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What if life isn’t just “out there”, but closer than we think? For the first time in more than 50 years, humans have left Earth's orbit, marking a significant point in history. And as NASA’s Artemis II mission makes its historic journey around the moon, we explore the thought-provoking question driving this return to space: are we alone? From pioneering techniques to study distant worlds to leading bold robot missions to Venus, Toronto-born Sara Seager is helping redefine how (and where) we look for life in the universe. Alongside podcast host David McGuffin, this episode featuring Seager is all about space: exoplanets, phosphine gas, future space missions and, of course, life beyond Earth. As a global leader in exoplanet science, Seager shares the story behind the controversial detection of phosphine gas in Venus’s clouds , a potential biosignature (a substance or phenomenon that provides evidence of past or present life) that sparked global debate, and why our neighbouring planet may hold surprising clues to alien life. A Canadian astronomer and professor at MIT, Seager is widely recognized for her work on exoplanets and planetary atmospheres. She is a recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant, is a Companion of the Order of Canada and a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Her research has helped transform exoplanets into one of the most dynamic fields in astronomy. More recently, she has led innovative efforts to explore Venus’s clouds for possible signs of microbial life. Her award-winning memoir, published in 2020, is called The Smallest Lights in the Universe. In this episode: What exoplanets reveal about the potential for life beyond our solar system Why Venus, once overlooked, may be a key target in the search for life The mystery of phosphine gas and the scientific controversy that followed How future missions could directly sample Venus’s atmosphere How exploration, from Canadian wilderness to deep space, shapes discovery Books on exploration recommended by Seager: Sleeping Island: The Story of One Man's Travels in the Great Barren Lands of the Canadian North Coppermine Journey: An Account of Great Adventure Selected from the Journals of Samuel Hearne

In this episode Martha and Indira speak candidly with Sara Seager, a Canadian-American, world-renowned leader in astrophysics and planetary science. A professor at MIT, she has been instrumental in advancing the study of planets outside our solar system. Her research has greatly improved our understanding of the wide variety of exoplanets that exist in the galaxy and pushed us closer to finding another Earth-like world that could support life. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in math and physics at the University of Toronto, she earned her PhD in astronomy at Harvard University. She has won almost every academic astronomy award possible including the Sackler Prize, the Helen B. Warner Prize from the American Astronomical Society, and most recently the Kavli Prize in Physics. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a MacArthur Fellow, and a member of the American Philosophical Society. In 2020 she was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. As the author of an award-winning memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe, she has distinguished herself not only as a scientist but also a storyteller who explores the wonders of human connections. We are thrilled to be able to have a conversation with Sara, an extraordinary scientist and enlightened humanist. Episode Resources Piper, Martha and Samarasekera, Indira. Nerve: Lessons on leadership from two women who went first. Toronto, Ontario ECW Press, 2021. Seager, Sara, The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir. Canada, Penguin Random House, 2020. Contact She's Got Nerve Email nervebook2021@gmail.com Visit our website https://nerve2021.com/ Follow us on Instagram @nervebook2021 and LinkedIn @she'sgotnerve A special thanks to our team: Marketing Manager & Producer | Orla McErlean Show Manager | Eilis Courtney Thanks for listening to She's Got Nerve!

Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk , Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir, “ Smallest Lights in the Universe,” astrophysicist Sara Seager. Originally Aired March 15, 2021 NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-life-on-exoplanets-with-sara-seager/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus .

Sara Seager, astrophysicist, professor at MIT and author of The Smallest Lights In The Universe, talks about exoplanets, biosignatures, the Starshade project, detecting exoplanet atmospheres, the Fermi Paradox and life on Venus. Sara: https://www.saraseager.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Are We Alone In The Universe? 3:51 Falling In Love With The Universe 7:23 Exoplanets 12:47 Detecting Exoplanets 18:05 Starshade Project 29:32 The Seager Equation 32:40 Exoplanet Atmospheres & Biosignatures 39:49 Life on Venus 51:06 What Happens When We Find Extraterrestrial Life? 54:40 Origins of Life 56:46 Detecting Exoplanet Atmospheres 59:04 Fermi Paradox 1:04:56 Future of Space Exploration 1:12:23 Lego Interpretation 1:14:30 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:18:11 Mortality, Legacy & Meaning of Life #astrophysics

Ever wondered about distant worlds beyond our solar system? Join Jeroen Schreel and Sara Seager, a professor in physics, aeronautics and astronautics and planetary science at MIT, on an exhilarating journey into the realm of exoplanets. Take a dive into the discussion of exoplanet atmospheres, rogue planets, the intriguing case of phosphine on Venus and the mind blowing possibilities of other extraterrestrial life.This is the paper we discussed during this episode: Greaves et al., 2021. Phosphine gas in the cloud decks of Venus. Nature Astronomy, 5: pp. 655-664https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-020-1174-4Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Lexman and guest Sara Seager discuss the ins and outs of defamation and firewalls. They also talk about the daredevil splores of the great and ancient ox Oviduct.

Lexman interviews Sara Seager, a theoretical physicist who works on the theory of cosmic dark matter. They discuss cafards, yeuk, and Sara's newest vision.

Lexman and Sara discuss the future of planetary exploration and what it could mean for the livelihoods of people on Earth. They also get into a discussion about obverse designs, expositions, and emulsifications.

Sara Seager is Professor of Planetary Science and Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on discovering new exoplanets and characterizing their atmospheres. She hopes to find and identify another Earth and searches for signs of life. In this episode, Sara describes how we find planets around other stars and how we can possibly know how their atmospheres are composed. Check out the full show notes at: www.physicsalive.com/exoplanets Learn more about Sara and her work: https://www.saraseager.com/ Sara's MIT faculty page Here are some of the great resources that Sara Seager suggested! Discover some of the great exoplanets we've found at: NASA exoplanets Eyes on Exoplanets For instance, you can check out the travel posters for some new worlds you might like to visit. The NASA website is full of great information. You can also learn more about Sara's Venus work: Venuscloudlife.com For some great images, a tutorial on light curves, and the data from my transit classroom experiment, go to the full show notes at: www.physicsalive.com/exoplanets

In this episode, I speak about space with Sara Seager. Professor Seager is an astrophysicist and a professor of physics and planetary science at MIT. Her research, which earned her a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant, has introduced many foundational ideas to the field of exoplanets. She has led different space missions or space mission concept studies, including NASA’s Probe-class study team for the Starshade project. She is now at the forefront of the search for the first Earth-like exoplanets and signs of life on them. Her memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe , was published in 2020. [RECORDING DATE: March 30, 2021] If you find value in these conversations, please consider joining the THINK FOR YOURSELF community. All supporters are invited to participate in the live conversations and are given an opportunity to interact with my guests. More information is available at www.patreon.com/mansharamani

Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk , Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir, “ Smallest Lights in the Universe,” astrophysicist Sara Seager. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-life-on-exoplanets-with-sara-seager/ Thanks to our Patrons zach hughes, Bryan Hurley, Leona Shimoru, Syed A Bilgrami, Dan Snider, Shelia Hutson, Joshua Ratcliffe, Mick Pirgmann, Matthew Stares, and heyohriver for supporting us this week. Shown: High-resolution still illustration of the potential exoplanet WD 1856 b with its host star. Credit: NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus .

Sign up for the Great Courses Plus today and enjoy the first month for free: https://bit.ly/podcast-great-courses-plus The world was rocked recently by the announcement that signs of life might have been discovered on Venus? Unbelievable. Is the hottest planet in the Solar System showing signs of microbial life in its atmosphere? Could this be the historic discovery that is the first real domino to fall in the ultimate search for life beyond Earth? So many questions, so few answers. But who better to help us understand the significance of this groundbreaking announcement than the co-author of the seminal paper in Nature astronomy, MIT's Professor Sara Seager. She is not only helping drive this research through her world renowned expertise in studying exoplanet atmospheres, but is also planning to spearhead a mission to Venus in the very near future to answer, once and for all, whether we have indeed discovered life on the planet Venus. Join Peter, Richard and Pr. Sara Seager for this game-changer episode of What If Discussed. Show notes: https://whatifshow.com/podcast Join hosts Peter Schmiedchen and Richard Garner with some of the world’s top thinkers in science, astronomy, technology, academia and futurism to ponder some of your most popular What If videos. Subscribe to this podcast and please rate & review us. Thanks for being part of the What If community as we embark on an epic exploration of possibilities. Join us online: Website https://whatifshow.com/podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/WhatIfScienceShow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/What.If.science Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatif.show Hosts: Peter Schmiedchen and Richard Garner Executive producer: Steve Hulford Supervising producer: Richard Garner Producers: Demid Tumanov and Stephen Henrik Channel supervisor: Raphael Faeh Social media: Saida Mirzalimova Research: Jay Moon Trailer: Evan Yue Artwork: Alex Griffith Production: Underknown Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.