Episodes
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
How will astronauts handle expired drugs on Mars? NASA Mars rover Perseverance testing AI tech to find minerals in rocks. Join us as we explore the challenges of medication expiration in space and the revolutionary use of AI in Mars exploration. Delve into the potential risks to astronauts' health and the implications of AI-powered decision-making on the red planet.Sources:https://www.popsci.com/science/expired-drugs-mars/https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/nasa-mars-rover-perseverance-testing-ai-tech-to-find-minerals-in-rocks/article68435869.eceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) How will astronauts handle expired drugs on Mars?(00:02:53) NASA Mars rover Perseverance testing AI tech to find minerals in rocks
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
NASA's Curiosity rover stumbles upon yellow sulfur crystals on Mars, raising new questions about the planet's geological history. Plus, NASA selects the next crew members for a simulated Mars mission in Texas, providing valuable insights into human reactions during deep-space missions. Join Simply Mars as we uncover the mysteries of the Red Planet and explore the future of space exploration.Sources:https://scitechdaily.com/?p=400223https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2024/07/22/NASA-Mars-simulation-Johnson-Space-Center/9501721681845/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) “Strange and Unexpected” – NASA’s Curiosity Rover Stumbles Upon Yellow Crystals on Mars(00:03:04) NASA picks next 4 crew members for simulated Mars mission in Texas
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has found pure sulfur crystals on Mars for the first time. This remarkable finding opens up new possibilities for understanding the geological history and processes of the Red Planet. Join us as we delve into the implications of this discovery and explore the mysteries of Mars.Sources:https://www.digit.in/news/science/nasa-finds-pure-sulfur-crystals-on-mars-for-the-first-time.htmlhttps://aseannow.com/topic/1333474-rovers-accidental-discovery-amazing-pure-sulfur-yellowish-green-crystals-on-mars/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) NASA finds pure sulfur crystals on Mars for the first time(00:03:01) Rover's Accidental Discovery: Amazing Pure Sulfur yellowish-green Crystals on Mars
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering pure sulfur rocks for the first time. This unexpected find opens up new possibilities for understanding the geological history of Mars. Join us as we delve into the ongoing mission of Curiosity and the exciting discoveries it continues to make on the red planet.Sources:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/nasas-curiosity-rover-uncovers-mind-blowing-yellow-sulfur-crystals-on-mars/articleshow/111889780.cmshttps://www.news9live.com/science/curiosity-rover-finds-first-pure-sulfur-rocks-on-mars-offering-new-insights-2624268Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovers ‘mind-blowing’ yellow sulfur crystals on Mars(00:03:00) Curiosity Rover finds first pure sulfur rocks on Mars offering new insights
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Peter Theisinger, the legendary figure at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has passed away at 78. Join us as we pay tribute to his contributions to the Mars program. In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered never-before-seen crystals on the Red Planet. Delve into the mysteries of Mars and the lasting legacy of Theisinger, as well as the implications of this remarkable discovery.Sources:https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2024/07/19/peter-theisinger-titan-of-mars-program-at-jpl-dies-at-78/https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/discovery-pure-sulfur-mars-evidence-waterOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Peter Theisinger, ‘titan of Mars program’ at JPL, dies at 78(00:02:39) Rock crushed by Mars rover reveals crystals never before seen on Red Planet
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
AI helps NASA's Mars Rover in scientific exploration on the red planet. Curiosity rover discovers never-before-seen mysterious crystals on Mars. Join us as we delve into the advancements in AI technology and its role in making space exploration more efficient. Explore the latest groundbreaking discovery of vibrant yellow sulfur crystals on Mars and its implications for understanding the planet's geology and potential for supporting life.Sources:https://www.moneycontrol.com/science/ai-helps-nasas-mars-rover-in-scientific-exploration-on-the-red-planet-article-12772635.htmlhttps://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/curiosity-rover-discovers-never-before-seen-mysterious-crystals-on-mars-2568990-2024-07-19Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) AI helps NASA's Mars Rover in scientific exploration on the red planet(00:03:22) Curiosity rover discovers never-before-seen mysterious crystals on Mars
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Inside Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars and how NASA is using AI to study the Red Planet. Discover Musk's ambitious vision for a self-sustaining civilization on Mars and the potential breakthroughs that lie ahead. Learn about NASA's groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence in rover missions, from autonomous targeting and analysis to adaptive sampling. This article explores the audacity of Musk's plans and the implications of AI in space exploration. A must-read for anyone interested in the future of humanity and the possibilities of Mars colonization.Sources:https://www.independent.co.ug/inside-elon-musks-plan-to-colonise-mars/https://en.as.com/latest_news/heres-how-nasa-is-using-ai-to-study-mars-n/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:34) Inside Elon Musk’s plan to Colonise Mars(00:02:38) Here’s how NASA is using AI to study Mars
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
This desert moss can survive freezing temperatures and intense radiation. Might it be the first plant to grow on Mars? Plus, could resources on Mars support human explorers? Join us as we explore the groundbreaking research on the resilience of moss in Mars-like conditions and the potential of utilizing local resources for future missions.Sources:https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2024/07/16/this-desert-moss-can-survive-freezing-temperatures-and-intense-radiation-might-it-be-the-first-plant-to-grow-on-mars/https://phys.org/news/2024-07-resources-mars-human-explorers.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) This desert moss can survive freezing temperatures and intense radiation. Might it be the first plant to grow on Mars?(00:02:42) Could resources on Mars support human explorers?
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
NASA investigates the impacts of the first-ever human Mars simulation. Join us as we reveal the findings of the CHAPEA team's groundbreaking mission and the valuable data collected. Plus, discover the celestial events happening from 15 to 21 July in this week's episode of Star Diary. From noctilucent clouds to the Buck Moon, let us take you on a captivating journey through the wonders of the night sky.Sources:https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/nasa-chapea-mars-simulation-crew-emerges-texas/https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-15-jul-202Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Back on ‘Earth’: NASA investigates impacts of first-ever human Mars simulation(00:02:25) Mars passes the Pleiades (Star Diary, 15 to 21 July)
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interior. Resources on Mars could support human explorers. Join us as we delve into the mysteries of Mars' geology and the potential for utilizing local resources for future missions.Sources:https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/meteorites-from-mars-help-scientists-understand-the-red-planets-interiorhttps://www.universetoday.com/167690/resources-on-mars-could-support-human-explorers/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interior(00:03:28) Resources on Mars Could Support Human Explorers