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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this captivating discussion, cosmochemist Natalie Starkey delves into the fiery and icy realms of volcanoes beyond Earth. She explores the intriguing concept of cryovolcanoes and their presence on moons like Enceladus, revealing how ice erupts from ocean worlds. Natalie also sheds light on volcanism on Venus and Mars, their unique challenges, and even debates the menacing activity of Io compared to Olympus Mons. Plus, discover why supervolcanoes like Yellowstone are not imminent threats. A geological journey across the solar system awaits!

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.