The Space Madness Podcast Video
The Space Madness Podcast Video
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A series of personal conversations about our relationship with the universe and the ways we try to grow our understanding.
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The podcast focuses on the relationship between individuals and the universe, covering themes such as space exploration, personal journeys, and scientific communication with episodes that include Andreea Mosila's transition from communist Romania to NASA and Dr. Loren Chang's insights on Taiwan's technological evolution and space advancements.
A series of personal conversations about our relationship with the universe and the ways we try to grow our understanding.
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Aaron Celestian, curator of gems and minerals at the Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles. They discuss the museum’s extensive collection, including urban wildfire ash and recent efforts to study the January 2025 Los Angeles fire, and the role of geology in drug development and environmental science. Aaron shares his journey to becoming a curator, the challenges of funding research, and the innovative projects underway at the museum. The conversation also touches on unexpected applications of Geology, the differences between museums and academia, and the philosophical implications of geology and the interconnectedness of life and Earth.
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