Natalie Starkey

Have we disproven the idea of a “goldilocks zone”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio learn about space geology, magnetic fields, volcanoes, and the origins of life with cosmochemist Natalie Starkey, PhD.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-volcanoes-life-in-the-universe/Thanks to our Patrons EmskyArt, Alex James, Mariette Kalinowski, Skye Lincoln, Matthew King, and James Senior for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Boaworm, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Cosmochemist Natalie Starkey joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to talk about asteroid mining, the OSIRIS-REx mission, the origins of life, the complexities of asteroids, the risks of sample return, contamination protocols, space law challenges, and the potential for life on asteroids.

In this engaging discussion, cosmochemist Natalie Starkey, author of 'Fire and Ice,' explores the intriguing world of volcanoes beyond Earth. She sheds light on ice volcanoes and their potential for life, as well as the awe-inspiring Olympus Mons on Mars. The conversation also delves into supervolcanoes like Yellowstone, the geological processes behind volcanic chains, and even the challenges of studying extraterrestrial eruptions. With humor and fascinating insights, Starkey reveals the wonders and dangers of volcanology across the solar system.