14. Whispers from the Cosmos

Hannah Fry, a researcher spotlighting groundbreaking discoveries from the 1960s, shares an intriguing tale of a young scientist who uncovers a bizarre cosmic signal in a makeshift hut. Listeners learn about the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and her determination to explore radio astronomy. The podcast dives into the creation of a massive radio telescope, the team's quest to decode mysterious signals, and the pivotal moment of discovering pulsars, reshaping our understanding of the universe.