The moon has guided our movements and cultures, and though we may think we know it well, it still guards some of its deepest secrets from us. A new book from Rebecca Boyle take us on a deep dive into our sister celestial orb.
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Aug 19
Is AI making the creativity crisis worse?
Astrophysicist, folklorist and author Moiya McTier joins Science Quickly to discuss her new book Mothers of Invention, a sweeping look at the history of human creativity. From the Greek muses and the invention of writing to the rise of generative artificial intelligence, McTier e ... Show More
15m 59s
May 2024
Space Policy Edition: The power of the lunar sublime
<p>Should policymakers spend more time looking — really looking — at the Moon? Chris Cokinos thinks so. He is the author of the new book, <em>Still As Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon, from Antiquity to Tomorrow,</em> which explores the role of our nearest celestial ne ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 2024
DEEP DIVE: The Moon is a Hollow Alien Spacecraft
For centuries, the moon has captivated humanity. Yet, its origins and nature remain shrouded in mystery. Could the moon be more than a natural satellite? Intriguing theories suggest the moon could be a hollow, artificial structure - perhaps even an alien spaceship.The podcast exp ... Show More
35m 46s
