From Here to the Stars | Dr. Stephen Webb on the Fermi Paradox, SETI, and the Possibility That We're AloneIn this thought-provoking episode of From Here to the Stars, host Stephen Euin Cobb interviews Dr. Stephen Webb, theoretical physicist at the University of Portsmouth and author of Where Is Everybody?, a best-selling book exploring the Fermi Paradox. Dr. Webb is also known for his viral TED Talk, “Where Are All the Aliens?” with over 6 million views.As a keynote speaker for the 2023 Interstellar Research Group Symposium, Dr. Webb discusses whether intelligent extraterrestrial life exists—or if humanity might be completely alone in the universe.Key Topics Covered: - What is the Fermi Paradox, and why is it more relevant now than ever? - Three classes of solutions to the paradox—and why Dr. Webb leans toward the "we're alone" answer - Why detecting SETI signals without signs of interstellar travel could be bad news - The critical evolutionary steps required for intelligent, technological civilizations - How Isaac Asimov influenced Dr. Webb’s scientific thinking (and book collecting!) - The future of habitable planet discovery, exoplanet atmospheres, and what it could tell us - Why life might be common, but intelligent, spacefaring civilizations might be incredibly rareOther Fascinating Insights: - The Drake Equation as a framework for understanding cosmic possibilities - Could small red dwarf stars (like K- and M-class) really support life? - What might life on planets like Venus, Mars, or Titan teach us about evolution elsewhere? - The potential consequences—philosophical and practical—of a quiet universeDr. Webb brings both scientific rigor and a deep sense of curiosity to the question, "Where is everybody?" His conclusions are bold, his logic compelling—and whether you agree or not, this is a conversation that will stick with you.Presented by the Interstellar Research Group (IRG)Learn more at https://irg.spaceSearch Tags:#FermiParadox #StephenWebb #FromHereToTheStars #SETI #AreWeAlone #Astrobiology #InterstellarTravel #Exoplanets #DrakeEquation #TEDTalk #WhereIsEverybody #LifeInTheUniverse #AlienCivilizations #IsaacAsimov #UKSETI #IRGspace #FutureOfSpace #HabitablePlanets #GoldilocksZone #Technosignatures

From Here to the Stars | Dr. Kevin Grazier on Saturn, Titan, Enceladus & Science in HollywoodIn this episode of From Here to the Stars, host Stephen Euin Cobb speaks with Dr. Kevin R. Grazier, a planetary scientist, author, and renowned science advisor for hit TV shows and films including Gravity, Battlestar Galactica, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.Dr. Grazier shares incredible behind-the-scenes insights from his time working on NASA’s Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan, and the game-changing discovery of subsurface oceans and icy plumes on Enceladus.Key Topics in This Episode: - The Cassini-Huygens mission: science goals and surprises on Titan - Titan's atmosphere, surface, and unexpected similarities to Mars - The dramatic flybys of Enceladus and the discovery of organic compounds and water - Why liquid water is the gold standard in the search for extraterrestrial life - A scientist’s role in Hollywood: how real science shapes movies like Gravity and Pirates of the Caribbean - The challenge of showing the danger of space realistically in film - The real role of science advisors in the TV and movie industry - Behind the symbolism in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie posterYou’ll also hear about: - The 2008 SciFoo Unconference at Google HQ - The myth of the "omniscient science advisor" in Hollywood - Why space tourism might be more dangerous (and nauseating) than most imagine - The power of storytelling to make science relatable and excitingDr. Grazier brings a rare dual perspective—as both a mission-critical space scientist and a Hollywood consultant—making this episode a must-watch for space enthusiasts, sci-fi fans, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of science and storytelling.Presented by the Interstellar Research Group: https://irg.spaceSearch Tags: #KevinGrazier #CassiniMission #TitanLanding #EnceladusPlumes #SearchForLife #Astrobiology #FromHereToTheStars #IRGspace #ScienceInHollywood #ScienceAdvisor #PiratesOfTheCaribbean #GravityMovie #NASA #SpaceExploration #PlanetaryScience #ExtraterrestrialLife #SpaceTourism #TVandFilmScience #DrKevinGrazier #SaturnMission

The Truth About Interstellar Travel: What the Industry Isn’t Telling You

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What will it really take to send humanity to the stars? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the technologies, political will, scientific breakthroughs, and economic realities behind our path to becoming an interstellar species. Featuring expert analysis and bold predictions, this discussion challenges the assumptions even seasoned professionals in aerospace and astrophysics may hold.

Whether you're a decision-maker in the space economy, an engineer building the future, or a dreamer looking to understand the frontier ahead—this is the conversation that brings the real roadmap to light.

Watch now and join the mission to push humanity beyond the solar system.
Link: https://youtu.be/l1vTqwn12b0

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Cathe Smith, Molecular Biologist, joins our host Stephen Cobb on this latest episode of From Here to the Stars to discuss her visions for the future of interstellar exploration and some of the biological issues that we could face in our evolution to becoming an interstellar race.

From Here to the Stars, in this episode, our host, Stephen Euin Cobb, interviews Dr. Catherine Asaro. Dr. Asaro has a PhD in Chemical Physics and a Masters in Physics both from Harvard University. She is more widely known as a Science Fiction and Fantasy Author for which she won the Nebula Award twice.