Topic

Cosmology

The study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

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Episodes4
  1. EP 43

    Dr. Michael Blanton on Open Data, Galaxy Surveys, and the Future of Astronomy

    Dr. Michael Blanton joins us to talk SDSS, open data, Rubin, Carnegie, and the mystery of why the universe’s biggest galaxies stop forming stars.

    Dr. Michael Blanton on Open Data, Galaxy Surveys, and the Future of Astronomy
  2. EP 42

    How Scientists Actually Study Dark Matter

    A first principles interview with astrophysicist Dan Gilman on what dark matter is, why strong gravitational lensing matters, and how the next generation of surveys could reveal the universe’s hidden structure.

    How Scientists Actually Study Dark Matter
  3. EP 41

    Dr. John Mulchaey on Carnegie Science and the Future of Astronomy

    A wide-ranging interview with Carnegie Science President John Mulchaey on dark matter, giant telescopes, exoplanets, science funding, and why eclipses still matter.

    Dr. John Mulchaey on Carnegie Science and the Future of Astronomy
  4. EP 3

    Oldest Molecule, Programmable Proteins, Europa Radar & Light's Double Life

    First molecules, recoded proteins, Europa radar, and double-slit physics.

    Oldest Molecule, Programmable Proteins, Europa Radar & Light's Double Life
Chapters from these episodes8
  1. EP 43 · 3:29Sloan Digital Sky Survey and open data
  2. EP 43 · 31:24MaNGA and galaxy spectroscopy
  3. EP 43 · 35:20Why massive galaxies stop forming stars
  4. EP 42 · 11:43What are dark matter halos and subhalos?
  5. EP 42 · 22:15How gravitational lensing tests dark matter models
  6. EP 42 · 39:43How four images of one quasar help scientists study dark matter
  7. EP 41 · 5:32Using X-ray gas to measure mass
  8. EP 41 · 9:41Carnegie’s unusual model for scientific freedom