TED Radio Hour Listen Again: Uncharted
May 15, 2020
Join David Biello, TED's science curator, as he takes listeners on a fascinating journey into uncharted territories from the cosmos to the deep ocean. Discover how our existence ties back to the stars and the significance of cosmic events like supernovae. Explore the groundbreaking search for microbial life on Mars and the innovative engineering of deep-sea submarines. Biello also delves into the neuropsychology of emotions, highlighting how science helps bridge the understanding of our complex relationships with the universe.
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Mapping the Universe
- Juna Kollmeier maps the universe to understand its history and evolution.
- She aims to create the most comprehensive map using robotic telescopes.
We Are Stardust
- Elements crucial for life, like carbon and oxygen, originate from dying stars.
- Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, a "stellar mortician," studies supernovas to understand this process.
Rock-Eating Microbes
- Karen Lloyd studies microbes living deep within the Earth that consume rocks and excrete minerals.
- These microbes could offer solutions to climate change by trapping carbon.