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Chai on the Moon

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
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
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
Sharei & Filijović: Do We Need a UN Parliament to Regulate Space Mining? | Chai on the Moon |
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Sharei & Filijović: Do We Need a UN Parliament to Regulate Space Mining? | Chai on the Moon |

Mining on the Moon is on the horizon. But who decides who can mine and where? How do we know if there is too much mining and how do we prioritize competing interests on the Moon? In this episode of Chai on the Moon, we have a conversation with Dr. S. M. Sharei and Dr. Marko Filijović, who have a proposed a UN parliament to decide on these issues. They are both affiliated with the Center for UN Constitutional Research (CUNCR) [https://cuncr.org/] Reference: The U.N. needs to form a parliament to regulate space mining (2024) by Filijović and Sharei https://spacenews.com/the-un-needs-form-parliament-regulate-space-mining/ ShahrYar Mahmoud Sharei, PhD in International Law, is a principal in the U.N. Charter and global governance. He is currently the Executive Director of the Center for UN Constitutional Research (CUNCR) in Brussels. Marko Filijović, PhD in Security Studies, is a specialist in Outer Space security, geopolitics and resources, and a Research Fellow at the Center for UN Constitutional Research (CUNCR) in Brussels. Marko also serves on the editorial boards of the International Law Research journal in Toronto, Canada, and the Journal of Political Science and International Relations, based in New York. 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

Mr. Universe

USAID & Astronomy: A Pakistani Experience 🇵🇰✨ | Mr. Universe |
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USAID & Astronomy: A Pakistani Experience 🇵🇰✨ | Mr. Universe |

The dismantling of USAID by Elon Musk and President Trump has sparked intense debates. While some critiques are valid, many overlook sone of the agency’s positive global impact. In this episode of Mr. Universe, Monte Belmonte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed 🔭 dive into the controversy—plus, Salman shares his personal experience with USAID’s influence on his early passion for astronomy in 1980s Karachi. 🌟 How does international aid shape scientific curiosity? What role does politics play in space exploration? Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇✨ 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 #carlsagan #cosmos #pakistan #astronomyadventures #usaid #dei #trump #musk #usa #vera #verarubin #chile #podcast #astronomypodcast #scienceexplained #fabulous413 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: 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
Did Life’s Building Blocks Come from Space? 🪐 NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Discovery 🚀 | Mr. Universe |
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Did Life’s Building Blocks Come from Space? 🪐 NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Discovery 🚀 | Mr. Universe |

How did life begin on Earth? 🤔 While we don’t have all the answers yet, scientists are uncovering new clues—piece by piece. In 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft 🛰️ returned with samples from asteroid Bennu 🪨, revealing key organic molecules essential for life! While no actual life was found, these findings could reshape our understanding of how life’s ingredients arrived on Earth. 🌌 In this episode of Mr. Universe, Monte Belmonte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed 🔭 break down the latest discoveries and their implications for astrobiology. Don't miss this fascinating discussion! 🚀✨ 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 #bennu #astronomyadventures #osirisrex #asteroid #asteroidimpact #alien #scienceexplained #educationalvideo #jupiter #nasa #spaceexploration #podcast #npr #jaxa 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: 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
NASA Cuts DEI Programs Amid Trump's Mars Announcement! | Mr. Universe |
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NASA Cuts DEI Programs Amid Trump's Mars Announcement! | Mr. Universe |

President Trump's inaugural address promised an ambitious goal: planting an American flag on Mars, thrilling space enthusiasts worldwide. But alongside this bold vision, the White House has directed NASA to shut down its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs. What could this mean for the future of space exploration? In this episode of Mr. Universe, Monte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed delve into the critical importance of diversity in scientific innovation. They also celebrate the visionary ideals of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, whose inclusive vision of the future continues to inspire generations. Join us as we explore the intersection of space exploration, inclusivity, and the values that shape our scientific endeavors. 🔭 Topics Covered: President Trump’s Mars mission goal NASA’s DEIA program cuts Why diversity is essential in science The inspiring legacy of Star Trek 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 #trump #astronomyadventures #solarsystem #milkyway #planetparade #scienceexplained #educationalvideo #moon #nasa #spaceexploration #podcast #npr #mars 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: 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
January's Spectacular Planet Parade: Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn! | Mr. Universe |
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January's Spectacular Planet Parade: Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn! | Mr. Universe |

This month brings an incredible chance to witness Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn shining together in the evening skies—a true celestial showcase! 🪐✨ In this episode, Monte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed explore the science behind this rare planetary alignment and dive into the fascinating concept of Mars' retrograde motion. Discover how retrograde motion has shaped the history of astronomy (no astrology here!) and its role in advancing our understanding of the cosmos. Don’t miss this engaging discussion connecting the beauty of the night sky with the story of science! 🔭 Topics Covered: - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn's evening alignment - Mars' retrograde motion explained - Historical significance of retrograde motion in astronomy - Debunking astrology vs. astronomy myths 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 #planets #astronomyadventures #solarsystem #milkyway #planetparade #scienceexplained #educationalvideo #moon #nasa #spaceexploration #wolfmoon #podcast #npr 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: 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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