Episode 52: The Cloud Academy

Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

English - November 11, 2018 21:49 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 51: The Sun Never Sets

Next Episode: Episode 52.5: BONUS! Happy Tryptophan Day

Guests: Dr. Tony Del Genio, Maria Steinrueck, Ryan MacDonald

Clouds and hazes play important roles in controlling planetary climates and can both help and get in the way of astronomers who are trying to learn about an exoplanet. In this episode, Michael interviews scientists at The Cloud Academy at the Les Houches Advanced School for Physics, and stumbles upon some surprising connections to Star Trek.

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