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Ahead of the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, we're re-airing our first episode with host Regina G. Barber. In it, Regina and planetary scientist Melissa Rice explore all things shooting stars. They talk about the different types, where they come from and what they actually are (hint: not stars).Learn more about viewing the Perseids, which will peak Aug. 12: A Perfect Year for the Perseid Meteor ShowerInterested in more stellar science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Astronomy Daily · S05E157 · “The Edge of Everything” · Monday 3 August 2026 In this episode • The largest galaxy, measured at last. Ultra-deep imaging of IC 1101 in the Abell 2029 cluster has traced its outer edge for the first time: an edge radius of ~260 kpc, a diameter near 520 kpc (~1.7 million light-years), and ~3.4 trillion solar masses in stars — about 17× the width of the Milky Way. Faint outer structures aligned with cluster X-ray disturbances show it is still accreting. Source: Marrero-de la Rosa et al., “How large can galaxies be? Ultra-deep imaging of IC 1101”, accepted A&A (arXiv:2607.15340, 16 Jul 2026); phys.org, 31 Jul 2026; The Debrief, 1 Aug 2026. • Hayabusa2's record asteroid flyby. JAXA confirmed (press conference 30 Jul) that its Hayabusa2 probe passed just 400 m from the surface of near-Earth asteroid Torifune on 5 July — 744 m from centre at >18,000 km/h — the closest asteroid flyby by any mission, plus the first-ever laser ranging of an asteroid during a flyby. Torifune proved to be a contact binary. Source: JAXA press conference, 30 Jul 2026; phys.org / Japan Today (AFP), 31 Jul 2026; autoevolution, 1 Aug 2026. • UK's first orbital launch on hold. Rocket Factory Augsburg de-stacked its RFA One at SaxaVord Spaceport (Unst, Shetland) after finding a vehicle issue during hot-fire test prep (announced 28 Jul). The certified launch window opens 10 August; a successful flight would be the first orbital launch from UK soil. Source: RFA statement (X), 28 Jul 2026; Space.com, 1 Aug 2026; Shetland Times, 28 Jul 2026. • Andromeda is winding down. A new Hubble study mapping ~200 million stars across two-thirds of Andromeda's disk finds star formation has declined over ~500 million years (from ~1 to ~0.2 solar masses/year), with the steepest drop in the last 40 million years — possibly linked to an interaction with satellite galaxy M32. Source: Williams et al., The Astrophysical Journal, 27 Jul 2026; NASA/STScI release, 27 Jul 2026. Skywatch — both hemispheres • Comet 10P/Tempel 2 — perihelion 2 Aug; closest approach to Earth tonight (3 Aug). Binoculars/small scope, dark skies. Best pre-dawn from the Southern Hemisphere; ~9:30–10:30 pm local for mid-northern latitudes before moonrise. • Moon near Saturn tonight (3 Aug) — naked-eye pairing, both hemispheres, up into dawn. • Mercury at greatest western elongation (2 Aug) — low eastern horizon ~1 hr before sunrise, toward Gemini; Mars higher. Better placed for northern observers. • Diary (2 days out): Falcon 9 upper stage (2025-010D) lunar impact near Einstein Crater, 5 Aug ~06:35 UTC — ~2:35 am EDT / 11:35 pm PDT (4 Aug); North America best-timed on the dark limb. Southern Hemisphere: ~4:35 pm AEST (daylight) — await orbiter after-images. • Looking ahead: 12 Aug total solar eclipse (Greenland/Iceland/Spain) + moonless Perseid peak + six-planet dawn alignment. View partial phases only through certified ISO 12312-2 filters. Links & follow • Website, back catalogue, news feed & newsletter: astronomydaily.io • Social: @AstroDailyPod · Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.
Astronomy Daily S05E156 — Weekend Space & Astronomy News Wrap. Saturday, 1 August 2026. In this episode • The first “self-driving” telescope — a SkAI deep-learning system (Northwestern / UChicago / Fermilab) schedules and re-plans observations in real time on the Dark Energy Camera at the Blanco 4-m, Cerro Tololo, Chile — matching human schedulers across two runs. • Betelgeuse's companion imaged — ESO's VLT delivers the clearest view yet of likely “Betelgeuse B,” ending a century-long search (recap, E153). • (44) Nysa — first known three-lobed (trilobate) asteroid, plus a ~1 km moon, from LBT + VLT high-contrast imaging (recap, E155). • A black hole's 300,000-light-year reach — XRISM traces quasar-driven winds from H1821+643 reshaping an entire galaxy cluster (recap, E154). • August skywatch — Comet 10P/Tempel 2 at perihelion (2 Aug); total solar eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, Spain & Portugal (12 Aug) paired with a moonless Perseid peak (12–13 Aug); a six-planet line-up through the month. Sources • SkAI / self-driving telescope: Northwestern University news release, 31 July 2026; phys.org, 31 July 2026 (Blanco 4-m / DECam / Cerro Tololo). • Betelgeuse companion: ESO / VLT; Montargès et al., Astronomy & Astrophysics (covered in E153). • (44) Nysa: Large Binocular Telescope (SHARK-VIS) + VLT high-contrast imaging; Lowell Observatory release (covered in E155). • Black-hole feedback: XRISM observations of quasar H1821+643 (covered in E154). • Skywatch: timeanddate.com and Space.com August 2026 sky guides; Royal Observatory Greenwich 2026 highlights (eclipse path and Perseid peak details). astronomydaily.io · @AstroDailyPod · Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.
Za běžných okolností by nejzajímavějším úkazem srpnové oblohy nepochybně byl meteorický roj Perseid. Ty však letos den před jejich maximem trumfne zatmění Slunce.Všechny díly podcastu Planetárium můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Za běžných okolností by nejzajímavějším úkazem srpnové oblohy nepochybně byl meteorický roj Perseid. Ty však letos den před jejich maximem trumfne zatmění Slunce.
Tarptautinė meteorų organizacija informuoja, kad Artimiausiomis naktimis piką pasieks du meteorų srautai, tačiau jų stebėjimą gali apsunkinti ryški Mėnulio šviesa. O rugpjūtį laukia ir svarbiausias vasaros dangaus reginys – Perseidų lietus. Ką galėsime pamatyti Lietuvos danguje?Socialiniuose tinkluose vis daugėja grybautojų įkeliamų nuotraukų su pilnais krepšiais, nors didysis grybų sezonas dar tik prieš akis. Kas šiuo metu dygsta Lietuvos miškuose ir ar šiųmetis grybų derlius bus gausus? Apie tai – su mikologu dr. Jonu Kasparavičiumi.Beveik trys ketvirtadaliai Lietuvos gyventojų juda per mažai, o mirtingumas nuo širdies ir kraujagyslių ligų gerokai viršija pirmaujančių Europos šalių vidurkį. Siekdami paskatinti žmones daugiau judėti, Lietuvos tautinis olimpinis komitetas ir Lietuvos paralimpinis komitetas pradėjo iniciatyvą „Ką man davė sportas?“, prie kurios jungiasi sportininkai ir kiti žinomi žmonės. Ar svetimi pavyzdžiai gali užkrėsti fizine veikla?Du dešimtmečius Jungtinėje Karalystėje gyvenanti masažuotoja Deimantė Kiseliauskienė, grįžusi atostogų į Lietuvą nusprendė neatlygintinai masažais padėti onkologiniams ligoniams ar žmonėms, kurie patys sau padėti nelabai gali.10-12. Ved. Ignas Andriukevičius
Tarptautinė meteorų organizacija informuoja, kad artimiausiomis naktimis piką pasieks du meteorų srautai, tačiau jų stebėjimą gali apsunkinti ryški Mėnulio šviesa. O rugpjūtį laukia ir svarbiausias vasaros dangaus reginys – Perseidų lietus. Ką galėsime pamatyti Lietuvos danguje? Pasakoja Saulius Lovčikas, VU Teorinės fizikos ir astronomijos instituto, Molėtų astronomijos observatorijos astronomas.Ved. Ignas Andriukevičius.
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July Part 2! Paul Hill & Dr. Jenifer "Dr. Dust" Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. Summer is here, so is the heat and so is the Eclipse! Chat, tips and hints about August's Eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower, as well as summer vibes, emails and Jeni dressing up as Max Wall. Link: https://github.com/marcel-jan/inkystarmap 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.
Summer is here, so is the heat and so is the Eclipse! Chat, tips and hints about August's Eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower, as well as summer vibes, emails and Jeni dressing up as Max Wall Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin
August is a packed month for skywatchers. In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we look at what's up in the August 2026 skies, including Venus dominating the evening sky, a few nice Moon and planet pairings, the Perseid meteor shower under excellent Moon conditions, two eclipses, and a deep-sky tour through Cygnus, the Swan.We'll also visit our Lunar Feature of the Month, Aristillus and Autolycus, a pair of craters near Mare Imbrium, and then headinto one of the richest parts of the summer Milky Way.Join the AstroGuy Facebook group and share your observations, sketches, and images from this month's sky.If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and click the bell so you'll know when new episodes and livestreams are coming up.Carpe Noctem. Seize the night!Free August 2026 Observing GuideDownload the August 2026 AstroGuy Observing Guide here:https://bit.ly/AGAug26Connect with AstroGuyWebsite: https://www.AstroGuyPod.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AstroGuyPodcastContact AstroGuyEmail: Astroguypod@gmail.comVoicemail: 973-404-0380Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeWebsite: http://Astroguypod.comOur Facebook group page: / astroguypodCranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35Our “Astronomy Basics” episode: • Astronomy BasicsThe “Great Astronomers” Playlist: • The GreatAstronomersAugust 28th Lunar Eclipse Info: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2026-august-28 Affiliate LinksEclipse Glasses: https://amzn.to/4ywDyTDHigh Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOGZWO Seestar S30 Pro: https://amzn.to/4tyy9YG Audio Credits:Hymn to the Dawnby Scott BuckleyThe Long Darkby Scott BuckleyLast and First Lightby Scott Buckleywww.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted byhttps://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Astronomy Daily — S05E147: "Space Mechanic" Wednesday 22 July 2026 A spacecraft with robotic arms is on its way to geostationary orbit to keep other satellites alive. A discarded rocket stage is two weeks out from hitting the Moon, and twenty-three astronomers have just asked the world to watch. Plus the first binary star system where both stars exploded, the first complete magnetic map of a galaxy cluster, and the asteroid breakup that may have bombarded three worlds while Earth froze. In This Episode ● The Space Mechanic Launches — Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle lifted off from Cape Canaveral on 21 July carrying three Mission Extension Pods. With two 3-metre robotic arms built by the US Naval Research Laboratory, it is designed to inspect, relocate, repair and refuel satellites in geostationary orbit. Each pod can give a 2,000 kg satellite up to eight more years of life. ● UPDATE — The Rocket Aimed at the Moon — A new arXiv preprint signed by 23 astronomers calls for a coordinated observing campaign when Falcon 9 upper stage 2025-010D strikes the Moon near Einstein crater on 5 August. North America has the best seat: 2:34am EDT, with the paper naming observers in the Americas as the ideal group. Refined impact time, predicted crater size, and why the ejecta plume may be visible even if the flash is not. ● Sibling Supernovae — Sixteen years of Fermi data reveal a faint supernova remnant hiding in the glare of the Jellyfish Nebula. The two may be the first known pair of remnants traced back to a single binary star system. ● Mapping a Cluster's Magnetic Field — Using the deepest radio observations ever made with LOFAR, astronomers have reconstructed the magnetic field of galaxy cluster Abell 2255 from nucleus to outer edge for the first time. ● The Eulalia Bombardment — A new Planetary Science Journal paper links the breakup of a main-belt asteroid to an impact shower that battered the Moon, Earth and Mars 800 million years ago — and may connect to a global freeze. ● Skywatch, Both Hemispheres — Why this week beats peak night for the Delta Aquariids wherever you are, how to catch them from the southern US and Mediterranean, and what's coming on 12 August: a total solar eclipse across Iceland and Spain, a North American partial, and the best Perseid peak in years on a new Moon.Sources & Further Reading ● Space.com — SpaceX launches satellite repair drone with 10-foot robotic arms to Earth orbit ● NASASpaceflight.com — Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman ● Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics — Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod fact sheets ● Scientific American — A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the moon; scientists will be watching ● Phys.org — When a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists will be watching (arXiv preprint) ● Project Pluto (Bill Gray) — Upper stage impacting the moon on 2026 August 5 ● Stanford University — Researchers uncover evidence for sibling supernovas (Michailidis et al., Nature Communications) ● Reuters — Scientists spot evidence of two huge companion stars that blew up ● Space.com — Galaxy cluster's magnetic field reconstructed for 1st time with record-breaking astronomy map (Botteon et al., INAF, A&A) ● Southwest Research Institute — SwRI-led research connects asteroid collision to impact showers 800 million years ago ● The Planetary Science Journal — Bottke, Vokrouhlický, Dykhuis & Zellner, "An 800 Myr-old Impact Shower on the Terrestrial Planets from the Breakup of the Eulalia Parent Body" ● EarthSky — Delta Aquariid meteor shower: all you need to know in 2026 ● NASA Science — Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026 (path, partial visibility and safety guidance) ● BBC Sky at Night Magazine — August 12, 2026 solar eclipse: USA and Canada guide Connect ● Website: astronomydaily.io ● Socials: @AstroDailyPod ● Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.
Robin rambles about breaking in a new audio interface, taking full responsibility for Team USA's World Cup exit, and Vice President JD Vance's take on UAP. He also reflects on preparing an upcoming Insight Timer talk about the inner critic and how AI is unexpectedly helping him memorize it.He also shares a track, “Imposter” from No Pterodactyls, marks the upcoming 2026 solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower, and highlights a colleague's upcoming women's growth group with Sarah Boone.Featured Track & Tour Dates:“Imposter” by No Pterodactyls (Album: Next Thing I Know). Catch them July 30th at The Delancey (NYC) and August 1st at Gulu Gulu Cafe (Salem, MA).Upcoming Guest Spotlight:Jessica Dibb (Pioneer breathwork facilitator and consciousness teacher)Latest Book: Breathwork and Psychotherapy (Published by WW Norton)Learn More: Visit the Inspiration Consciousness SchoolReady to take your growth to the next level? Done individual therapy but not group work? This 6-week group provides a transformative space to deepen and become more rooted in awareness. Together, we will explore patterns of growth through nature-based practices and Enneagram-informed insights. This will be an intimate group with only 6-8 participants to allow for depth, trust and personal attention.SARAH BOONE COUNSELING Sarah Boone, MS, LCPC, NCC Therapist, Individuals and Groups Learn more at: www.sarahboonecounseling.com--Get in touch: robinsmithshow@gmail.comCall the hotline: +1 (301) 458-0883Follow Robin on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/robinsmithBook an appointment: https://robin-smith.clientsecure.me/request/serviceBecome a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therobinsmithshowGot a question? We'd love to hear from you!
The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (7.17) The tragic death of a 19-year-old who jumped from Los Angeles City Hall and looks ahead to the start of the annual Perseid meteor shower. The show also dives into Knott's Berry Farm delaying the debut of MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress, a woman's unusual investment in a personal tsunami survival pod, and concertgoers' alarming accounts of dangerous conditions at a Downtown Las Vegas music festival. Plus, a Florida grandmother receives a surprising, personalized license plate she never expected, a family fights for a refund after a blizzard ruined their Lake Tahoe Airbnb stay, the Conway Crew weighs in on when West Hollywood will fully recover from the devastating water main break, and Tim shares the heartwarming story behind one dog's irresistible obsession with hot dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
O sklonu zemské osy, letním trojúhelníku hvězd, mlhovině, které se říká Severní Amerika, Venuši jako Večernici, skrytém Jupiteru a prvních padajících Perseidách.Všechny díly podcastu Planetárium můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Dr John Mason, eclipse chaser extraordinaire, has been studying the astronomical event on 12 August, when a total solar eclipse will sweep down from Greenland to the northern half of Spain.While Scoresby Sound in Greenland has a high chance of clear skies due to a micro-climate, Dr Mason will be outside Burgos in northern Spain. The eclipse will be followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman, creators of NBC's Dark Skies, join Podcast UFO to discuss the strange real-life event that sparked their new investigative podcast, Sound, Light & Frequency. They share how their personal interest in UFOs began (including Bryce's childhood discovery of the McMinnville “Trent Farm” photos, and Brent's startling “aliens are real” disclosure from a Reagan-era family friend), plus Brent's more recent UFO-style sighting during the Perseid meteor shower on Vancouver Island, tiny star-like lights moving erratically and seeming to drop into the ocean. The conversation turns to why witnesses stay silent, including stories Bryce heard from strangers after Dark Skies aired, schoolyard sightings with dozens of witnesses that never made the news, followed by families insisting: “don't ever talk about it.” From there, Bryce and Brent explain the premise of Sound, Light & Frequency: an active investigation into whether Hollywood has been part of a long “chicken-and-egg” feedback loop with UFO culture, did filmmakers invent ideas that later entered ufology, or were real narratives quietly fed into film and TV? They preview their central claim: a mysterious “Man in Black”-type figure crashed their Dark Skies premiere party in the 1990s, claimed ties to the Office of Naval Intelligence, and allegedly offered a “deal” connected to a slow-drip disclosure program, truth inserted into fiction. They won't fully reveal the details here (they insist listeners start with Episode 1), but they confirm follow-up meetings occurred and that the encounter never stopped haunting them. They also reveal how Dark Skies was sold with an elaborate “top secret” style series bible mapping a multi-season timeline, then the eerie twist: the exact “cover of fiction to tell truth” concept they pitched to networks later appeared to boomerang back on them in real life. The episode closes with their plan to examine iconic UFO films and series (Close Encounters, Contact, The Abyss, The X-Files, V, and more), vet tips from insiders, and look for patterns, without claiming they already have the answers.SHOW NOTESTHIS WEEK'S BLOG BY CHARLES LEAR: MR X
In August 2023, Soleil went to Folly Beach in South Carolina with her husband and two friends to catch the end of the Perseid meteor shower. While stargazing, Soleil noticed a light in the sky that transitioned from a blue triangle to a vivid, flashing "rainbow" strobe that appeared to respond to her thoughts. This moment began a profound shared experience between the group of friends on the beach, and continued into the following day. To hear this two part episode, sign up for The Otherworld Patreon To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More artists participating in the upcoming South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival Goldpine "Space" - Three www.goldpinemusic.com Tipps & Obermiller "Heart" - Love (and other mysteries) www.tippsandobermiller.com Danny Schmidt "The Longest Way" - Standard Deviation www.dannyschmidt.com Mean Mary "Frozen Strings" - Woman Creature: Portrait Of A Woman, Part 2 www.meanmary.com John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton "Old Dog" - Together Again www.folkmusic.com Rod MacDonald "The Coming Of The Snow" - After The War www.rodmacdonald.comALBUM FOCUS: Keep Me In Your Heart: The Songs Of Warren Zevon http://www.paradiddlerecords.comGerry McKeveney "Back Turned Looking Down The Path"James Maddock "Reconsider Me" Pete Mancini "Carmelita" Kenny White "Don't Let Us Get Sick" ********Katie Knipp "I Want To Tell You" (Neo-Soul remix) - Dance Me www.katieknipp.com Mark Cameron "Change Your Ways" - Blues Factory https://markcameronmusic.netManu Lanvin "I Got The Blues" - Man On A Mission www.manulinvin.com Kelly's Lot "Let Live" - Late Bloomer www.kellyslot.com Laurie Morvan "My Moderation" - Gravity www.lauriemorvan.comMichele D'Amour & The Love Dealers "Plum Crazy" - Hot Mess www.micheledamourandthelovedealers.com******************Golden Shoals "I'll Fall In Love Again - s/t https://goldenshoals.com/Malia Rogers "Stay" Chameleon www.maliarogers.caPeggy Seeger "All In The Mind" - First Farewell www.peggyseeger.comTim Grimm "Hunting Shack" - Bones Of Trees www.timgrimm.comMuriel Anderson "Perseid (featuring Phil Keaggy) - Sailing Dreams www.murielanderson.comRobert Gromotka & Jonas Hain "Tides & Shadows" - Between Us https://www.robert-gromotka.com/ Bex Burch "Don't Go Back To Sleep" - There Is Only Love And Fear www.bexburch.comLia Kohl "In A Specific Room" - The Ceiling Reposes www.liairenekohl.comClosing music: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit DwellingRunning time: 4 hours, 37 minutes.I hold deed to this audio's usage, which is free to share with specific attribution, non-commercial and non-derivation rules.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
This show was recorded on location at the Southern Smoke Festival in Houston October 2025Aaron Bludorn began his journey at Culinary Institute of America (CIA) which led to a prosperous career working under the country's most celebrated chefs including Michelin-starred Chef Douglas Keene and Daniel Boulud. While working as Executive Chef in Manhattan's Café Boulud and was cast in Netflix's blockbuster culinary competition show, The Final Table. That same year, he was honored by Star Chefs when he earned New York City's Rising Star Community Chef Award. In 2019, the Bludorns moved to Houston and in 2020, they opened the eponymous restaurant, Bludorn. In the fall of 2022, he opened his second restaurant, seafood inspired, Navy Blue, followed by Bar Bludorn in March 2024, and most recently, Perseid, which opened in January of this year inside of Hotel Saint Augustine.Rebecca Masson is Houston's own “Sugar Fairy,” a renowned pastry chef and owner/operator of H-Town's Fluff Bake Bar. The Wyoming native cut her teeth at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and started her career in New York, where she became head pastry chef at The Red Cat under Chef Jimmy Bradley. After arriving in Houston she worked with chefs like Charles Clark and Southern Smoke Foundation's own Chris Shepherd, before opening Fluff in 2011. That same year, she competed in the second season of Top Chef: Just DessertsKyle Knall Kyle is the Culinary Director at Stone Bank Farms and Chef and Co-Owner of Birch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which he runs with his wife and business partner, Meghan Knall. At Birch, Kyle spotlights ingredients sourced exclusively from the region in an open-hearth setting while prioritizing delicious, honest cooking and sustainability. Kyle and Meghan's next concept is Cassis, a French bistro opening in the Third Ward in fall 2025.His work has earned impressive accolades, including a semi-finalist nomination for “Best Chef:Midwest” (2024, 2025) and “Outstanding Chef” (2022) by the James Beard Foundation and a nod for Birch on The New York Times coveted list of the best restaurants in America, “The Restaurant List.”InfoThe Southern Smoke Foundationhttps://southernsmoke.org/We will have a Halloween pop-up bar in Stage Left Steak Oct 27-Nov 1.Reserve here!https://www.stageleft.com/event/1029-1101-spooky-bar-stage-left-steak/ Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe
Grandpa Bill will be joined by my co host Tam Veilleux on 8/27/25 at 1 p.m. EDT at our Wellness Wisdom edition of my BH Sales Kennel kelp Holistic Healing Hour Podcast. She will expand on the prelude/overview topics GB outlines in this video. Energy Almanac 2025 & 2026!The month of August has been a period of significant planetary activity, urging us to find a balance between external action and internal reflection. This is a time of both excitement and potential challenge, setting the stage for major shifts as we head into the last part of the year.Planetary Conjunctions and Alignments: The first part of August saw a powerful series of conjunctions. On August 6th, the second of three conjunctions between Saturn and Neptune occurred. This cosmic pairing of structure (Saturn) and intuition (Neptune) has been creating a period of deep karmic reflection and testing our patience. It's a time when we may be asked to face the consequences of past actions and to be more measured and thoughtful in our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss how this might be a theme in the 2026 Almanac, as the final conjunction is coming up in February 2026.Venus and Jupiter's Close Approach: On August 12th, the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, had a spectacular conjunction. This is a beautiful and expansive energy, bringing themes of abundance, love, and growth to the forefront. This event may have brought feelings of optimism and hope, a stark contrast to the heavier Saturn-Neptune energy.The Perseid Meteor Shower: Also peaking on August 12th, the Perseid meteor shower added a layer of excitement and cosmic wonder to the sky. Meteor showers are often seen as times of powerful inspiration, new beginnings, and making wishes.The Full Moon and New Moon: We had a Full Moon on August 9th, a time of culmination, emotional release, and letting go of what no longer serves us. Following that, the New Moon on August 23rd (just a day after your show!) marks a moment for setting new intentions and planting the seeds for future growth.Mercury's Movement: While Mercury is not in retrograde at this time, its current position and relationship with other planets are still influencing communication and thought processes. It's a good time to emphasize clear and mindful communication, especially with the more intense planetary energies in play.Saturn Retrograde: Saturn has been in retrograde since July 13th, and as the month progressed, its influence has become more pronounced. This retrograde period in Pisces is a time to re-evaluate our long-term goals and the foundations we've built. It can bring challenges but also opportunities for immense personal growth and stability if we are willing to do the internal work.#EnergyAlmanac,#Tam Veilleux,#Janet Hickox,#GrandpaBillPodcast#HolisticHealingHour#AstrologyRecap,#Astrology2025,#2026Almanac,#SpiritualGrowth,#AstrologyPodcast,#WellnessJourney,#NewMoon,#SaturnRetrograde,
NASA astronaut Jim Lovell passed away at the age of 97 and his story is more than just Apollo 13. Artemis 2 is doing more preparation for a February to April launch next year. The meteorite that crashed into a Georgia home is older than Earth. And the Perseid meteor shower isn't quite done yet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
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“Would you drive out to the country just to catch a meteor shower—or a slice of buttermilk pie?”In this delightfully nostalgic episode of The JB and Sandy Show, the crew dives into everything from celestial spectacles to internet relics and legendary Texas diners. It's a celebration of the quirky, the classic, and the downright delicious. Here's what you'll hear:The grand finale of the Perseid meteor shower and where to catch the best views outside Austin.The end of an era: AOL dial-up internet is finally shutting down after 34 years. Yes, some people still use it.Sandy's struggle to set up a custom email domain and JB's advice on escaping the clutches of GoDaddy and LinkedIn spam.A hilarious breakdown of email address shame—is it time to ditch your Yahoo account?A tribute to Blue Bonnet Café in Marble Falls, crowned the most beloved local business in Texas.A mouthwatering rundown of their weekly specials and legendary pie menu, including pie happy hour and Trisha's pick: buttermilk pie.A debate on the soggy glory of Tres Leches cake and why it's so hard to explain to out-of-towners.Memorable Quote: “You know what's difficult to do? Explaining Tres Leches cake. It's soggy cake… it won't stay on a fork. You don't really chew it.”
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight and tomorrow night, August 12th & 13th. I like to use the Perseids as an excuse to create a spacey, ambient mix for stargazing. So here it is. The first track I grabbed for this mix was Jeff Pearce - For The Perseids, from the Gemstones IV compilation. How could I not use that cut in a mix like this. So I decided to look for other tracks with names that would fit and it was fairly easy to find a bunch that worked. Again, how could I resist tunes called "Luminous Dust Trails" and "Night Drifters" and "Comet Tails." Get outside and scan the skies. LINKS TO ALL THE MUSIC USED IN THIS MIX: https://cyclicaldreams.bandcamp.com/album/gemstones-iv-cyd-0089 https://chitrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/ashes https://tonepoet.bandcamp.com/album/scenes-from-the-apocalyptic-bliss https://pulsemandala.bandcamp.com/album/cocoon https://foundrysite.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-found-a-foundry-anthology https://dataobscura.bandcamp.com/album/garden-of-twilight https://philippedeschampsfilms.bandcamp.com/album/the-silence-of-pallas https://dronarivm.bandcamp.com/album/murmurs-of-the-machine https://nicoless.bandcamp.com/album/moving https://philippedeschampsfilms.bandcamp.com/album/endless-vanishing-lines https://synphaera.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-echo https://lawrenceenglish.bandcamp.com/album/selene https://dronarivm.bandcamp.com/album/tarnished-tapes-and-saturated-signals Cheers! T R A C K L I S T : 00:00 Jeff Pearce - For the Perseids (Gemstones IV 2023) 05:25 Logic Moon - Night Drifters (Ashes 2025) 08:08 Tonepoet - Infinite Tide of Stars (Scenes From The Apocalyptic Bliss 2024) 12:09 Applefish & Pulse Mandala - Touch of Gravity (Cocoon 2024) 17:38 EM - Galaxies Like Grains of Sand (Lost and Found: A Foundry Anthology 2002) 21:54 Robert Davies - Beneath Strange Stars (Garden Of Twilight 2006) 25:30 Philippe Deschamps - Cybele Asteroids (The Silence of Pallas 2024) 30:21 Xu - Luminous Dust Trails (Murmurs of the Machine 2025) 33:03 Nico Less - Textures (Moving 2024) 37:11 Logic Moon - Transient Light (Ashes 2025) 39:47 Philippe Deschamps - Shape of the Night (Endless Vanishing Lines 2025) 43:12 Martin Stürtzer - Comet Tails (Cosmic Echo 2023) 52:24 Akira Kosemura & Lawrence English - Twilight Wave (Selene 2024) 56:00 Mike Lazarev - The Final Resonance of Light (Tarnished Tapes and Saturated Signals 2025)
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How apprenticeship programs are helping fill labor shortages. How best to observe the Perseid meteor shower during peak visibility. Today is National Hip Hop Day, we learn the origins of the genre.
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Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I'm RW Estela: Since 1991, I've been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU's longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of worldly and heavenly happenings, a confluence of 21st-century life in its myriad manifestations, international and domestic, cosmopolitan and rural, often revealing, as the French say, the more things change, the more they stay the same — though not always! Sometimes in addressing issues affecting our day-to-day lives, in this age of vagary and ambiguity, when chronological time is punctuated elliptically, things can quickly turn edgy and controversial, as we search for understanding amid our dialectic. Tune in Monday mornings at 7:30 a.m. for an exciting journey through space and time with a few notable birthdays thrown in for good measure during A Word in Edgewise . . . About the host: RW Estela was raised as a first-generation American in Colorado by a German mother and a Corsican-Basque father who would become a three-war veteran for the US Army, so RW was naturally a military brat and later engaged in various Vietnam-era civil-service adventures before paying his way through college by skiing for the University of Colorado, playing Boulder coffeehouses, and teaching. He has climbed all of Colorado's Fourteeners; found work as an FAA-certificated commercial pilot, a California-licensed building contractor, a publishing editor, a practitioner of Aikido, and a college professor of English; among his many interdisciplinary pursuits are the design and building of Terrell Residence Library (recently renamed the Terrell House Permaculture Living & Learning Center at the University of Maine), writing Building It In Two Languages (a bilingual dictionary of construction terminology), aerial photo documentation of two dam removals (Great Works and Veazie) on the Penobscot River, and once a week since 1991 drafting an installment of A Word In Edgewise, his essay series addressing issues affecting our day-to-day lives — and WERU's oldest continuous short feature. When pandemics do not interfere, he does the Triple Crown of Maine open-water ocean swims (Peaks to Portland, Islesboro Crossing, and Nubble Light Challenge) and the Whitewater Downriver Point Series of the Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization. RW is the father of two and the grandfather of three and lives with his partner Kathleen of 37 years and their two Maine Coons in Orono. The post A Word in Edgewise 8/11/25: A Question of Focus & the Perseid Distraction . . . first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
It's a bird. It's a plane! Ah, it's the annual Perseid meteor shower. This week, Utahns can look to the night sky to see it filled with meteors of all sizes and brightness levels. Jason Trump, Education Supervisor at the Clark Planetarium, joins Maria Shilaos to explain what makes this meteor shower so predictable... and spectacular.
Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Ed Bloomer on how to see the Perseid meteor shower at its peak.Cast your eyes skyward between midnight and 5.30am on the 12th of August.NASA says it's the “most popular meteor shower of the year".Chip makers Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenue from sales of the H20 and MI308 chips to China.180 tonnes of congealed wet wipes are being removed from the River Thames by the Port of London Authority, in collaboration with Thames Water.For more, we caught up with Thames Water's Head of Tideway Integration Group, John Sullivan.Also in this episode:-Jim Lovell, one of the world's most loved astronauts, has died aged 97-Why researchers are following the trail of a snail that can regrow its eyes-After 34 years, AOL is shutting down dial-up on September 30th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the best-known meteor showers will be at its best the next couple of nights. Unfortunately, the gibbous Moon will be in the sky during the best hours for meteor watching. That will spoil the view of all but the brightest meteors. Perseid meteors are spawned by Comet Swift-Tuttle. The comet orbits the Sun once every 133 years or so. As it plies the interplanetary space lanes, it sheds tiny bits of rock and dust. The grains spread along the comet’s path. Earth flies through this path every August. The particles ram into the atmosphere at more than 130,000 miles per hour. They heat the air in front of them to thousands of degrees, forming the glowing streaks known as “shooting stars.” Swift-Tuttle is an especially big comet – about 16 miles in diameter. And its orbit sometimes brings it close to Earth. In August of 2126, for example, it’ll pass just 14 million miles away. And about 900 years later, it’ll miss by just one million miles. It’s hard to project the comet’s orbit more than a few thousand years into the future. So it’s possible that it could someday hit Earth – a collision that would wipe out most of the life on our fragile planet. Perseid meteors are best seen between midnight and dawn. Find a safe viewing site away from city lights, block out the Moon as much as you can, and scan the sky for the celestial fireworks. Script by Damond Benningfield
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100 Wünsche frei - pro Stunde! Das verspricht der Sternschnuppen Schauer der Perseiden . Aber wann kommen die Perseiden 2025? Wo kann man die Sternschnuppen am besten beobachten? Und wie lange gibt es das Himmelsereignis Perseiden schon? All das erzählt unsere Astrophysikerin im Team Franzi Konitzer in dieser Podcast Folge. Host in dieser Podcast-Folge ist Stefan Geier Autorin: Franziska Konitzer Produktion: Stefan Geier Wir freuen uns, von Euch zu hören: WhatsApp (https://wa.me/491746744240) oder iq@br.de Zum Weiterstöbern: Mehr zu den Perseiden 2025 und den Störfaktor Vollmond in der Sternschnuppennacht könnt Ihr hier lesen: https://www.br.de/nachrichten/wissen/perseiden-2025-vollmond-stoert-sternschnuppennacht,Ut1xNZA Und auch bei space.com geht es um die Frage, wer wohl "gewinnt": der Vollmond oder die Sternschnuppen der Perseiden? Will the bright moon ruin the Perseid meteor shower? https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/will-the-bright-moon-ruin-the-perseid-meteor-shower-2025-or-is-it-still-worth-watching Die Perseiden sind nicht das einzige interessante Himmelsereignis im August. Mehr erzählt Franzi Konitzer in der monatlichen Folge des Sternenhimmels: Die "Pi mal Daumen"-Methode - Wo ist das Sommerdreieck? https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:4b0f289be89a8274/ Falls Euch der IQ-Podcast gefällt, freuen wir uns über eine gute Bewertung, einen freundlichen Kommentar und ein Abo. Und wenn Ihr unseren Podcast unterstützen wollt, empfehlt uns gerne weiter! IQ verpasst? Hier könnt ihr die letzten Folgen hören: https://1.ard.de/IQWissenschaft
Remembering Astronaut James Lovell: Join us as we pay tribute to the legendary astronaut James Lovell, whose remarkable contributions to space exploration have left an indelible mark on humanity's journey to the stars. We reflect on his iconic missions, including Apollo 8 and the heroic Apollo 13, celebrating his leadership and unwavering spirit that inspired millions.- Perseid Meteor Shower Preview: Get ready for the annual Perseid meteor shower! While this celestial event is a favorite among stargazers, this year's bright moon may hinder visibility. We share tips on how to catch the best meteors despite the moonlight and discuss the exciting conjunction of Jupiter and Venus that will grace the early morning sky.- Hubble's Groundbreaking Discovery: Dive into the latest findings from the Hubble Space Telescope, which has unveiled evidence of a rare white dwarf merger. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about stellar evolution and highlights the importance of ultraviolet observations in understanding the universe's hidden treasures.- Interstellar Travel to a Black Hole: Explore the ambitious concept of sending tiny laser-propelled probes to a nearby black hole within a human lifetime. We discuss the technological advancements needed for this monumental journey and the scientific implications of such an extraordinary mission.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Avery and Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesJames Lovell's Legacy[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Perseid Meteor Shower Information[American Meteor Society](https://www.amsmeteors.org/)Hubble's White Dwarf Discovery[Hubble Space Telescope](https://hubblesite.org/)Interstellar Travel Concepts[Cosimo Bambi Research](https://www.fudan.edu.cn/en/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.
The August 2025 Sturgeon Moon will reach peak illumination on August 9 at 3:55 a.m. Eastern Time, coinciding with the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks August 12-13. The Sturgeon Moon is named after lake sturgeon that were once abundant in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Conservation efforts have helped restore lake sturgeon populations, and they are not currently listed under the Endangered Species Act. The brightness of the full moon is expected to reduce visibility of the Perseid meteors this year. NASA recommends the Geminids meteor shower in December for better meteor viewing.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SpaceX's Rapid ISS Crew Delivery: Join us as we celebrate SpaceX's remarkable achievement of delivering a new crew to the International Space Station in just 15 hours. We discuss the diverse backgrounds of the astronauts onboard and the significance of their swift journey from launch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to docking above the South Pacific.- Diplomatic Developments in Space: Explore the recent high-level meetings between NASA and Roscosmos, marking a significant step in U.S.-Russia space relations. We delve into the implications of their discussions on the future of the International Space Station and potential collaborations beyond 2030.- Groundbreaking Discoveries at CERN: Uncover the latest findings from the LHCB experiment at CERN that could shed light on the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance. This discovery of differing decay rates in baryons and antibaryons opens new avenues for understanding why our universe is predominantly composed of matter.- August Night Sky Highlights: Get ready for an exciting month of stargazing as we highlight the stunning conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, the annual Perseid meteor shower, and the easily observable Dumbbell Nebula. We provide tips on how to best enjoy these celestial events, even with the Moon's interference.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesSpaceX Crew Delivery Overview[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)NASA-Roscosmos Meeting Insights[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)CERN LHCB Findings[CERN](https://home.cern/)August Night Sky Events[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.
Send us a textOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie beat the summer heat with their favorite books about dogs! They also prepare for the Perseid (per-se-id) Meteor Shower peaks on August 12 and August 13 with their favorite books that take place in outer space. And think you don't like poetry? Maybe you do but celebrate Bad Poetry Day with your hosts anyway! To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: DJ Clinic – Thursday, August 28th @ FairmountTeens/Tweens: Escape Room - Escape from the '90s - August 13th-16th @ Fairmount Kids: Pokémon Club - Saturday, August 9th @ Eastern Helpful links from our discussion:Summer Reading Challenge 2025Discover Davenport Summer Kids PasseseBook Expansion & BRIDGESLibrary Links:Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2025 Online Reading Challenge
The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers are peaking tonight and into tomorrow morning, with optimal viewing conditions expected due to a quarter moon. Observers in areas with low light pollution may see 20 to 30 meteors per hour. Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through comet debris, and these events are named for their apparent origin points in the sky. The Perseid meteor shower will peak in early August but may be less visible due to a full moon. NASA recommends watching from dark locations, lying flat facing east, and allowing eyes to adjust for 30 minutes.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Perseid Meteor Shower Approaches: Get ready for the spectacular Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak around August 12th to 13th! This celestial event promises to deliver a dazzling display of meteors, with Australia being one of the best places to witness it. With up to 100 meteors per hour, this year's shower is sure to be a treat for stargazers. We share tips on how to maximize your viewing experience, from finding dark skies to letting your eyes adjust to the night.- Exploring a Cosmic Void: Dive into the latest research that suggests our Milky Way may be located within a giant cosmic void. This theory could help resolve the long-standing Hubble tension regarding the universe's expansion rate. Learn how baryon acoustic oscillations and new measurements support this intriguing hypothesis, challenging our understanding of cosmic structure.- Innovative Martian Construction: Discover how researchers at Texas A&M University are pioneering biomanufacturing methods to build structures on Mars using its natural resources. By mimicking the properties of lichens, scientists are developing a synthetic system that can bind Martian regolith into strong building materials, paving the way for sustainable human habitats on the Red Planet.- Charting the Cosmic Web: We discuss groundbreaking observations of a 23 million light-year-long gaseous filament and the role of fast radio bursts in mapping the universe's largest structures. Learn how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of baryonic matter distribution within the cosmic web.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Steve signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesPerseid Meteor Shower[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Cosmic Void Research[Royal Astronomical Society](https://ras.ac.uk/)Martian Construction Matt Woods[Texas A&M University](https://www.tamu.edu/)Cosmic Web Observations[Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics](https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.
John A. Read is no stranger to reaching for the stars—both figuratively and literally. Fresh off earning his Master's in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins (without an undergrad in engineering—yes, really), John joins Beth to explore his fascinating journey from finance to astrophysics, and from a $15 pharmacy telescope to founding Stargaze Nova Scotia, a public dark-sky observatory. Along the way, John shares how a spark of curiosity from a Chris Hadfield novel launched him into grad school, how he's helping democratize astronomy through smart telescopes and best-selling books, and why his family's space-inspired creative projects continue to inspire new generations of stargazers. Beth and John also explore the rapid evolution of space tech, investing in emerging space companies, and what celestial sights to look forward to this summer—including a can't-miss list of stellar showstoppers for both casual observers and seasoned skywatchers. About John A. Read: John is an award-winning astronomy author, YouTuber, and outreach educator whose books—including 50 Things to See with a Telescope—have helped thousands learn to stargaze. His company, Learn to Stargaze, creates accessible astronomy resources and experiences for all ages. John also leads Stargaze Nova Scotia and helps manage the historic Abbey Ridge Observatory, bringing the wonders of the cosmos to the public through tours, events, and online content. John's family is equally starry-eyed—his wife and daughter create space-themed art and poetry, including the first augmented-reality space poetry book inspired by a trip to orbit! Mentioned in this episode:
Chef Allie Peña and chef-owner Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn join Eric on the show today. The pair speak with Eric about Allie taking over as executive chef at Bludorn, why Allie pursued the job, why Aaron felt Allie was the right choice, new ideas Allie has for Bludorn, staples that she plans to keep, her time running the Bar Bludorn kitchen, how Bludorn has exceeded Aaron's expectations in terms of the city's response to it, the Michelin aspect of it all, and more! Plus, they discuss Douglas Keane coming to Houston, any possible interest in The Woodlands, how things are going with Perseid, and Allie goes through the lightning round! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houstonians Will Get The Royal Treatment at This Lively New Steakhouse Massive, German-Inspired Beer Garden Coming to New Energy Corridor Project Houston's Most Pretty-in-Pink Restaurant Quietly Closes in Upper Kirby River Oaks Gourmet Grocer Unveils Cozy New Name and Big Dallas Plans
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a returning Chelsea Thomas. The pair first discuss Chelsea making her return to the culinary scene with her new gig and then they dive into the latest Houston restaurant news. They cover Burger Chan's owners adding a new co-owner, the new cowboy inspired concept coming to the inner loop, and chef Jane Wild's new cafe/bakery concept opening in The Heights. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Perseid is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Cult Favorite Houston Burger Joint Adds New Co-Owner to Power Future Growth Cowboy-Inspired, Family-Friendly Restaurant Rides into Prime Inner Loop Space Successful Pop-Up Chef Opens a New All-Day Cafe and Bakery in the Heights Creative New Heights Restaurant Spices Up Diner Fare with Asian Flavors
The Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan joins Eric on the podcast today. The pair speak about Bagel Bob's HTX finding a new home in a space formerly occupied by Berg Hospitality, the opening of Aaron Bludorn's newest concept Perseid, and Goode Company opening their new Kitchen & Cantina concept along with a speakeasy concept within it called Bar Buena. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Osha Thai Kitchen is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Cafe's Closure Provides a New Home for Houston's Beloved 'Bagel Bob' Aaron Bludorn's New Hotel Restaurant Brings French Flair to Montrose Goode Co.'s Mesquite-Fired Tex-Mex Restaurant Coming to River Oaks in March Clarkwood Owner Dishes on Opening Houston's Buzzy New Cocktail Lounge 26-Year Old Houston Chef Transforms Benjy Levit's Mexican Restaurant
Aaron Bludorn and Cherif Mbodji of Bludorn, Navy Blue, and Bar Bludorn join Eric on today's podcast. The guys speak with Eric about the current state of the restaurant group, what they're excited about coming up in 2025, how the Perseid project came about which is set to open this year at the new Hotel Saint Augustine, developing the menu at Perseid, the French inspirations, how Bar Bludorn has evolved since opening, growing talent within the group, collaborating with other restauranteurs, thoughts on the Michelin Guide coming to Texas, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houston Chef Breaks His Silence on Sudden Exit from Woodlands Restaurant Luxurious Houston Steak and Sushi Restaurant Suddenly Shutters Iconic Houston Cocktail Bar Brings Back Happy Hour for First Time in 5 Years Another Houston Dive Bar Lives on Thanks to Anvil Owner Bobby Heugel
A quick housing market announcement: the structure for real estate commissions is set to change this week following a legal settlement with the National Association of Realtors from earlier this year. We’ll get into what it could mean for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents. And, to publish or not to publish internal Trump campaign documents allegedly leaked by Iranian hackers? That is the question several newsrooms are facing. We'll explain the conundrum. Plus, Kai Ryssdal gets wistful about his daughter’s first day of school. Here’s everything we talked about today: “So Much About Real-Estate Commissions Just Changed. Here’s What to Know.” from The Wall Street Journal “Why newsrooms haven't published leaked Trump campaign documents” from The Washington Post “Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums” from Politico “Seeds are gifts from nature, says a major organic producer. So now it’s going to give them away” from AP News “Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide” from Space We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
A quick housing market announcement: the structure for real estate commissions is set to change this week following a legal settlement with the National Association of Realtors from earlier this year. We’ll get into what it could mean for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents. And, to publish or not to publish internal Trump campaign documents allegedly leaked by Iranian hackers? That is the question several newsrooms are facing. We'll explain the conundrum. Plus, Kai Ryssdal gets wistful about his daughter’s first day of school. Here’s everything we talked about today: “So Much About Real-Estate Commissions Just Changed. Here’s What to Know.” from The Wall Street Journal “Why newsrooms haven't published leaked Trump campaign documents” from The Washington Post “Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums” from Politico “Seeds are gifts from nature, says a major organic producer. So now it’s going to give them away” from AP News “Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide” from Space We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
A quick housing market announcement: the structure for real estate commissions is set to change this week following a legal settlement with the National Association of Realtors from earlier this year. We’ll get into what it could mean for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents. And, to publish or not to publish internal Trump campaign documents allegedly leaked by Iranian hackers? That is the question several newsrooms are facing. We'll explain the conundrum. Plus, Kai Ryssdal gets wistful about his daughter’s first day of school. Here’s everything we talked about today: “So Much About Real-Estate Commissions Just Changed. Here’s What to Know.” from The Wall Street Journal “Why newsrooms haven't published leaked Trump campaign documents” from The Washington Post “Biden admin to spend billions to blunt spike in Medicare drug premiums” from Politico “Seeds are gifts from nature, says a major organic producer. So now it’s going to give them away” from AP News “Rare display of northern lights and Perseid meteor shower delights skywatchers worldwide” from Space We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor showers make us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Google Loses Antitrust Case Over Search-Engine Dominance” from The Wall Street Journal “All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling” from The Verge “How Does Harris View Big Business? Her Time as California's Top Lawyer Offers Clues” from The New York Times “Your Next Home Insurance Nightmare: AI, Drones, and Surveillance” from Business Insider “Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Antitrust?” from Washington Monthly “For the VP also-rans' political futures, Walz's elevation ‘complicates it a lot'” from Politico “Michelle Obama Weighs In On Simone Biles’ Bowing Gesture After NFL Star Trashes It” from HuffPost Sports “Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see summer’s best ‘shooting stars'” from Space “Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It” from Wired Make Me Smart is headed to Boston! You can find details about the live event and how to get early bird tickets here.
A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor showers make us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Google Loses Antitrust Case Over Search-Engine Dominance” from The Wall Street Journal “All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling” from The Verge “How Does Harris View Big Business? Her Time as California's Top Lawyer Offers Clues” from The New York Times “Your Next Home Insurance Nightmare: AI, Drones, and Surveillance” from Business Insider “Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Antitrust?” from Washington Monthly “For the VP also-rans' political futures, Walz's elevation ‘complicates it a lot'” from Politico “Michelle Obama Weighs In On Simone Biles’ Bowing Gesture After NFL Star Trashes It” from HuffPost Sports “Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see summer’s best ‘shooting stars'” from Space “Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It” from Wired Make Me Smart is headed to Boston! You can find details about the live event and how to get early bird tickets here.
A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor showers make us smile. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Google Loses Antitrust Case Over Search-Engine Dominance” from The Wall Street Journal “All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling” from The Verge “How Does Harris View Big Business? Her Time as California's Top Lawyer Offers Clues” from The New York Times “Your Next Home Insurance Nightmare: AI, Drones, and Surveillance” from Business Insider “Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Antitrust?” from Washington Monthly “For the VP also-rans' political futures, Walz's elevation ‘complicates it a lot'” from Politico “Michelle Obama Weighs In On Simone Biles’ Bowing Gesture After NFL Star Trashes It” from HuffPost Sports “Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see summer’s best ‘shooting stars'” from Space “Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It” from Wired Make Me Smart is headed to Boston! You can find details about the live event and how to get early bird tickets here.
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