NASA astronomer Andrew Booth joins Michelle in the hot tub to drink a glass of chardonnay, and talk weird science.

Minisode 4: Hot Tub Physics!

Astronomer Michelle Thaller takes a look at the big questions of the cosmos and what the answers can reveal about life here on Earth. From podcast powerhouse PRX, with support from the Sloan Foundation.

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Orbital Path signs off with a site visit to NASA’s mysterious and extraordinary building 29.

Building 29

Billion-year-old asteroid dust, coming right up!

Hello, Asteroid!

Astronomers investigate a mystery that is 13 billion years old.

Black Holes from the Dawn of Light

NASA develops a futuristic space laser. Launches it into orbit. And aims it directly back at planet Earth.

Space Lasers for the Home Planet

Humans! Time to get over your three-dimensional selves.  Brian Greene — world renowned physicist, bestselling author, NOVA host, and serial Colbert guest — explains why.

Minisode 4: Hot Tub Physics!

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