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John Michael Godier's Event Horizon

John Michael Godier's Event Horizon

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Author and futurist John Michael Godier explores the universe in essays and as host of Event Horizon a science and space focused show featuring guests. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Get access to EARLY ad free episodes and to the full archive of John Michael Godier and Event Horizon. Bonus episodes, audio books, and sleep tracks. Special unannounced content. And an all new exclusive show The Accretion Disc with Eryn Knight voice of A.N.N.A.
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John Michael Godier's Event HorizonNov 29, 2022

The Science and Politics of Non-Human Intelligence with Garry Nolan and Peter Skafish

The Science and Politics of Non-Human Intelligence with Garry Nolan and Peter Skafish

Dr. Garry Nolan and Dr. Peter Skafish, founders of the SOL foundation, discuss the urgent need for developing the science, academic research, and policy of Non-Human Intelligence. ‘Rough Metaphysics: The Speculative Thought and Mediumship of Jane Roberts by Peter Skafish 40% off discount code: MN91060 Link: https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/rough-metaphysics The SOL foundation: https://thesolfoundation.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@_SolFoundation

Mar 17, 202401:08:08
Is There a Black Hole in the Center of the Sun? With Earl Bellinger

Is There a Black Hole in the Center of the Sun? With Earl Bellinger

Go to https://sponsr.is/tld_eventhorizon and use code EVENTHORIZON24 to get $1 off your next desired domain name at Porkbun! "There is probably not a black hole in the center of the sun. If primordial black holes exist then they may exist in sufficiently large numbers to explain the dark matter in the universe. While primordial black holes may form at almost any mass, the asteroid-mass window between 10−16−10−10 M⊙ remains a viable dark matter candidate and these black holes could be captured by stars upon formation." Is there a black hole in the center of the Sun? https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.07647 Solar evolution models with a central black hole https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.06782

Mar 10, 202449:44
Closest We've Ever Been to the Sun Featuring Dr. Nour Raouafi

Closest We've Ever Been to the Sun Featuring Dr. Nour Raouafi

The Closest We’ve Ever Been to the Sun. Join John Michael Godier and Dr. Nour Raouafi, the project scientist of NASA's Parker Solar Probe Mission, as they delve into the groundbreaking discoveries made by the spacecraft. Learn about the challenges of approaching the Sun, the thermal protection system, and the intriguing observations of switchbacks in the solar wind. Thumbnail picture provided by Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau Instagram: @eduardoschaberger https://www.instagram.com/eduardoschaberger Website: www.eduardoschaberger.ar

Mar 03, 202446:21
Space Facts to Fall Asleep to

Space Facts to Fall Asleep to

Explore the depths of the cosmos and achieve profound relaxation with 3 Hours of Space Facts For Sleep featuring John Michael Godier. In this captivating compilation, immerse yourself in the unexplained, obscure, and mysterious space discoveries that will gently guide you into a restful and rejuvenating slumber. Let the soothing narration of John Michael Godier be your companion as you delve into the celestial flow and experience the art of relaxation. Unwind with our carefully curated mix of the most profound space mysteries. Drift effortlessly into the cosmos and bid farewell to insomnia as you fall asleep to the calming sounds of the universe. Whether you are a space enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful night's sleep, this video is tailored for you. Join us on this cosmic adventure and let the mysteries of the universe be your guide. #Sleep #SpaceFacts #Relaxation #SoothingSleep #InsomniaRelief #JohnMichaelGodier #DeepSleep #SpaceMysteries #FallAsleepEasy John Michael Godier space facts: https://youtu.be/2NbuHt6Q4jY https://youtu.be/4GemXQ2ARA0 https://youtu.be/NidW440dJtc https://youtu.be/AZ_1RopCE7g https://youtu.be/AZ_1RopCE7g https://youtu.be/6MA7jLKnQ4c https://youtu.be/IHLYHy7__X4 https://youtu.be/OM0OmTvLWwc https://youtu.be/D9l116nZUDI https://youtu.be/fqf9JloNrts https://youtu.be/QdeaPDZJxw4 https://youtu.be/n2uVwE0JIBU

Mar 01, 202403:05:16
Why We Need to Build A Solar System Super Collider Featuring James Beacham

Why We Need to Build A Solar System Super Collider Featuring James Beacham

Why a solar system super collider would allow us to unravel the mysteries of the universe in which we live. https://jbbeacham.com/

Feb 28, 202437:57
CERN: Particle Smashing at Near the Speed of Light with Dr. James Beacham

CERN: Particle Smashing at Near the Speed of Light with Dr. James Beacham

What is the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe? Can dark matter be created? Delve into the dark secrets that surround us, questioning the very essence of mass and uncovering the role of the Higgs field. And how to generate dark matter, as observed in experiments at CERN. A conversation with Dr. James Beacham, an expert and working scientist at CERN, seeking answers to the universe's deepest mysteries. https://jbbeacham.com/

Feb 21, 202451:31
The Ongoing Grand Tour of Voyager with Dr. Linda Spilker

The Ongoing Grand Tour of Voyager with Dr. Linda Spilker

🚀 Embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos with the legendary Voyager 1 spacecraft! 🌌 Can Voyager 1 be fixed? Join us as we explore the grand tour of Voyager, an awe-inspiring and brilliantly successful mission that has left an indelible mark on space exploration. The Voyager mission, strategically designed to exploit a rare alignment of the outer planets in the late 1970s and 1980s, takes us on a mesmerizing four-planet tour. Discover the ingenious use of gravity assist, a groundbreaking technique demonstrated during NASA's Mariner 10 mission, which propelled Voyager 1 from planet to planet, slashing the flight time to Neptune from 30 years to a mere 12. 🛰️ Meet the incredible Dr. Linda J. Spilker, a JPL Fellow and planetary scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who has dedicated over 45 years to NASA and international planetary missions. Currently serving as the Voyager Project Scientist, Dr. Spilker's expertise extends from mission leadership to design, planning, operation, and scientific data analysis. 🌟 Dr. Spilker's remarkable journey includes pivotal roles in the Cassini Project, where she led a diverse team of over 300 international scientists. Dive into her scientific contributions, including leading the CIRS ring team focused on Saturn’s rings' thermal infrared studies, unraveling mysteries about their origin and evolution. 🔭 Join us on this cosmic adventure as we delve into the wonders of space, uncovering the secrets of Voyager 1 and the brilliant mind behind its continued success. Subscribe now for a front-row seat to the marvels of interplanetary exploration! 🌠 #Voyager1 #NASA #SpaceExploration #GravityAssist #CosmicJourney #DrLindaJSpilker #CassiniProject #InterplanetaryAdventure

Feb 18, 202447:31
How to use Alien Relay Probes For a Galactic Internet | with John Gertz

How to use Alien Relay Probes For a Galactic Internet | with John Gertz

Are there alien artifacts near the sun? "Almost all SETI searches to date have explicitly targeted stars in the hope of detecting artificial radio or optical transmissions. It is argued that extra-terrestrials (ET) might regard sending physical probes to our own Solar System as a more efficient means for sending large amounts of information to Earth. Probes are more efficient in terms of energy and time expenditures; may solve for the vexing problem of Drake's L factor term, namely, that the civilization wishing to send information may not coexist temporally with the intended recipient; and they alleviate ET's reasonable fear that the intended recipient might prove hostile." ET Probes: Looking Here as Well as There https://arxiv.org/abs/1609.04635 JOHN GERTZ is the President and CEO of Zorro Productions, Inc. He has produced four Zorro motion pictures, including The Mask of Zorro (1998) and its sequel, The Legend of Zorro, with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. During his tenure, 14 different TV versions of Zorro have been produced, as well as more than 75 ZORRO stage productions. In 2005, together with world-renowned author Isabel Allende, he released the best-selling novel about the genesis of Zorro. He teamed up with Quentin Tarantino to create the graphic novel, Django/Zorro, currently being developed into a motion picture by SONY. Gertz is the worldwide lead producer of Zorro: The Musical, with a score by the Gipsy Kings, which premiered on London’s West End in 2008 and has since been produced throughout the world. Gertz is a leader in the field of SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, having served three terms as chairman of the board of the SETI institute; and he has published a number of theoretic papers in peer reviewed astronomical journals.

Feb 16, 202401:22:06
Do Planet Nine and Planet X Exist? With Amir Siraj

Do Planet Nine and Planet X Exist? With Amir Siraj

Does planet nine exist? Where is planet x? Motivated by recent measurements of the free-floating planets, a new paper considers the possibility that the solar system may have captured a terrestrial planet early in its history. Amir Siraj is a theoretical astrophysicist (Harvard University A.M. ’22, A.B. ’22) and concert pianist (New England Conservatory of Music, M.M. ’23). He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Princeton University’s Department of Astrophysical Sciences. CNN called his work one of ten “extraordinary cosmic revelations” in 2022, and he was the youngest scientist named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2021. Recently named one of Astronomy Magazine’s 25 Rising Stars, Siraj seeks to understand the solar system in the context of its cosmic environment through research topics including: interstellar objects, asteroids and comets, planetary system formation and evolution, supernovae, black holes, dark matter, and the search for life in the universe. Are There Terrestrial Planets Lurking in the Outer Solar System? https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.08431

Feb 13, 202436:60
UAPs: Objects Discovered Same Day UFOs Flew Over D.C. in 1952 with Beatriz Villarroel

UAPs: Objects Discovered Same Day UFOs Flew Over D.C. in 1952 with Beatriz Villarroel

Not of this Earth? On the night of July 19th, 1952 something rather strange happened on two fronts in North America. At that time, one of the most puzzling UFO flaps in history was happening in the Washington, DC area including multiple radar returns and visual sightings from people in several locations. At Mount Palomar observatory in Southern California, a pair of photographic plates were taken about one hour apart, one just before 9 pm, the other just before 10 pm local time. In these plates, one showed a cluster of three star-like points, essentially indistinguishable from stars. But in the second plate, the points had abruptly and inexplicably disappeared. "Is there a background population of high-albedo objects in geosynchronous orbits around Earth?" Villarroel et al, 2022 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2204.06091.pdf "A bright triple transient that vanished within 50 minutes" Solano et al., 2023 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.09035.pdf "A glint in the eye: photographic plate archive searches for non-terrestrial artefacts" Villarroel et al., 2021 https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.15217 "Exploring nine simultaneously occurring transients on April 12th 1950" Villarroel et al., 2021 https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.11780 "The Vanishing & Appearing Sources during a Century of Observations project: I. USNO objects missing in modern sky surveys and follow-up observations of a "missing star"" Villarroel et al., 2019 https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.05068

Feb 11, 202438:28
What a Covert U.S. Government UFO Program Discovered with Colm Kelleher

What a Covert U.S. Government UFO Program Discovered with Colm Kelleher

“He stated that the United States was in possession of a craft of unknown origin and had successfully gained access to its interior. This craft had a streamlined configuration suitable for aerodynamic flight but no intakes, exhaust, wings, or control surfaces. In fact, it appeared not to have an engine, fuel tanks, or fuel.” Quote from ‘Inside the US Government Covert UFO Program: Initial Revelations’ Colm A. Kelleher, Ph.D., is a biochemist with a fifteen-year research career in cell and molecular biology. Following his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Dublin, Trinity College in 1983, Kelleher worked at the Ontario Cancer Institute, the Terry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, and the National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine. For the past eight years he has worked as project manager and team leader at a private research institute, using forensic science methodology to unravel scientific anomalies. Inside the US Government Covert UFO Program: Initial Revelations https://a.co/d/1QI3rnV

Feb 07, 202401:01:25
What is Hiding in the Large Magellanic Clouds? Featuring Dr. Anna Mcleod

What is Hiding in the Large Magellanic Clouds? Featuring Dr. Anna Mcleod

In a remarkable discovery, astronomers have found...... https://www.eso.org/public/videos/astronomy-n44lmc/ "In a remarkable discovery, astronomers have found a disc around a young star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy neighboring ours. It’s the first time such a disc, identical to those forming planets in our own Milky Way, has ever been found outside our galaxy. The new observations reveal a massive young star, growing and accreting matter from its surroundings and forming a rotating disc. The detection was made using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, in which the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is a partner." Dr. ANNA MCLEOD is an associate professor, at the CENTRE FOR EXTRAGALACTIC ASTRONOMY, DURHAM UNIVERSITY. Dr. Mcleod’s main research interest is feedback from massive stars, and the key question she is trying to answer is: how exactly do massive stars influence their environment? Dr. McLeod uses data from so-called integral field spectrographs like MUSE or KMOS on the Very Large Telescope in Chile for her work.

Feb 06, 202437:17
'Like Nothing We've Seen Before' Psyche the Metal World Featuring Jim Bell

'Like Nothing We've Seen Before' Psyche the Metal World Featuring Jim Bell

'Like Nothing We've Seen Before' NASA's journey to Psyche. One of the most intriguing objects in the main asteroid belt, Psyche is a giant metal rich asteroid, about three times farther away from the Sun than is Earth..... http://jimbell.sese.asu.edu/

Feb 05, 202457:14
Can We Live on Mars? New SETI and Nuclear Energy with Dr. Robert Zubrin

Can We Live on Mars? New SETI and Nuclear Energy with Dr. Robert Zubrin

Robert Zubrin, world-renowned space authority and founding president of the Mars Society, discusses the case for nuclear energy, living on mars, and new seti ideas in this episode of Event Horizon with John Michael Godier. The New World on Mars: What We Can Create on the Red Planet https://a.co/d/gvW7m1o The Case for Nukes: How We Can Beat Global Warming and Create a Free, Open, and Magnificent Future https://www.amazon.com/Case-Nukes-Global-Warming-Magnificent/dp/1736386069

Feb 04, 202401:00:20
Are We About to Discover Intelligent Alien Life? With Adam Frank

Are We About to Discover Intelligent Alien Life? With Adam Frank

We are curious about life in the Universe, UFOs and whether ET is out there. Astrophysicist, Adam Frank has consistently been asked about the possibility of intelligent life in the universe. Are aliens real? Where are they? Why haven’t we found them? What happens if we do? https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Aliens-Adam-Frank/dp/0063279738

Feb 03, 202459:03
Why the Universe May End at Any Moment With Prof. Geraint Lewis

Why the Universe May End at Any Moment With Prof. Geraint Lewis

Join the Event Horizon book club and buy Geraint Lewis's newest book here: https://amzn.to/3W9cM0X Can the Universe End at any Moment? What is False vacuum decay? What is Dark Matter? Geraint Lewis joins John Michael Godier to explore our mysterious universe.

Feb 02, 202401:00:25
The Most Unsettling Science and Science Fiction Ideas with Isaac Arthur

The Most Unsettling Science and Science Fiction Ideas with Isaac Arthur

The Spookiest Ideas in the Universe with Isaac Arthur. Isaac Arthur links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur

Feb 01, 202401:07:19
JWST Takes a Close Look at Trappist-1 with Ward Howard

JWST Takes a Close Look at Trappist-1 with Ward Howard

The James Webb Space Telescope was used to take a closer look at Trappist-1. A team of scientists lead by Ward Howard used the JWST to characterize the flares that come from the volatile star, and while doing so have created a new way to look at the exoplanets atmospheres that orbit flaring red dwarf stars. CHARACTERIZING THE NEAR-INFRARED SPECTRA OF FLARES FROM TRAPPIST-1 DURING JWST TRANSIT SPECTROSCOPY OBSERVATIONS https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.03792.pdf

Jan 31, 202444:19
Universe Breakers: These Galaxies Shouldn't Exist with Josephine Baggen

Universe Breakers: These Galaxies Shouldn't Exist with Josephine Baggen

Six massive candidate galaxies seen about 500 million years after the big bang by the JWST defy expectations. Too big and too soon, these outliers during the early age of the universe provided a new mystery about the cosmic age problem waiting to be solved. Sizes and mass profiles of candidate massive galaxies discovered by JWST https://arxiv.org/pdf/2305.17162.pdf Scientists untangle mystery about the universe's earliest galaxies https://www.reuters.com/science/scientists-untangle-mystery-about-universes-earliest-galaxies-2023-10-06/

Jan 30, 202418:59
Why 2024 will be a MAJOR Year for Space Exploration | With Fraser Cain

Why 2024 will be a MAJOR Year for Space Exploration | With Fraser Cain

Will 2024 be the year for breakthrough discoveries in space? NASA has already been making major discoveries with the JWST, next up is Artemis, the Parker Solar Probe and more. While SpaceX is looking to have an orbital flight with Starship. Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today, joins John Michael Godier to discuss his preferred solution to the fermi paradox. Fraser’s links https://youtube.com/@frasercain https://twitter.com/fcain https://www.universetoday.com/

Jan 30, 202401:07:48
UFO/UAP Whistleblower David Grusch Clearance Reinstated with Rep. Eric Burlison

UFO/UAP Whistleblower David Grusch Clearance Reinstated with Rep. Eric Burlison

Rep. Eric Burlison joins John Michael Godier to discuss the need for oversight on potential historical and current UAP retrieval and reverse engineering programs. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) also proposed and passed by voice vote, an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, "to renew the security clearance of David Grusch"

Jan 29, 202431:40
Is an Earth-like Planet Hiding in the Kuiper Belt? With Patryk Lykawka

Is an Earth-like Planet Hiding in the Kuiper Belt? With Patryk Lykawka

The orbits of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) can indicate the existence of an undiscovered planet in the outer solar system. Is there a hidden earth-like planet in the kuiper belt? Patryk Lykawka joins John Michael Godier to discuss how his simulations show that a possible Earth-like or Earth-Sized planet is hiding in the kuiper belt. Possible Existence of Earth-Like Planet Predicted in the Outskirts of the Solar System -- Kindai University https://www.kindai.ac.jp/english/news/news-release/2023/09/039941.html

Jan 29, 202444:13
Faster than Light: What Can Do It and What Can't with Dr. Robert Nemiroff

Faster than Light: What Can Do It and What Can't with Dr. Robert Nemiroff

Can we go faster than light? Dr. Robert Nemiroff joins John Michael Godier to discuss things that appear to go superluminal. What other paradoxes are there? Learn what can and can't go faster than light. Faster than Light: How Your Shadow Can Do It but You Can't https://www.amazon.com/Faster-than-Light-Your-Shadow/dp/1662933843

Jan 16, 202457:43
Mysteries of the Outer Solar System with Dr. Steven Desch

Mysteries of the Outer Solar System with Dr. Steven Desch

Strange and Unusual Objects in the Kuiper Belt. Dr. Steven Desch discusses why and how did chondrules form so evenly in our solar system? What melted them. And what caused such unusual trans neptunian objects like Haumea?

Jan 15, 202447:56
Is K2-18b a Hycean Exoworld? With Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan

Is K2-18b a Hycean Exoworld? With Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan

The search for habitable environments and biomarkers in exoplanetary atmospheres is the holy grail of exoplanet science. The JWST has provided compelling data on an exoplanet, K2-18b, that may hint it is an hycean exoworld, entirely covered by an ocean. Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan joins John Michael Godier to discuss his teams paper which found carbon dioxide and methane on K2-18b.

Jan 13, 202447:21
NASA UAP Independent Study Report with Chairman Dr. David Spergel

NASA UAP Independent Study Report with Chairman Dr. David Spergel

John spoke to Dr. David Spergel while he was on a train, audio not great but it's a cell phone on a train, after the NASA press conference to present the NASA UAP report. How will NASA study the UAP issue? https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/update-nasa-shares-uap-independent-study-report-names-director

Jan 12, 202415:07
The Spooky Universe: Cosmological Time Dilation With Dr. Geraint Lewis

The Spooky Universe: Cosmological Time Dilation With Dr. Geraint Lewis

Astronomers have observed massive time dilation in the earliest universe. What does this tell us about our universe? Dr. Geraint Lewis joins John Michael Godier to discuss this and ideas like will the universe ever simple stop existing? Astronomers observe time dilation in early universe https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jul/03/astronomers-observe-time-dilation-in-early-universe Did time really run more slowly? https://www.geraintflewis.com/post/but-did-time-really-run-more-slowly

Jan 11, 202457:02
The Search for Interstellar Objects and Intelligent Life with Avi Loeb

The Search for Interstellar Objects and Intelligent Life with Avi Loeb

In part two of a two part interview, John Michael Godier continues his conversation with Avi Loeb of Harvard to explain in detail why he and his team believe they have found spherules from an interstellar meteor that may represent artifacts from an alien civilization. Discovery of Spherules of Likely Extrasolar Composition in the Pacific Ocean Site of the CNEOS 2014-01-08 (IM1) Bolide https://lweb.cfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/Interstellar_Expedition.pdf Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars https://www.amazon.com/Interstellar-Search-Extraterrestrial-Future-Stars/dp/006325087X Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth https://amzn.to/2LiIxoo affiliate link Loeb, A., 2018, "Six Strange Facts About`Oumuamua", Scientific American: https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.08832 Bialy, S. & Loeb, A., 2018, "Could Solar Radiation Pressure Explain ‘Oumuamua’s Peculiar Acceleration?", ApJ, 868, 1: https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.11490

Jan 08, 202439:17
Why the First Interstellar Object and Alien Technology May Have Been Found with Dr. Avi Loeb

Why the First Interstellar Object and Alien Technology May Have Been Found with Dr. Avi Loeb

In part one of a two part interview, Avi Loeb of Harvard details the Galileo Project's expedition to search for spherules of material on the ocean floor from the first known interstellar meteorite. Avi details the unique nature of the material, why he thinks it is of interstellar origin and if it could be pieces of alien technology. Discovery of Spherules of Likely Extrasolar Composition in the Pacific Ocean Site of the CNEOS 2014-01-08 (IM1) Bolide https://lweb.cfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/Interstellar_Expedition.pdf Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars https://www.amazon.com/Interstellar-Search-Extraterrestrial-Future-Stars/dp/006325087X Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth https://amzn.to/2LiIxoo affiliate link Loeb, A., 2018, "Six Strange Facts About`Oumuamua", Scientific American: https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.08832 Bialy, S. & Loeb, A., 2018, "Could Solar Radiation Pressure Explain ‘Oumuamua’s Peculiar Acceleration?", ApJ, 868, 1: https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.11490

Jan 07, 202445:18
Discovery of a New Type of Star May Solve a Massive Mystery Featuring Tomer Shenar

Discovery of a New Type of Star May Solve a Massive Mystery Featuring Tomer Shenar

Despite having been observed for over 100 years, the enigmatic nature of the star HD 45166 could not be easily explained by conventional models, and little was known about it beyond the fact that it is one of a pair of stars, now a new discovery sheds new light on a massive mystery. Tomer Shenar, is an assistant professor at the University of Tel Aviv, Israel His research focuses on massive stars. Tomer uses multi-wavelength spectroscopic, photometric, and interferometric data with the world's largest telescopes to infer the observational properties of massive stars and binaries in the Local Group. He developed and utilises state-of-the-art model atmospheres and spectral disentangling algorithms to derive robust constraints on the progenitors of compact objects (Wolf-Rayet stars, OB-type stars, stripped stars), with the goal of advancing our understanding of the evolution of massive stars and binaries and the production of gravitational-wave sources.

Jan 06, 202428:36
Testing LK-99 and Room Temperature Superconductors with Michael Perrone and Jeremy Rys

Testing LK-99 and Room Temperature Superconductors with Michael Perrone and Jeremy Rys

Why is LK-99 so Hard to Replicate? Are room temperature superconductors possible to make? Michael Perrone studied mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a focus on finite element modeling and partial differential equations before interning at Jennifer Lewis' lab at the the Wyss Institute at Harvard, followed by jobs at Voxel8, an electronics 3D printing company, and Solvus Global, a metal additive manufacturing company with a focus on Cold Spray technology. At these positions Michael picked up practical industry knowledge on colloid physics, polymers and organic chemistry, battery chemistry, metallurgy and ceramics, and condensed matter physics in general. He started a student project at WPI that would later develop into Lawrence Livermore National Lab's semisolid metal printing project. More recently, in 2020 Michael started Sanrel with the intention of bringing Semisolid Metal Printing to the market, and now Sanrel has many concurrent projects across diverse fields of condensed matter physics and thermodynamics. https://www.sanrel.com/ Jeremy Rys has a Bachelors Degree in Physics from Bridgewater State University and has spent the last decade and a half investigating scientific controversies and publishing his analyses on his YouTube Channel -  @AlienScientist  He currently works as the head lab technician for Michael Perrone at his Worcester, MA lab where they fabricate and analyze nanomaterials and other technologies for new and emerging market applications. Jeremy was a founding member of the Alternative Propulsion and Engineering Conference APEC (AltPropulsion.com) and has interviewed dozens of scientists and technicians with first hand experience on Classified Programs. His fascination with the UFO topic has led him down many rabbit holes, but his main focus has always been the end goal of making Star Trek a reality. To this end, Jeremy believes that if the Government really is hiding alien technology, then this community collectively can force disclosure through proving out the technology with open source science collaboration. Michael and Jeremy links: https://www.sanrel.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC1ZJSPHkcgG_g7o1gAP5gxQ https://hackaday.io/projects/hacker/92847 https://worclab.org/ https://www.theventureforum.org/

Jan 05, 202438:03
Going Hypersonic with Lockheed Martin Engineers James Stetson, Peter Yip, and Jonathan Heinrich

Going Hypersonic with Lockheed Martin Engineers James Stetson, Peter Yip, and Jonathan Heinrich

The next generation of flight is happening now, the race to go hypersonic will have major implications on our world and the way we travel. Joining John Michael Godier in an EXCLUSIVE interview are three Lockheed Martin engineers who are currently working on the monumental amount of problem solving it takes to achieve hypersonic flight. Get ready to go hypersonic. James Stetson ​​James is a Lead Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technologies Laboratory (ATL) and serves as the Technical Lead and Engineering Program Manager for multiple hypersonic defense programs and initiatives. He is an advocate for innovative, disruptive and holistic thinking across multiple disciplines and holds several US Patents. James received his BSE in Mechanical Engineering from Messiah University and has worked at Lockheed Martin for over 7 years. Peter Yip Peter is a senior research engineer at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories and an Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota with a concentration in computational physics of hypersonic flight vehicles with 4+ years of applied research and development (R&D) experience for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) platforms. His current work lies in the field of dynamic behavior of materials, continuum mechanics, experimental/computational physics, and hypersonic aerodynamics. Peter obtained his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in mechanics of materials from the University of Central Florida and Johns Hopkins University, respectively. Jonathan Heinrich Dr. Jonathon Heinrich received his PhD in plasma physics from the University of Iowa in 2011. Since receiving his PhD, Jonathon has worked on a range of exciting programs that have spanned high energy density plasma, high power microwave sources, pulsed power, low temperature plasma, and space weather.

Jan 04, 202449:38
SETI At the Galactic Core with Dr. Vishall Gajjar

SETI At the Galactic Core with Dr. Vishall Gajjar

Are Aliens concentrated in the center of the galaxy? Dr. Vishal Gajjar is a researcher working as a project scientist with the Breakthrough Listen program, a US $100M project to search for evidence of technologically advanced and intelligent life in the Universe. He received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from the National Center for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in India while working with the world's largest radio mid-frequency radio telescope — the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT). As one of the team members of the Breakthrough Listen team, he leads SETI activities on half-a-dozen radio telescopes around the globe including telescopes located in China, Ireland, Sweden, India, Italy, and the UK.

Jan 03, 202447:07
Scientist Reacting to the UAP Hearing in Congress with Dr. Jacob Haqq-Misra

Scientist Reacting to the UAP Hearing in Congress with Dr. Jacob Haqq-Misra

Two navy pilots, David Fravor, and Ryan Graves, and one intelligence community insider David Grusch, testified to the House oversight committee on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency. Jacob Haqq-Misra joins John Michael Godier to react to the UAP hearing and what the witnesses testified to from a scientific perspective. David Grusch detailed how over 40 witnesses testified to him and the inspector general about a long running crash retrieval program for non-human craft and biologics. Fravor described his and his colleagues encounter with a tic tac shaped object that managed to outmaneuver and generate extreme acceleration and speed. Ryan Graves relayed close calls with a cube shaped object with an orb inside of it that managed to go mach 2 and stay in place against high winds with no observable means of propulsion. Jacob Haqq-Misra website: https://haqqmisra.net/

Jan 02, 202446:29
Navy Pilots and Whistleblower Testify at UFO Hearing with Rep. Tim Burchett

Navy Pilots and Whistleblower Testify at UFO Hearing with Rep. Tim Burchett

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship the United States House of Representatives held an open hearing on the subject of UFOs, one in a series that’s expected to be ongoing in hopes of unraveling what the US government actually knows about the UFO/UAP phenomenon. Three witnesses, David Fravor, Ryan Graves and David Grusch laid out their testimony in regards to how they encountered the phenomenon of UFOs and put it squarely on the congressional record. Where this leads is anyone’s guess, especially in regards to aviation safety and the testimony of David Grusch that the US government has in its possession downed examples of technology that for lack of a better term is not of this earth. What that actually entails remains to be seen, this could all be a huge disinformation campaign of some type, but it could also be something more. My guest today, Representative Tim Burchett of East Tennessee, was one of those members of Congress asking the questions, and my question to him is where do we go from here?

Jan 01, 202414:15
'We Are Not Alone' UFO Whistleblowers Kickoff New Hearings in Congress With Rep. Tim Burchett

'We Are Not Alone' UFO Whistleblowers Kickoff New Hearings in Congress With Rep. Tim Burchett

Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee explains that from what he has seen that there are UFOs that are 100% not from Earth. Including some that travel under the oceans. Rep. Burchett explains to John Michael Godier why congress must hold new hearings to hear testimonies from whistleblowers like David Grusch. Rep. Tim Burchett links https://twitter.com/timburchetthttps://www.burchettforcongress.com/ Underwater Objects https://youtu.be/RHGEMjhuVSY?t=367

Dec 31, 202332:31
Grabby Aliens The Worst Case Scenario With Robin Hanson

Grabby Aliens The Worst Case Scenario With Robin Hanson

Aliens may be on their way here and we would never see them coming.... Grabby Aliens is a continuation from the Great filter, theories about advanced alien life by Robin Hanson. In the Grabby Aliens scenario, the first to expand will continue to expand until they have taken over most if not all of the useable space in the universe. Robin Hanson joins John Michael Godier to discuss if Aliens are on their way here. https://grabbyaliens.com/

Oct 10, 202352:39
Metal from first Alien Meteor Recovered With Amir Siraj

Metal from first Alien Meteor Recovered With Amir Siraj

Metal sperules from the first interstellar meteor have been recovered from the ocean floor during a two week voyage by Avi Loeb, Amir Siraj, and the Galileo Project team.

Jul 13, 202346:51
Why Won't JWST Look For Exomoons? Featuring David Kipping of Cool Worlds

Why Won't JWST Look For Exomoons? Featuring David Kipping of Cool Worlds

The Hunt for Exomoon Worlds continues as David Kipping joins John Michael Godier to discuss how two candidates have been found but frustratingly he has been denied time to confirm the candidates using hubble or the JWST. David Kipping links: https://www.youtube.com/@CoolWorldsLabhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCJANYx_YLBQabIjy2yuSbaQ https://www.youtube.com/@CoolWorldsPodcast

Jul 06, 202357:47
Is it Possible to Live on Venus? With Alex Howe

Is it Possible to Live on Venus? With Alex Howe

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Jun 28, 202319:60
When Humans Discovered Time with Ben Bacon and Dr. Tony Freeth

When Humans Discovered Time with Ben Bacon and Dr. Tony Freeth

For over 150 years, researchers have been perplexed by the purpose and meaning behind the mysterious non-figurative signs found in over 400 caves, including renowned locations like Lascaux, Chauvet, and Altamira. However, utilizing a comprehensive database of images spanning the European Upper Palaeolithic, our guests present a groundbreaking theory on how three commonly occurring signs were actually units of communication. In this captivating discussion, we speak to Dr. Tony Freeth and Ben Bacon as they explain hrough extensive analysis, we propose that when these signs appear in close proximity to animal depictions, they serve as numerical representations of months. In fact, they form integral components of a local phenological and meteorological calendar. Dr Tony Freeth is a founding member of the Antikythera Mechanism Research Project and an Honorary Senior Research Associate at University College, London. He holds degrees in Mathematics from Cambridge University (UK) and Bristol University (UK). His work on the Antikythera Mechanism has been published in Nature (Freeth et al, Nature 2006 and Freeth et al, Nature 2008) as well as other prominent journals. Ben Bacon, an amateur archaeologist and furniture conservator in London, meticulously examined ancient markings on cave paintings dating back 20,000 years, finding compelling evidence that they could be associated with a language. Teaming up with two professors from Durham University and one from University College London, they embarked on a collaborative effort to decipher the significance of these enigmatic symbols. An Upper Palaeolithic Proto-writing System and Phenological Calendar https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-archaeological-journal/article/an-upper-palaeolithic-protowriting-system-and-phenological-calendar/6F2AD8A705888F2226FE857840B4FE19 YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/join Podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Apple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjT More JMG https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnMichaelGodier Want to support the channel? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShow

May 30, 202349:15
Black Hole Monsters in the Void with Pieter van Dokkum

Black Hole Monsters in the Void with Pieter van Dokkum

An elusive creature roams freely, navigating the vast expanse of intergalactic space with astonishing speed. Its velocity is so immense that if it were present within our solar system, it could traverse the distance from Earth to the Moon in a mere 14 minutes. This extraordinary entity takes the form of a supermassive black hole, boasting a weight equivalent to that of 20 million Suns. In its wake, it has left an awe-inspiring trail, a celestial spectacle never witnessed before—a 200,000-light-year-long "contrail" adorned with newly born stars. This cosmic trail spans twice the diameter of our own Milky Way galaxy. Remarkably, this stunning phenomenon is believed to have arisen from an exceptionally rare and peculiar cosmic encounter involving three colossal black holes, akin to a game of galactic billiards. Pieter van Dokkum of Yale University joins john michael godier on event horizon to discuss the runaway black hole candidate. Dragonflies: Magnificent Creatures of Water, Air, and Land https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300197082/dragonflies/https://www.dragonflytelescope.org/ Event Horizon book club: https://www.amazon.com/shop/eventhorizon/list/1J4YCNN0YH09A?linkCode=spc&tag=eventhorizons-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.1J4YCNN0YH09A YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/join Podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Apple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjT More JMG https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnMichaelGodier Want to support the channel? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShow Follow us at other places! @JMGEventHorizon Music: https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com/ FOOTAGE: NASA ESA/Hubble ESO - M.Kornmesser ESO - L.Calcada ESO - Jose Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org) NAOJ University of Warwick Goddard Visualization Studio Langley Research Center Pixabay

May 18, 202346:38
Why We Need To Pursue Nuclear Energy Featuring Bret Kugelmass

Why We Need To Pursue Nuclear Energy Featuring Bret Kugelmass

We're running out of energy, and with technology like AGI nearly here, we need something that can provide energy on a scale never seen before. What would the world be like if there was clean energy abundance? Bret Kugelmass, CEO of Last Energy, joins John Michael Godier to discuss why we need Nuclear Energy. Last Energy is a new nuclear energy solution for customers up to 200 MWe – rapidly deploying affordable, clean power for behind-the-meter industrial applications through a full-service delivery model. The Last Energy PWR-20 micro modular power plant uses only proven nuclear technology and leverages modular manufacturing to scale production and rapidly develop plants in parallel. https://www.lastenergy.com/ YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/join Podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Apple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjT

May 04, 202355:44
Exploring the Mysteries of MOND: A Controversial Theory of Gravity with Dr. Brian Keating

Exploring the Mysteries of MOND: A Controversial Theory of Gravity with Dr. Brian Keating

Brian Keating and host John Michael Godier, explore one of the most intriguing questions of our time: are we the only form of intelligent life in the universe? Also, in this video, Brian and John delve into one of the most intriguing and controversial topics in modern physics - Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND). MOND is a theory that proposes a modification to our understanding of gravity, which could explain some of the peculiar observations in astrophysics that cannot be explained by the standard model of particle physics. YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/join Podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Apple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjT

Apr 20, 202337:40
New Physics From the UFO/UAP Phenomenon with Avi Loeb

New Physics From the UFO/UAP Phenomenon with Avi Loeb

Can new physics be learned from studying UAP? Is Omuamua an iceberg or a piece of Alien technology? Avi Loeb joins John Michael Godier to discuss this and more.... YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/join Podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Apple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjT

Mar 30, 202301:22:55
Light Does Not Experience Time: Mysteries with Joe Scott

Light Does Not Experience Time: Mysteries with Joe Scott

Head to https://squarespace.com/eventhorizon to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code eventhorizon Is the Universe real? Do Photons experience time? Joe Scott of Answers with Joe joins John Michael Godier to explore mysteries and generally have a good time. Answers with Joe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2YHgc363EdcusLIBbgxzg

Mar 30, 202354:51
Will ChatGPT Replace You? with Shawn Presser

Will ChatGPT Replace You? with Shawn Presser

In this thought-provoking video, we explore the rise of emerging AI and its impact on the future of work. With the advent of technologies like ChatGPT, many people are wondering if machines will eventually replace human workers.  We take a deep dive into the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT and other AI systems, examining their potential to perform tasks traditionally done by humans.  Shawn Presser link: https://twitter.com/theshawwnShawn Presser is an AI researcher and machine learning engineer. He has contributed to projects such as The Pile, an open source training dataset for large language models. He currently works on research and development for AGI.


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Mar 18, 202340:52
Not of This Earth: Were There Unidentified Orbiting Objects in 1950? With Beatriz Villaroel
Mar 09, 202341:55
Looking For Signals From Alien Civilizations with Seth Shostak | John Michael Godier

Looking For Signals From Alien Civilizations with Seth Shostak | John Michael Godier

Have much have we looked for Aliens? The equivalent of a few bathtubs of water from the worlds oceans? Will we ever find signals from Alien Civilizations? Seth Shostak of SETI joins John Michael Godier to discuss how we are looking for signs of intelligent life.


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Mar 02, 202345:57
Where Did the Downed UFOs Come From? with Harvard's Amir Siraj

Where Did the Downed UFOs Come From? with Harvard's Amir Siraj

Tracking the recently downed UAP backwards to possible points of origin with Amir Siraj.  Amir Siraj links https://twitter.com/TheAmirSiraj



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Feb 16, 202301:01:46