chagrin 214: The Black Hole (2006)

2 Guys 5 Movies

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 75:11


The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its fourth year. All the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "All Crime and Bad BBQ." For this, he watched and reviewed the St. Louis-set SyFy movie The Black Hole, starring Judd Nelson and Kristy Swanson. They also talk about Daredevil and The Punisher on Disney+.

Islas de Robinson
Islas de Robinson - Las Nietas del Charli: Sol de medianoche - 18/05/26

Islas de Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 59:18


Esta semana, en nuestras Islas de Noche, seguimos en racha. Otra visita aquí, en vivo y en directo, en nuestro rincón de la Casa de la Radio. Las Nietas del Charli, Raquel y María Rubio, vienen con su fenomenal disco de debut, "Un sol dentro"... El que atesoran e irradian ellas en su universo único. Menudo descubrimiento... Se quedan en las Islas para siempre. Fabulosas. Suenan: "Catherine", "Montaña", "Lauri", "Conjuro", "Rabia" y "Camino". Su lista de favoritas para la ocasión: DISCOS: "EL INIGUALABLE BOLA DE NIEVE" - BOLA DE NIEVE / "CAL" - SON DE LA FRONTERA / "HEAVY METAL" - CAMERON WINTER / "JAR OF FLIES" - ALICE IN CHAINS / "SEED OF MEMORY" - TERRY REID / "MELLOW GOLD" - "BECK" / "OMEGA" - MORENTE / CANCIONES: "Acabo chorare" - NOVOS BAIANOS / "Caballo viejo" - SIMÓN DÍAZ / "Black Hole" - BECK / "Arrullo magnético" - FAJARDO / "Andar y andar" - DUQUENDE / "Not a lot just Forever" - ADRIANNE LENKEREscuchar audio

I Love It When
Solo with Mo: The Black Hole on My Chest & A Live Coaching Call

I Love It When

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 93:59


Send Mo a text about this episode!So... last month my partner Tom noticed I had a black hole on my chest- lined with a moving, purple energy. LOL! Welcome to this Solo With Mo episode on the I love it when podcast! This episode is packed with a few of my most recent "energy experiences" + my first LIVE Coaching call with special guest- Zara Smith. I had the idea this last Monday to email my database and ask if anyone wanted to volunteer to be coached live on my podcast- and I got 10 volunteers! This seems like something people are excited to participate in- so I'll probably be doing it again. I chose Zara because of her topic and the fact that she's not an entrepreneur. Often times when people hear the word "Coach" they think of the Coaches that work in sports or they think "Business Coach". And the truth is that I work with all sorts! Right now I'm currently Coaching someone who is retired- and I LOVE IT! I love the variety. Zara's desire was to be coached on the topic of letting her guard down and looking at why her heart space is a bit blocked. I know that a lot of people can relate to this. In this episode I talk about:The black hole aka "Transmutation Chamber" Tom helped me discover that I created when I was a kid to help people feel better.How I often get a migraine the day I'm speaking in front of a roomful of people- and how I work to block that energy and remove the migraine. My increasing awareness around feeling other people's energy.The last 60 minutes is my live Coaching call with Zara- where we end up utilizing the Emotion Code to remove her heart wall. Please comment on this video/post and let us know what you think! My goal from sharing this live Coaching call is to give you an idea of what it FEELS like to work with me. Thank you to Zara for allowing us to share her experience ❤️Get on Mo's newsletter: www.iloveitwhen.orgTo explore Coaching with Mo, email: Mo@iloveitwhen.orgTo try the Lifewave patches: https://www.lifewave.com/pillaroflight*************************************Hello! You're listening to I love it when... I am your host, Mo, and I'm a speaker, coach and retreat facilitator. You're in the right place if you're looking for inspiration, education and a path to find your true self. My intention is to bring you stories that will help you uncover the magic within so that you can truly: BE YOU. I love it when... I have the opportunity to learn a new perspective!----------Follow I love it when

The Topic is Trek
Episode 202: Cue the Q in the Queue

The Topic is Trek

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 68:58


Listen below or click here for full show notes Subspace Chatter Kelvin Star Trek films are now FREE to watch on this streaming site William Shatner Hints at Return of “Star Trek” to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 – San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog “Big Star Trek Event” Planned For San Diego Comic-Con 2026, According To William Shatner – TrekMovie.com    >>> Star Trek’s William Shatner on if Tarantino’s R RATED version is still possible Comic Con Liverpool – YouTube Trek Long Island – Long Island’s Trek Convention The real-world influence of Star Trek’s U.S.S. Enterprise | WUNC News Review: ‘The Art Of Star Trek: Lower Decks' Is A Beautiful Celebration And Window Into Roads Not Taken – TrekMovie.com In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news… Vulcan County man proposing to build large data centre in the county | Calgary Herald Vulcan County celebrates Economic Development Week – HighRiverOnline.com Special Weather Statement issued for Foothills, Vulcan County, as spring storm approaches  – OkotoksOnline.com CLICK HERE to see our ratings for Star Trek episodes and movies we have discussed on the show. Ratings ata compiled and maintained by Listener Diane Here are links to 47 additional stories.broken out by series, movies and other categories. CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969) [3 seasons] Star Trek’s Original Crew Was Changed By A Sexist Demand From NBC  Spock’s 5 Best Star Trek: The Original Series Episodes, Ranked – AOL Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994) [7 seasons] Every Season of Star Trek: The Next Generation Ranked Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999) [7 seasons] 10 Worst Episodes Of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine  Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001) [7 seasons] Star Trek: Voyager Documentary Blu-ray Release Date And Special Features Revealed  30 Years Ago, Star Trek Created A Bizarre Controversy That Still Haunts The Franchise  STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: Short Treks (2018 – 2020) [2 seasons] The Forgotten Star Trek Show That Solved a Historic Canon-Breaking Spock Error Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present) [4th season yet to premier, 5th/final season filmed] Star Trek Has Officially Replaced Captains Kirk & Picard  Star Trek: SNW’s ‘exciting’ Spirk relationship continues in season 4  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Promises Exploration And Adventure  Analysis: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' S4 Teaser Reveals A Series Finally Exploring The Final Frontier – TrekMovie.com  Every Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actor CONFIRMED for season 4  Interview: ‘Strange New Worlds' Cast Hypes Seasons 4 And 5, Talks Hope For ‘Star Trek: Year One' – TrekMovie.com  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 & 5 Tease ‘Final Boss Energy’  NickALive!: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Cast Shares Their Favorite Scenes | Paramount+  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 image teases rad landing party  Star Trek Actors “Cried At Every End” Of Strange New Worlds' Final Season Episodes  Star Trek: SNW actor teases ‘fantastic horror episode’ in season 4  Star Trek: SNW season 4’s synopsis may disappoint fans  Star Trek Actress’ Three Words About ‘Strange New Worlds’ Seasons 4 and 5 Have Fans Pumped  Paramount’s 5-Part Space Opera Deserves More Than Its 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score  Star Trek: Starfleet Academy [2026 – present] [season 2 will end series] Star Trek’s Tawny Newsome felt she ‘hit the jackpot’ working on SFA season 1  Unannounced “Star Trek: Year One” series SNW’s Kirk & Spock reveal if they’d join Star Trek: Year One (should it be greenlit)  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Cast Tease The Arrival Of Sulu And Bones  THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Star Trek: Wrath of Khan Has Better Space Battles Than Star Wars  Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Star Trek Nearly Recruited H.R. Giger To Revamp The Franchise’s Scariest Villains Star Trek Beyond (2016) Why Karl Urban Almost Didn’t Return As Dr. McCoy In Star Trek Beyond  Trek movies that never were, for one reason or another, [such as Tarantino’s movie] 4 Lost ‘Star Trek' Films of the 70s: Roddenberry, Kirk and Kennedy, Black Holes and More (Exclusive)  Quentin Tarantino’s R-Rated Star Trek Movie Gets an Update From William Shatner – ComicBook.com  OTHER MEDIAStar Trek books, audio books New Star Trek Release Finally Reverses a Major Picard Injustice – ComicBook.com  Star Trek Is Bringing Back Wil Wheaton’s Wesley Crusher In An Excellent Way, And Fans Won’t Want To Miss It  New Star Trek book will detail rebuilding a beloved starship  Review: ‘The Art Of Star Trek: Lower Decks' Is A Beautiful Celebration And Window Into Roads Not Taken – TrekMovie.com  Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines Early Look At ‘Star Trek: The Last Starship' #7 With Exclusive Preview From The Authors – TrekMovie.com  Watch Star Trek actor celebrate first comic book appearance  New Star Trek Release Collects the Best Trek Series in Years – ComicBook.com  MISCELLANEOUS Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were In Star Trek  The 10 Best Performances In The Star Trek Movies, Ranked  These Are the Best Star Trek TV Series as the Series Turns 60 – AOL  How Star Trek Created Modern Blockbuster Movie Franchises by Accident  The 20 Best Star Trek Episodes Of All Time—Ranked  All 7 Banned Star Trek Episodes, Explained  The “Lost Years” That Led Gene Roddenberry Back To Star Trek – Reactor  ‘Star Trek’ Movie, ‘Star Trek: Year One’ and the Franchise Leaving TV  Star Trek’s future is addressed by Paramount CEO  Convention news/fandom NickALive!: Engage! The Highlight Video From Star Trek: The Cruise IX is Live! | Star Trek: The Cruise  Main Mission Star Trek: The Next Generation novel“Q-Space”The first of 3 books in the “Q Continuum” storyPublished August 1998Written by Greg Cox End Of Show It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. Find Clinton at Comedy4Cast Find Chuck and Kreg at Technorama Podcast If you liked the show, please be sure to tell a friend about it. And subscribe, so you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you. Follow us on BlueSky (@thetopicistrek), visit our Facebook page or call us at 816-TREKKER, that’s (816) 873-5537 Don’t put on the red shirt!

Secular Buddhism
221 - Stars, Planets, and Black Holes

Secular Buddhism

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 38:05


In this episode, I explore the cosmic metaphor of stars, planets, and black holes as three distinct ways humans experience the world. Drawing parallels from the Artemis II moon mission and the film Project Hail Mary, I discuss how these celestial bodies represent generating light (star mode), reflecting light (planet mode), and consuming light (black hole mode). Key insights include understanding that these are temporary states, not fixed identities, and that our interconnectedness, as described by the Buddhist concept of Indra's Net, means we are all part of a larger system. This understanding offers practical applications for navigating our relationships and inner experiences with greater compassion and skill, recognizing that even in difficult "black hole" states, change is inevitable and our awareness of these states is the first step toward skillful engagement.Explore more at eightfoldpath.com: full transcripts, guided meditations, courses, and Noah AI, an AI you can chat with about any episode or teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep855: The continued failure to detect WIMPs has led to a "Dark Crisis" and more speculative theories. Some scientists suggest dark matter could be primordial black holes formed during the Big Bang, or "fuzzy" dark matter made of

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 10:09


The continued failure to detect WIMPs has led to a "Dark Crisis" and more speculative theories. Some scientists suggest dark matter could be primordial black holes formed during the Big Bang, or "fuzzy" dark matter made of extremely light particles. Challenges also arise from "dragonfly galaxies" like Dragonfly 44, which appear to lack dark matter entirely, a problem for both CDM and MOND theories. Physicist Erik Verlinde proposes emergent gravity, where gravity is not a fundamental force but emerges from a deeper level of reality, potentially removing the need for dark matter. Some fresh thinking suggests that MOND and CDM might even work in concert. As the search continues through deep-mine experiments, the ISS, and massive telescopes in Chile, theorists remain at a frontier of trying to explain why 95% of the universe remains invisible. (8/8)1995 PERSEIDS

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep855: In the 1990s, scientists investigated MACHOs (Massive Compact Halo Objects), like dim stars or black holes, as dark matter candidates. However, extensive searches failed to find enough of them, reinforcing the particle-based WIMP theory. A major

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 7:45


In the 1990s, scientists investigated MACHOs (Massive Compact Halo Objects), like dim stars or black holes, as dark matter candidates. However, extensive searches failed to find enough of them, reinforcing the particle-based WIMP theory. A major shift occurred in 1998 with the discovery that the universe's expansion is accelerating, a phenomenon attributed to Dark Energy. Current models suggest the universe is 68.5% Dark Energy, 26.6% Dark Matter, and only 4.9% baryonic matter. Dark energy behaves like Einstein's cosmological constant (lambda), an idea he once considered his "worst mistake" but which now seems necessary. Schilling uses an empty water bottle analogy to illustrate that the vast majority of the universe's composition—both dark matter and dark energy—remains a complete mystery despite our ability to measure its effects. (6/8)1879 COMET

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Janna Levin: The Unreasonable Effectiveness of the Klein Bottle

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 124:49


SPONSORS: - Go to https://shortform.com/toe for a free trial and an exclusive $50 OFF on your annual subscription - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Janna Levin — Claire Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College, founding Director of Sciences at Pioneer Works, and co-host of Quanta's The Joy of Why — is one of those guests who makes you feel the universe is stranger than you feared. Working with Brian Greene, she's exploring whether the shape of hidden dimensions, specifically a Klein bottle, could explain why matter won the war against antimatter after the Big Bang — no fudged parameters required. The geometry does the work. The universe's lopsidedness isn't a mystery to be plugged in; it's a consequence of the space we're sewn into. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Universe as Gödel Sentence - 00:05:24 - Unknowable Initial Conditions - 00:10:28 - AI and Non-Computable Consciousness - 00:15:36 - The Hard Problem Paradox - 00:25:25 - Klein Bottle Topology - 00:32:04 - Pin Structures and Chirality - 00:39:56 - Breaking Matter-Antimatter Symmetry - 00:51:26 - Topology and Dark Energy - 00:57:00 - Black Hole Information Paradox - 01:07:04 - ER=EPR and Firewalls - 01:13:37 - Black Holes as Particles - 01:18:42 - Emergent Gravity and Holography - 01:23:43 - Rejecting Physical Infinities - 01:31:41 - Narrative Truth vs. Axioms - 01:41:22 - Insomnia and Mathematical Madness - 01:47:22 - Scientific Mysticism and Honesty - 01:53:34 - Biological Morality and Advice LINKS MENTIONED: - Janna's Substack: jannalevin.substack.com - Janna's Books: amazon.com/stores/author/B001IXTNZQ - Janna's Papers: inspirehep.net/authors/1000438 - Pioneer Works: pioneerworks.org - Whales Don't Want to Go to Mars [Article]: jannalevin.substack.com/p/billions-of-exoplanets-zero-aliens - Black Hole Blues [Book]: amzn.to/4cPOcfr - A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines [Book]: amazon.com/dp/1400032407?tag=toe08-20 - Gödel Incompleteness Theorems: plato.stanford.edu/entries/goedel-incompleteness - Gödel Numbering: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6del_numbering - Wave Function of the Universe [Paper]: isidore.co/misc/Physics%20papers%20and%20books/Classic%20Papers/Wavefunction%20of%20the%20Universe%20(Hartle%20&%20Hawking).pdf - Janna & Penrose at Oxford: jannalevin.substack.com/p/penrose-and-mein-oxford - Hard Problem of Consciousness [Paper]: consc.net/papers/facing.pdf - Klein Bottle: mathworld.wolfram.com/KleinBottle.html - Klein Bottle Cosmology [Paper]: arxiv.org/abs/2511.23447 - Brane-World Motion in Compact Dimensions [Paper]: arxiv.org/abs/1103.2174 - Dark Energy & Extra Dimensions [Paper]: arxiv.org/abs/0707.1062 - Particle Creation by Black Holes [Paper]: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02345020 - BH Complementarity [Paper]: arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9306069 - Black Holes: Complementarity or Firewalls? [Paper]: arxiv.org/abs/1207.3123 - Thermodynamics of Spacetime [Paper]: arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9504004 - Most Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - Roger Penrose [TOE]: youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Roger Penrose [Part 2]: youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Neil Turok [TOE]: youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20 - David Chalmers [TOE]: youtu.be/5r9V1ryksnw - Brian Greene [TOE]: youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo - Leonard Susskind [TOE]: youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Juan Maldacena [TOE]: youtu.be/6LbRHMvyrik More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Into the Impossible
The Equation That Changed How Physicists Think About Reality | Juan Maldacena

Into the Impossible

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 40:39


Juan Maldacena is a theoretical physicist at the Institute for Advanced Study whose 1997 paper remains the most cited in the history of theoretical physics. We cover: -why wormholes and quantum entanglement may be the same thing -what actually happens to information when you throw something into a black hole -the reason Hawking radiation accidentally gave cosmologists the equation that explains why the universe has structure -whether science-fiction wormholes are ruled out by the laws of physics -the one unsolved problem Juan says matters more than black holes. The most important problem in quantum gravity is understanding the beginning of the Big Bang — not black holes. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What If Einstein's Two Strangest Ideas Were One? 01:15 Juan Maldacena: The Most Cited Physicist Alive 03:25 What Would Einstein Most Want to Know Today? 07:45 The Holographic Principle Explained 09:20 What Happens When You Throw a Laptop Into a Black Hole? 11:00 Is Information Actually Lost Forever? 12:25 The Problem Juan Wants to Solve Before He Dies 13:50 Why Real Black Holes Don't Emit Hawking Radiation 15:25 How Black Hole Physics Accidentally Explained the Universe 17:00 Could Primordial Black Holes Be Dark Matter? 18:30 Real Observers Solving Imaginary Problems 21:15 Why Imaginary Numbers Keep Being Right 25:00 The Origin Story of AdS/CFT 27:05 Do We Actually Live in AdS Space? 29:00 Are Wormholes Real or Just Science Fiction? 32:10 Could AI Have Helped Einstein? 33:00 Can Science and Religion Coexist? ———

Space Nuts
White Dwarfs, Black Holes & Cosmic Oddities Unpacked | Q&A

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 32:13 Transcription Available


Sponsor Link:To check out our special NordVPN deal with big savings, Click HereWhite Dwarfs, Black Holes, and Cosmic Oddities In this enlightening Q&A edition of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle a plethora of intriguing audience questions that span the cosmos. From the fascinating processes of white dwarf stars to the mysteries of black holes and the peculiarities of space, this episode is a treasure trove of astronomical insights.Episode Highlights:- Understanding White Dwarf Crystallisation: Mark from Bloomington, Indiana, poses a thought-provoking question about the crystallisation process of white dwarfs and how it affects their cooling. Andrew and Fred Watson delve into the lifecycle of these stars, exploring the formation of diamond cores and the implications for the universe's timeline.- Black Holes and Gravitational Forces: Steve from Tin Can Bay wonders about the effects of falling into different sized black holes. The hosts discuss the concept of spaghettification and how the gravitational gradient varies between smaller and supermassive black holes, shedding light on the physics of these enigmatic entities.- Gravity in Orbit: Wayne's question leads to a discussion on how astronauts experience gravity while in orbit and how far they must travel to feel its absence. Andrew and Fred Watson explain the nuances of gravitational pull and the complexities of interplanetary travel, highlighting the continuous influence of celestial bodies.- Oddities of the Cosmos: Casey from Colorado asks about the weirdest phenomena in space, prompting a lively discussion on everything from dark matter and dark energy to the peculiar shapes of celestial objects. The hosts share their favourite cosmic curiosities, including the coincidence of the sun and moon appearing the same size in the sky and the bizarre nature of neutron stars.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, Instagram, and more. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Milky Way's Black Hole Secrets, Solar Flare Spectacles, and Mars Rover Discoveries

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 27:19


SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 53 *Milky Way's mysterious black hole gas clouds finally explained Astronomers have discovered a massive binary star system near Sagittarius A* the supermassive black hole at the centre of our Milky Way Galaxy.. *Two massive solar flares explode out from the Sun The Sun has just emitted two strong solar flares blasting out into deep space within a day of each other. *NASA's rovers show the two sides of Mars NASA's Mars Curiosity and Perseverance Rovers have provided astronomers with two very different views helping to piece together the puzzle of the Red Planet's past.. *The Science Report Warning a mega El Niño event is expected to develop within the next month or so. Some of the earliest octopus were enormous, powerful kraken like predators 20 metres long. Scientists have uncovered how Australia's iconic Twelve Apostles were formed. Skeptics guide to the British big foot sighting.

Podcast UFO
AudioBlog The Black Hole Mystery

Podcast UFO

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 8:16 Transcription Available


When I was in grade school, I opened a pack of bubblegum that had science facts inside. I never forgot reading that “a teaspoon of a black hole could weigh tons.” That idea stuck with me. Black holes were once just a strange idea on paper, but today we know they sit at the center of nearly every large galaxy, including our own. In this episode, we explore how something invisible can shape entire galaxies, and how scientists have managed to detect black holes without ever seeing them directly. Martin breaks down Einstein's ideas on gravity, how collapsing stars create black holes, and what it really means when one is millions of times the mass of our Sun. You'll also hear just how extreme these objects are, with densities so intense that a teaspoon of similar material could weigh billions of tons. From exploding stars to gravitational waves, this is a clear and fascinating look at one of the most mysterious forces in the universe.I hope you enjoy this,MartinCONTACT AND SUPPORT

The Naked Scientists Podcast
Giant leaps in astronomy: the telescopes taking us further

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 31:26


Today, we are taking a journey through the evolution of space telescopes and observatories. They are continuing to drive our understanding of the Universe, and the latest iterations - the Vera Rubin Observatory and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope - are hoping to go even further. But what are these ambitious eyes on the sky revealing? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Marketplace All-in-One
Fearing the "black hole" of graduating without a job

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 6:51


We're less than a month away from graduation ceremonies at college campuses across the country. But the job market college grads are entering is an uncertain one, and the unemployment rate for young people with college degrees remains elevated. This morning, we hear one college senior's take on the slowing labor market and the emergence of AI. But first, the owners of a Brooklyn plant shop chat about navigating higher costs.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep751: 15. Ken Croswell describes the landmark discovery of a lone black hole in the Milky Way. Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers identified this massive object by its gravitational effect on light.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:01


15. Ken Croswell describes the landmark discovery of a lone black hole in the Milky Way. Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers identified this massive object by its gravitational effect on light.1707

StarTalk Radio
Cosmic Queries – Origins of the Universe, with Janna Levin

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 49:14


How did the universe get to be this way? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with theoretical cosmologist, Janna Levin, to help us break down the building blocks of the universe and how it started.  Originally Aired March 8, 2021.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-origins-of-the-universe-with-janna-levin/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.