Stefanie Milam

Join astrochemist Stefanie Milam from NASA, a key player in the James Webb Space Telescope mission, and Dr. Jessica Barnes from the University of Arizona, an expert on asteroid origins, as they dive into the intriguing interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. They discuss its rare composition and what it can reveal about planetary systems. They also explore groundbreaking findings from asteroid Bennu, including stardust that pre-dates our solar system, offering amazing insights into cosmic history and the formation of celestial bodies.

Join Dr. Stefanie Milam from NASA, who studies comets as a project scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope, and Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, an astrophysicist and CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. They discuss the excitement surrounding comet 3I/Atlas, a rare interstellar visitor. Topics include its chemical makeup, the challenges of observing it, and the diversity of planetary systems it represents. They also explore the impracticality of sending the ISS into deep space and why public interest in aliens isn't all it's cracked up to be.

This week, Dr. Stefanie Milam, Deputy Project Scientist for Planetary Science at NASA, shares her insights on the breathtaking first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. She discusses the groundbreaking discovery of water vapor in the atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-96b and highlights the telescope's capabilities compared to Hubble. The hosts also dive into the Nothing Phone (1), examining its innovative design and features. Expect a mix of tech talk and cosmic wonders that will leave you both informed and entertained!