Best AstroBiological Podcasts (2024)

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Astrobiology 52:17

20d ago52:17

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On episode 359, a NASA astrobiology program scientist discusses looking for signs of life beyond us in the stars, and the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Spotlight on SETI ep 3: Pascal Lee 39:13

1h ago39:13

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How do we know where to look for life on other planets? SETI scientists use analog sites on Earth, not only to study how life has evolved here, but the geological conditions that made it possible. Devon Island in Canada is one such analog. It's been called Mars on Earth. In this third episode, Gary Niederhoff talks with planetary scientist Pascal L…

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Ep 224: Shapes, Time, and Holism - by Julian Barbour 1:53:50

2h ago1:53:50

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Julian Barbour is an independent British Physicist and the author of technical and popular books including the best selling "The End of Time" and most recently "The Janus Point: A New Theory of Time". In this lecture, Julian shows just how interesting Newtonian Mechanics can get. Can it be a fundamental theory of space, time and physical reality? T…

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Beyond the Periodic Table 54:00

2h ago54:00

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You interact with about two-thirds of the elements of the periodic table every day. Some, like carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen, make up our bodies and the air we breathe. Yet there is also a class of elements so unstable they can only be made in a lab. These superheavy elements are the purview of a small group stretching the boundaries of chemistry. C…

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Suited for the Moon 1:18:13

28m ago1:18:13

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On episode 362, a NASA project manager and a design engineer discuss the Orion Crew Survival System Suit that future Artemis crews will wear on their journeys to and from the Moon.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Amazing Amazonia 1:13:01

3d ago1:13:01

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The Amazon is often described as an ecosystem under dire threat due to climate change and deliberate deforestation. Yet there is still considerable hope that these threats can be mitigated. In the face of these threats, indigenous conservationists are attempting to strike a balance between tradition and preserving Amazonia. Meanwhile, two river jou…

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Breakdown Episode 29: The Dark Truth Behind Immortality Inc's New Tech 🧠 12:12

4d ago12:12

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Send us a text 🚨 MIND-BLOWING ALERT: What if your consciousness could be uploaded, but your memories had to be traded like crypto? The truth about digital immortality will shock you! 🌀 In this deep dive, we uncover: Why consciousness transfers are causing an identity crisis The pandemic that's infecting MULTIPLE universes at once How telepaths are …

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#17 Adam Riess - Modern Cosmology, Hubble Tension, New Physics 1:03:13

5d ago1:03:13

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Nobel laureate Adam Riess, Bloomberg Distinguish Professor and Thomas J Barbar Professor of Physics & Astronomy at John Hopkins University. In this conversation, we explore the Hubble tension and recent disagreements between cosmology teams. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to https://coo…

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Call Sign: Gold Flight 1:22:03

6d ago1:22:03

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On episode 361, former NASA flight director Gerry Griffin discusses his trailblazing career in the agency and his experience leading multiple Apollo missions, including the final lunar landing on Apollo 17.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Starship is the Easy Part - Mars Society's Zubrin Charts the Real Challenges on our way to Mars 1:12:52

9d ago1:12:52

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We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Guest: Dr. Robert Zubrin, Founder of the Mars Society and Author of "The New World on Mars" In this expansive conversation, Dr. Robert Zubrin takes us beyond the technical challenges of reaching Mars to explore the complex realities of establishing permanent human s…

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Fuhgeddaboudit** 54:00

10d ago54:00

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A thousand years ago, most people didn’t own a single book. The only way to access knowledge was to consult their memory. But technology – from paper to hard drives – has permitted us to free our brains from remembering countless facts. Alphabetization and the simple filing cabinet have helped to systematize and save information we might need somed…

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Episode 29 - 🧠 They Uploaded Their Brain for Immortality... Then THIS Happened! 😱 56:49

11d ago56:49

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Send us a text 🚀 In this MIND-BENDING episode of Intergalactic Insider: Immortality Inc. launches consciousness transfer (with cup holders?!) The first-ever cross-dimensional pandemic hits ALL realities at once Telepaths go on strike (you won't believe why!) The WEIRDEST classified ads in the galaxy (slightly used black holes, anyone?) PLUS: Our fi…

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Voting From Space 33:09

13d ago33:09

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On episode 360, NASA experts discuss how NASA astronauts have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote from aboard the International Space Station and the process to make it happen.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Beyond the hype: AI’s impact on medicine and science with Eric Topol 40:00

18d ago40:00

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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing what we once thought impossible. But how can we distinguish genuine breakthroughs from mere hype? In this episode of Science Changing Life, we welcome Eric Topol, MD—renowned physician, scientist, and author. As executive vice president at Scripps Research and founder of the Scripps Research Translational …

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S3 E5: Ocean Research with Aisha Rashid 14:02

16d ago14:02

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Aisha Rashid is a recent University of Washington graduate with dual degrees in marine biology and oceanography. During her time at UW, Rashid received a Husky 100 nod in 2024, served as captain of the equestrian team, and helped lead the College of the Environment’s student advisory council as co-chair. In this episode of FieldSound, Rashid shares…

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How Hot is Too Hot?* 55:27

17d ago55:27

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Extreme heat is taking its toll on the natural world. We use words like “heat domes” and “freakish” to describe our everyday existence. These high temperatures aren’t only uncomfortable - they are lethal to humans, animals, and crops. In search of an answer to our episode’s question, we discuss the dilemma of an ever-hotter world with an author who…

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S3 E4: From Undergrad to Grad Student with Samatha-Lynn Martinez and Trent Vonich 13:34

22d ago13:34

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In this episode of FieldSound, we meet two students who found their own paths at the University of Washington, blending their interests in science communication and public safety with research, classes and discovery — all the while laying the groundwork for their future careers. From an early age, Samantha Lynn-Martinez, a recent graduate of the UW…

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Who Should Represent Humanity in Space? Virgin Galactic's Space Pioneer Loretta Whitesides Has a Radical Answer 1:09:22

23d ago1:09:22

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We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Episode Highlights In this profound conversation, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides shares her vision for preparing humanity for space exploration through personal growth and development. As a thought leader in human spaceflight and founder of SpaceKind (formerly Jedi trai…

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Platypus Crazy* 54:00

24d ago54:00

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They look like a cross between a beaver and a duck, and they all live Down Under. The platypus may lay eggs, but is actually a distant mammalian cousin, one that we last saw, in an evolutionary sense, about 166 million years ago. Genetic sequencing is being used to trace that history, while scientists intensify their investigation of the habits and…

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Breakdown Episode 28 - Skulthorian Secrets UNCOVERED 6:17

26d ago6:17

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Send us a text 🎥 In this exclusive Aftershow for Episode 28 of Intergalactic Insider, we dive even deeper into the shocking revelations about the intergalactic black market and the enigmatic Skulthorian vendor, Y Nadir! 😱 🤫 What juicy details did we uncover about Y Nadir's past? 🕵️‍♀️ How did Felix and the crew react to the mind-blowing stories sha…

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Our Orbiting Lab's Benefits for Humanity 47:38

27d ago47:38

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On episode 358, the Deputy Chief Scientist for the International Space Station dives into the different ways the orbiting laboratory provides benefits to humanity.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Ep 223: The Deutsch Files IV (ToKCast version) 1:28:01

28d ago1:28:01

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After a short introduction by me, the remainder of this episode is a reproduction of "The Deutsch Files IV" the latest in a series of conversations between myself, Naval Ravikant and David Deutsch about a wide variety of topics including, and sometimes going far beyond the contents of "The Fabric of Reality", "The Beginning of Infinity" and Constru…

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Spotlight on SETI ep 2: Nathalie Cabrol 39:55

28d ago39:55

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What is life? Even as the search for life in the universe evolves, surprisingly, there is no consensus on what life is. We must consider hunting for life not as we know it. The existence of extremophiles on Earth has broadened the types of environments in which we might look for life elsewhere in our solar system. And recent missions to dwarf plane…

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S3 E3: Earth Science, Oceanography and Astrobiology with Jodi Young and Fabian Klenner 22:25

30d ago22:25

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In this episode of FieldSound, we meet two researchers who work in vastly different systems, but whose paths cross in the interdisciplinary field of astrobiology. Jodi Young is an assistant professor and biological oceanographer at the University of Washington who studies tiny, yet mighty, marine microalgae that play a crucial role in our planet's …

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Ep 222: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Reality” Chapter 12 ”TimeTravel” Part 1 51:26

1M ago51:26

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Is time travel into the past and the future possible? What is time dilation? Subjective and objective senses of "time travel". David Deutsch's own documentary on Time Travel from the BBB (192) https://youtu.be/C6_gxoLwrWw?si=8vw8cwbP49XkY6e8By Brett Hall

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Skeptic Check: String Theory 54:00

1M ago54:00

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The idea that the universe is made of tiny vibrating strings was once the science theory du jour. String theory promised to unite the disparate theories describing particles and gravity, and many people, not just scientists, were optimistic that a theory of everything might be within our grasp. But here we are, many years later, and string theory d…

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Leadership at All Levels 52:16

1M ago52:16

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On episode 357, Deputy Center Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Steve Koerner reflects on his 32-year-long career at NASA and discusses the values of leadership.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Episode 28 - 🚨 Intergalactic Black Market Exposed! 🌠 Skulthorian Secrets Revealed 🛸 39:15

1M ago39:15

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Send us a text 👋 Welcome to Episode 28 of Intergalactic Insider! 🪐 In this mind-blowing episode, we dive deep into the mysterious world of the intergalactic black market with our special guest, Y Nadir, a cunning Skulthorian vendor from the treacherous Goblin's Pit Nebula! 😱 🤫 What secrets does Y Nadir reveal about the dark underbelly of cosmic tra…

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S3 E2: The UW Farm with Eli Wheat 16:27

1M ago16:27

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In this episode of FieldSound, we meet Eli Wheat, an assistant teaching professor in the University of Washington’s Program on the Environment, an environmental studies program housed within the College of the Environment. Wheat is passionate about sustainable farming, and our relationship as humans with the land and food we consume. Wheat, who is …

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What happened before the Big Bang? CERN's head of theoretical physics Gian Giudice has a hunch 1:19:47

1M ago1:19:47

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We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Guest: Gian Giudice, Head of Theoretical Physics at CERN The Cosmic Scoop: In this mind-bending episode, we dive into the deepest mysteries of our universe with Dr. Gian Giudice, Head of Theoretical Physics at CERN. Dr. Giudice takes us on a journey beyond the Big B…

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#16 Janna Levin - Black Holes, Singularities & Wormholes 1:18:18

1M ago1:18:18

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Prof Janna Levin, Professor of Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. Janna is an expert in the theoretical physics of black holes, an author, a communicator of science and co-founder of Pioneer Works. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to https://coolworldslab.com/support Go …

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We'll Always Have Parasites 54:00

1M ago54:00

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Imagine tapeworms longer than the height of an adult human. Or microbes that turn their hosts into zombies. If the revulsion they induce doesn’t do it, the sheer number of parasites force us to pay attention. They are the most abundant form of animal life on Earth. Parasites can cause untold human suffering, like those that cause African River Blin…

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Gateway: To the Future 53:34

1M ago53:34

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On episode 356, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori and NASA lunar architecture lead Shatel Bhakta discuss Gateway’s unique airlock, as well as how the lunar outpost will prepare us for a journey to Mars.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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S3 E1: Research as Ceremony with Michael Buck 13:56

1M ago13:56

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In this episode of FieldSound, we hear from Michael Buck, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and a graduate of the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. Buck’s path in science has been guided by the traditions, stories, practices and knowledge of his community. His research is not just academic; it…

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Measure For Measure 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Whether in miles or pounds, meters or kilograms, we take daily measure out our lives. But how did these units ever come to be, and why do we want to change them? From light-years to leap seconds, we look at the history of efforts to quantify our lives and why there’s always room for greater precision. Plus, we debate the virtues of staying imperial…

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Call Sign: White Flight 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo mission 13, discusses leading America to the first lunar landing, his leadership and legacy, and lessons that must be carried into NASA's future exploration goals.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Ep 221: Do Not Destroy The Means of Error Correction 25:34

2M ago25:34

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Here I present a "positive vision" of the kind I complained was absent in the episode right before this ("Criticism is never enough"). Here I am riffing off a line which contains a deep truth out of the Beginning of Infinity where Socrates is speaking with the god Hermes. In that passage David links a moral injunction "Do not" to an epistemological…

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Episode 27: Are YOU an NPC? 🤖 Scientist Discovers We Live in a Simulation! 40:14

2M ago40:14

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Send us a text 🚀 Reality check, space cadets! This Intergalactic Insider episode will make you question everything: 💻 Our universe is a simulation - but are YOU real or just well-programmed? 🍔 Cosmic fast food wars: Is your favorite meal part of the code? 🕳️ Dark matter secrets: The hidden resource shaping your digital existence 🔴🔵 Mars' new look: …

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Ep 220: Criticism is never enough 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Another response episode. This time to Douglas Murray and Jordan Peterson. Douglas and Jordan are seeking a way to construct a positive vision for society, but they seem at a loss for what in fundamental terms, this might include. Part 1 of 2.By Brett Hall

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Ep 219: Response to Peter Boghossian Part 3, Appendix 24:18

2M ago24:18

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Parts 1 and 2 were, admittedly, long. So if you could not persevere through those, this gets the major points out serving both as an appendix to tie up some loose ends and as a summary of parts 1 and 2.By Brett Hall

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Chasing Chicxulub 2: Inside Astrophysicist Dora Foehring's Mission to Avert Armageddon 41:28

2M ago41:28

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We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters Dr. Dora Föhring, planetary defense scientist at ESA, discusses Earth's cosmic shield against asteroids. From observing elusive space rocks to actively deflecting them, she shares insights on near-Earth objects, the groundbreaking DART mission, and the future of pla…

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Gene editing, CRISPR, and drawing the line between science and fiction 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Thanks to revolutionary technologies like CRISPR, we’re now living in an age where it’s becoming possible to rewrite the very building blocks of life itself—our DNA. We sit down with Scripps Research Fellow and CRISPR expert Shannon Miller, PhD, to discover how these gene editing technologies are poised to reverse a range of diseases. Listen in as …

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Ep 218: Peter Boghossian Response PART 2 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

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Here I get to the part of the discussion Peter has about my own "airchat" explanation of "anyone can understand anything". I go through arguments based on the Church-Turing Principle, computational universality and how denials of explanatory universality are appeals to the supernatural and other topics.…

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Skeptic Check: Cell Phone Bans 54:56

2M ago54:56

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As middle and high schools across the country implement new cell phone bans, we consider what drove this bold step and what science says about how digital devices affect our attention and focus. An assistant principal describes how his school implemented the ban, despite protest from students and parents, and what happened next. Guests: Alison - 14…

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Ep: 217 Peter Boghossian Response Part 1 1:16:58

2M ago1:16:58

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The great epistemologist, Peter Boghossian, created a video on Youtube that responded to me, in part. It's to be found in full here: https://youtu.be/5Vf-T8K0_zE?si=T2XkG8h8iNj1ZXGR This first part is largely a response to Richard Dawkins on his notion of "Middle World" and Michael Shermer's notion we are not evolutionarily capable of understanding…

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Crew-9 45:03

2M ago45:03

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On episode 354, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of discuss their mission, personal life, and preparation ahead of their launch to the station.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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