I migliori Spacepod podcast (2024)

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219: Breaking the models with Dr. Merrison 32:14

15d ago32:14

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Dr. Jon Merrison talks about the Mars Simulation Laboratory. Here, scientists study what happens in low temperature, low pressure, windy environments. He says visiting scientists often "come to our lab with some idea based on the conventional model and go away with data which makes no sense to them."…

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218: Anything we try is new with Dr. Cable 26:32

1M ago26:32

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Dr. Morgan Cable returns to the show after nine years! She tells us how she creates new minerals in her laboratory. She explains how this work helps shape NASA's Dragonfly mission. She encourages listeners to have confidence in their results.Di Carrie Nugent

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217: A beautiful experience with Dr. Villanueva 27:29

3M ago27:29

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Dr. Geronimo Villanueva tells us about solar system discoveries with JWST. He talks about several projects, including observing water plumes from Saturn's moon Europa and looking for rings around Mars. He shares what it feels like to use this incredible space telescope.Di Carrie Nugent

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Bonus: Carrie's research update 9:37

4M ago9:37

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I was sick for a few weeks this month and had to delay the scheduled interview. In the meantime, I've got a bonus episode for you. In this episode I talk about FindPOTATOs, which is software written by Nicole Tan and me, Carrie Nugent, to find asteroids and comets. I share some challenges we faced and how we overcame them. We hope that findPOTATOs …

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216: Right and wrong theories in planetary science with Prof. McKinnon 25:22

4M ago25:22

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Professor Bill McKinnon, 2023 recipient of the Kuiper Prize, reflects on his career as a planetary scientist. He tells us about a theory of his that was proven right, one that was proven wrong, and what he thinks might be proven wrong in the future.Di Carrie Nugent

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215: Naming asteroids with Dr. Williams 25:37

6M ago25:37

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Dr. Gareth Williams tells us about asteroid names. He explains the rules around naming asteroids and tells us how an asteroid name lead to a surprise trip to meet one of his heroes.Di Carrie Nugent

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214: Astronauts on the moon with Dr. Denevi 43:48

6M ago43:48

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Dr. Brett Denevi talks to us about the planned Artemis missions to the moon's South Pole. There, astronauts will collect rocks and other samples. She describes how geologists are working with the astronauts to ensure that the best, most interesting samples are collected. These samples will create a legacy set that scientists will study for decades.…

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213: The Six with Loren Grush 36:51

8M ago36:51

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Loren Grush talks about her new book, "The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space." She explains why Sally Ride was chosen to be the first American woman to go to space, and how the resulting attention was difficult for her. Loren also tells us how she researched and wrote the book during the pandemic.…

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212: A scientific legacy with Dr. Blaney 31:22

9M ago31:22

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We hear from Dr. Diana Blaney, the principal investigator of the mapping imaging spectrometer on Europa Clipper. Europa Clipper will travel to Jupiter to see if its moon Europa is habitable. She describes how they tested the spectrometer in special rooms to make sure it will work at Europa.Di Carrie Nugent

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211: The Sparkler Galaxy with Prof. Mowla 32:32

9M ago32:32

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Professor Lamiya Mowla tells us about an exciting JWST discovery. She describes gravitational lensing as "nature's magnifying glass." She also explains why she likes calling telescopes time machines. We discuss pretty and shiny things, and why prettiness might indicate something is scientifically interesting.…

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Bonus episode: The upcoming American total solar eclipse 4:27

10M ago4:27

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A quick bonus episode about the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse in Mexico, the US, and Canada! I talk about the difference between a partial and total solar eclipse, and share some tips in case you want to travel to see it.Di Carrie Nugent

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210: Wonders of the Night Sky with Prof. Prinja 22:52

11M ago22:52

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Professor Raman Prinja talks about his new book, "Wonders of the Night Sky." He tells us how we are lucky to live on a planet with a transparent atmosphere. He also shares stargazing tips for city dwellers as well as long-haul truck drivers. The book is available at Simon and Schuster's website. Note: I received a free copy of the book.…

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209: Mission to the largest moon in the solar system with Dr. Witasse 24:31

12M ago24:31

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Dr. Olivier Witasse tells us about the Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer, or JUICE mission, which is currently traveling through space. JUICE will conduct 34 flybys of Jupiter's moons before orbiting Ganymede. Ganyemede may have significant liquid water, and perhaps the elements needed for life.Di Carrie Nugent

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208: Cosmic tug of war with Dr. Plazas Malagón 42:28

1y ago42:28

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Dr. Andrés Plazas Malagón tells us about a field of astronomy called cosmology. He explains that either our universe is mostly made of mysterious stuff called dark energy, or the laws of physics are wrong. He also explains the difference between dark matter and dark energy.Di Carrie Nugent

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207: One of the stranger surfaces in the solar system with Dr. Cartwright 30:20

1y ago30:20

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Dr. Richard Cartwright tells us about the moons of Uranus and explains why we should visit Uranus with an orbiting spacecraft. This mission would take decades to design, build, and travel to the planet. He also shares what he thinks about Uranus jokes.Di Carrie Nugent

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206: Every asteroid observation ever taken with Dr. Veres 27:57

1y ago27:57

27:57

Dr. Peter Veres talks about asteroids, comets, and meteors. He describes how the Minor Planet Center keeps track of observations and orbits. This data is publicly available, and non-scientists make valuable contributions. He also tells us about the AMOS meteor network, and how meteors connect to asteroids and comets.…

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205: The moon's right to exist with Dr. Prem 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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Dr. Parvathy Prem tells us about lunar ice. She says, "the moon records the history of our solar system neighborhood in a way that the Earth doesn't." Her simulations show that rocket landings can change lunar ice. We discuss different perspectives on the moon, and how those perspectives might change how we explore.…

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Pod in Review: A single center retrospective analysis 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

43:41

The pod squad looks back on a crazy 2022, goes over their favorite episodes, and shares a "see you later" to all of our dear listeners. Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.comDi Wait Pods

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204: Light Pollution with Kelly Beatty 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

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Kelly Beatty shares easy things we can do to reduce light pollution. He tells us how artificial night light can harm humans, birds, and insects. He shares the five principles of good lighting, and explains how addressing light pollution can save money.Di Carrie Nugent

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Let’s connect online? 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

51:17

Join the pod as we trade our healthcare privacy for better sleep tracking and try to understand the landscape of health IoT Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES Fierce Healthcare connected health device growth Apple Watch Fitbit Fluent Insulin Pumps Sleep Apnea Pillbox Glucose Monitoring contact lenses Future …

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203: 11 hours and 23 minutes with Dr. Chabot 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

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Dr. Nancy Chabot returns to the show to talk about the DART mission, which changed the orbit of an asteroid moon. This was the first demonstration of asteroid deflection technology. She explains how the mission worked, what scientists are discovering, and why a small nudge is all you need when it comes to moving an asteroid out of Earth's way.…

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Around the world in 4 health models 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

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The gang goes global - tune in as your exploratory hosts venture beyond the shining seas to understand how everyone else is getting good healthcare at… a fair price? Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES Healthcare Models GBD Study Healthcare Rankings One Health High-Level Expert Panel Global Health Data Scienc…

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102.7 Top Hits Drugs Radio 49:55

1+ y ago49:55

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Tune in as the pod reviews the biggest hits of all time aka the pharma assets that bring in the most $$$. Plus sneak peak at the newcomers that are sure to make insurers cry! Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES Blockbuster drug Some Pharma History 2021 Drug Rankings 10 blockbuster drugs of the future…

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SpacePod - The Final Frontier 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

43:40

Tune is as the pod lifts off on a journey to understand medicine in space. Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES Venous Thrombosis during Spaceflight TRISH Strategic Plan Space Health the Movie 5 hazards of Human Space Flight NASA Twins Study NASA Tech Transfer Program…

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202: Making atmospheres with Prof. Telus 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

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Professor Myriam Telus shares how she studies atmospheres using meteorites. These experiments can teach us about exoplanet atmospheres and planet formation. She says science feels like a playground, with so much to explore.Di Carrie Nugent

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From More Money, More Problems to the Value Based Medicine Revolution 1:08:31

1+ y ago1:08:31

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Join the value based medicine revolution comrade! Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES Physician Compensation Models AMA: How doctors get paid Costs of Care Physician Quality Measures CMS Quality Measures Physician Prescribing is related to pharma spend Sunshine Act Accountable Care Organizations Aledade Vytal…

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PBM: ProBably Middlemen? 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

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Tune in as the pod takes a deep dive into the world of middlemen, reflects on the doctor patient relationship, and tries to dissect how the prescription to pickup pipeline has gone so wrong. Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES What is a PBM Racial bias in healthcare utilization allotments Mark Cuban, again…

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201: International space law with Cordula Panosch 24:10

1+ y ago24:10

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International space law expert Cordula Panosch explains what is and is not legal when it comes to deflecting an Earth-bound asteroid. Although much depends on the individual circumstances, she explains how existing laws govern what countries can and cannot do when it comes to outer space.Di Carrie Nugent

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Cost of Health 2: Generic Boogaloo 46:28

1+ y ago46:28

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Hi there, have you heard about our Lord and Savior Mark Cuban? Comments/questions/corrections/suggestions: 1outof3pod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES: Understanding drug pricing Prescription drug costs compared by nation How generics reduce drug costs Strategic patenting and how it works Why insulin is so (shockingly) expensive Costplusdrugs EQRx Alvotech Uni…

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