

Did A Harvard Astronomer Find Wreckage From Outer Space?
Feb 2, 2024
Avi Loeb, a Harvard theoretical physicist, discusses his discovery of interstellar object wreckage off the shores of Papua New Guinea. The hosts delve into the controversy surrounding the research and the possibility of proof of extraterrestrial life. They also touch on topics like the lack of proven aliens in astronomy and the nature of meteors. The object's peculiar shape and motion, resembling a spinning cigar, and the absence of nickel raise suspicions. Additionally, discussions on wireless services, new Prime Video releases, and ads for Papa Murphy's pizza deal and the Bridge Access program are included.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Searching for Alien Life: Avi Lobe's Discovery
04:43 • 14min
Searching for Extraterrestrial Life
18:50 • 8min
Meteors, Meteoroids, and Sriraj's Observation
26:53 • 16min
Implications of Discovering a Compromised Planet
43:18 • 2min
Wireless Services, New Prime Video Releases, and Interstellar Fragments
45:11 • 3min
The Lack of Nickel and the Shape of the Object
48:11 • 18min
Ads for Papa Murphy's and the Bridge Access program
01:05:44 • 2min