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REV Ocean, the scientific ‘aircraft carrier’ for deep sea exploration
REV Ocean, the scientific ‘aircraft carrier’ for deep sea exploration
An interview with biologist Alex Rogers on ocean exploration and the future quest for knowledge with the biggest research superyacht in…
Modern Explorers
May 1, 2020
“People ask me if I was scared in space. I was, but not for myself. I was scared for the planet.”
“People ask me if I was scared in space. I was, but not for myself. I was scared for the planet.”
A conversation with astronaut André Kuipers, on the thrill of space flight, exploration, and the fragility of ‘spaceship Earth’.
Modern Explorers
Apr 23, 2020
“In aviation, arrogance tends to come up and smack you in the face, frequently!”
“In aviation, arrogance tends to come up and smack you in the face, frequently!”
A conversation with former American astronaut Richard N. Richards, on space exploration, the awe of space flight, and risk management.
Modern Explorers
Apr 23, 2020
Four bits of wisdom from astronaut Chris Hadfield
Four bits of wisdom from astronaut Chris Hadfield
A short Q&A with the famous author of maybe the greatest ‘life management’ book ever , on exploration, fear, and dreams.
Modern Explorers
Apr 23, 2020
“Blood Is Lives” — A History of Our Never-Ending Fascination with Vampires
“Blood Is Lives” — A History of Our Never-Ending Fascination with Vampires
An interview with professor Nick Groom, author of The Vampire: A New History, on the origins of blood sucking demons and their symbolism.
Vasile Decu
Mar 5, 2020
Neutron stars are really cool!
Neutron stars are really cool!
A conversation with physicist Lawrence Kidder, senior research associate at Cornell University and co-leader of the Cornell-founded…
Modern Explorers
Oct 13, 2017
Psyche Mission: Journey to a Metal World
Psyche Mission: Journey to a Metal World
A conversation with astronomer Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Principal Investigator.
Modern Explorers
Aug 3, 2017
Stop mourning Cassini! There’s still a ton of science to be made in this Great Finale
Stop mourning Cassini! There’s still a ton of science to be made in this Great Finale
A Conversation With Astronomer Jonathan Lunine
Modern Explorers
May 2, 2017
Elon Musk and his Fantastic Future
Elon Musk and his Fantastic Future
A conversation with Ashlee Vance, author of bestselling biography Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future.
Vasile Decu
Jul 21, 2015
Let’s talk about those eBooks!
Let’s talk about those eBooks!
A conversation with Professor Naomi Baron about her latest book, Words Onscreen: The Fate of Reading in a Digital World.
Vasile Decu
Jul 20, 2015
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