In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a discovery that revolutionized astronomy. She detected the radio signals emitted by certain dying stars called pulsars. Today, Jocelyn's story. Scientist-in-residence Regina G. Barber talks to Jocelyn about her winding career, her discovery and how pulsars continue to push the field of astronomy today. (encore)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jocelyn Bell Burnell, discoverer of pulsars, explains her groundbreaking discovery. They discuss neutron stars, the spring night sky, and book recommendations.

Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who discovered the Pulsar but didn't receive the Nobel Prize, emphasizes the need for more diversity in space research. In a conversation with Nuala McGovern, they discuss the importance of different perspectives in advancing science and exploring the cosmos globally.

In 1967 Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a discovery that revolutionized the field of astronomy. She detected the radio signals emitted by certain dying stars called pulsars. Today, Jocelyn's story. Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber talks to Jocelyn about her winding career, her discovery and how pulsars are pushing forward the field of astronomy today.Have cosmic queries and unearthly musings? Contact us at shortwave@npr.org. We might open an intergalactic case file and reveal our findings in a future episode.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Physicist Frank Close, Astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell, and Physicist Ruth Gregory delve into the mysteries of the vacuum of space. They discuss the historical perspectives, the debunking of the ether concept, the bustling activity within seemingly empty space, uncertainty principles in quantum mechanics, the quantum vacuum's energy fluctuations, and the intriguing force of dark energy driving the universe's expansion.