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The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye) is here!

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye) is a tale set in the year 1156, telling of two amazing women - Elara, the town wizard ...

The Wizard and the Scholar - A Groundbreaking Film Exploring History, Science, and the Human Spirit

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings everyone! I’m thrilled to announce the completion of our long-awaited film, The Wizard and the Scholar, exploring themes of science over s...

Why We Soar: From Kitty Hawk to the Stars with Cady Coleman

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello all! Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion! I’m James G. Maynard.Today, we’re talking about humanity’s drive to reach new heights — l...

Unveiling Venus: Stephen Kane Reveals Secrets and Mysteries of this Shrouded World

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do we know about Venus? What do we not know? Stephen Kane, planetary astrophysicist at UC Riverside, joins us to uncover the science and unanswer...

The Science and History of The Wizard and The Scholar

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking at the science and history behind The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye), a New Tale of Robin Hood! This is a public...

Shadow Puppets: Release Date for The Wizard and The Scholar

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Set in the year 1156, our upcoming feature film, The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye) now has a planned release date! AND i...

Pondering the Nature of Intelligence on Earth and Beyond w/ Octopus Whisperer Sy Montgomery

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Cosmic Companion, we're diving deep into the wild world of intelligence - from curious creatures beneath the waves to the endless exp...

Healing Words for Our Planet w/ Ann E. Burg, Force of Nature

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. I’m James G. Maynard — science show host, terrible actor, worse puppeteer, and proud resident of this pl...

Solar Eclipse 2024: Eclipse Viewing Guide

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are providing you with a viewing guide to the solar eclipse happening over much of North America on Monday 8th April. Sit back and enjoy...

Solar Eclipse 2024: Predicting Eclipses with Stephen Wolfram

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. I’m James G. Maynard. This week, we take the first of two looks at the upcoming solar eclipse coming on 8 Apri...

Jaws, Claws, Life, and Death w/ Jennifer Szymanski, Nat Geo Kids

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Everyone! Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. This week, we’re talking about Jaws, Claws, Life and Death, and what they can teach us about ...

The Inside Story on Planets with Sabine Stanley, Planetary Physicist, Johns Hopkins University

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We get the inside scoop on planets from famed 1940s space reporter James G. Maynard, talking with the planets themselves, together with Sabine Stanley...

Exploring Exploration: with Jon Waterman, Atlas of Wild America, National Geographic

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! This week on The Cosmic Companion, we explore exploration, exploring the human need to… explore. Later in the show, we’ll be talki...

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Top 10 Ways Space is Trying to Kill You! w/ Ethan Siegel, Starts with a Bang!

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! (I mean, BOO!)This week on The Cosmic Companion, for our Halloween Special, we’ll be looking at The Top 10 Ways Space is T...

Seeing the Invisible w/ Anand Varma, Invisible Wonders, Nat Geo

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Everyone!This week on The Cosmic Companion, we are Seeing the Invisible. We’ll be discussing how astronomers study objects in space which are ...

Global Warming - It's Not Just Hot Air! w/ Elizabeth Rusch, The 21

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global warming and climate change is happening all around us. We look at the science of climate change, talking with Elizabeth Rusch, author of The 2...

Greece is the Word: How science was born: With Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes, Greeking Out, Nat Geo Kids

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! This week on The Cosmic Companion, we are pondering why Greece is the Word, discussing the birth of science in the ancient world, and ...

Designing Dinosaurs with Stephanie Warren Drimmer, National Geographic

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at Designing Dinosaurs. How do we know details about dinosaurs that are not readily apparent from the fossi...

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Human Race w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we’re discussing Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Human Race. Later on, we are talking with one of y...

It's a Weird World, After All! with Kathryn Williams, Nat Geo Kids

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we’re talking about how It’s a Weird World, After All! Later in the show, we’re going to talk with Kathryn Wi...

Gravity - a Weighty Subject! with Joe Swiggum, NanoGrav Collaboration

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we take on a weighty subject — gravity. Later in the show, we are going to talk with Joe Swiggum from the Nan...

Exploring Dark Matter and Dark Energy w/ René Laureijs, Euclid Project Scientist, European Space Agency

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we talk about the mysteries of Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Later in the show, we will be joined by René Laureijs,...

Finding Our Home Among the Stars- w/ Richard Dinan, Founder of Pulsar Fusion

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back from summer break with an amazing guest, Richard Dinan, founder of Pulsar Fusion (Yeah. The guy from Made in Chelsea!).Kicking off the sec...

The Greatest Mysteries of the Universe with Lawrence Krauss

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the greatest mysteries of the Universe, from the Big Bang, to black holes, dark matter, dark energy, and more, talking with famed cosmologi...

Planting the Seeds of STEAM w/ Ariane Szu-Tu, Nat Geo Kids

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planting the Seeds of STEAM w/ Ariane Szu-Tu, Nat Geo KidsExploring STEAM education and learning, with Ariane Szu-Tu, senior editor, National Geograph...

Living with a Body in Space with Christina Sauer, Associate Editor, National Geographic Kids

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. I’m James Maynard!This week, we look at the one thing every space traveler will have in common ...

Coding the Universe w/ cosmologist Andrew Pontzen, author of The Universe in a Box

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we create computer models of the Universe, and how will artificial intelligence revolutionize astronomy? Talking with Andrew Pontzen, author of...

Water Worlds of Our Solar System with Olivier Witasse, Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!This week on The Cosmic Companion, we will explore The Water Worlds of the Solar System, talking with Olivier Witasse from the European...

Apocalypse 2.0: From Dinosaurs to Doomsday w/ Steve Brusatte, Jurassic World Dominion

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if the asteroid that ended the Age of Dinosaurs struck today? We are talking with Steve Brusatte, paleontologist with National Geogr...

Artificial Intelligence Takes a Flight to Space w/ Ashlee Vance, author of When the Heavens Went on Sale

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!This week on The Cosmic Companion, Artificial Intelligence Takes a Flight to Space, talking with Ashlee Vance, author of When the Heave...

Surviving Extinction with Kathyrn Williams, Nat Geo Kids

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which species are the greatest survivors? We talk about surviving extinction through the eyes of "The Masters of Survival" - tardigrades, horseshoe cr...

How to Cook Up Life on a Planet - with Jaime Green, author of The Possibility of Life

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! This week, we are looking at How to Cook Up Life on a Planet. Later in the show, we will be talking with Jaimie Green, author of the n...

What a Crazy Cosmos! w/ Emily Fego from National Geographic

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at What a Crazy Cosmos we live in, talking about some of the most bizarre objects in the Universe. Later on...

Pondering Panspermia w/ Brian Selznick, Author of Big Tree

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!Here’s our latest episode - Pondering Panspermia w/ Brian Selznick, Author of Big Tree!NARRATOR: There are those who suggest that lif...

Water is More Important? with Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of our two-part Earth Day episode, Water is More Important!?, we’re exploring the vital role that water plays in sustaining life ...

Earth Day Special pt. 1: How Young People Can Help Save the Planet

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For Earth Day week, we bring you a look at ways young people can help save the planet! We’ll be talking with Cliff Lewis, author of We the Future!T...

Exploring Extraterrestrial Life through Science and Science Fiction w/ Julie Nováková, Giovanni Poggiali, and Eric Choi

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For Easter week, as most people share fables of giant anthropomorphic rabbits distributing chocolate eggs, we are Exploring Extraterrestrial Life thro...

The Stone-Cold Truth About Moon Rocks w/ Nicolle Zellner, Department of Physics, Albion College

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This April Fool's Day, we are bringing you The Stone-Cold Truth About Moon Rocks. No kidding!Later on, we will be joined by Albion College physics pro...

What is Life? With Robert Temple, author of A New Science of Heaven

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is Life? That's not an easy question to answer. We're going to do our best, talking with Robert Temple, author of A New Science of Heaven, in our...

Celebrating Diversity in Space Exploration w/ Meredith Bagby, author of The New Guys

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we are Celebrating Diversity in Space Exploration, looking at the history of inclusion in human explorations beyond...

Making Space Sustainable w/ Daniel Bock from Morpheus Space

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at Making Space Sustainable, talking with Daniel Bock from Morpheus Space. We’ll be looking at how we can...

Our Future on Mars! w/ James Burk from The Mars Society

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the future of living on Mars, talking with James Burk, executive director of The Mars SocietyThis week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at...

Our Future on the Moon - Apollo to Artemis w/ Andy Saunders

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at the Apollo and Artemis programs, discussing how these first missions to the Moon set the stage for the n...

Teaching Kids About Space w/ Dean Regas from Cincinnati Observatory

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at Teaching Kids About Space, as we welcome astronomer Dean Regas to the show. He is the author of a new bo...

Predators from Space! w/ Paul de Gelder (Yeah. The guy from Shark Week!)

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we imagine PREDATORS FROM SPACE!!! as we welcome Shark Week regular Paul de Gelder to the show. We will be talking ...

Seeing the Future of Space Exploration in the Metaverse w/ Tony Tellado - Season 7 Premiere

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our premiere of season seven of The Cosmic Companion!To kick off the new year, we’ll be looking at our collective future in space, as see...

Space: 2023 - a Look Forward to Astronomy in the Coming Year

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we wrap up season six with a look at… SPACE: 2023. In the year 2023, a massive nuclear explosion will rip the Moo...

Holiday Special 2022: Exploring the Winter Sky Part 2: Amateur Astronomy with Telescopes w/ Michael Petrasko from Insight Observatory

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holidays!This week on The Cosmic Companion, we explore the winter skies using telescopes! But don’t fret — we’ll be talking with Micha...

Exploring the Winter Sky Part 1 + Geminids Meteor Shower Guide! w/ Andrew Fazekas!

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we begin a two-part series, exploring the winter sky. We are going to take a look at what you can see using just yo...

Exoplanets in Your Backyard! w/ Allyson Johnson from National Geographic

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Cosmic Companion, we take a look at Exoplanets in Your Backyard! Or, at least how you can get a small idea of what it might be like t...

The Future of Cities in Space! w/ National Geographic’s Joe Yogerst

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at the future of cities in space. We will discuss how the urban areas many of us live in today will lead to...

Why Explore Space? Curing Climate Change! w/ Alan Gratz, author of Two Degrees

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion! This week, we kick off a new series, Why Explore Space? As we discuss how space travel and exploration are essen...

Ryugu and the Giant Laser! w/ Argonne's Esen Ercan Alp and Barbara Levina from the University of Chicago

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!My apologies for being a day late - but this one is worth it! (You might say… IT ROCKS!)This week on The Cosmic Companion, we explore...

Halloween Spooktacular - Death in Space! w/ Kevin Heath, Founder of Space Crystals!

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween!For our Spppooooky Halloween episode of The Cosmic Companion, we’re going to look at Death in Space! Nearly 600 people have launche...

It's Just a Lil' BABY Planet! w/ Feng Long, University of Arizona

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at lil' baby planets, discussing the birth of solar systems.Later in the episode, we will be joined by Univ...

Imagining Life in Outer Space w/ Stephanie Drimmer of National Geographic!

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we examine what the oddities of life here on Earth can teach us about life on other worlds. Later in the show, we ...

The TRAPPIST-1 Bunch - Seven GROOVY Exoplanets! - The Cosmic Companion 04 Oct. 2022

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!This week on The Cosmic Companion, we journey just 40 light years from our home, examining the TRAPPIST-1 family of planets, one of the...

The Human Body in Space w/ Dave WIlliams and Elizabeth Howell - The Cosmic Companion 20 Sept. 2022

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how the human body reacts to space travel, with astronaut and physician Dave Williams and science writer Elizabeth Howell, authors of Wh...

The Future of Food in Space! w/ Lenore Newman and Evan Fraser, authors of Dinner on Mars!

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the future of food in the final frontier, talking with Lenore Newman and Evan Fraser, authors of Dinner on Mars!This week on The Cosmic Co...

The Mischievous Moons of Jupiter! w/ astrophysicist Stephen Kane of UC Riverside! The Cosmic Companion 6 Sept. 2022

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Moons of Jupiter have upended history and science for hundreds of years. We look in on these planetary troublemakers with Stephen Kane of UC River...

Earth: What a WEIRD Planet - w/ Kathryn Williams from National Geographic! - The Cosmic Companion 30 August 2022

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Earth one of the weirdest planets we have ever seen? Heck, yes! And we talk about what makes our planet so weird with Kathryn Williams from Nat Geo...

Exploring Ocean Floors- Earth and Beyond - The Cosmic Companion 23 August 2022

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we’ll be Exploring Ocean Floors from Earth out to distant stars. Later in the show, we’re going to be talking w...

Artificial Intelligence Explores the Universe! w/ Yosuke Kobayashi - The Cosmic Companion 16 August 2022

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we discuss how artificial intelligence opens a Universe of understanding the Cosmos. We'll be talking with ast...

Astronomy from Home w/ Alex Curry of Telescope Live - The Cosmic Companion 9 August 2022

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amateur astronomy is entering a new golden age — armchair astronomy. Here is a look at how you can see the Cosmos without leaving home. This w...

Space is for Everyone! with Martynas Fedotovas and Nika Chinchaladze- The Cosmic Companion 2 August 2022

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We dedicate this episode to the memory of Nichelle Nichols. Her portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek inspired millions.Welcome back to The Cosmi...

The Future of the Human Race w/ Stephanie Drimmer of Nat Geo - The Cosmic Companion 26 July 2022

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. This week, we look at the future of the human race. We’re going to be talking with Stephanie Drimmer from Nati...

THIS is Why Jupiter Can't Have Nice Rings! The Cosmic Companion 22 July 2022

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!Jupiter is far larger than Saturn, yet it is Saturn which has the remarkable system of rings. Why isn’t the ring system of Jupiter ev...

Extinction from Space: Asteroids! with Nizar Ibrahim from National Geographic - The Cosmic Companion 19 July 2022

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!The Cosmic Companion is back with a full-length episode after three weeks away! We’ve missed you so much!THIS WEEK: We kick off a new...

A Cosmic Heartbeat Heard by CHIME! The Cosmic Companion 16 July 2022

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello all!There are still 213 days left until Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean we don’t all need some love! Astronomers at the CHIME radio...

Saturn and the Moon Huddle Together this Weekend! The Cosmic Companion 13 July 2022

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! The skies of the Northern Hemisphere will show off the Moon and Saturn, huddled together close on the east-southeast horizon this week...

WASP-96 b Weather Report from JWST: Rain, Lots of Rain - The Cosmic Companion 14 July 2022

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aicreatorhouse.substack.com/sub...

Solar Eclipse Seen from Space! The Cosmic Companion 2 July 2022

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory saw a solar eclipse on 29 June, a sight unseen by observers on Earth. Here’s what’s happening!L...

Craters Found from Lunar Crash - Now, What WAS it?

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Moon has seen its share of booster rockets and other debris raining down on its surface. A recent crash, however, has an uncertain origin - and no...

New Pictures of Mercury from Bepi-Colombo - Presented by Mercury!

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury introduces new pictures of Mercury from the Bepi-Colombo spacecraft speeding past the speedy world!Hi everyone!The Bepi-Colombo Spacecraft jus...

Are We Living in the Age of Dinosaurs? w/ Nat Geo's Nizar Ibrahim - Sneak Preview - The Cosmic Companion 24 June 2022

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! Here is a sneak preview of our upcoming episode - Extinction from Space: Asteroid! with world-renowned paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim fr...

Five Planets and the Moon Align on Saturday Morning!

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all line up in the pre-dawn sky on 25 June!Here’s a look at this magical alignment with famed wi...

The Future of Robots w/ Jason McKenna of VEX Robotics - Podcast - Podcast

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our video editing software went down, but here is a podcast-only version of this week's episode - The Future of Robots w/ Jason McKenna of VEX Robotic...

Robots in Space w/ Jason McKenna of VEX Robotics - Podcast

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone:We have a podcast-only episode of this week’s episode, as our video editing software went kaput on us. Completely dead, can’t proce...

The Milky Way Galaxy w/ Joe Pesce, astrophysicist w/ The National Science Foundation

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of centuries ago, on the ancient plains of Africa, our most distant hominid ancestors looked upward, embracing the pitch-dark night sky abov...

From Science Fiction to Science Fact w/ Jenny Curtis and Chris Porter from Solar

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the history of science fiction and talk about how these stories enrich the soil from which science grows, advancing our species to o...

The Lives and Deaths of Stars w/ Simone Scaringi - The Cosmic Companion 24 May 2022

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we look up at the moonless, cloudless night sky, far away from city lights, we may see as many as 5,000 stars. These distant dots of light may se...

Teaching Children Science w/ National Geographic Author Kelly Hargrave

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at Teaching Children Science. We will be talking with National Geographic's Kelly Hargrave about her new bo...

Our Neighbor: The Moon w/ Lunar Eclipse Viewing Guide for 15 May Lunar Eclipse

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The May 15 Lunar Eclipse gives us a perfect reason for Exploring Our Neighbor: The Moon! Features lunar eclipse viewing guide for Sunday's celestial e...

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Thursday and Friday Night - Here's the Buzz!

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The buzz this week is all about the Eta Aquarid meteor shower visible late on Thursday and Friday nights! Nearly one shooting star a minute might bee ...

Ocean Worlds of The Cosmos with Sylvia Earle - The Cosmic Companion 3 May 2022

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Cosmic Companion, we explore the Ocean Worlds of the Cosmos. Later in the show, we will talk with oceanographer and National Geograph...

Exoplanets - Worlds Beyond our Solar System w/ Thayne Currie

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring exoplanets — worlds orbiting alien stars — talking with Thayne Currie of NAOJ, who recently found a bizarre massive planet.This ...

Earth: Our Fragile Planet w/ Katherine Calvin and Sylvia Earle

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earth: Our Fragile Planet w/ Katherine Calvin and Sylvia EarleCelebrating Earth Day with NASA Senior Climate Advisor Katherine Calvin and Sylvia Earle...

Intelligence: Earth and Beyond with David Liittschwager - The Cosmic Companion 12 April 2022

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is intelligence? How do we see it in other animals? And how might we recognize it on other worlds? Examining the nature of intelligence and the i...

The Future of the International Space Station w/ Homer Hickam - The Cosmic Companion 5 April 2022

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we talk about The Future of the International Space Station, as we explore this outpost of humanity in space.We tal...

Black Holes Don't Suck - with Abigail Frost - The Cosmic Companion 29 March 2022

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. This week we talk about why Black Holes Don’t Suck as we discuss these bizarre features of space. We’ll talk...

The Future of Music in Space with Doug Helvering - The Cosmic Companion 22 March 2022

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As humanity moves out into the final frontier, music will evolve and change. What can we expect from the future of music in space?  From the earliest...

Artificial Moon: Satellites Past, Present, and Future with Marc Bell, CEO of Terran Orbital - The Cosmic Companion 15 March 2022

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at satellites, the artificial moons orbiting the Earth and other worlds. We will explore the history of sat...

Artemis and Apollo with Poppy Northcutt - The Cosmic Companion 8 March 2022

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Cosmic Companion, we discuss the return of humans to the Moon with NASA's Artemis program and compare today's endeavors to the Apollo...

Celebrating Women in Science for Women's History Month - The Cosmic Companion 01 March 2022

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Cosmic Companion. This is the first episode from our new studio, and I sure hope you all enjoy it.This week, we kick of Women's Hi...

Just Look Up - Comets and the Earth w/ Pedro Bernardinelli -The Cosmic Companion 8 Feb. 2022

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The film Don’t Look Up recently captured the eyes of the general public, bringing the story of a massive comet heading to Earth to screens everywher...

The Future of Living in Space w/ Paul Albert-Lebrun of Kepler Communications - The Cosmic Companion 01 Feb. 2022

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What will living in space be like? We talk with Paul Albert-Lebrun, Product Manager at Kepler Communications, bringing the internet to space.  As ou...

Meteorites ROCK! with Greg Brennecka, author of Impact - The Cosmic Companion 25 Jan. 2022

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at meteorites, and the role they play in shaping our planet and the history of the human race. We will be ...

The Milky Way Galaxy with Stefan Gillessen, Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we take a look at our home galaxy, the Milky Way. We will be talking with Stefan Gillessen from the Max Planck Inst...

All I Want for Christmas is Webb w/ Stefanie Milam of Goddard Space Flight Center

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Astronomy News with The Cosmic Companion, we take an up-close look at the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as the most advanced spacebor...

Organic Materials Found on Jezero Crater on Mars - The Perseverance Rover Explores the Red Planet

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Perseverance rover made an unexpected finding on Mars - organic material in Jezero Crater.Exploring Jezero Crater on Mars, the Perseverance r...