45 episodes
Orbital Path PRX
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4.7 • 201 Ratings
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Astronomer Michelle Thaller takes a look at the big questions of the cosmos and what the answers can reveal about life here on Earth. From podcast powerhouse PRX, with support from the Sloan Foundation.
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Building 29
Orbital Path signs off with a site visit to NASA’s mysterious and extraordinary building 29.
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Black Holes from the Dawn of Light
Astronomers investigate a mystery that is 13 billion years old.
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Space Lasers for the Home Planet
NASA develops a futuristic space laser. Launches it into orbit. And aims it directly back at planet Earth.
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Brian Greene goes to 11 — again
Humans! Time to get over your three-dimensional selves. Brian Greene — world renowned physicist, bestselling author, NOVA host, and serial Colbert guest — explains why.
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The Universe of Leonard Susskind
Has a Bronx plumber’s son become the Einstein of our time?
Customer Reviews
Insightful, engaging
I just found this podcast and am tearing my through at several episodes a day. A couple of them had such a wealth of information that I listened twice. I’ll be sad when I’m all done.
Michelle mentioned at least a couple of times that people have commented that knowing how a natural phenomenon works diminishes its beauty. My retort to people who have said that to me (a mere armchair science enthusiast) is that, were it true, you couldn’t enjoy Mozart if you knew music theory, a football game if you understood the strategy, or driving a nice car if you knew how it was built. It’s a downright silly idea.
Thanks for the excellent podcast!
We miss you
Come back Michelle ☄️
Black Holes from the Dawn of Light
What a fantastic episode! I wish she would restart this podcast!!!
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