The Spoondrift

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses random words and phrases that he uses to spice up conversations.

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses exoplanets and the different types of engineering.

Here are links to the videos that were referenced in the show:

“There are more than 5,000 confirmed planets beyond our solar system, NASA says”: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/22/1088009414/there-are-more-than-5-000-confirmed-exoplanets-beyond-our-solar-system-nasa-says

“What is engineering?”: https://www.livescience.com/47499-what-is-engineering.html

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the process of making decisions.

Here are links to the videos that were referenced in the show:

“How To Make Big Decisions In Your Business (Without Experience)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYNlpPe7J9g

“The Elements of Good Decision Making - Dave Ramsey”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUquj5onSVM

“Before You Decide: 3 Steps To Better Decision Making | Matthew Confer | TEDxOakLawn”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Jnmi2BkS8

“How to make good decisons | Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschappeler | TEDxDanubia”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkyzYjPuxK8

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s Artemis Mission, COVID-19 and its potential to become an endemic, and how to get better sleep.

Here are links to the articles that were referenced in the show:

“The James Webb Space Telescope is working as well as astronomers dreamed it would”: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/16/1086956505/james-webb-space-telescope-test-image-mirrors-aligned

“NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket reaches the launch pad”: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/18/1087417075/nasas-artemis-1-moon-rocket-reaches-the-launch-pad

“Coronavirus FAQ: What does endemic mean — and are we there yet?”: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/03/11/1085839027/coronavirus-faq-what-does-endemic-mean-and-are-we-there-yet

“A Neuroscientist From The Army Reveals How To Sleep Better”: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/sleep-readiness-tips-benefits

In this re-release of Season 2 Episode 25 of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and the impacts that this rocket technology could have on future space travel.

Here is the link to the articles discussed in the show:

NASA issues contracts for nuclear thermal propulsion studies: https://spacenews.com/nasa-issues-contracts-for-nuclear-thermal-propulsion-studies/

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the different work styles that many people may relate to. He also discusses his own work style and how it impacts his ability to complete tasks.

Here are links to the articles and websites referenced in the show:

“The 4 Working Styles and Why They're Important”: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/working-styles

16 Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses black diamonds and recent developments in the James Webb Telescope mission.

Here are links to the articles that were referenced in the show:

“Sotheby's unveils 555.55-carat black diamond thought to come from outer space”: https://www.npr.org/2022/01/17/1073703748/sothebys-unveils-555-55-carat-black-diamond-thought-to-come-from-outer-space

“What are Black Diamonds and Carbonados?”: https://www.gemsociety.org/article/black-diamonds/

“The first images from NASA's new space telescope show how it's coming into focus”: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/11/1080085026/the-first-images-from-nasas-new-space-telescope-show-how-its-coming-into-focus

In this brief interlude, host Asher Leomund comments on dad jokes. Regularly scheduled shows will resume on March 4th, 2022.

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the science behind love. He talks about love from both a biological and a social perspective.

Here are links to the articles that were referenced in the show:

“The Science Of Love: Beyond Lust, Attraction And Attachment”: https://themindsjournal.com/science-of-love/

“The ‘biological bribery’ that explains why humans fall in love”: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-do-humans-fall-in-love/

“Is He “The One”? I Still Don't Know After 4 Years”: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/is-he-the-one-how-to-know

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund speaks with three officers from the Osprey Robotics club at the University of North Florida. The discussion touches on robots, NASA, Python programming, remote control cars, and so much more.