FULL EPISODE: Mars: Wet And Steamy - November 3, 2025
Description
Astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer covers the following space-related news stories: Halloween fireballs could signal increased risk of cosmic impact or airburst in 2032 and 2036; and Astronomers discover hidden 'moon' shadowing Earth. (Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here.) Planetary chemistry researcher Dr. Amy Hofmann explains what recently discovered oxygen isotopes on Mars tell us about the planet's early climate. Economics professor Dr. Eric Kam hammers home that you shouldn't spend more than you have. Clinical psychology researcher Simone Goldberg reveals the interpersonal benefits of sexual mindfulness. Biomedical engineering professor Charlie Ren describes how tiny living robots made from lung cells could one day deliver medicine inside your body. Psychology researchers Dr. Rachel Leshin and Reut Shachnai share how a sense of support helps fuel children's ambitions to become political leaders. Dawn Dines from Stamp Out Spiking goes over how two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience. Foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England and David talk about their Halloween weekends. David describes line-dancing, and Tony brings up a national tragedy his friend directly experienced.
Segments:
- (00:00 ) Introduction
- (01:15 ) Dr. Sarah Rugheimer
- (10:00 ) Dr. Amy Hofmann
- (20:00 ) Dr. Eric Kam
- (30:00 ) Simone Goldberg
- (39:50 ) Charlie Ren
- (49:50 ) Dr. Rachel Leshin & Reut Shachnai
- (59:50 ) Dawn Dines
- (1:09:50 ) Tony Five
- (1:19:07 ) Sign-off
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