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SETI Live is a weekly production of the SETI Institute and is recorded live on stream with viewers on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Twitch. Guests include astronomers, planetary scientists, cosmologists, and more, working on current scientific research. Founded in 1984, the SETI Institute is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary research and education organization whos... more

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Are we finally uncovering hidden pulsars at the center of the Milky Way? Join host Beth Johnson and William J. Welch Postdoctoral Fellow Karen Perez for a deep dive into a newly announced discovery of a possible pulsar near our galaxy's core. Using d... more

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Humanity is heading back to the Moon—and Artemis II is the mission that makes it real. In this SETI Live, host Simon Steel is joined by Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, assistant research scientist at NASA Goddard, to explore how Artemis II will prepare the way f... more

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In this SETI Live episode, host Simon Steel (Deputy Director of the Carl Sagan Center) chats with evolutionary biologist Philipp Schiffer (Worm Lab) about one of the most astonishing discoveries in modern biology: scientists have revived a microscopi... more

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For more than two decades, millions of volunteers turned their home computers into a planet-scale telescope, donating idle processing power to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence through SETI@home. That effort ended in 2020—but the data neve... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Perez
Lead author on a study detailing the possible discovery of a pulsar near the core of the Milky Way
SETI Institute
Episode: Lost Pulsars Found? Breakthrough Listen's Deep Survey of the Galactic Core
Eric Korpela
One of the scientists behind the original SETI at Home project
UC Berkeley
Episode: SETI@home Update: 21 Years of Citizen Science—and 100 Signals to Investigate
Antonio la Marca
PhD candidate interested in galaxy evolution
Galaxies and Active Galactic Nuclei group, Space Research Organisation
Episode: When Galaxies Collide: Euclid Reveals What Triggers Active Black Holes
Dr. Berta Margalef-Bentabol
Studies galaxies and their mergers
Galaxies and Active Galactic Nuclei group, Space Research Organisation
Episode: When Galaxies Collide: Euclid Reveals What Triggers Active Black Holes
Franck Marchis
Planetary scientist and entrepreneur with experience in research and commercial space
SETI Institute
Episode: What to Expect in Space Science 2026
Dr. Cynthia Phillips
Europa Clipper Project Staff Scientist and Science Communications Lead
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Episode: 3I/ATLAS: Caught in UV | What Europa Clipper Saw When No One Else Could
Helmut Lammer
Expert on atmospheric evolution and planetary physics
Space Research Institute, Austria
Episode: Earth 2.0? Maybe Not. Intelligent Life Might Be Far Rarer Than We Think
Manuel Scherf
Researcher studying planetary atmospheres and their evolution
Space Research Institute, Austria
Episode: Earth 2.0? Maybe Not. Intelligent Life Might Be Far Rarer Than We Think
Dr. Georgina Miles
Planetary scientist from the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: The Moon that Could Support Life: What Cassini Discovered Beneath the Ice of Enceladus

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Beth Johnson
Communication Specialist at the SETI Institute, with a focus on bringing scientific discussions to broader audiences through accessible dialogue.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Often really interesting, but please improve audio quality

    I really like the content, details and information about current missions and discoveries.

    Unfortunately, it’s more often than not really difficult to listen to and follow due to low recording quality. I understand that not all guests have good equipment, but the hosts could maybe invest a little to improve quality. For starters, that‘s possible for well below 100 bucks. ;-)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    memyselfandiwerehere
    Germanya year ago
  • Great podcast, want more current SETI tech info

    Would love to hear and learn more on current SETI technical challenges or problems and solutions, thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onecooldudeaaa
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and clarity of scientific discussions, often highlighting the engaging nature of expert guests.
There is a strong interest in more information on current technical challenges and advancements related to SETI efforts.
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Lost Pulsars Found? Breakthrough Listen's Deep Survey of the Galactic Core
Q: If confirmed, what does this change scientifically?
If this pulsar were confirmed, it would demonstrate that there is a large population of pulsars in the Galactic Center that we just haven't observed yet.
Back to the Moon: How Artemis II Sets the Stage for the Next Era of Missions
Q: Is establishing a permanent base on the moon and then a transfer station to Mars still the plan?
It's a potential plan but with many uncertainties, as we still need to understand water abundance and technology before solidifying those plans.
Back to the Moon: How Artemis II Sets the Stage for the Next Era of Missions
Q: What is your favorite part of Artemis that's similar to Apollo, and what's different?
The community involvement and lessons learned from Apollo is my favorite similarity, while the much improved technology and decision making stands out as a key difference.
Back to the Moon: How Artemis II Sets the Stage for the Next Era of Missions
Q: Is this issue with Artemis regarding communication during the moon orbit similar to Apollo 13?
There will be constant communication and monitoring from other orbiters like the lunar reconnaissance orbiter to prevent communication blackouts.
Life After Ice: 46,000-Year-Old Worms Wake Up
Q: How did you revive this worm? Or does it just crawl out when you defrost?
The worm was discovered by accident during soil sample analysis, and they crawled out once the soil was thawed.

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Featuring discussions with leading researchers in the fields of astronomy and planetary science, the content explores groundbreaking findings and the implications of their work on understanding life beyond Earth. Episodes often cover a range of topics such as exoplanets, astrobiology, space weather, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, with insights drawn from the latest technological advancements like the James Webb Space Telescope. A key aspect is the live format where audience engagement occurs via platforms like YouTube and Facebook, making complex astronomical concepts more accessible to the public.

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Recent guests on SETI Live include:

1. Karen Perez
2. Eric Korpela
3. Antonio la Marca
4. Dr. Berta Margalef-Bentabol
5. Franck Marchis
6. Dr. Cynthia Phillips
7. Helmut Lammer
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