Padi Boyd

Padi Boyd, an astrophysicist and host of NASA’s Curious Universe, joins Robert Alexander, a data sonification expert, and Mike Hartinger, a heliophysics research scientist. They unravel how solar electromagnetic waves are transformed into sound, revealing the Sun's 'music.' The trio discusses solar flares and coronal mass ejections, emphasizing their effects on Earth. They also explore public participation in solar research through sonification and how these auditory experiences enhance our understanding of the cosmos.

Dr. Padi Boyd, a NASA astrophysicist and co-host of "Curious Universe," joins fellow expert Dr. Ingrid Daubar, a planetary scientist at Brown University, to discuss the launch of the Europa Clipper. They delve into the mission's groundbreaking goal to explore Europa's icy surface for potential signs of life beneath its crust. The duo shares insights on the spacecraft's innovative instruments and nearly 50 planned flybys. With excitement brewing for upcoming discoveries, they reflect on the importance of studying this mysterious moon in the search for extraterrestrial worlds.

Host Padi Boyd shares stories from NASA's Kepler mission, exoplanet discoveries, dream dinner companions, and go-to karaoke song. Listeners' questions answered in a behind-the-scenes look at Season 6 episodes. Plus, check out the special video podcast episode.