Cassini: A History In Interviews
For 20 years, Cassini’s scientists have shared their discoveries with Science Friday listeners. Here are some of the most memorable moments.
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Jill Tarter Is Still Searching For A Sign Of Life
Astronomer and SETI co-founder Jill Tarter reflects on her career as an alien hunter.
In the Jungles Of Puerto Rico, Jill Tarter Looks To The Sky
SETI astronomer Jill Tarter has spent her life searching for E.T., “simply because we’re curious.” She says that’s a milestone for humanity.
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The Spaceships At The End Of The Solar System Turn 40
From solar explorers to record bearers, scientists and the public reflect on the many lives of Voyagers 1 and 2.
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‘That Is Unreal!’ Experiencing The Total Solar Eclipse
On August 21st, millions of Americans stopped what they were doing and looked up. Science Friday was there.
A Theoretical Physicist Dives Into Black Holes
Priyamvada Natarajan tells why she fell for black holes, how they shape galaxies, and her favorite fictional depictions of them.
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Supercomputers In Space, Alternative Cancer Therapies, And A Frozen Fruitcake
NASA is preparing a year-long test to examine how off-the-shelf supercomputers might withstand radiation in space.
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How The Blind Can ‘Watch’ A Solar Eclipse
Instead of pinhole cameras and solar filter lenses, researchers are using sound and vibrations to describe the scenes on August 21 to blind and low vision eclipse chasers.
When An Eclipse Meant The End Of The World
Today, a solar eclipse may be a thing of beauty, but it historically has caused panic around the world.
The Science Conducted Under The Darkness Of The Total Eclipse
Scientists have been spending years preparing experiments for two minutes of darkness. Here’s what they’ll be observing.