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It is now known that we live in a galaxy with more planets than stars. The Milky Way alone encompasses 30 trillion potential home planets. Scientists Trefil and Summers bring listeners on a marvelous experimental voyage through the possibilities of life-unlike anything we have experienced so far - that could exist on planets outside our own solar system.

Near the end of the Apollo 15 mission, David Scott and fellow moonwalker James Irwin conducted a secret ceremony unsanctioned by NASA: they placed on the lunar soil a small tin figurine called The Fallen Astronaut, along with a plaque bearing a list of names. By telling the stories of those sixteen astronauts and cosmonauts who died in the quest to reach the moon between 1962 and 1972, this book enriches the saga of humankind's greatest scientific undertaking, Project Apollo, and conveys the human cost of the space race.

Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time. Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star Wars world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?

In Starlight Frontier, visionary physicist and science communicator Clara E. Whitmore takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through the cutting edge of space exploration and scientific discovery. From quantum theories to interstellar propulsion, from Mars missions to the possibility of life beyond Earth, this book blends rigorous research with inspiring storytelling to illuminate the future of space science.

In this thought-provoking exploration, physicists Chris Ferrie and Geraint F. Lewis delve into the fundamental questions that have puzzled humanity for centuries. With clarity and precision, Ferrie and Lewis navigate the realms of quantum physics, relativity, and cosmology, providing accessible explanations that engage both novices and enthusiasts.

Begib dich auf eine beruhigende Reise zu den faszinierendsten Welten unseres Sonnensystems, wo das Leben möglicherweise bereits existiert. Diese wissenschaftlich fundierte Schlafreise kombiniert entspannende Erzählung mit aktuellen Erkenntnissen der Astrobiologie und führt dich sanft in den Schlaf, während du die Geheimnisse des Kosmos entdeckst.Von den unterirdischen Ozeanen des Mars bis zu den Methanseen des Titan, von den spektakulären Geysiren des Enceladus bis zu den mysteriösen Wolken der Venus - erkunde zehn faszinierende Himmelskörper, auf denen außerirdisches Leben gedeihen ...

Daily space industry updates in 5 minutes. Launches, contracts, exploration, and commercial space developments.

How do change-makers achieve business milestones in a business venture? Join Nucleus's podcast, The Weekend Perspective, for engaging "guff ra gaff" with successful business personalities. Immerse yourself in captivating stories, diverse perspectives, and valuable insights from accomplished owners. Explore the philosophical side of entrepreneurship and tune in

Un podcast, ciblant les professionnels de l'aéronautique et les experts en cybersécurité, avec un ton professionnel mais accessible.

Un podcast sobre Astrología, magia y otras artes místicas para in(mortales) con un toque feminista y revolución espiritual, social, colectiva e individual. Chismecitos para responder tus dudas sobre la espiritualidad. Hablamos y aprendemos sobre los signos y lunas, cartas, tarot, empoderamiento, secretos y más para descubrirte y entender(te) desde el astral.

Travel the Universe as you explore the wonders of outer space like never before! I combined all three exciting volumes into one incredible fact book for space lovers, students, and the curious.

While modern technology has helped astronomers view the furthest reaches of the Solar System, it has also allowed scientists to start discovering planets orbiting distant stars. To make it easier to assess the relative mass and size of the new planets being discovered, scientists give these measurements as multiples of those properties for either Jupiter or Earth

Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.

Enquêtes de toepasbaarheid van de Egyptische kosmologische concepten om onze moderne begrip van de aard van het heelal, creatie, wetenschap en filosofie. Deze in het Nederlands vertaalde Editie onderzoekt de toepasbaarheid van de Egyptische kosmologische concepten op het begrip dat we nu hebben van de aard, oorsprong, wetenschap en filosofie van het universum. Egyptische kosmologie is humanistisch, coherent, compleet, consistent, logisch, analytisch en rationeel. Ontdek het Egyptische concept van universele energie matrix en de verhalen rond het creatieproces.

Golden Age of the Home Planetarium 'Paper Moon' Podcast

¿Y si la sabiduría milenaria de los signos zodiacales pudiera ser interpretada por la mente más avanzada de nuestro tiempo? Bienvenid@ a Código Zodiacal: Tu Horóscopo del Futuro, el podcast donde la Inteligencia Artificial se convierte en tu guía cósmica personal.

On the trail of Soviet infiltrator Agent Blériot, Svetlana Lokhova takes the reader on a thrilling journey through Stalin’s most audacious intelligence operation. On a sunny September day in 1931, a Soviet spy walked down the gangplank of the luxury transatlantic liner SS Europa and into New York. Attracting no attention, Stanislav Shumovsky had completed his journey from Moscow to enrol at a top American university. He was concealed in a group of 65 Soviet students heading to prestigious academic institutions. But he was after far more than an excellent education.

What would it have been like to be an eyewitness to the Big Bang? In 2014, astronomers wielding BICEP2, the most powerful cosmology telescope ever made, revealed that they'd glimpsed the spark that ignited the Big Bang. Millions around the world tuned in to the announcement broadcast live from Harvard University, immediately igniting rumors of an imminent Nobel Prize. But had these cosmologists truly read the cosmic prologue or, swept up in Nobel dreams, had they been deceived by a galactic mirage?

Americans are fascinated by the undeniable mystique of the elite world of Navy fighter pilots. In Bogeys and Bandits, Robert Gandt takes listeners on a thrilling ride in the FA-18 Hornet, one of the fastest, sleekest, and deadliest aircraft in the world. Gandt lived and worked with several pilots learning to fly the Hornet: the identical twins from Middle America; the computer nerd with a penchant for speed; the grandson of a Tuskegee Airman, trying to live up to a proud legacy; and two women dealing with the post-Tailhook world of the Navy.

‘It didn’t matter that they were now three miles beyond their target site, that communications were dropping out and that they were running low on fuel. All that mattered to Neil as he searched for a safe spot to land was that boulders littered the surface below. “Thirty seconds,” called mission control. In truth, the flight controllers were now no more than spectators, just like everybody else. No more needed to be said. It was down to Armstrong