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Phil Plait

Astronomer, author, and science communicator. Known for his work on the Bad Astronomy blog and his book Death from the Skies!

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Apr 30, 2024 • 29min

How to build a house on the Moon

Astronomer Phil Plait discusses the challenges of building a house on the Moon, including low gravity, lunar dust, and extreme temperatures. They explore NASA's plans for moonhouses by 2040 and the Moon's potential as a base for space exploration. The hosts engage in mystery sound segments and discuss audience contributions.
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Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 9min

258 - Under Alien Skies - Phil Plait

Astronomer Phil Plait joins us to discuss his new book, Under Alien Skies, in which he describes what it would be like (through human eyes and real physical experiences) to actually travel to Saturn, Mars, asteroids, and distant stars. Also, we discuss the recent surge in UFO sighting as well as his famous talk at The Amazing Meeting more than a decade ago in which he asked all science communicators and critical thinkers to approach those who believe in pseudoscience with empathy and respect instead of scorn and vitriol. And, we run through the history of James Randi's popularization of the big-S Skeptic movement.- Phil Plait’s Substack: https://badastronomy.substack.com/- How Minds Change: www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehome- David McRaney’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmcraney- YANSS Twitter: https://twitter.com/notsmartblog- Show Notes: www.youarenotsosmart.com- Newsletter: https://davidmcraney.substack.com
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Oct 17, 2024 • 60min

Death from the Skies! (featuring Phil Plait)

In a captivating conversation, Dr. Phil Plait, an astronomer and science communicator known for his Bad Astronomy blog, discusses the cosmic threats lurking in our universe. He delves into how meteoroids pancake upon atmospheric entry and the peculiarities of meteorite impacts on humans. The chat balances humor and education, touching on solar flares' risks to technology and proactive measures against asteroids. Phil also highlights the crucial role of honest conversations about these dangers, especially when it comes to parenting.