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Today we're talking to Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute and Co-host of the Big Picture Science Podcast. We discuss what humanity knows about life outside of the solar system, how much of the sky SETI is truly keeping an eye on, and why the deepest scientific questions aren't being answered. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about SETI, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Recorded 8 February 2024. Join us for an exciting SETI Live where we'll explore the wonders beyond Earth. We're excited to have Dr. Valéry Lainey, a renowned researcher from the Paris Observatory in France, as our guest. Dr. Franck Marchis, our Senior Astronomer, will be guiding the conversation, sharing insights from the universe. It's set to be an engaging event, and we hope you'll be part of it!   In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Journal, Valery Lainey and his team have unveiled a remarkable discovery about Saturn's moon Mimas. Once thought to be a cold, solid body of ice and rock, Mimas now appears to harbor a vast global ocean beneath its icy crust. This revelation comes after a meticulous analysis of Mimas's orbit, as observed by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which showed unexpected wobbles that suggest the presence of an under-ice ocean.   For years, the scientific community was skeptical about the possibility of an ocean within Mimas, mainly because the expected surface deformations were absent. However, Lainey's research, based on recent simulations and precise orbital measurements, suggests that an ocean could exist without leaving visible marks on the moon's surface. This finding not only reshapes our understanding of Mimas but also opens new avenues in the search for habitable environments beyond Earth.    Press release: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2416084-saturns-moon-mimas-may-be-hiding-a-vast-global-ocean-under-its-ice/   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.

Join us for an exciting SETI Live where we'll explore the wonders beyond Earth. We're excited to have Valery Lainey, a renowned researcher from the Paris Observatory in France, as our guest. Franck Marchis, our Senior Astronomer, will be guiding the conversation, sharing insights from the universe. It's set to be an engaging event, and we hope you'll be part of it! In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Journal, Valery Lainey and his team have unveiled a remarkable discovery about Saturn's moon Mimas. Once thought to be a cold, solid body of ice and rock, Mimas now appears to harbor a vast global ocean beneath its icy crust. This revelation comes after a meticulous analysis of Mimas's orbit, as observed by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which showed unexpected wobbles that suggest the presence of an under-ice ocean. For years, the scientific community was skeptical about the possibility of an ocean within Mimas, mainly because the expected surface deformations were absent. However, Lainey's research, based on recent simulations and precise orbital measurements, suggests that an ocean could exist without leaving visible marks on the moon's surface. This finding not only reshapes our understanding of Mimas but also opens new avenues in the search for habitable environments beyond Earth. (Recorded 8 February 2024.) Press release: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2416084-saturns-moon-mimas-may-be-hiding-a-vast-global-ocean-under-its-ice/ 

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:Last week, former military employees went before House lawmakers to talk about their firsthand experiences with UAPs. Our fascination with UFOs has sparked the creation of numerous television shows, books, and podcasts. So, what proof and truth are out there? Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, joined Jordan to discuss his work beyond the stars.

Seth Shostak, the senior astronomer with California-based SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), displayed his gargantuan ignorance with regard to the UFO phenomenon in a recent opinion piece. Links/Sources: Did government just announce aliens are real? UFO whistleblower lacks evidence. (msnbc.com) Contact you Senator: U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators Contact you House representative: Find Your Representative | house.gov FLYING SAUCERS AND SCIENCE by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3rKPYcx Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support

Seth Shostak, the senior astronomer with California-based SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), displayed his gargantuan ignorance with regard to the UFO phenomenon in a recent opinion piece. Links/Sources: Did government just announce aliens are real? UFO whistleblower lacks evidence. (msnbc.com) Contact you Senator: U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators Contact you House representative: Find Your Representative | house.gov FLYING SAUCERS AND SCIENCE by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3rKPYcx Check out my YouTube channel: Quirk Zone - YouTube Extraterrestrial Reality book recommendations: Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSI Link to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqi Link to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52nj Link to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfv Link to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfT Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlv Link to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1l Link to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-quirk/support

Plus, are we alone? I talk UFOs and aliens with Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer for the SETI institute. A Georgia man sued Meta — and won his case. US buys up personal data, dating profile blunders and how to remove photos from real estate sites. 

Plus, are we alone? I talk UFOs and aliens with Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer for the SETI institute. A Georgia man sued Meta — and won his case. US buys up personal data, dating profile blunders and how to remove photos from real estate sites. 

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklocks, sheds light on the significance of 'winning messages' concerning vaccine injuries, recognizing their potential to undermine public confidence. Greg Hill, the founder of Free to Fly, shares insights into the ongoing class action lawsuit initiated by his company. Sue-Ann Levy, a contributor for True North, voices her concerns about the culture of fear and silence within the TDSB. Award-winning journalist Joe Kovacs delves into how Barack Obama could potentially become Joe Biden's secret weapon for the upcoming 2024 election. And in today's segment of Space Matters, we have the privilege of enjoying the remarkable insights of Senior Astronomer and Earth Scientist Chris Vaughan.

In episode #15 I speak with Seth Shostak who is the senior astronomer of SETI (The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence). Seth talks about drakes equation, potential kinds of life in the universe, how we detect life and the systems we use to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Watch the video version of this episode two days after release in the link below: http://www.youtube.com/@theamazingpeoplepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamazingpeoplepodcast/message

Seth claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the Solar System. This innocent beginning eventually led to a degree in radio astronomy, and now, as Senior Astronomer, Seth is an enthusiastic participant in the Institute's SETI observing programs.In addition, Seth is keen on outreach activities: interesting the public – and especially young people – in science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He's co-authored a college textbook on astrobiology, and has written three trade books on SETI. In addition, he's published more than 400 popular articles on science including regular contributions to NBC News MACH, gives many dozens of talks annually, and is the host of the SETI Institute's weekly science radio show, “Big Picture Science."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seth Shostak is a renowned astronomer and science communicator who is best known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). As the Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, a non-profit research organization based in Mountain View, California, Shostak has been at the forefront of SETI research for over three decades. Throughout his career, Shostak has played a leading role in numerous SETI projects, including the development of new technologies and techniques for searching for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. In addition to his research, Shostak is also a well-known science communicator, and he has written numerous articles and books on SETI and other scientific topics. He has also appeared as a guest on numerous television and radio programs, including "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report." Shostak is known for his optimistic view of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and he has stated that he believes that it is only a matter of time before we make contact with an alien civilization. He has also argued that the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence could have significant implications for our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Overall, Seth Shostak is a leading figure in the field of SETI and a valuable contributor to the scientific community. His work has helped to advance our understanding of the possibility of life beyond Earth, and his efforts to communicate science to the general public have made him an important voice in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. So, if you are interested in SETI or simply want to learn more about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, Seth Shostak is definitely someone you should follow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evinweiss/support

Seth is keen on outreach activities: interesting the public – and especially young people – in science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He's co-authored a college textbook on astrobiology, and has written three trade books on SETI. In addition, he's published more than 400 popular articles on science including regular contributions to NBC News MACH, gives many dozens of talks annually, and is the host of the SETI Institute's weekly science radio show, “Big Picture Science.” Seth Shostak (born July 20, 1943) is an American astronomer and author, and is currently the senior astronomer for the SETI Institute. Shostak hosts SETI's weekly radio show/podcast Big Picture Science, has played himself numerous times in TV and internet film dramas, and has acted in several science fiction films. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evinweiss/support

Seth Shostak Looking for Life In The Solar System Live At 7pm P.S.T. Seth is Senior Astronomer and Institute Fellow at the SETI Institute, in Mountain View,California. He has an undergraduate degree in physics from Princeton University, and adoctorate in astronomy from the California Institute of Technology. For much of hiscareer, Seth conducted radio astronomy research on galaxies, and has publishedapproximately sixty papers in professional journals.He has written 600 popular magazine, newspaper and web articles on various topics inastronomy, technology, film and television. For a decade, he chaired the InternationalAcademy of Astronautics' SETI Permanent Committee.Every week he hosts the SETI Institute's one-hour science radio show, “Big PictureScience”Seth has written, edited and contributed to a half dozen books. His most recent tome isConfessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence(National Geographic), and he is co-author of a college textbook on astrobiology.

On this incredible episode, Derek sits with Dr. Seth Shostak, the Senior Astronomer of the S.E.T.I. Institute (The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). We discuss his career, the projects he is involved with, taking your fan questions, the James Webb Telescope and we get to geek out over our mutual love for the 1953 Sci-Fi classic film, "The War of the Worlds".

https://www.space.com/author/seth-shostak/2 NASA aims to get its Artemis 1 moon mission off the ground this weekend despite a recent glitch. The agency announced today (Aug. 30) that it's now targeting Saturday (Sept. 3) for the launch of Artemis 1, a crucial mission whose first liftoff attempt on Monday (Aug. 29) was scuttled by a technical issue.  If all goes according to plan, Artemis 1 will launch from Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida during a two-hour window that opens at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT). You can watch it here at Space.com when the time comes, courtesy of NASA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.space.com/author/seth-shostak/2 NASA aims to get its Artemis 1 moon mission off the ground this weekend despite a recent glitch. The agency announced today (Aug. 30) that it's now targeting Saturday (Sept. 3) for the launch of Artemis 1, a crucial mission whose first liftoff attempt on Monday (Aug. 29) was scuttled by a technical issue.  If all goes according to plan, Artemis 1 will launch from Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida during a two-hour window that opens at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT). You can watch it here at Space.com when the time comes, courtesy of NASA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website.Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website.Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website. Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website.Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

What will happen if we detect an alien signal? Who are the people who are taking a scientific approach to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)? What do we know about the famous WOW! signal? Dr. Seth Shostak is a prominent scientist in this field and is a Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute. He has received Carl Sagan Award for the Popularization of Science and Klumpke Roberts Award for Astronomy Popularization. Here Salman Hameed and Dr. Shostak have a conversation about aliens. For the video of the podcast: https://youtu.be/UXIC6gCUDI4

Nathalie Cabrol is an astrobiologist and the Director of SETI Institute Carl Sagan Center for Research where she spearheads a new multidisciplinary roadmap to bridge astrobiology and SETI. She has a background in planetary and environmental sciences, and astrobiology. Her research focuses on the exploration of habitability and life beyond Earth. She counts over 470 peer-reviewed publications and proceedings of professional conferences and is the author of three books and 10 chapters of books on the subject of planetary science and exploration, astrobiology, and terrestrial extreme environments. Nathalie is the recipient of NASA and other research awards. She is a Carey Fellow (Wings Worldquest Women of Discovery - Air and Space, 2007), and a Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences since 2016. She was honored to present the Sagan Lecture at AGU in December 2016. Nathalie has given over 400 public lectures on the subjects of planetary science, exploration, and the search for life beyond Earth, including a TED Talk in 2015. In March 2018, the New York Times Sunday Magazine featured a portrait of her work and life. Nathalie holds the women's world record for diving at altitude (scuba and free diving).Seth Shostak claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the Solar System. This innocent beginning eventually led to a degree in radio astronomy, and now, as Senior Astronomer, Seth is an enthusiastic participant in the Institute's SETI observing programs. In addition, Seth is keen on outreach activities: interesting the public – and especially young people – in science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He's co-authored a college textbook on astrobiology, and has written three trade books on SETI. In addition, he's published more than 400 popular articles on science including regular contributions to NBC News MACH, gives many dozens of talks annually, and is the host of the SETI Institute's weekly science radio show, “Big Picture Science.” 

Seth claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the Solar System. This innocent beginning eventually led to a degree in radio astronomy, and now, as Senior Astronomer, Seth is an enthusiastic participant in the Institute's SETI observing programs. In addition, Seth is keen on outreach activities: interesting the public – and especially young people – in science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He's co-authored a college textbook on astrobiology, and has written three trade books on SETI. In addition, he's published more than 400 popular articles on science including regular contributions to NBC News MACH, gives many dozens of talks annually, and is the host of the SETI Institute's weekly science radio show, “Big Picture Science.” New videos: https://www.youtube.com/TrueStoriesSc...New exclusive podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evinweiss/support

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website.Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website. Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website. Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Seth is an astronomer with a BA in physics from Princeton and a PhD in astronomy from Caltech, and is involved with the Institute's SETI research. But he's also responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He is science editor for "The Explorer", gives more than 50 talks annually for both academic and general audiences, and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area, and is the inventor of the electrical banana, a circumstance he claims has had little positive effect on his life. He is the host for the SETI Institute's weekly radio program Are We Alone? Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. His avocations include photography, filmmaking, and electronics. Seth has produced a series of lectures on tape and video on the subject of SETI. For more information visit the Teaching Company website.Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv or www.xzoneuniverse.com *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Hollywood has made billions of dollars producing movies about aliens and potential intelligent life in space. And the US government has spent billions of dollars exploring our galaxy for signs of intelligent life. We haven't found it yet at least as far as we know. If we did find it, would it be a cause for celebration or concern? Senior Astronomer at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute Seth Shostak joins William Shatner on this week's episode of 'I Don't Understand' to explain why haven't we found life in space.

From extraterrestrial intelligence to simple life forms, the Universe might be teeming with life. Can we find and communicate with these life forms? IFLScience spoke to Dr Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute to tackle the fundamental question: are we alone in the Universe?

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, SETI seeks to explore, understand and explain the prevalence of life in the Universe. Its' Allen Telescope Array located 300 miles North of San Francisco, is the ears of SETI, listening for extraterrestrial signals. Seth Shostak predicts by the mid 2030s first contact with Earth will have been made, most likely through advanced, alien Artificial Intelligence (AI).   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message

In this episode of In Conversation With... we had the honor of interviewing SETI Institute Senior Astronomer Dr. Seth Shostak. We start with the mission of the Institute and his history working at SETI. We then consider the feasibility of an alien race visiting earth to save humanity from itself (à la the Galanthi in The Nevers) and if wormholes (portals) would be the likely transportation of choice. We also discuss the methods that the SETI Institute is currently using to search for extraterrestrial intelligence and his colleagues' research into extremophiles. We also pick Seth's brain about whether or not time travel, as seen in The Nevers, is possible. He also shares the importance of pop culture in science dissemination and how he got his start working as a scientific consultant for films such as Contact, Battleship, Species 2 and the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. Visit seti.org to learn more about the work that Seth and his colleagues at the SETI Institute are doing in their search for extraterrestrial intelligence. If you enjoy our content, please consider leaving us a rating and review and subscribing to The Nevers Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners. For even more content on The Nevers, visit our website at hbothenevers.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @hbothenevers and @theneverspodcast Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: theneverspodcast@gmail.com Music by: Guilherme Moraes Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

Seth Shostak from SETI speaks exclusively to Indian Genes in this very engaging episode. Seth claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the Solar System. This innocent beginning eventually led to a degree in radio astronomy, and now, as Senior Astronomer, Seth is an enthusiastic participant in the Institute's SETI observing programs. In addition, Seth is keen on outreach activities: interesting the public – and especially young people – in science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He's co-authored a college textbook on astrobiology, and has written three trade books on SETI. In addition, he's published more than 400 popular articles on science including regular contributions to NBC News MACH, gives many dozens of talks annually, and is the host of the SETI Institute's weekly science radio show, “Big Picture Science.” 

Dr. Seth Shostrak - Seth claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the solar system. This innocent beginning eventually led to a degree in radio astronomy, and now, as Senior Astronomer, Seth is an enthusiastic participant in the Institute's SETI observing programs. He also heads up the International Academy of Astronautics' SETI Permanent Study Group. In addition, Seth is keen on outreach activities: interesting the public – and especially young people – in science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He's co-authored a college textbook on astrobiology, and continues to write trade books on SETI. In addition, he's published nearly 300 popular articles on science, gives many dozens of talks annually, and is the host of the SETI Institute's weekly science radio show, “Big Picture Science” And, as might be evident from this overly effusive bio, he is also editor of the Institute's Explorer magazine. Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; and many other! That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer, Institute Fellow for SETI Institute joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Soshstak is the Senior Astronomer at the SETI institute and author of 'Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.' Seth claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the Solar System. This innocent beginning eventually led to a degree in radio astronomy, and now, as Senior Astronomer, Seth is an enthusiastic participant in the Institute's SETI observing programs. In this episode, we discuss the possibility of finding intelligent life by 2036, the Wow! signal we received that was thought to have been sent by extraterrestrials, the risk-reward balancing act of trying to make contact with intelligent extraterrestrials and the surprising lack of funding for this kind of exploration. Enjoy!

Senior Astronomer, Institute Fellow SETI Institute, Dr. Seth Shostak joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kennedy discusses the prospect that humans are alone in the galaxy and the likelihood of the existence of extraterrestrial life. In this episode, she is joined by Senior Astronomer at the SETI institute, Dr. Seth Shostak. Together, they discuss why they believe the American people could handle the potential news that aliens exist and walk among us, why witness testimonies on alien sightings are often dismissed or easily debunked and the difficulties humankind would face in conflicts or peacemaking with extraterrestrials.   Follow Kennedy on Twitter: @KennedyNation

  Episode Date: 11.7.20 Host: Maria Anna van Driel Guest: Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute   Show Notes: This week, The Next Truth’s Maria Anna van Driel speaks with Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, and the director of the Institute’s Center for SETI Research about the secrets that exist in our Universe and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.   Seth has an undergraduate degree in physics from Princeton University and a doctorate in astronomy from the California Institute of Technology. For much of his career, Seth conducted radio astronomy research on galaxies and has published approximately 60 papers in professional journals. During more than a decade, he worked at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute in Groningen, The Netherlands, using the Westerbork Radio Synthesis Telescope. He also founded and ran a company producing computer animation for TV.   Seth has been a distinguished speaker for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He was also chair of the International Academy of Astronautics’ SETI Permanent Committee for a decade.   Links: Seth’s Website The SETI Institute Facebook Twitter

Paul Hill, Ralph Wilkins and Jenifer Millard host. Damien Phillips and John Wildridge produce. You can watch the video of this recording (and our live Episode 45 recording on 27th April) at: https://www.youtube.com/user/AwesomeAstroPod/videos   This show is a response to the many requests we get to do an episode dedicated to answering listeners’ space & astronomy questions. Producer John thought lockdown would be the perfect time to do it, when we can try and help ease the stress, boredom and isolation.   Senior Astronomer and Institute Fellow at the SETI Institute, Dr. Seth Shostak. We asked him: - What’s currently big in the world of extraterrestrial hunting? - What happens when we discover possibly habitable planets? From @WrathfulTumbles. - Square Kilometre Array or JWST. Which is going to generate the most exciting science? And if each one could answer just 1 question about the Universe, what would you like it to be?  From Mark De Vri.   Other listener inspired topics discussed by the podcast crew: - You talk about the ELT in April part 1. But how on God's green Earth do you keep a mirror like that clean? From @SeamasterGMT   US Spaceflight researcher and chronicler, Gavin Price. We asked him for: - An overview of the Apollo 13 mission that was limping back to Earth 50 years ago today. - The key Apollo 13 decisions and preparations that were underway at this point - a day before splashdown. - A discussion about, and nod to the BBC World Service podcast  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xttx2 "13 Minutes to the Moon". From Peter Ellinger.   Other listener inspired topics discussed by the podcast crew: - A discussion on the ‘Ashen light of Venus’ inspired by @Blixbuller   http://www.awesomeastronomy.com Bio: Awesome Astronomy is a podcast beamed direct from an underground bunker on Mars to promote science, space and astronomy (and enslave Earth if all goes well).   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://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ 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 Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

https://youtu.be/YX3fAyXREW0 Streamed live May 13, 2020. Host: Fraser Cain ( @fcain )Special Guest: This week we are pleased to welcome Seth Shostak to the Weekly Space Hangout. Seth is Senior Astronomer and Institute Fellow at the SETI Institute. With degrees in physics and astronomy from Princeton University and Caltech, he has a long history of research in radio astronomy and in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, or SETI. Seth has written more than 600 popular articles on science and technology, and hosts the weekly science radio show “Big Picture Science.” He has authored four books. He is a frequent guest and commentator on radio and television. His TV appearances include Larry King Live, Colbert Report, Nightline, and countless Discovery, History Channel, and National Geographic Channel programs. You can follow Seth on Twitter at @sethshostak and learn more about him at his websitehttp://sethshostak.com/ To learn more about Big Picture Science and to find past episodes, visit their webpagehttp://bigpicturescience.org/. You can also find them on Twitter at @BiPiSci And don't forget to visit the SETI Institute website at https://seti.org/ Regular Guests: Dr. Kimberly Cartier ( http://KimberlyCartier.org & @AstroKimCartier ) Pam Hoffman ( http://spacer.pamhoffman.com/ / http://everydayspacer.com/ & @EverydaySpacer ) Chris Carr ( @therealccarr ) This week's stories: - The 100th anniversary of "The Great Debate". - Some things to look at in the night sky. - Maybe. Maybe. The naked eye comet we've been expecting. - More  things to look at in the night sky. - Uninhabitable Martian brines. :^( - Even more support for plumes on Europa. - An interesting idea to intercept interstellar objects.   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://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ 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 Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Kimberly Cartier (kimberlycartier.org ; @AstroKimCartier) Pamela Hoffman (EverydaySpacer.com ; @EverydaySpacer) Chris Carr (@therealCCarr) This week we are pleased to welcome Seth Shostak to the Weekly Space Hangout. Seth is Senior Astronomer and Institute Fellow at the SETI Institute. With degrees in physics and astronomy from Princeton University and Caltech, he has … Continue reading "Weekly Space Hangout: May 13, 2020 – Dr. Seth Shostak from the SETI Institute" The post Weekly Space Hangout: May 13, 2020 – Dr. Seth Shostak from the SETI Institute appeared first on Universe Today.

You can watch the video of this recording (and our live Episode 95 recording on 27th April) at https://www.youtube.com/user/AwesomeAstroPod/videos (midday PST, 3pm EST, 8pm UK, 9pm Central Europe)   This show is a response to the many requests we get to do an episode dedicated to answering listeners’ space & astronomy questions. Producer John thought lockdown would be the perfect time to do it, when we can try and help ease the stress, boredom and isolation.   The Guests: We invited some of our friends from the astronomy world to answer your questions too: University of Oxford Professor of Astronomy, Creator of the Zooniverse and BBC’s The Sky at Night Presenter, Chris Lintott. We asked him: Are there ways for an amateur astrophotographer to get involved in contributing to actual science? From David Schlaudt Square Kilometre Array or JWST. Which is going to generate the most exciting science? And if each one could answer just 1 question about the Universe, what would you like it to be?  From Mark De Vrij   Director of Public Engagement for Cardiff University’s Gravity Exploration Institute, Dr Chris North. We asked him: Why are astronomers so sure that Oumuamua and Borisov are from outside the Solar System? From Derry North (Chris’ Dad!) Square Kilometre Array or JWST. Which is going to generate the most exciting science? And if each one could answer just 1 question about the Universe, what would you like it to be?  From Mark De Vrij   Senior Astronomer and Institute Fellow at the SETI Institute, Seth Shostak. We asked him: What’s currently big in the world of extraterrestrial hunting? What happens when we discover possibly habitable planets? From @WrathfulTumbles Square Kilometre Array or JWST. Which is going to generate the most exciting science? And if each one could answer just 1 question about the Universe, what would you like it to be?  From Mark De Vri   US Spaceflight researcher and chronicler, Gavin Price. We asked for: An overview of the Apollo 13 mission that was limping back to Earth 50 years ago today The key Apollo 13 decisions and preparations that were underway at this point - a day before splashdown A discussion about, and nod to the BBC World Service podcast 13 Minutes to the Moon. From Peter Ellinger  Other listener inspired topics discussed by the podcast crew: What astronomy equipment do we use? Are the current clear skies a product of fewer airplanes and lower pollution? What would happen if a small stellar-mass black hole collided with a much more massive star? Could the star ever ‘win’? From Glenn Diekmann in California You talk about the ELT in April part 1. But how on God's green Earth do you keep a mirror like that clean? From @SeamasterGMT A discussion on the ‘Ashen light of Venus’ inspired by @Blixbuller

We play the award-winning interview between Emi and Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer of the SETI Institute!  Enjoy!  

Seth Shostak is the Senior Astronomer for the SETI Institute and former Director of Center for SETI Research. A popular science communicator, Seth has hosted SETI’s weekly radio show (and now podcast) Big Picture Science...

Seth Shostak (@sethshostak) is a Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute and host of the popular weekly science radio show Big Picture Science which connect the latest research to identify emerging trends - and why they matter.Seth has degrees in physics and astronomy from Princeton University and Caltech and a long history of research in radio astronomy and in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, or SETI. He has written more than 500 popular articles on science and technology and has authored four books including: Life in the Universe and Confessions of an Alien Hunter.Seth is a frequent guest and commentator on radio and television. His TV appearances include Larry King Live, Colbert Report, Nightline, and countless Discovery, History Channel, and National Geographic Channel programs.You can listen right here on iTunesIn our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including: * Why Seth first fell in love with astronomy * The history of SETI and how Seth got involved * Which answers to Fermi's Paradox Seth finds most probable * The problem with public support for space research * How the race for space and ET has evolved over the years * What happened when SETI detected an alien signal, only to be wrong * Why artificial intelligence is a bad idea to create * Would the government actually hide proof of alien contact * Why the search for ET is more exciting and promising than ever * The reason Seth thinks space exploration will mainly be a robotic endeavor * Why Seth is somewhat worried about weaponized biotech * The sad truth about a society on Mars * Where life may have originated and is panspermia credibleMake a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support FringeFMFringeFM is supported by the generosity of its readers and listeners. If you find our work valuable, please consider supporting us on Patreon, via Paypal or with DonorBox powered by Stripe.Donate

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Self-Control Isn't Always Good for You The Red Baron Was a Real Person Who Absolutely Tore It Up in Battle Motivated Reasoning Is Why You Can't Win an Argument Using Facts Inside Pseudoscience And Conspiracy Theories [Podcast] Plus, hear how and why we search for aliens using current methods, straight from special guest Seth Shostak. Seth Shostak is the Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, and the Director of the Institute's Center for SETI Research. More from Seth Shostak: Seth Shostak's Website Seth Shostak on Twitter @SethShostak Big Picture Science: The radio show and podcast of the SETI Institute, with Seth Shostak To learn more about motivated reasoning and how we think, read "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt.  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this TIME LOOP episode, We play the award-winning interview between Emi and Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer of the SETI Institute!  Enjoy!

Seth Shostak is an American astronomer, currently Senior Astronomer and Director, Center for SETI Research. Our convo starts with Seth sharing a little about how he got into science as a kid and SETI’s (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) history. We then learn more about the science of astronomy and the process of searching for extra-terrestrial life. A very exciting peek into the forefront of research and a glimpse of what lies ahead for us in this great episode! Enjoy. Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.adventurefittravel.com/podcast. This podcast is supported by Audible. Audible is home to the widest selection of digital audiobooks, including best-sellers, new releases, exclusives and much more. Listen anytime, anywhere on your tablet, mobile or desktop with our free app. Audible is offering listeners of AdventureFit Radio a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/advfradio. This podcast is proudly supported by AdventureFit Travel. AdventureFit Travel is an adventure travel company for the fitness community. Head over to www.adventurefittravel.com to check out all our trips, all our blogs from our blogging team, special offers and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Blackman to Judge Star Trek Las Vegas Costume Competition It takes many talented people to put together a television show like Star Trek, and each of these creatives plays a unique role in the final product. When it comes to costume design, no one has exerted more influence over how we think about Star Trek than Robert Blackman. For nearly two decades, Blackman has directed the look and feel of Trek's threads—beginning with TNG's third season all the way through Enterprise. He will be appearing at Star Trek Las Vegas this summer—his first since the early days of modern Star Trek—where he will conduct a Q&A and judge the costume contest. As a lead up to the event, StarTrek.com has published a fascinating two-part interview with the costume genius.   Read the full interview on StarTrek.com. Part 1 and Part 2   A New Hope for Life In Space As a Star Trek fan, chances are you would love to wake up one morning to the news that we've discovered other life somewhere out there in the cosmos. Despite our technological advancement, it feels like a long shot. But there could be hope. Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institite and co-host of Big Picture Science, recently testified before Congress on this very question. Besides helping the scientifically-challenged individuals who run our country and world, Shostak also predicts that we will find extraterrestrial life (not necessarily intelligent life) within a few decades.   Listen to the episode of Big Picture Science, "A New Hope for Life In Space."

In this episode, Emi interviews the extremely popular Senior Astronomer of The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, Seth Shostak!  Tune in as Emi and Seth discuss all matter of high strangeness, UFO's, the techniques and methods employed used by SETI to look for ET's and much more!  Don't miss it!    

Welcome to a special episode of How On Earth with Dr. Seth Shostak, the Senior Astronomer at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute. We've been listening for their tell-tale signal for 50 years with no luck, but Seth says that he'll bet a cup of coffee we'll hear from them in the next few decades. We explore what might happen if we find these brainy aliens or if we don't find them at all. It's part of the Conference on World Affairs. Host: Jim Pullen Executive Producer: Joel Parker Listen to the show:

The Space Boffins Podcast comes to you this month from the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) in Silicon Valley California and features the search for life and Earth 2.0. Richard talks to SETI's Senior Astronomer, Sue reports from the recent ESA Tweetup in Berlin and hears about a new mission to the Moon. Also this time, Richard lands the Space Shuttle and listen out for the remixed Space Boffins jingle... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Seth Shostak. Each week seems to bring new discoveries of worlds around other stars; and not just the Hot Jupiters of the past decade but small rocky worlds that are more like Earth. We haven’t yet found our twin, but the odds of it being out there are looking better each day. Long before we began detecting extrasolar planets, the idea that these worlds existed was commonly accepted. The idea that they were home to other civilizations became the foundation of Star Trek. As we now discover—thanks to the Kepler Space Telescope—that planets may be more plentiful than stars it seems inevitable that intelligent life has arisen out there somewhere. In this episode of Matter Stream we’re joined by Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute to discuss if and when we might detect other life, how it is likely to happen, and how it will impact our society. 

Host: Karen Stollznow Dr. Seth Shostak is the Senior Astronomer at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI). Seth is the author of Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, and is well known as one of the hosts of the popular radio show Big Picture Science. (Formerly known as Are We Alone?) Seth is a science communicator who performs public outreach; especially to young people, about science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He has published hundreds of popular articles on science, and gives dozens of talks annually. He is also a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. In this Point of Inquiry interview with host Karen Stollznow, Seth discusses the "three-pronged effort" to find extraterrestrial life. He believes that while no one can be certain, there is a chance of success within one or two decades, and he explains how this prediction can be made. Seth then explains why, if we find that life, we would need to tread carefully. Seth talks about SETI's past and present projects, critics and the Fermi paradox, and whether the organization spends more time searching for funding than ETs. He discusses current findings in astronomy, and how these discoveries may affect the SETI search. Lastly, Seth talks about outreach and education, and tells us exactly what the public knows (and doesn't know) about astronomy.

Jared talks with SETI Institute senior astronomer Seth Shostak regarding recent scientific finds dealing with the possibility of life in the Universe beyone Earth

Jared talks with SETI Institute senior astronomer Seth Shostak regarding recent scientific finds dealing with the possibility of life in the Universe beyone Earth

Why do we think aliens are out there? Is Earth really being visited? Will aliens really be short, gray, and hairless? What happens if we pick up a signal from another world?  These are just a few of the questions this week's guest tackles regularly, in his role as the senior astronomer for the SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute. Dr. Seth Shostak talks with Swoopy about the ongoing search for life in the universe, as chronicled in his new book Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.