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Latest Episodes

The Great Filter
January 09, 2021

Why haven't we heard from other intelligent civilizations across the cosmos? Is it just too big? Separated by distances too great? Or is something greater that bears some thought? The Great Filter. This would be a barrier that perhaps all...

Happy Perihelion Day!
January 05, 2021

Each year in January, the Earth makes it's closest approach to the Sun. But that seems odd because it happens in the coldest and dreariest month of the year! So this episode will give an explanation of this unusual aspect of Earth's orbit....

Science360 for 2021
January 04, 2021

I'm publishing a short clip here just as a promo for this podcast for 2021. This podcast will be great for teachers. It can be a way to learn new things about space or the environment and lots of other topics...BUT...it can also be something that...

A Quote Made In Voyage
December 27, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, I've been reflecting on my podcast Science360. I have some fun plans for the coming year that include a number of "shorts" and some great interviews lined up. I'll be covering topics like cosmology and the stars,...

Astro Students Podcast Part 3
November 14, 2020

This episode is the final in a three part series where I had my students record an audio of some aspect of the universe. This is after we have learned a lot of different things about space and this was their chance to be the "teacher". This...

Patrick Trails - keeping the culture in agriculture
November 12, 2020

Patrick is an incredibly intelligent agriculturist working in Chiang Mai Thailand with an organization called Echo. He works with local farmers to assist them with modern farming techniques, training on sustainable practices and introduces viable...

Astro Students Podcast Part 2
November 04, 2020

In this the second of a three part series, I asked my astronomy students to record a two minute explanation of some aspect of space. In this episode, the theme is stars. This is a group of grade 11 and 12 students who are getting their senior...

Astro Students Podcast Part 1
November 01, 2020

As a teacher, we are always looking for ways for our students to express their knowledge. I have always felt that the best way to firm up in your mind the things that you have learned, is to talk about it and better yet, teach it! So I asked my...

Ross Reid and the Poetic Beauty of Science
October 17, 2020

I first came across Ross Reid on Instagram and his account @NerdyAboutNature. I loved learning about the trees and the natural ecosystems from a funny, kind of quirky guy who just seemed to know so much! I invited him on my podcast and I'm so glad...

Lilly Woodbury - Effecting Environmental Change with a Positive Message
September 20, 2020

Lilly is one of a growing number of people I've come to know and respect who now reside on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Lilly combines an incredible knowledge of environmental issues with formal education, a passionate desire to effect change,...

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