Dame Maggie Aderin
Space scientist, science communicator and television presenter, author of Starchild: My Life Under the Night Sky, and former contributor to instruments such as NIRSpec on the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 40min
How ancient humans crossed the vast ocean; Brain training for dementia; Life of science legend Maggie Aderin
Maggie Aderin, space scientist and TV presenter, shares stories from a life among the stars. Michael Marshall, science reporter, unpacks astonishing evidence that Stone Age people planned night-time sea voyages to islands like Malta. They explore ancient navigation, long sea crossings, and the wonder of stargazing inspiring exploration.
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 7min
Is Your Purpose Written in the Stars? How the Universe Can Guide You | Dame Maggie Aderin
Dame Maggie Aderin, renowned space scientist who builds powerful telescopes and inspires young people, shares her journey from a dyslexic child watching moonlight to a life in astronomy. She discusses why bold dreams matter. She explains telescopes, the search for life beyond Earth, Artemis returning to the Moon, and the mysteries of dark matter and extra dimensions.
