Astronomy

The misogynist trolls attacking 1st black hole image photographer Katie Bouman are the tip of the trashpile

The Guardian – By Jill Filipovic – April 17, 2019 Trolls latched on to Bouman’s achievement of the first black hole image with a vitriol that, in a saner world, would be shocking – but is par for the course for women. The researcher Dr Katie Bouman played a leading role in taking the first… »»»

Celebrating Yuris Night with Legendary Astronaut Story Musgrave _on Planetary Radio

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Black holes and time machines_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Topic: Black holes and time machines Guests: Drs. Fulvia Melia and Richard Gott This show was broadcast on April 16, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Ice Worlds, A Moon Landing and Blasting an Asteroid _on Planetary Radio

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Ice Worlds, A Moon Landing and Blasting an Asteroid _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku When will we return to Uranus and Neptune? Planetary scientist Amy Simon explains why a mission to the so-called ice giants is a high priority as she tells us about these mysterious, blue worlds. Planetary Society Digital Editor Jason Davis… »»»

Indian govt. has killer satellite and more!_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Indian govt. has killer satellite and more! Guest: Michael Moore, expert on space warfare Science news: Indian govt. has killer satellite. Can you live without pain? Can computers predict when you will die? This show was broadcast on April 2,… »»»

In the Lab with Planetary Scientist Sarah Hrst _on Planetary Radio

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Bill Nye and Planetary Radio Live at Extreme STEAM _on Planetary Radio

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the fate of the milky way galaxy_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku the fate of the milky way galaxy Topic: Meteor impacts, space exploration, extra solar planets, the fate of the milky way galaxy Guest: Astronomer Ken Croswell This show was broadcast on March 26, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Boosters, Breakthroughs and Budgets: Canada and the US Look Toward Space _on Planetary Radio

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China on the Final Frontier_on Planetary Radio

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An Israeli Lander Launches Toward the Moon _on Planetary Radio

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A Fond Farewell to Spirit and Opportunity _on Planetary Radio

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Watching the Births of Solar Systems _on Planetary Radio

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Aliens in space and will the robots take over? _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Aliens in space and will the robots take over? Guest: Dr. Seth Shostak Topic: Aliens in space Guest: Dr. Ray Kurzweil, will the robots take over? This show was broadcast on February 19, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

The DART Mission: Learning How to Swat Dangerous Asteroids _on Planetary Radio

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Where Do We Come From? The Origin of Life _on Planetary Radio

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fusion energy and evolution from the fishes_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku fusion energy and evolution from the fishes Guest 1: Dr. Charles Seife, prospects for fusion energy Guest 2: Dr. Neil Shubin, our evolution from the fishes. This show was broadcast on February 5, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Spacecraft OSIRIS REx is now orbiting a 260-meter asteroid named Bennu _on Planetary Radio

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New star wars program _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku New star wars program Science News New star wars program under Pres Trump? Guest:Harvard Physics Prof Lisa Randall This show was broadcast on January 29, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Flying the Skies of Saturns Moon Titan _on Planetary Radio

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Science News_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Science News Science news: a) UFOs b) space travel c) Medical news d) Rising sea levels This show was broadcast on January 22, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

going to Mars_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku going to Mars Great: Dr. Robert Zubrin, going to Mars. Summary of the science stories of the week. This show was broadcast on January 15, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

New Horizons Flyby: Join the Celebration! _on Planetary Radio

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A Mission to Earth: OSIRIS-REx _on Planetary Radio

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alien civilizations and quantum computers _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku alien civilizations and quantum computers Guest 1: Dr. Seth Shostak, the search for alien civilizations in space Guest 2: Dr. Seth Lloyd, quantum computers This show was broadcast on January 8, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Countdown to Ultima: Alan Stern and New Horizons _on Planetary Radio

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biotechnology and the state of the earth_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku biotechnology and the state of the earth Guest 1: Dr. Robert Lanza, biotechnology Guest 2: Lester Brown, state of the earth This show was broadcast on January 1, 2019. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Earthrise! The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8 _on Planetary Radio

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Top Science stories_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Top Science stories 2018 Top Science stories in medicine,space travel, politics. Guest: Dr. Spencer Wells, ancient migrations of humans This show was broadcast on December 25, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

A Conversation With Former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden _on Planetary Radio

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Global warming in ancient times and more!_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Global warming in ancient times and more! Science news: Global warming in ancient times, Chinese claims of genetic engineering, UFO claims Guest: Dr. Greg Stock, genetic engineering, UCLA This show was broadcast on December 18, 2018. For downloads click here… »»»

Last Week, Mars. This week, An Asteroid Called Bennu _on Planetary Radio

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Life and evolution on earth and in outer space _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Life and evolution on earth and in outer space Guests: Dr. Carl Zimmer and Dr. Richard Hagen Topic: Life and evolution on earth and in outer space This show was broadcast on December 11, 2018. For downloads click here to… »»»

A Great Day for Space Explorers: The Landing of InSight _on Planetary Radio

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We Know Where the 2020 Rover Will Look for Martian Life _on Planetary Radio

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Moon Mission 3D from Queen Guitarist Brian May and David Eicher _on Planetary Radio

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Nazi Scientists_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Nazi Scientists Michael Neufeld examines why scientists worked for the Nazis during WWII. This show was broadcast on November 20, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Where Do We Come From? ” Exploring the Origins of Life Lab _on Planetary Radio

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Time Travel and Black Holes _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Time Travel and Black Holes Time travel with Dr. Richard Gott. Black holes with Dr. Fulvia Melia This show was broadcast on November 13, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Celebrating Kepler _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Celebrating Kepler The Kepler mission has ended. Listen to highlights of the October 30th media briefing that included the father of the fantastically successful planet finder, William Borucki. Then catch the thoughts of Planetary Society editors and commentators Jason Davis and Emily Lakdawalla. And we’ll… »»»

Genetic engineering and Origin of the moon_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Genetic engineering and Origin of the moon Genetic engineering, with Prof. Greg Stock of UCLA Origin of the moon, with Dr. Dana McKenzie This show was broadcast on November 6, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

The future of space travel_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku The future of space travel The future of space travel. Guest: Astronaut Tom Jones This show was broadcast on October 30, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Sailing to an Asteroid on the Light of the Sun _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Sailing to an Asteroid on the Light of the Sun NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center and the Jet Propulsion Lab are preparing to send NEA Scout on a long, light-propelled journey to a near Earth asteroid. — OLightSail 2 is not the only solar sail… »»»

Science and God_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Science and God Science and God. What do Einstein and Hawking say about the existence of God?Guest: John Brinster, Einstein biographer This show was broadcast on October 23, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Back to Saturn for Brand New Cassini Science _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Back to Saturn for Brand New Cassini Science Our most frequent guest returns with exciting, just-published research enabled by the 20-year missions enormous success. Linda Spilker has served as Cassini Project Scientist for 8 years, and was Deputy Project Scientist for the previous 13. Youll… »»»

Celebrating Astronomy Day with the Giant Magellan Telescope _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Celebrating Astronomy Day with the Giant Magellan Telescope We salute humankinds long history of stargazing by checking in on what will be our planets largest telescope.–Happy Astronomy Day, October 13, 2018! We salute humankinds long history of stargazing by checking in on what will be… »»»

Thomas Edison and Quantum computers_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Thomas Edison and Quantum computers Innovation of Thomas Edison Quantum computers, the next big thing? This show was broadcast on October 9, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

John Logsdon and the Dawn of the Space Age _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT John Logsdon and the Dawn of the Space Age The Dean of space policy, John Logsdon, returns with stories and a new book of original documents that shaped the US space program from the birth of NASA to SpaceX. Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye reports… »»»

SpaceX Builds a Big Falcon Rocket _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT SpaceX Builds a Big Falcon Rocket A mostly SpaceX episode as the ambitious company provides updated details regarding its huge new rocket and introduces its first astronauts. Mat Kaplan shares more from the companys headquarters, while Planetary Society Digital Editor explains and explores the BFR…. »»»

Flooded Earth_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Flooded Earth Guests:Peter Ward and David Archer Topic: Flooded Earth and the Long Thaw This show was broadcast on October 2, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Return to Fiery Mercury With BepiColombo _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Return to Fiery Mercury With BepiColombo Elsa Montagnon is Spacecraft Operations Manager for the European/Japanese mission leaving for our solar systems innermost planet very soon. She joins us to talk about the long journey ahead. Elsa also has the cover article in the brand new… »»»

Massimo Mazzucco on his long awaited “American Moon”__on Kevin Barrett’s Truth Jihad Radio

Coming Up Thursday, September 20th– Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8am Pacific * 11am Eastern * 16:00 GMT Sunday encore at 2pm Pacific * 5pm Eastern * 21:00 GMT EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST: Massimo Mazzucco on his long awaited “American Moon” Massimo Mazzucco on his long awaited “American Moon” Did Neil Armstrong really take that “one small… »»»

Opportunity, Phone Home!_on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Opportunity, Phone Home! The dust is settling on the Red Planet. Is the remaining Mars Exploration Rover about to rise and shine after three months of slumber? MER Project Manager John Callas returns with a realistic yet hopeful assessment. He also tells us what Opportunity… »»»

Women in Science and The Big Bang_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Women in Science and The Big Bang Guest: NY Times writer George Johnson Women in science Guest:Michael Lemonick of Time Magazine the Big Bang This show was broadcast on September 11, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Big Science, Big Rocket at the Marshall Space Flight Center _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Big Science, Big Rocket at the Marshall Space Flight Center Mat Kaplans Huntsville, Alabama trip wraps up with a tour of the historic and history-making Marshall Space Flight Center Featured Speakers: Paul McConnaughey, MSFC Associate Director, Adam Goldstein, Fermi Team Member, Andrew Schorr, MSFC Spacecraft… »»»

Space, Rockets, and a Senatorial Conversation in Huntsville, Alabama _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Space, Rockets, and a Senatorial Conversation in Huntsville, Alabama Host Mat Kaplan begins a two-episode visit to Huntsville and the Marshall Space Flight Center, recorded this week at the US Space and Rocket Center with astronaut Don Thomas, 94-year-old Apollo engineer Alex McCool, and Alabama… »»»

Pluto Occults! Join Us on the Mountain _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Pluto Occults! Join Us on the Mountain Pluto passed in front of a star on the evening of August 14. Mat Kaplan joined pro and amateur astronomers on a mountain to observe this rare event. It may reveal more about the dwarf planets tenuous atmosphere… »»»

The fate the earth _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku The fate the earth Guest: Environmentalist Lester Brown This show was broadcast on August 28, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Giving Venus the Love (and Science) She Deserves _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Giving Venus the Love (and Science) She Deserves We have so much to learn about Venus, says JPL scientist Sue Smrekar. What we learn will help us understand our own world and Mars. Sue joins us this week to make a great case for a… »»»

Space Force, Lake on Mars, & Mission to the Sun _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Space Force, Lake on Mars, & Mission to the Sun Science news: Space Force Lake on Mars Mission to the Sun This show was broadcast on August 21, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Trump’s Space Force and Weapons Analysis_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Trump’s Space Force and Weapons Analysis Topic: Pres.Trump’s Space Force Guest: weapons analyst Michael Moore This show was broadcast on August 14, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Dark Energy Co-Discoverer and the Leader of Chinese Space Science _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Dark Energy Co-Discoverer and the Leader of Chinese Space Science It has been 20 years since we learned the expansion of the universe is accelerating due to the mysterious force called dark energy. Saul Perlmutter shared the Nobel Prize in Physics because of his contributions…. »»»

Life in the Universe and Evolution on Earth_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Life in the Universe and Evolution on Earth Guest 1: Robert Hagen, life in the universe Guest 2: Carl Zimmer, evolution on the planet earth This show was broadcast on August 7, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Diving Into That Lake on Mars _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Diving Into That Lake on Mars Our world was rocked by last weeks announcement of good radar evidence for a liquid water lake under the Red Planets south pole. Senior Editor Emily Lakdawalla introduces us to the story that is then taken up by two… »»»

HAYABUSA2 REACHES A DARK DIAMOND IN SPACE _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT HAYABUSA2 REACHES A DARK DIAMOND IN SPACE Japans Hayabusa2 is just 6 kilometers from asteroid Ryugu as it prepares to snatch samples of the space rock for return to Earth. Mission Project Manager Hitoshi Kuninaka joins us for a conversation about the spacecraft and whats… »»»

secret history of the oceans and musicophilia_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku secret history of the oceans and musicophilia Guest 1: Robert Callum, secret history of the oceans Guest 2: The late Oliver Sachs, speaking of musicophilia This show was broadcast on July 31, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

An African Observatory Hunts Killer Asteroids _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT An African Observatory Hunts Killer Asteroids One of the Planetary Society s 2018 Shoemaker Near-Earth Object grants has gone to astronomers searching the sky from a mountaintop in the North African nation of Morocco. Observer Michel Ory tells us about their work. Tim Spahr ran… »»»

intelligent life in the universe and quantum computers _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku intelligent life in the universe and quantum computers Guest: Seth Shostak, talking about intelligent life in the universe Guest 2: Seth Lloyd, talking about quantum computers This show was broadcast on July 24, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

black holes _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku black holes Guest: Dr. Fulvia Melia, astronomer, authority on black holes This show was broadcast on July 17, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Something Old and Something New: Exciting Research on the International Space Station _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Something Old and Something New: Exciting Research on the International Space Station Sextants have helped sailors find their way across oceans for centuries. Now one is onboard the International Space Station so that astronauts can learn to find their way across the solar system even… »»»

Dwarf Planet Ceres Thrills as a Dying Visitor Closes In _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Dwarf Planet Ceres Thrills as a Dying Visitor Closes In Ceres is the queen of the asteroid belt. Her first Earthly visitor is nearing its last days in spectacular style. Dawn Mission Director and Chief Engineer Marc Rayman returns with stunning images taken from just… »»»

the origin of the universe_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku the origin of the universe Guest 1: Dr. Simon Singh, the origin of the universe Guest 2: Dr. Spencer Wells This show was broadcast on July 10, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Its Asteroid Week with NASAs Planetary Defense Officer _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Its Asteroid Week with NASAs Planetary Defense Officer The dinosaurs regret their lack of a space program. 200 million years later, humans are gearing up to defend themselves from a species-ending rock. The many challenges involved are addressed in a new strategic action plan created… »»»

Origin of the Moon and Future of Genetic Engineering _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Origin of the Moon and Future of Genetic Engineering Guests: Dr. Dana McKenzie, origin of the moon Dr. Greg Stock, the future of genetic engineering This show was broadcast on July 3, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Kathryn Sullivan and More at the International Space Development Conference _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Kathryn Sullivan and More at the International Space Development Conference Freeman Dyson wasnt the only space star at the ISDC. Mat talks with former astronaut and NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan and leaders of the Cassini mission. Planetary Society Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier has… »»»

Korean Summit, Mars discovery _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Korean Summit, Mars discovery Guest: Michael Shermer Topics: Korean Summit, Mars discovery This show was broadcast on June 19, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

A Conversation with Freeman Dyson _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT A Conversation with Freeman Dyson Theres so much more to Freeman Dyson than the Dyson Sphere. The mathematician, scientist and author is one of the greatest and most original minds of our era. He has much to say to Mat Kaplan about the future of… »»»

It’s Rocket Science: Testing PlanetVac in the Mojave Desert _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT It’s Rocket Science: Testing PlanetVac in the Mojave Desert Join Mat Kaplan in Californias Mojave Desert for special coverage of not one but two rocket flights and a real world test of PlanetVac, the innovative, radically simple way to collect surface samples from other worlds…. »»»

Science news_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Science news a.volcanoes b.UFOs c. space program Special Guest: Ray Kurzweil on artificial intelligence This show was broadcast on June 12, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

A Sacred Place: The National Air and Space Museum with Ellen Stofan _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT A Sacred Place: The National Air and Space Museum with Ellen Stofan Planetary geologist Ellen Stofan has just become Director of the most popular museum in the United States. The NASM protects and shares the greatest collection of space and aviation treasures on Earth. Mat… »»»

a war in outer space_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku a war in outer space Guest:Michael Moore,weapons analyst, talking about a war in outer space This show was broadcast on June 5, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Yuris Night 2018! _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Yuris Night 2018! Host Mat Kaplan once again attends the worldwide party for space. Join him at the Los Angeles celebration under Space Shuttle Endeavour. Youll hear conversations with astronauts Nicole Stott and Anousheh Ansari, Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides and Planetary Society CEO Bill… »»»

Guest: astronaut Tom Jones _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Guest: astronaut Tom Jones This show was broadcast on May 29, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

A Space Station Crashes to Earth _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT A Space Station Crashes to Earth By the time you hear this weeks episode, Chinas Tiangong-1 may have spectacularly re-entered our planets atmosphere, raining metal on an unpredictable location. The Aerospace Corporations Bill Ailor, an expert on space debris, tells us theres little to worry… »»»

Legacy of Stephen Hawking_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Legacy of Stephen Hawking Topics: Legacy of Stephen Hawking Guest: John Brinster,biographer of Einstein This show was broadcast on May 8, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Stephen Hawking: Spaceflight Pioneer! _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Stephen Hawking: Spaceflight Pioneer! He is known for his breakthrough physics and popularizing of science, but Dr. Hawking also wanted to fly in space. Erik Viirre led the medical team that helped Stephen experience weightlessness. He says the adventure helped open the possibility of spaceflight… »»»

The life of Stephen Hawking and more_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku The life of Stephen Hawking and more a.The life of Stephen Hawking b. The future of space exploration c. Fred Jerome,biographer of Einstein This show was broadcast on May 1, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Amateur Astronomers Work To Save Earth From Asteroids! _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Amateur Astronomers Work To Save Earth From Asteroids! Seven astronomers have been selected to receive Shoemaker NEO (Near Earth Object) grants from the Planetary Society. They and their observatories span the planet. Well meet an American and an Australian. Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts provides… »»»

Visiting the Birthplace of PlanetVac _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Visiting the Birthplace of PlanetVac Space is hard. Sample collection and return is harder still. Thats why the radically-simplified PlanetVac system from Honeybee Robotics is so intriguing. Join Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts and host Mat Kaplan on a tour of Honeybee that includes… »»»

Women in science and astronomy _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Women in science and astronomy Guest: George Johnson of the NY Times Topic: Women in science and astronomy This show was broadcast on April 17, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Comet Doom – Past And Future? __on Ecoshock

Coming up today and every Friday at 7:00pm Pacific * 10:00pm Eastern * 03:00 GMT ECOSHOCK —Comet Doom – Past And Future? is it science or myth? … Did a comet strike the Earth 12,800 years ago, causing global wildfires and starting an age of cooling? Scientists are still arguing about it. Dr. Joanne Ballard,… »»»

Experience A Message From Earth”Inspired by the Voyager Gold Record _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Experience A Message From Earth”Inspired by the Voyager Gold Record It has been 40 years since Carl Sagan and others shared the best of humanity with the stars. A new online multimedia project has been created as a 21st century homage to the Golden Record…. »»»

The Eyes of a New Mars Rover: Mastcam-Z _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT The Eyes of a New Mars Rover: Mastcam-Z Mat Kaplan attended a meeting of the science team for the zoom lens camera that will be atop the Mars 2020 rover mast. Planetary Scientist Jim Bell tells us how this new system will show us the… »»»

astronaut Tom Jones _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku astronaut Tom Jones Guest:astronaut Tom Jones This show was broadcast on April 3, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

A New Congressional Caucus Backs Planetary Science _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT A New Congressional Caucus Backs Planetary Science Republican Randy Hultgren and Democrat Derek Kilmer celebrate formation of the new bipartisan, bicameral caucus of US representatives and senators. They have united behind exploration of our and other solar systems. Bill Nye shares his eye and ear… »»»

Space, SETI, the Singularity and Shostak _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Space, SETI, the Singularity and Shostak Where is everybody? That was the question physicist Enrico Fermi asked when he wondered why we hadnt yet met ET. What will happen if we do? Will humans lose the will to explore? These and other questions were taken… »»»

can we go to Mars?_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku can we go to Mars? Guest:Dr.Robert Zubrin, can we go to Mars? This show was broadcast on March 20, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Going to Sea to Sail Through Space: Orion Ocean Recovery Testing _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Going to Sea to Sail Through Space: Orion Ocean Recovery Testing Join Mat Kaplan on a visit to Naval Base San Diego and the USS Anchorage, the amphibious ship that has just completed a round of Orion spacecraft recovery testing and practice. Youll hear from… »»»

Life in Space and Quantum Computers_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Life in Space and Quantum Computers Guest 1: Dr. Seth Shostak, life in space Guest 2: Dr. Seth Lloyd, quantum computers This show was broadcast on March 13, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Living in Space! _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Living in Space! Mat Kaplan talks with participants in the National Space Societys recent Space Settlement Summit about human destiny in space. Theres a consensus that we are making real progress, both technological and political, toward permanent installations on the Moon and elsewhere. The total… »»»

Its a Hard Rain on Titan _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Its a Hard Rain on Titan A computer model based on our best data about Saturns cloud-shrouded moon says that torrential liquid methane pounds the surface far more frequently than previously expected. Sean Faulk and Jonathan Mitchell of UCLA explain. The Planetary Societys Jason Davis… »»»

astronaut Tom Jones _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku astronaut Tom Jones Guest:astronaut Tom Jones This show was broadcast on February 27, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Mysterious Tabbys Star, With Tabby Herself _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Mysterious Tabbys Star, With Tabby Herself It may not host an alien megastructure but Tabbys Star still guards many mysteries of science. Astronomer and astrophysicist Tabetha Tabby Boyajian leads the worldwide team that is revealing this strange light in the sky. The Curiosity rover has… »»»

can we go to Mars? _on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Life in Space and Quantum Computers Guest:Dr.Robert Zubrin, can we go to Mars? This show was broadcast on February 20, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

2018 Space Preview with the Planetary Society All-Stars _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT 2018 Space Preview with the Planetary Society All-Stars Mats first-ever four-way conversation with colleagues Jason Davis, Casey Dreier and Emily Lakdawalla provides their predictions of space milestones in the new year. Bruce Betts follows up with his own list of exciting highlights in a special… »»»

Life in Space and Quantum Computers_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Life in Space and Quantum Computers Guest 1: Dr. Seth Shostak, life in space Guest 2: Dr. Seth Lloyd, quantum computers This show was broadcast on February 13, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

Flowing Water on Mars? Not So Much _on Planetary Radio

Every Tuesday: 11am Pacific – 2pm Eastern – 19:00 GMT Flowing Water on Mars? Not So Much Mars scientists dubbed them recurring slope lineae or RSLs. They sure looked like evidence of liquid water flowing down hillsides and ridges on the Red Planet. New research led by US Geological Survey Planetary Geologist Colin Dundas says… »»»

Black Holes and How to Build a Time Machine_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku Black Holes and How to Build a Time Machine Guest 1: Fulvia Melia, black holes Guest 2: Dr. Richard Gott, how to build a time machine This show was broadcast on February 6, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»

origin of universe and humanity_on Exploration

Every Tuesday: 10am Pacific – 1pm Eastern – 18:00 GMT Exploration with Dr. Michio Kaku origin of universe and humanity Guest 1: Simon Singh, origin of universe Guest 2: Spencer Wells, origin of humanity This show was broadcast on January 30, 2018. For downloads click here to SUBSCRIBE!… »»»