What Space Can Teach Us About Our World
Podcast |
Curiosity Daily
Publisher |
Discovery
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Astronomy
Education
Science
Self-Improvement
Publication Date |
Aug 22, 2017
Episode Duration |
00:41:48

Astronomy isn't just about looking up at the sky. The Adler Planetarium's Michelle Nichols delves deep into the lessons that astronomy can teach us about our own world and gives an update on when (and why) we're hoping to finish the "race to Mars." Plus: the surprising relationship many scientists have with religion.

As Director of Public Observing, Michelle leads the Adler Planetarium's various telescope and sky observing efforts, including the 'Scopes in the City telescope outreach program, free nighttime observing in the Doane Observatory via Doane at Dusk, Adler's telescope volunteer program, and much more.

Additional resources discussed:

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Full episode transcript here: daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-space-can-teach-us-about-our-world">https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-space-can-teach-us-about-our-world

Astronomy isn't just about looking up at the sky. The Adler Planetarium's Michelle Nichols delves deep into the lessons that astronomy can teach us about our own world and gives an update on when (and why) we're hoping to finish the "race to Mars." Plus: the surprising relationship many scientists have with religion. As Director of Public Observing, Michelle leads the Adler Planetarium's various telescope and sky observing efforts, including the 'Scopes in the City telescope outreach program, free nighttime observing in the Doane Observatory via Doane at Dusk, Adler's telescope volunteer program, and much more.  Additional resources discussed: The Adler Planetarium website So you want to be an astronaut? Here's what it takes (USA Today) Eggplant (Solanum melongena) Domestication History and Genealogy Origins of the Potato Astronomy Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Activities (Lab Series) Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! 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.

Astronomy isn't just about looking up at the sky. The Adler Planetarium's Michelle Nichols delves deep into the lessons that astronomy can teach us about our own world and gives an update on when (and why) we're hoping to finish the "race to Mars." Plus: the surprising relationship many scientists have with religion.

As Director of Public Observing, Michelle leads the Adler Planetarium's various telescope and sky observing efforts, including the 'Scopes in the City telescope outreach program, free nighttime observing in the Doane Observatory via Doane at Dusk, Adler's telescope volunteer program, and much more.

Additional resources discussed:

Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! 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.

 

Full episode transcript here: daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-space-can-teach-us-about-our-world">https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-space-can-teach-us-about-our-world

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