Jonathan Amos

Join science journalist Jonathan Amos as he discusses NASA's Artemis 2 mission, revealing the significance of returning humans to the moon and its implications for future Mars exploration. Dr. Liz Thomas unveils the Ice Memory Sanctuary project, emphasizing the importance of preserving ice cores for climate research and what they reveal about past environments. Meanwhile, Roland Pease shares intriguing findings about Betelgeuse's hidden companion, exploring its impact on the star’s atmosphere and our understanding of stellar interactions.

Marianna Spring, the BBC's social media investigations correspondent, and Mark Scott from the Atlantic Council, discuss a high-stakes antitrust trial against Meta. They unravel the potential implications for social media and the complex ties between Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump. Jonathan Amos, a former BBC science correspondent, joins to explore Katy Perry's recent space trip, debating whether it's a genuine space tourism milestone or just a publicity stunt. The conversation delves into defining astronauts in the age of high-profile space missions.

In a captivating discussion, science journalist Jonathan Amos sheds light on potential biosignatures found by NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars, revealing what these findings mean for the search for life on the red planet. Dr. Andrew Farnsworth from Cornell Lab discusses the impact of the Tribute in Light memorial on migrating birds, explaining how the bright beams can disorient them. Together, they explore the balance between honoring memories and protecting wildlife, highlighting the intersection of science and conservation.

Amy Maxmen, an investigative health reporter, discusses alarming undetected bird flu cases among farm workers, highlighting poor surveillance and health response challenges. Bradley Moore, a Marine Chemical Biology professor, shares insights on the toxic golden alga Primnesium parven and its ecological impacts. Jonathan Amos, a BBC science correspondent, updates on stranded astronauts who may miss summer in space. Lastly, innovative research using sea lions with cameras is explored, providing new ways to study ocean habitats in southern Australia.

Exploring the global space race with countries like India, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia aiming for lunar landings. Discussing commercial space travel, emotional connections to the moon, water resources, and the moon’s role in future space exploration. Highlighting the involvement of commercial partners in advancing space travel and the evolving collaboration between private companies and governments. Addressing concerns about space militarization and the development of space weapons by certain countries.