web01.fireside.fm Sun, 10 May 2026 01:24:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Science Night - Episodes Tagged with “Astrophysics” https://sciencenight.fireside.fm/tags/astrophysics Wed, 31 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Science! What is it? Who does it? Why does it matter? At the Science Night Podcast, we highlight the people doing the work, and give them a place to tell their stories. We also cover science news and discoveries to keep you up on all the amazing things that are happening. en-us episodic A place for scientists to tell their story. Riverpower Podcast Mill Science! What is it? Who does it? Why does it matter? At the Science Night Podcast, we highlight the people doing the work, and give them a place to tell their stories. We also cover science news and discoveries to keep you up on all the amazing things that are happening. no science, scicomm, science communication, Riverpower Podcast Mill jreed4432@gmail.com The End...For Now https://sciencenight.fireside.fm/60 0e3954c1-343a-4fa5-a64d-f9b3f6e2f006 Wed, 31 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Riverpower Podcast Mill full 3 Riverpower Podcast Mill It's time to say goodbye to season 3, but not before we bring you a little more scicomm. This week we're revisiting our first story from the relaunch era, but this time there's a wrinkle in the AlphaFold. It wouldn't be Science Night without something to make you simultaneously horrified and fascinate, this time it's a soft robot that can wrap your brain in its tentacles. Plasma remains a hot topic, and we couldn't pass up one last opportunity to talk about it with a solar selfie. Finally, we're riding out on a bit of a light-hearted topic...the downfall of democracy. This may be the end of season 3, but there's still plenty of Science Night coming your way including some fun summer scicomm before the premiere of season 4 in the fall of '23. Make sure you're following us everywhere and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing! 38:45 no <p>It's time to say goodbye to season 3, but not before we bring you a little more scicomm. This week we're revisiting our first story from the relaunch era, but this time there's a wrinkle in the AlphaFold. It wouldn't be Science Night without something to make you simultaneously horrified and fascinate, this time it's a soft robot that can wrap your brain in its tentacles. Plasma remains a hot topic, and we couldn't pass up one last opportunity to talk about it with a solar selfie. Finally, we're riding out on a bit of a light-hearted topic...the downfall of democracy.</p> <p>This may be the end of season 3, but there's still plenty of Science Night coming your way including some fun summer scicomm before the premiere of season 4 in the fall of '23. Make sure you're following us everywhere and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!</p> <p>Your Hosts:<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Steffi Diem</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/OrganJM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jason Organ</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/James_Reed3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">James Reed</a></p> <p><strong>Credits</strong><br> Editing-James Reed<br> Mastering- James Reed</p> <p>Music:<br> Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License<br> Hey Sandy by Polaris | (C)1999 Mezzotint, remastered 2015<br> Rocky Balboa is property of MGM Pictures | (C) 2006<br> Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</p> <p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p> <p><a href="http://www.scinight.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.scinight.com</a> </p> science, scicomm, AI, artificial intelligence, alpha fold, protein synthesis, biochemistry, soft robotics, robotics, engineering, biomedical engineering, biomedicine, neurology, plasma, physics, astrophysics, communication, politics, democracy It's time to say goodbye to season 3, but not before we bring you a little more scicomm. This week we're revisiting our first story from the relaunch era, but this time there's a wrinkle in the AlphaFold. It wouldn't be Science Night without something to make you simultaneously horrified and fascinate, this time it's a soft robot that can wrap your brain in its tentacles. Plasma remains a hot topic, and we couldn't pass up one last opportunity to talk about it with a solar selfie. Finally, we're riding out on a bit of a light-hearted topic...the downfall of democracy.

This may be the end of season 3, but there's still plenty of Science Night coming your way including some fun summer scicomm before the premiere of season 4 in the fall of '23. Make sure you're following us everywhere and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Hey Sandy by Polaris | (C)1999 Mezzotint, remastered 2015
Rocky Balboa is property of MGM Pictures | (C) 2006
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

]]> It's time to say goodbye to season 3, but not before we bring you a little more scicomm. This week we're revisiting our first story from the relaunch era, but this time there's a wrinkle in the AlphaFold. It wouldn't be Science Night without something to make you simultaneously horrified and fascinate, this time it's a soft robot that can wrap your brain in its tentacles. Plasma remains a hot topic, and we couldn't pass up one last opportunity to talk about it with a solar selfie. Finally, we're riding out on a bit of a light-hearted topic...the downfall of democracy.

This may be the end of season 3, but there's still plenty of Science Night coming your way including some fun summer scicomm before the premiere of season 4 in the fall of '23. Make sure you're following us everywhere and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Hey Sandy by Polaris | (C)1999 Mezzotint, remastered 2015
Rocky Balboa is property of MGM Pictures | (C) 2006
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

]]> A Flexible Mind https://sciencenight.fireside.fm/58 17865c11-00c9-47e8-acb6-2bb0f58b2669 Wed, 03 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Riverpower Podcast Mill full 3 Riverpower Podcast Mill This week, we're building a flexible scicomm mind. First, we gather strands of a long shredded star pulled into not so dreamy house, it's a super-massive blackhole called Scary Barbie. Next, we'll weave a network of nanowires that seem to work a lot like living neurons Finally, we'll look at a project that is attempting to explain how our brains adapt to a changing world. Dont forget to share, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts! 40:33 no <p>This week, we're building a flexible scicomm mind. First, we gather strands of a long shredded star pulled into not so dreamy house, it's a super-massive blackhole called Scary Barbie. Next, we'll weave a network of nano-wires that seem to work a lot like living neurons Finally, we'll look at a project that is attempting to explain how our brains adapt to a changing world.</p> <p>Don't forget to share, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts!</p> <p>Your Hosts:<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Steffi Diem</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/OrganJM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jason Organ</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/James_Reed3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">James Reed</a></p> <p><strong>Credits</strong><br> Editing-James Reed<br> Mastering- James Reed</p> <p>Music:<br> Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License<br> Colonial Anthem (Theme from Battlestar Galactica) · Bear McCreary | ℗ 2021 Sparks &amp; Shadows<br> Woodstock by Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young | ℗ 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp.<br> Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</p> <p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p> <p><a href="http://www.scinight.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.scinight.com</a> </p> science, scicomm, astronomy, astrophysics, engineering, neuroscience, nanotech, blackhole, scary barbie, nanowire, prefrontal cortex, neurology, neuroanatomy, spaghettification This week, we're building a flexible scicomm mind. First, we gather strands of a long shredded star pulled into not so dreamy house, it's a super-massive blackhole called Scary Barbie. Next, we'll weave a network of nano-wires that seem to work a lot like living neurons Finally, we'll look at a project that is attempting to explain how our brains adapt to a changing world.

Don't forget to share, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts!

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Colonial Anthem (Theme from Battlestar Galactica) · Bear McCreary | ℗ 2021 Sparks & Shadows
Woodstock by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young | ℗ 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

]]> This week, we're building a flexible scicomm mind. First, we gather strands of a long shredded star pulled into not so dreamy house, it's a super-massive blackhole called Scary Barbie. Next, we'll weave a network of nano-wires that seem to work a lot like living neurons Finally, we'll look at a project that is attempting to explain how our brains adapt to a changing world.

Don't forget to share, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts!

Your Hosts:
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ
James Reed

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Colonial Anthem (Theme from Battlestar Galactica) · Bear McCreary | ℗ 2021 Sparks & Shadows
Woodstock by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young | ℗ 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

www.scinight.com

]]> Stellar Art with Dr. Laci Brock https://sciencenight.fireside.fm/29 2bd0b8d5-b8a5-4c07-9c58-ac2670dcc371 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Riverpower Podcast Mill full 3 Riverpower Podcast Mill This week, we sit down with planetary astrophysicist Dr. Laci Brock about her path to science and her unique form of science communication blending video, art, and snark. In the news, we're covering a new article from an old friend, unlocking new achievements in frogs, and if we are ready for the next big solar storm. 53:13 no <p>This week, we sit down with planetary astrophysicist Dr. Laci Brock about her path to science and her unique form of science communication blending video, art, and snark. In the news, we're covering a new article from an old friend, unlocking new achievements in frogs, and if we are ready for the next big solar storm.</p> <p><strong>Your Hosts</strong>]<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/James_Reed3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">James Reed</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteffiDiem" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Steffi Diem</a></p> <p><strong>Our Guest</strong><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/stellerarts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dr. Laci Brock</a> is a planetary scientist and self-taught artist with a passion for science communication. Research focuses on modelling the atmospheres of exoplanets and substellar object. Laci uses her art to explain difficult concepts and excite the general public by capturing the beauty of the Universe through bold colors and intricate details, from galaxies to landscapes.</p> <p><strong>Credits</strong><br> Editing-James Reed<br> Mastering- Chris Goulet</p> <p>Music:<br> Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | <a href="https://unicornheads.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://unicornheads.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License<br> Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |<a href="https://www.mediarightproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.mediarightproductions.com/</a> | Standard YouTube License</p> <p>The Science Night Podcast is a member of the <a href="https://riverpower.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Riverpower Podcast Mill</a> family </p> science, scicomm, astrophysics, space, art, sciart, space art, astronomy, planetary science, brown dwarf, This week, we sit down with planetary astrophysicist Dr. Laci Brock about her path to science and her unique form of science communication blending video, art, and snark. In the news, we're covering a new article from an old friend, unlocking new achievements in frogs, and if we are ready for the next big solar storm.

Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem

Our Guest
Dr. Laci Brock is a planetary scientist and self-taught artist with a passion for science communication. Research focuses on modelling the atmospheres of exoplanets and substellar object. Laci uses her art to explain difficult concepts and excite the general public by capturing the beauty of the Universe through bold colors and intricate details, from galaxies to landscapes.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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Your Hosts]
James Reed
Steffi Diem

Our Guest
Dr. Laci Brock is a planetary scientist and self-taught artist with a passion for science communication. Research focuses on modelling the atmospheres of exoplanets and substellar object. Laci uses her art to explain difficult concepts and excite the general public by capturing the beauty of the Universe through bold colors and intricate details, from galaxies to landscapes.

Credits
Editing-James Reed
Mastering- Chris Goulet

Music:
Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License

The Science Night Podcast is a member of the Riverpower Podcast Mill family

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