Best Nasa Jpl Podcasts (2024)

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TWiS 121: An Exploding Star Near You! - A Nova is Coming with Carlos Badenes 1:11:03

2h ago1:11:03

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A nova is a star that periodically sheds mass in a huge flare-up of light and energy. This week, astrophysicist Dr. Carlos Badenes from the University of Pittsburgh joins us to discuss a star that should be going nova in the next few weeks--and will be visible in the night sky for about 6-7 days! T Corona Borealis (TCrB) is a binary system comprisi…

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TWiS 120: Remembering Apollo 11 & Looking Ahead - Plus Artemis II and Starship 5 1:16:14

7d ago1:16:14

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In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik dive into the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, discussing the mission's highlights, challenges, and historical significance. They also cover recent space news, including Elon Musk's plans to move SpaceX's headquarters to Texas, the Falcon 9 upper stage failure, and the c…

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TWiS 119: Junkyard in Space - The Dangers of Orbital Debris 1:03:27

7d ago1:03:27

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If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of fr…

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TWiS 118: Understanding the Darkness - Dark Matter and Dark Energy 1:08:55

8d ago1:08:55

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For many of us, dark matter and dark energy are two of the least understood areas of cosmology and astrophysics. This week, we invited Alina Kiessling and Jason Rhodes, both Research Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to explain these concepts and their broader implications for cosmology, exoplanet research, and more. Both of them are …

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TWiS 117: A Home on the Moon - 3D Printing Lunar Habitats 1:09:01

15d ago1:09:01

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For decades we've seen images of huge glass domes on the moon and Mars, but the reality of building settlements off-Earth is likely to look much different. This week we're joined by Evan Jensen of ICON Build, a company that, in just a few years, has created housing across Texas via 3D printing. Now, in association with NASA, they are also investing…

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TWiS 116: Spreading the Good Word - With the Space and Things Podcast 1:05:48

22d ago1:05:48

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In the world of space podcasts, the Space and Things podcast is a keeper (along with ours, of course). The brainchild of Emily Carney, founder of the Space Hipsters on Facebook, and singer/songwriter Dave Giles, Space and Things brings us some premiere guests in the space sector. Subjects are always compelling, and as we well know, that takes work.…

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TWiS 115: Our Friendly Mr. Sun - Mr. Sun: Friend or Foe? With Dr. Alex Young 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

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We see the sun every day as it rises and sets... it's one of the few constants in life. But it's a very dynamic body, throwing minor temper tantrums regularly. As it happens, we're at the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity and there's a lot going on! Dr. Alex Young, the Associate Director for Science in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA'…

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TWiS 114: Starliners & Starships - Boeing's Redemption, SpaceX's Ambition 1:16:30

1M ago1:16:30

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Well, we waited, we waffled, and we joked... but Boeing's Starliner finally made good! Seven or so years after their projected crewed flight date, the second provider of crew delivery to the International Space Station finally succeeded in sending two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the ISS. Despite a few problems with (sigh) valv…

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TWiS 113: China's Heavenly Dream - Chang'e 6 and China's Lunar Ambitions With Mike Wall 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming…

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TWiS 112: Mars on Pause? - With JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

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This week we've invited JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, Rob Manning, back to discuss Mars exploration and, in particular, Mars Sample Return. As we discussed in episode 107, that project is in a bit of trouble. Rob was the Chief Engineer of every Mars rover up through Perseverance and the overall Chief Engineer on Perseverance, and he has some uniqu…

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Bridging the Gap: Space Policy towards Greening of the Space Sector 34:41

2M ago34:41

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In today's episode, we are "Bridging the Gap" with Vera Pinto - Policy Coordinator at the European Commission (Directorate General for Defense Industry and Space). The discussion covers Vera's diverse background in international relations, political science, and space policy, and her current role focusing on equality, diversity, inclusion, and the …

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Finding Consciousness at the Heart of it All with Neil Theise (Part 2) 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Finding Consciousness at the Heart of it All with Neil Theise (Part 2) Episode Description In part two, Ilia Delio and Neil Theise unpack the implications of complexity theory for human life, especially consciousness, our technology and the relationship between them. Can AI become “conscious?” Neil tells us more about his journey as a practicing Ze…

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Journey of an Aerospace Engineer into Venture Capital 27:42

2M ago27:42

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In this podcast episode, Nithish Kumar, an aerospace engineer working with the VC firm Speciale Invest, shares his diverse experiences ranging from space education and outreach to entrepreneurship. Nithish recounts his proud yet failed passion project, ALINEA, which aimed to be a startup pitching platform inspired by Shark Tank, and how it marked a…

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How Deep Down the Complexity Goes with Neil Theise (Part 1) 29:37

3M ago29:37

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How Deep Down the Complexity Goes with Neil Theise (Part 1) In the first part of their conversation Ilia Delio asks stem cell researcher and author, Neil Theise, about this journey from science to complexity theory. Ilia and Neil ask big questions about how deep the complexity goes—is there something at the bottom of it all? And what can complexity…

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How Fear Arrested Our Theological Imagination with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 2) 35:06

3M ago35:06

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“How Fear Arrested Our Theological Imagination with Fr. Dan Horan” (Part 2) In part two of their discussion Ilia Delio asks Fr. Dan Horan about the way forward, and how fear arrests our theological imaginations. They discuss whether it will be possible to reimagine some of the most central tenets of Christian doctrine, especially in the case of the…

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The Future of AI in Space Exploration: Insights from JPL NASA and ISRO Experts 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

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In this episode, Asitang Mishra, a senior data scientist from JPL NASA, and Nitish Kumar, an AI team lead from ISRO, discuss the current and future applications of Artificial Intelligence in space exploration. They delve into how AI is transforming space missions, from satellite imagery analysis and space debris modeling to the automation of spacec…

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What Thomas Merton Would Say Today with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 1) 30:31

3M ago30:31

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What Thomas Merton Would Say Today with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 1) Ilia Delio interviews Fr. Dan Horan, professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College and author of Engaging Thomas Merton: Spirituality, Justice, and Racism. Ilia asks Dan how he became interested in Thomas Merton, and what relevant insights he believes t…

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Will There Ever Be Conscious AI with Philip Goff (Part 2) 21:43

3M ago21:43

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Will There Ever Be Conscious AI with Philip Goff (Part 2) In part 2 of their interview, Ilia Delio and Philip Goff continue their conversation about consciousness and how science and theology can better work together to understand it. Together, Ilia and Philip tackle the burning question, “will AI ever become conscious?” ABOUT PHILIP GOFF “Here’s a…

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What is Consciousness and Where is It (Panpsychism) with Philip Goff (Part 1) 29:21

3M ago29:21

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Ilia Delio interviews philosopher and author Philip Goff on the big questions of consciousness. What is it? And how does modern panpsychism explain the relationship between consciousness and matter? Ilia and Philip also discuss how consciousness exposes where science and religion need to work in a more interdisciplinary manner to continue furtherin…

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Impact of podcasting on space industry communication 36:05

4M ago36:05

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This episode of 'Those Space People' features Alice Carruth, a podcast producer at T-Minus Space Daily Podcast for a deep dive into the world of space podcasting. Alice discusses her role as a podcast producer, the similarities and differences in podcast production within the space industry, and her career journey from broadcast journalism to becom…

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Can Sacrifices Make a Better Future with Bruce Epperly (Part 2) 23:53

4M ago23:53

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Building on their conversation in Part 1, Ilia Delio and Bruce Epperly unpack what it means to see the divine in the other. They discuss the need for sacrificial living and a return to some of the basic practices of global spiritual traditions. Bruce tells us how these ideas affect his understanding of his own privilege, and how process theology ca…

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How Process Heals Divisions with Bruce Epperly (Part 1) 28:21

4M ago28:21

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Ilia Delio is joined by process theologian Bruce Epperly for an honest conversation looking at the divisiveness at work in our communities and politics. Bruce gives an introduction to process theology (or process relational theology) and together they unpack how the basic conceptual shifts promoted by process theology can help to heal our communiti…

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How We Change the Direction of the Wind with Ronald Rolheiser (Part 2) 23:39

4M ago23:39

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In the second part of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, Ilia asks what Ron’s hope is for the future—is it the church? They share their concerns for theology and doctrines which are increasingly out of touch with the current state of the world, and consider whether a secular religion is possible. Ilia also asks Fr. Ron his opinion…

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Thermal Lens: Impact of directionality on Land Surface Temperature (LST) 47:13

4M ago47:13

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This episode of “Thermal Lens” features Mary Langsdale, an Environmental Scientist at King’s College London. Mary has a background in mathematics and a Phd in remote sensing. In this episode, Mary delves into her recent multi-national ESA and NASA co-funded air-borne and ground campaign that aimed to quantify the effect of directionality on land su…

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What’s Our Ambition for the Common Good with Ronald Rolheiser (Part 1) 25:59

5M ago25:59

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Ilia Delio is joined by theologian Fr. Ronald Rolheiser. They discuss his book The Holy Longing, and what he observes in the world today especially considering the direction and impact of technology like AI. Ilia and Ron explore the challenges of information and misinformation and what it means for personhood and the future of the human. ABOUT RONA…

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The Not-Yet God with Ilia Delio and Robert Ellsberg 32:15

5M ago32:15

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The roles are reversed in this special episode that kicks off our next season of Hunger for Wholeness. In this one-part, special episode our esteemed host Ilia Delio is interviewed by Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Ilia’s latest book The Not-Yet God. Thanks to Robert Ellsberg and Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York, for permission to share this recordi…

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Thermal Lens: Monitoring plant health from space 51:55

5M ago51:55

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This episode of “Thermal Lens” features Charlie Siggs, Commercial Agronomist at constellr. constellr is a German satellite company providing thermal intelligence for better resource accountability in agriculture. They build satellites for imaging in thermal wavelengths, which allow analysing water stress in plants. Charlie has a background in agric…

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Sustainability through space based solar power 43:10

5M ago43:10

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Roxana Dumitru is the COO & co-founder at ParaLoon. ParaLoon is a new space start-up aspiring to harness space based solar power for both space and on Earth using inflatable parabolic balloon structures. With a background in architecture, civil engineering, and physics, Roxana shares her journey from these fields to space entrepreneurship. She disc…

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Bridging the Gap: Unveiling skills and networks in the space industry 23:18

7M ago23:18

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In today’s episode, we’re “Bridging the Gap” with Shelli Brunswick - the COO of Space Foundation. Space Foundation is a non-profit organization leading space awareness activities, educational programs and major industry events and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA. All through her distinguished career as a program management leader a…

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Who Do We Choose To Be with Margaret Wheatley (Part 2) 26:46

8M ago26:46

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Hunger for Wholeness: Who Do We Choose To Be with Margaret Wheatley (Part 2) In the second part of their conversation, Ilia Delio and Margaret Wheatley discuss what it means to be fully human in the face of corporations, AI, and a sometimes gloomy outlook. They explore possible futures, their hopes, their concerns and most importantly what the inex…

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Where the Islands of Sanity Are with Margaret Wheatley (Part 1) 29:10

8M ago29:10

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Hunger for Wholeness: Where the Islands of Sanity Are with Margaret Wheatley (Part 1) Ilia Delio speaks with author and teacher Margaret Wheatley about her paradigm-shifting work in organizational leadership. In part one, they discuss the state of the world and the challenge of taking responsibility for the issues we see in the world. Ilia asks how…

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What Lies Beyond Death and Institutions with Matthew Fox (Part 2) 30:39

8M ago30:39

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Hunger for Wholeness: What Lies Beyond Death and Institutions with Matthew Fox with Matthew Fox (Part 2) Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox pick up on their conversation about the viability of contemporary religious institutions in an evolutionary world. They discuss death and resurrection—the enduring challenge of modern approaches to the subje…

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What is Wholeness in the Midst of Crisis with Matthew Fox (Part 1) 27:55

9M ago27:55

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Hunger for Wholeness: What is Wholeness in the Midst of Crisis with Matthew Fox (Part 1) In the midst of increased violence between Israel and Palestine, Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox discuss the state of the world today and how to have courage in Part 1 of their conversation. Ilia and Matt discuss his mentor, Marie Dominique Chenu, the inf…

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Thermal Lens: Calibration is the poor step-child of remote sensing designs 35:36

9M ago35:36

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“Calibration is the poor step-child of remote sensing designs” - Ellis Freedman Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Ellis Freedman, the founder of Serious Science. In the previous episode, Ellis talked about the differences between big space missions and smaller newspace ones. Today, we're diving into thermal mission design. We…

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Thermal Lens: Large legacy missions vs smaller newspace missions 28:34

9M ago28:34

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Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Ellis Freedman, the founder of Serious Science, a US-based consulting company specializing in satellite imaging systems. With over 40 years of experience in radiometry for infrared (IR) and VSWIR imaging, Ellis brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse remote sensing missions, including NASA's Landsat …

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What Evolution Has to Say about Technology with Steve McIntosh (Part 2) 19:33

9M ago19:33

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Hunger for Wholeness: What Evolution Has to Say about Technology with Steve McIntosh (Part 2) In part two of Ilia Delio’s conversation with integral philosopher Steve McIntosh they dig into Steve’s view of the current cultural climate and what’s preventing progress. What role does technology play in evolution and what does evolution tell us about t…

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Who (or What) Guides Us Into the Future with Steve McIntosh (Part 1) 31:49

9M ago31:49

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Hunger for Wholeness: Who (or What) Guides Us Into the Future with Steve McIntosh (Part 1) In the first part of a conversation from the Whitehead-Teilhard conference, Ilia Delio sits down with integral philosopher Steve McIntosh. They discuss how holistic frameworks can inspire cultural evolution, and how religion and spirituality inform our develo…

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Into the world of spacecraft guidance, navigation and control (GNC/AOCS) 38:29

10M ago38:29

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Sanket Suman Dash is an Assistant Principal Engineer (AOCS/GNC) at ST Engineering which is a Singaporean multinational technology and engineering group. His area of expertise is AOCS/GNC. Sanket takes us into the world of spacecraft GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) and explains in detail the different elements of attitude and orbit determinatio…

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How We Build and Scale Cherished Communities with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 2) 27:35

10M ago27:35

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Hunger for Wholeness: How We Build and Scale Cherished Communities with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 2) In part two of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Fr. Greg Boyle, she asks why Homeboy Industries has been so successful in building and scaling such impactful work, and how (or whether) it can be replicated elsewhere. Then, they discuss the pros and cons of…

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How Wholeness Heals with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 1) 27:27

10M ago27:27

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Hunger for Wholeness: How Wholeness Heals with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 1) In this episode, Ilia Delio begins her conversation with Fr. Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries. Ilia and Fr. Greg unpack the background of the now international organization and the challenges of rehabilitation. They interrogate popular views on “progress” and “growth,” …

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Thermal Lens: Reflecting on ASTER's 23+ Years in Orbit 1:03:00

10M ago1:03:00

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The ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer) instrument has been in space for nearly 25 years, riding aboard the Terra satellite. As the satellite's orbit gradually descends, we've taken the opportunity to explore the instrument's legacy, the insights gained from its mission, and its significant contributions to the ad…

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Why Social Justice Needs Religious Convergence with Swami Padmanabha (Part 2) 29:18

10M ago29:18

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Hunger for Wholeness: Why Social Justice Needs Religious Convergence with Swami Padmanabha (Part 2) In Part 2 of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Swami Padmanabha, Ilia and Swami explore the relationship between religious convergence, inter-faith dialogue and social justice. They ask whether religion can possibly play a role in modern peace, and what…

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Thermal Lens: LST (Land Surface Temperature) explained 42:52

10M ago42:52

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Land Surface Temperature (LST) is a vital measure derived from thermal remote sensing satellite data. In the summer of 2023, it gained attention in the media and stirred some confusion when compared to regular air temperatures. In the first episode of the special series "Thermal Lens," we feature Michael Perry from the University of Leicester. He's…

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What Franciscans and Vaishnavas Share with Swami Padmanabha (Part 1) 28:55

10M ago28:55

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Hunger for Wholeness: What Franciscans and Vaishnavas Share with Swami Padmanabha (Part 1) Our third season opens with a conversation between Ilia Delio and author and monk Swami Padmanabha. In part 1, Ilia asks Swami about Vaishnavism and what it is like to be a Hindu Monk in the West. They unpack how the sciences inspire theological insight and i…

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Pursuing a career in astronomy and astrophysics across geographies 48:46

11M ago48:46

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Abhijeet Borkar is a research scientist at the Astronomical Institute of Czech Academy of Sciences. He has a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Cologne. Abhijeet is currently based in Prague. Having studied and spent time in universities across India, Germany and Prague, Abhijeet shares insights into building a career in astro…

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The Human Mystery, AI, and Art with Patrick Beldio (Part 2) 31:23

12M ago31:23

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Ilia Delio and The Human Mystery, AI, and Art with Patrick Beldio (Part 2) In part 2 of her conversation with Patrick Beldio, Ilia asks “what, or who, is God?” and more about the mystery of being human. Patrick shares more about his teacher Meher Baba and how art, creativity and technology can all play a role in deepening the human spirit. *This th…

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Catholicism and Sufism with Patrick Beldio (Part 1) 27:44

12M ago27:44

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Hunger for Wholeness: Catholicism and Sufism with Patrick Beldio (Part 1) Ilia Delio interviews religious scholar and artist Patrick Beldio. In Part 1, our guests explore Patrick’s religious journey, its varied traditions, and how he discovered, and settled into, Sufism. Ilia digs into what practicing Sufism looks like from a Western perspective, t…

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Affirmative Action and Planetary Solidarity with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 2) 32:47

1y ago32:47

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Hunger for Wholeness: Affirmative Action and Planetary Solidarity with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 2) In part 2 of their conversation, Ilia Delio, Gabi Sloan and Grace Ji-Sun Kim explore the realities of white privilege and affirmative action from Grace’s international perspective while lamenting theological language's ability to capture the deepest par…

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Justice, Wholeness, K-Drama and Chi with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 1) 26:17

1y ago26:17

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Hunger for Wholeness: Justice, Wholeness, K-Drama and Chi with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 1) Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan are joined by Korean theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim. In part 1, they unpack Grace’s varied experiences with social justice, patriarchy, and technology spanning from Korea to the West and how she has struggled to fit Eastern ideas into her…

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How the Universe Challenges Us with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Part 2) 35:30

1y ago35:30

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Hunger for Wholeness: "How the Universe Challenges Us" with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Part 2) In part 2 of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson, she is joined by Robert Nicastro and Gabi Sloan. Robert and Gabi ask Neil about how the universe challenges us to be better individuals, what we can learn from the cosmos about ourselves and the d…

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