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Chai on the Moon

Dr. Martin Braddock: Health Hazards on the Moon! | Chai on the Moon |
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Dr. Martin Braddock: Health Hazards on the Moon! | Chai on the Moon |

Human settlements on the Moon are on the horizon. However. There are significant health challenges. For example, the lunar regolith can impact the respiratory and central-nervous system. Long-term exposure to radiation on the lunar surface can have lethal consequences. There will be significant health issues even on a planet like Mars. In this episode of Chai on the Moon, we have a conversation with Dr. Martin Braddock on health hazards on the Moon. 🎙 About Our Guest: Dr. Martin Braddock is a professional scientist, project manager and project leader working for a large pharmaceutical company. He is the founder of GENIXICOLSULTINg LTD. He has published over 170 articles in many journals including Nature, Cell, Human Gene Therapy and Nature Drug Discovery and more recently papers in astronomical journals for which astronomy is a passionate hobby. He is a member of Sherwood Observatory in the UK, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. And he has a PhD in Radiation Biology (from the Radiation Biology Unit, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell Oxfordshire). Dr. Martin Braddock is available as a speaker as well: https://astrospeakers.org/provider/martin-braddock Reference papers: Martin Braddock, Hazards of Lunar Regolith for Respiratory, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular and Ocular Function, November 2021, DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-81388-8_9 In book: The Human Factor in the Settlement of the Moon (pp.141-157) Konrad Szocik & Martin Braddock, Bioethical Issues in Human Modification for Protection against the Effects of Space Radiation, Space Policy, Volume 62, November 2022, 101505 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2022.101505 👨‍🚀 About the Host: Dr. Salman Hameed holds a PhD in astronomy and serves as the Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College. He is also a faculty member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. Beyond academia, he is the CEO of Kainaat Studios, a non-profit dedicated to science communication and outreach. 🌌✨ #astronomynews #nasa #alternative #spacerace #moon #hazards #documentary #podcast #astronomyadventures #astronomy #space #universe #science #biology #toxins Subscribe to our NEW Kids English Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdIRtt8-Og1q99bkK5XBhoQ Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw For more information about Kainaat Studios: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! https://www.kainaatstudios.com/newsletter Follow us for more: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kainaatstudios Twitter https://twitter.com/KainaatStudios Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kainaatstudios/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainaat Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you wish to donate, please visit: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate
Dr. Jordan Carroll: Musk, the Alt-Right, and the Future of Space Exploration! | Chai on the Moon |
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Dr. Jordan Carroll: Musk, the Alt-Right, and the Future of Space Exploration! | Chai on the Moon |

Science fiction often imagines a diverse, multicultural future—think Star Trek 🌍✨. But some within the alt-right see space exploration as a domain exclusively for white supremacy. In this episode of Chai on the Moon, we sit down with Dr. Jordan Carroll to explore the unsettling intersection of science fiction and far-right ideologies, as discussed in his latest book, Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right 📖🚀. 🔬 Topics Covered: - How sci-fi has shaped political and racial narratives 🔥 - The alt-right’s vision of space exploration 🌌 - Star Trek vs. the alt-right’s imagined future 🖖 - The role of literature in challenging extremist ideologies 📚 🎙 About Our Guest: Dr. Jordan Carroll holds a PhD from UC Davis and is an acclaimed author, professor, and editor. His work has appeared in The Nation, Jacobin, Polygon, and more. His book Reading the Obscene won the MLA Prize for Independent Scholars. 👨‍🚀 About the Host: Dr. Salman Hameed holds a PhD in astronomy and serves as the Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College. He is also a faculty member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. Beyond academia, he is the CEO of Kainaat Studios, a non-profit dedicated to science communication and outreach. 🌌✨ #astronomynews #nasa #alternative #spacerace #musk #history #documentary #podcast #astronomyadventures #astronomy #space #universe #science #trump #moon Subscribe to our NEW Kids English Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdIRtt8-Og1q99bkK5XBhoQ Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw For more information about Kainaat Studios: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! https://www.kainaatstudios.com/newsletter Follow us for more: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kainaatstudios Twitter https://twitter.com/KainaatStudios Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kainaatstudios/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainaat Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios Credits: Written & Hosted by: Salman Hameed Edited by: Shehryar Shaikh Music: “Kainaat” by Umer Piracha Subtitles by: DigiCircle Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you wish to donate, please visit: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:05 - Dr. Jordan Carrol 00:03:00 - Space exploration for All 00:10:00 - Left-wing, right-wing, and more 00:13:36 - Space exploration and philanthropy 00:17:15 - Space in the middle of conflict 00:21:40 - Racial purity 00:26:45 - Speculative Whiteness 00:29:40 - Dune and the Alt-right 00:37:38 - Star Trek Alt-right 00:40:49 - Archeofuturism 00:44:06 - Narcissism 00:46:45 - UAP and Aliens for Alt-right 00:53:40 - Future in Space 00:58:50 - Shift in Ideology's impact on Space mission 01:02:40 - China in Alt-right view
Asif Siddiqi: Lessons from the History of Soviet Space Program! | Chai on the Moon |
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Asif Siddiqi: Lessons from the History of Soviet Space Program! | Chai on the Moon |

The US and China are locked in a new space race, but what can history teach us? Looking back at the Cold War rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union, we explore how space programs evolve under authoritarian regimes and what drives public fascination with space exploration. How does China’s space ambitions today compare to the Soviet push for the Moon in the 1960s? Joining us is Dr. Asif Siddiqi, a leading historian of the Soviet space program and Professor at Fordham University. He is the author of Challenge to Apollo: The Soviet Union and the Space Race, 1945-1974, and his research spans global space history, the Stalinist Gulag, and even music culture. His wide-ranging research interests include the Stalinist Gulag (he has a book coming out on that), he has edited a volume on music titled, One-Track Mind: Capitalism, Technology, and the Art of the Pop Song, and he has a book coming out on global space history, especially in South Asia and Africa. Don’t miss this deep dive into space history and the future of global space exploration! References: You can find most of Dr. Siddiqi's writings, podcasts, and videos at: https://www.asifsiddiqi.com/work 👨‍🚀 About the Host: Dr. Salman Hameed holds a PhD in astronomy and serves as the Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College. He is also a faculty member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. Beyond academia, he is the CEO of Kainaat Studios, a non-profit dedicated to science communication and outreach. 🌌✨ #astronomynews #nasa #sovietunion #spacerace #apollo #history #documentary #podcast #astronomyadventures #astronomy #space #universe #science Subscribe to our NEW Kids English Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdIRtt8-Og1q99bkK5XBhoQ Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw For more information about Kainaat Studios: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! https://www.kainaatstudios.com/newsletter Follow us for more: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kainaatstudios Twitter https://twitter.com/KainaatStudios Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kainaatstudios/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainaat Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios Credits: Written & Hosted by: Salman Hameed Edited by: Shehryar Shaikh Music: “Kainaat” by Umer Piracha Subtitles by: DigiCircle Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you wish to donate, please visit: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Prof. Asif Siddiqi 03:06 - Inauguration Speech 06:40 - Space frontier then and now 09:26 - Soviet frontier philosphy 14:05 - Spiritual and Science 15:48 - Cosmisim 18:00 - Chinese imaginary 23:40 - Science vs Authority 27:35 - Tools of propaganda 29:06 - State and science exploration 34:13 - Science to prison 39:38 - Global Science 47:17 - Space Race in 21st Century 50:26 - State-owned to Private companies 54:31 - For all Mankind
Jack Burns: What is Unique About Astronomy From the Moon? | Chai on the Moon |
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Jack Burns: What is Unique About Astronomy From the Moon? | Chai on the Moon |

Can our Moon help us explore some of the earliest epochs of the universe? Can there be telescopes on the far-side of the Moon that can study an era before galaxies or before even the first stars? Is there a way to protect astronomy on the Moon from competing commercial and national interests? Our guest, Professor Jack Burns, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics, both at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder, and is Vice President Emeritus for Academic Affairs and Research for the CU System. He has been thinking and advocating about telescopes on the Moon for over forty years, and he is the Principal Investigator of NASA's FARSIDE: A Low Radio Frequency Interferometric Array on the Lunar Farside. Relevant Links: https://www.colorado.edu/faculty/burns/ https://www.colorado.edu/project/lunar-farside About the host: Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios. Credits: Written & Hosted by: Salman Hameed Edited by: Shehryar Shaikh Music: “Kainaat” by Umer Piracha Subtitles by: DigiCircle Major Support for Kainaat Studios Provided by: Sahr Foundation Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal PixelEdge Aimen Khan Slavena Emilova Molle AIIR Foundation Our Space Orbiter Donors for Kainaat Studios: Dr. Abdul Nadir Dr. Asad Ansari Dr. Salman Mallick Dr. Tariq Hameed Asif Alam Zubair Faiz Dr. Kamran Manzoor Dr. Arsalan Malik Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you want to donate to the non-profit Kainaat Studios, please visit https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate Chapters 00:00 - Intro 04:50 - Why have a Telescope on the Moon 07:33 - Cosmic Dark age 12:40 - What kind of Telescope is ideal for the Moon 19:05 - Fixed point observation 24:38 - Policy impact 29:30 - Construction on the moon 31:24 - Value and Profit obstacle 35:30 - Other Telescopes and mineral research 41:25 - Regulations framework 45:20 - 2050 developments on the Moon

Mr. Universe

🚨 Dark Energy is Changing?! If confirmed - it will be a shocking Discovery! 🚨 | Mr. Universe |
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🚨 Dark Energy is Changing?! If confirmed - it will be a shocking Discovery! 🚨 | Mr. Universe |

Dark Energy has baffled astronomers for decades, shaping our understanding of the universe’s expansion. But a new breakthrough from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is challenging what we thought we knew! 🔭 Scientists have now mapped distances of 15 million galaxies, and the results suggest that Dark Energy may change over time! 🤯 In this episode of Mr. Universe, Monte Belmonte and Astrophysicist Salman Hameed break down this surprising discovery and what it means for our understanding of the cosmos. Plus, we’ll talk about the upcoming partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern U.S.! 🌞🌑 An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM Listen Here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413 #astronomynews #darkenergy #spacenews #solarsystem #desi #spacemysteries #astronomyadventures #cosmology #solareclipse #blueghost #scienceexplained #nasa #spaceexploration #podcast #news Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw For more information about Kainaat Studios: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! https://www.kainaatstudios.com/newsletter Follow us for more: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kainaatstudios Twitter https://twitter.com/KainaatStudios Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kainaatstudios/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainaat Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios Credits: Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed Editor: Shehryar Shaikh Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi Images: International Gemini Observatory/NSF's NOIRLab/International Gemini Observatory, Wikipedia, Hazegrayart and British Interplanetary Society Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you wish to donate, please visit: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate
🚀 Four Nearby Planets Just 6 Light-Years Away! 🌍✨ | Mr. Universe |
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🚀 Four Nearby Planets Just 6 Light-Years Away! 🌍✨ | Mr. Universe |

Barnard’s Star, just 6 light-years away, has long been a fascinating target for interstellar travel. Now, astronomers have detected four rocky planets orbiting this nearby red dwarf! 🌌 While none are in the habitable zone, this discovery fuels curiosity about our cosmic neighborhood. Interestingly, back in the 1970s, the British Interplanetary Society proposed Project Daedalus—an ambitious plan to send an uncrewed spacecraft to Barnard’s Star in just 50 years! Could we ever make this journey a reality? 🛰️ Join Monte Belmonte and Astrophysicist Salman Hameed in this episode of Mr. Universe, as we explore the science, possibilities, and history behind interstellar travel! 🌠🚀 An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM Listen Here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413 #astronomynews #reddwarf #spacenews #solarsystem #sun #alphacentauri #astronomyadventures #bernardstar #britishinterplanetarysociety #dedalus #scienceexplained #nasa #spaceexploration #podcast #news Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw For more information about Kainaat Studios: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! https://www.kainaatstudios.com/newsletter Follow us for more: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kainaatstudios Twitter https://twitter.com/KainaatStudios Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kainaatstudios/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainaat Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios Credits: Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed Editor: Shehryar Shaikh Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi Images: International Gemini Observatory/NSF's NOIRLab/International Gemini Observatory, Wikipedia, Hazegrayart and British Interplanetary Society Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you wish to donate, please visit: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate
🚀 SpaceX's Starship Explodes! But Blue Ghost Lands on the Moon 🌕 | Mr. Universe |
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🚀 SpaceX's Starship Explodes! But Blue Ghost Lands on the Moon 🌕 | Mr. Universe |

NASA may be facing challenges, but the private space sector is booming with both triumphs and setbacks! In the past 10 days, we've witnessed the Blue Ghost lander successfully touch down on the Moon 🌕, while SpaceX's Starship and Intuitive Machines' lander faced major failures. What do these events mean for the future of space exploration? And what about the environmental impact of SpaceX's powerful Starship launches? Join Monte Belmonte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed as they break it all down in this episode of Mr. Universe! 🚀🔥 An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM Listen Here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413 #astronomynews #spacex #spacenews #elonmusk #blueghost #moonmission #astronomyadventures #blueorigin #china #india #scienceexplained #newyorktimes #washingtonpost #nasa #spaceexploration #podcast #starshipspacex #news #whitehouse Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw For more information about Kainaat Studios: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! https://www.kainaatstudios.com/newsletter Follow us for more: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kainaatstudios Twitter https://twitter.com/KainaatStudios Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kainaatstudios/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainaat Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios Credits: Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed Editor: Shehryar Shaikh Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you wish to donate, please visit: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate
Pakistani Astronauts 🚀 Bezos’ All-Female Space Mission! | Mr. Universe |
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Pakistani Astronauts 🚀 Bezos’ All-Female Space Mission! | Mr. Universe |

Space has long been a source of inspiration, fueling interest in science and education. Now, China is set to send a Pakistani astronaut to its Tiangong space station—a historic moment for Pakistan’s space ambitions! Meanwhile, billionaire space tourism takes another turn as Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin announces an all-female crew for its upcoming mission. In this episode of Mr. Universe, Monte Belmonte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed discuss what these developments mean for the future of space exploration. Are these missions truly about science and education, or are they more about global influence and publicity? 🌍✨ Plus, a quick recap of the Oscars—because science and pop culture sometimes collide in unexpected ways! 🎬🏆 Article mentioned in the conversation: Sarah Manavis: Jeff Bezos takes one small step for feminism and social progress, and one giant leap for self-publicity: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/01/jeff-bezos-feminism-flight-space-amazon-blue-origin 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into space, science, and the cosmos! An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM Listen Here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413 #astronomynews #asteroidthreat #spacenews #jeffbezos #elonmusk #astronomyadventures #blueorigin #china #feminism #scienceexplained #educationalvideo #washingtonpost #nasa #spaceexploration #podcast #katyperry #cbs #npr Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw For more information about Kainaat Studios: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! https://www.kainaatstudios.com/newsletter Follow us for more: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kainaatstudios Twitter https://twitter.com/KainaatStudios Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kainaatstudios/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainaat Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios Credits: Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed Editor: Shehryar Shaikh Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you wish to donate, please visit: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate

IAU Collaboration

How Serious is the Problem of Light Pollution? |IAU OAO - Kainaat| Cosmic Gup Shup
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How Serious is the Problem of Light Pollution? |IAU OAO - Kainaat| Cosmic Gup Shup

This video on the challenge of increasing light pollution is a part of collaboration between International Astronomical Union's Office for Astronomy Research (IAU OAO) and Kainaat Studios. A companion essay for this video is available at: https://www.iau.org/public/themes/light_pollution/ Stars in the night sky have played a crucial role in the history of humans on this planet. They have not only helped us in providing appropriate times for planting crops and in finding directions in the middle of deserts and oceans, but our queries about their nature have also sparked some of the biggest revolutions in human perceptions of our place in the universe. But now the increasing glow from our light bulbs is threatening the existence of various species on the planet. A new study suggests that the night sky may be brightening at a rate of 7-10% each year! In this episode of Cosmic Gup Shup, astrophysicist Salman Hameed talks about the steps we can take to reduce light pollution and protect the night sky, which holds an important place in various cultures and societies. For information on light pollution and the steps that you can take to help, please visit: International Dark Sky Association: https://www.darksky.org/ International Astronomical Union Commission: https://www.iau.org/public/themes/light_pollution/ IAU Light Pollution Brochure: https://www.iau.org/public/images/detail/light-pollution-brochure/ Papers mentioned in the video: Kyba et al. 2023: Citizen scientists report global rapid reductions in the visibility of stars from 2011 to 2022 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abq7781 Fabian et al. 2023: Why flying insects gather at artificial light https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.04.11.536486v1 Hamacher et al. 2020: Whitening the Sky: light pollution as a form of cultural genocide https://arxiv.org/abs/2001.11527 For more information about IAU OAO: https://www.iau.org/public/oao/ For more information about Kainaat Videos: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ About the host: Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios. Credits: Written & Hosted by: Salman Hameed Edited by: Shehryar Shaikh Music: “Kainaat” by Umer Piracha Subtitles by: DigiCircle Images: Wikipedia, NASA Major Support for Kainaat Studios Provided by: Sahr Foundation Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal PixelEdge Aimen Khan Slavena Emilova Molle AIIR Foundation Our Space Orbiter Donors for Kainaat Studios: Dr. Abdul Nadir Dr. Asad Ansari Dr. Salman Mallick Dr. Tariq Hameed Asif Alam Zubair Faiz Dr. Kamran Manzoor Dr. Arsalan Malik Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you want to donate to the non-profit Kainaat Studios, please visit https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 IAU OAO - Collaboration 02:17 Cultural legacy of stars 05:12 Earth at night 06:10 Impact of light on animals 10:02 How bad is light pollution? 13:18 What can we do to reduce light pollution? 20:22 Conclusion

Science & Society

Ethan Siegel - What should good science communication look like?
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Ethan Siegel - What should good science communication look like?

Ethan Siegel is a Ph.D. astrophysicist and author of "Starts with a Bang!" (https://www.startswithabang.com/) He is a science communicator, who has taught physics and astronomy at various colleges. He has won numerous awards for science writing since 2008 for his blog, including the award for best science blog by the Institute of Physics. His two books "Treknology: The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive" and "Beyond the Galaxy: How humanity looked beyond our Milky Way and discovered the entire Universe". Nisse Greenberg worked full time for The Story Collider, and has been involved in storytelling for 10 years now, teaching for The Moth and Story Collider as well as producing shows all over the place. https://nissegreenberg.com/ Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios. You can find more information about Kainaat Studios here: https://www.kainaatstudios.com/ Reference articles: The humiliating truth behind Harvard astronomer’s “alien” spherules: https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/truth-harvard-astronomer-alien-spherules/ A science communicator’s 4 rules of persuasion https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/science-communicator-4-rules-of-persuasion/ Credits: Hosts: Nisse Greenberg & Salman Hameed Editor: Shehryar Shaikh Music: "Butterfly in Space" by Zohaib Kazi Support for Kainaat Studios is provided by: Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters): Sahr Foundation Qazi Family Foundation PixelEdge Stellar Orbiters: Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal Ashraf Qazi Aimen Khan Slavena Emilova Molle Abid & Farah Donation Fund AIIR Foundation Space Orbiters: Dr. Abdul Nadir Dr. Asad Ansari Dr. Salman Mallick Dr. Tariq Hameed Asif Alam Zubair Faiz Dr. Kamran Manzoor Dr. Arsalan Malik Junaid Qurashi Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well! If you want to donate, please visit https://www.kainaatstudios.com/donate Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Deciding factor on what to talk about 00:06:05 - How has it changed over the years 00:10:55 - Target Audience 00:18:55 - Difference in teaching to content creation 00:24:00 - Approach on a selected topic 00:31:08 - How science should be communicated 00:39:20 - Style of Science 00:45:31 - Responsible ways of doing science 00:48:00 - Translating scientific conflict to public 00:56:50 - What questions to ask 01:02:10 - Future of Science Communication
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