z- Archived Program - Our Island Universe - bingaymc

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Magnificent Desolation Jul 20, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : While our reasons for going to the moon the first time may have been political, our achievement led to much more than bragging rights.

Out of Africa Jul 13, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : The roots of our need to explore and discover started with our migration out of Africa and our search for new resources.

Born Explorers Jul 06, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : Evidence that since we arrived on the scene, Homo sapiens have been exploring the world.

TRAPPIST-1 and the Search for Life Jun 29, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : The discovery of the TRAPPIST-1 System may lead to identifying another planet that can sustain life.

The Case of the Disappering Star Jun 22, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : Scientist may have observed the first evidence of a failed supernova.

The First Woman in Space Jun 15, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : We celebrate Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. In 1963, on June 16th, over the span of three days, she orbited the earth 48 times.

The Cumberland Gap Jun 08, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : How we can thank a meteor for our pathway to the west.

The Multiverse Jun 01, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : How can we wrap our minds around the concept of a Multiverse?

Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater May 25, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : How a meteor 35 million years ago created the Chesapeake Bay.

Ocean Worlds May 18, 2017

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On this episode of Our Island Universe : The evidence of life on another world may be closer than you think.