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Outer space doesn’t have to be all uncharted territory and vast unknowns. This weekly show from Inverse, enlists the universe's greatest experts, explorers, and enthusiasts to answer the questions that are worth spacing out over.
Hosted by video producer and resident star child, Steve Ward, each episode will launch headfirst into topics of astronomical proportions with an approachable style. When will we realistically get to Mars? How would we build a space colony better than Earth? What will aliens look like? What’s it like to be married to an astronaut? What happens if you jump into a black hole? What’s the core of a gas giant?
Tune in to listen every Tuesday.
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The Moral Ambiguity of Sending Microbes to Space
Saison 1 · Épisode 21
mardi 11 septembre 2018 • Durée 47:34
Dr. Bill Miller, an evolutionary biologist and expert on the emerging science of the microbiome, chats with Steve about the ramifications of sending microbes into space.
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Find links to Dr. Miller’s book, Twitter, and oil paintings on his website (www.themicrocosmwithin.com).
About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
‘I Need My Space’ is an Inverse production hosted by Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen and Weston Green. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares.
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
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The Intergalactic Travel Bureau
Saison 1 · Épisode 20
mercredi 15 août 2018 • Durée 43:56
The Intergalactic Travel Bureau
This week on 'I Need My Space' we talk to Jana Grcevich, Co-author of "Vacation Guide to the Solar System" about making travel plans in space! Grcevich is also data scientist, has a PhD in astronomy, and is an all around curious person.
Check out her book: https://www.amazon.com/Vacation-Guide-Solar-System-Traveler/dp/0143129775/
Download Space Vacation from Guerilla Science: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/space-vacation/id1202068488
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About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
‘I Need My Space’ is an Inverse production hosted by Steve Ward, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen and Weston Green. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares.
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
Sponsors:
Thanks to HelloFresh.com for supporting I Need My Space. Go to hellofresh.com/space60 and use the code Space60 to get a total of $60 off, that's $20 off your first 3 boxes.
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Leave Mars for the Martians
Saison 1 · Épisode 11
mardi 12 juin 2018 • Durée 54:35
Steve sits down with Vanderbilt astronomy professor David Weintraub to discuss the moral ethics surrounding humanity’s trip to Mars.
Question Include: Should we go to Mars? When will we get to Mars? Is there life on Mars? How will we impact possible life on Mars? What is panspermia? Are humans descendants of Martians? Why protect microbial life? Why are we so obsessed with Mars? Will the discovery of extraterrestrial life have an impact on religion? Can people survive on Mars? Can someone be banned from going to Mars? Who gets to go to Mars?
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You can find David’s books here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-A.-Weintraub/e/B001IXMCF4
About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
‘I Need My Space’ is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares.
Rae: @payoletter
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
Other Topics Discussed Include: The Mars Trilogy (Kim Stanley Robinson)
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NASA Digs Up Major Clues About Life on Mars
Saison 1 · Épisode 11
jeudi 7 juin 2018 • Durée 09:28
There’s organic material on Mars! But just what does that mean? In this mini-episode, astronomer David Weintraub talks to Steve about the importance of the NASA Mars announcements on June 7. We also pull in senior staff writer Peter Hess to contextualize the findings from the two papers.
To hear the full conversation with astronomer and Vanderbilt University professor David Weintraub, listen to next week’s episode.
Read more of Peter’s coverage of the Mars announcement on Inverse: https://www.inverse.com/article/45634-nasa-announcement-on-mars-curiosity-rover-discovery
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About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
I Need My Space is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen and Weston Green. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Oliveras.
Peter: @PeterNHess
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
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Big Dumb Space Questions
Saison 1 · Épisode 10
mardi 5 juin 2018 • Durée 35:42
Video game journalist Dan Ryckert joins Rae and Steve to dive into some of his big (and somewhat embarrassing) questions about space. They also chat about the intersection of gaming and space.
Questions Include: What’s at the core of a gas giant? Why do some planets have rings? Would I die if I fell into a black hole? What is the best space video game? What is the worst space video game? What games would you take to Mars? How do planetary rings form? Why does sci-fi always imagine humanity on Mars? What is an event horizon?
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Where to Find Dan:
Giantbomb.com
Twitter: @DanRyckert
Dan’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Ryckert/e/B00A6N0Z4W
About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
‘I Need My Space’ is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares. Additional music by Loyalty Freak Music.
Rae: @payoletter
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
“Super Metal” by Loyalty Freak Music: https://bit.ly/2HaFczD
Other Topics Discussed Include: the Great Red Spot, gas giants, 2001: A Space Odyssey, video games, No Man’s Sky, planetary rings, Star Citizen, Mass Effect, and Star Wars.
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Are Aliens Farting on Mars?
Saison 1 · Épisode 9
mardi 29 mai 2018 • Durée 34:35
Nuclear physicist and Vice on HBO correspondent Taylor Wilson joins Steve to discuss where we might find extraterrestrial life and how we’ll get there.
Questions include: Is humanity alone in the universe? Will finding extraterrestrial life be dangerous? Is there life in our own solar system? Do water worlds host life? What are some upcoming NASA missions that might find extraterrestrial life? Will spacecraft travel close to the speed of light? How will we reach exoplanets? What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion? How will nuclear and other alternative forms of energy impact space travel? Are we still looking to find life on Mars?
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You can watch Taylor on Vice on HBO
Taylor’s Website: http://www.sciradioactive.com/
About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
I Need My Space is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares.
Rae: @payoletter
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
Other Topics Discussed Include: black smokers, hydrothermal vents, Europa, Enceladus, Cassini, the ELF Mission (Enceladus Life Finder), the Breakthrough Starshot Mission, transient methane on Mars.
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A $15,000,000 Spacesuit
Saison 1 · Épisode 8
mardi 22 mai 2018 • Durée 28:12
High fashion fabricator-turned-spacesuit designer Ted Southern joins Rae to explain the ins and outs of making aerospace safety garments.
Questions Include: What is going to be the first brand on Mars? How do spacesuits protect people from galactic cosmic rays? How much does it cost to make a spacesuit? How much are space suits sold for? Do sci-fi spacesuits inspire real-life spacesuits? Will spacesuits be fashionable? What kinds of suits will space tourists wear? How can everyday people benefit from spacesuit design? What do astronauts wear in their down time? Why is space-inspired fashion so popular right now?
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Where to Find Ted Southern:
Website: http://www.finalfrontierdesign.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/finalfrontierdesign/
About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
‘I Need My Space’ is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares.
Rae: @payoletter
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
Other Topics Discussed Include: Jupiter, Jovian moons, tidal forces, galactic cosmic rays, IVA suits (intravehicular activity suits), EVA suits (extravehicular activity suits), private space companies, SpaceX, Blue Origin, NASA, Boeing, Russian Sokol spacesuit, Gravity (film), Astronaut Glove Challenge, aesthetic of the spacesuit, Adidas, Virgin Galactic, Kármán line, suborbital flights, Challenger, Soyuz spacecraft, price per pound to orbit, recyclable space clothes, and NASA-themed clothing.
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Cause of Death: Spaghettification
Saison 1 · Épisode 7
mardi 15 mai 2018 • Durée 37:49
Theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack talks black holes, dark matter, and the end of the universe.
Questions Include: WTF is dark matter? Why is dark matter invisible? How much dark matter is in a galaxy? Is dark matter a series of really small black holes? Why do black holes spaghettify you? How close can you get to a black hole? Can we see black holes? Why are there supermassive black holes at the center of every galaxy? How do you get supermassive black holes in galaxies? Why do some black holes grow so fast? What did Interstellar get wrong?
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Where to Find Katie Mack:
Twitter: @AstroKatie
Website: astrokatie.com
Why You Need Your Space:
In this episode, NFL quarterback and aerospace engineer Joshua Dobbs, talks to us about why he needs his space! You can follow Joshua on Twitter @josh_dobbs1 and on Instagram @joshdobbs
About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
I Need My Space is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares.
Rae: @payoletter
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
Other Topics Discussed Include: electromagnetism, the event horizon, spaghettification, tidal forces, Muse (band), Interstellar (2014), Venus, Mars, Neptune, Uranus, gas giants, and the end of the universe.
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NASA's InSight Launch Live (Bonus)
Saison 1 · Épisode 7
jeudi 10 mai 2018 • Durée 20:16
NASA launched an InSight Lander on a 7-month trek to Mars on Sunday, and luckily, I Need My Space correspondent Jeremy Bent was on the ground at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to hear the launch. In this bonus episode, we hear from NASA personnel about the mission.
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About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
I Need My Space is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen and Weston Green. This episode was also produced by Jeremy Bent and Rollie Williams. Our intro and outro music was created by Andrew Olivares. Additional Music by P C III (Pipe Choir Three).
Rae: @payoletter
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
P C III: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/P_C_III/
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Space Ain’t the Wild Wild West
Saison 1 · Épisode 6
mardi 8 mai 2018 • Durée 40:50
Space Attorney Michael Listner joins Rae to discuss how law applies to the cosmos.
Questions Include: How does one become a space lawyer? How does space law apply to everyday people? Who does space belong to? Who will grant Elon Musk the permission to go to Mars? Is a settlement on Mars legal? If an accident happens on a space colony, who is held liable? What happens when you commit a murder in space? What happens if there is a criminal act committed on the ISS? What kinds of services does a space lawyer provide? Who owns the flag on the moon? Does “Space Force” violate the Outer Space Treaty? Will Mars One ever colonize Mars?
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Where to Find Michael Listner:
Twitter: @ponder68
Website: http://www.spacelawsolutions.com
Why You Need Your Space:
In this episode, Fraser Cain, host of Astronomy Cast and publisher of Universe Today, tells us why he needs his space. You can follow Fraser on Twitter @fcain and check out Astronomy Cast on Apple: https://apple.co/2rdQRHM
About Inverse:
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
Credits:
I Need My Space is an Inverse production hosted by Rae Paoletta and Steve Ward, produced by Sam Riddell, and executive produced by Hannah Margaret Allen. Our intro and outro music was created by Olivares.
Rae: @payoletter
Steve: @stevejohnhenryw
Andrew: https://soundcloud.com/andrewo
Other Topics Discussed Include: Phobos and Deimos (Moons), Space Force, the Outer Space Treaty, Mars One, catastrophes in space, Federal Aviation Administration, the Moon Agreement, Rocket Lab (New Zealand), launch license, the International Space Station, criminal law
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