Science Matters EP11: The Holiday edition

To celebrate the holidays, I ponder the conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn that will be visible on Dec 21, and how that relates to claims of a Star of Bethlehem, and then display recent results showing the real motion of stars in the night sky, and finally describe the exciting Japanese satellite that returned a time capsule from the beginning of the solar system 4.55 billion years ago. We can celebrate how lucky to be in our amazing Universe at the same time as we celebrate each other. Happy Holidays!

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The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience - exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, educate, and inspire.

Thank you for your support!

[gerardohuerta]

I love to see the universe with your point of view. True, Honest, Amazing and Interesting. Thanks Mr Krauss

[rushchax]

Man what I'd give to have Science Matters as a weekly thing...

Thanks for everything once again Mr Krauss. A Universe From Nothing was a life changer for me in a drastic way. I've also began reading Feynman because of you and along with Carl Sagan and Richard Dawkins, you Fantastic 4 are my true heroes.

All the best, cant wait for the new book!

[woody]

Science really makes life interesting. Thank you so much, Lawrence. Happy holidays to one and all!

[DownwiththeTowerexJW]

I wish you were the host of Cosmos: Possible worlds.
Now that would be poetic!

[ИванИванов-ушн]

Dear Laurens, thx 4 all your work ! big shout out from Russia.
I can't describe how I respect this videos about our world and stuff

[letsif]

I love the way you express your fascination about the universe, as if your professional knowledge is tamed by your ever present wonder. Thank you Lawrence, it's a pleasure listening to you.

[franitafranita]

Thank you very much, for all of your work, for keeping people interested in science

[mumasheeka]

I love your smile and the constant joyous gleam in your eye. I used to make bells in Mayer AZ at Arcosanti...you must know it.

[robertkahn]

The world needs more videos like this.

[stavrosmaiden]

As always you are incredible!!
Thank you Lawrence! 🤩

[gavinleone]

Fascinating and educational as always. Thanks Lawrence.

[juliaabadi]

I am not a scientist, but I love listening to you as you make information accessible. Long may you teach x

[shera]

Merry Holidays Lawrence and a heartfelt thank you for your great podcasts! I LOVE them!

[markfloyd]

Thank you, Mr Krauss. I’ve been fascinated with The Cosmos since I took Astronomy in high school 42 years ago. We had a planetarium and a very enthusiastic instructor. At that time we thought Cygnus X1 “might” be a black hole, and hadn’t any idea what Quasars were. Cheers!

[Montie-Adkins]

You can tell when someone really loves the topic and this is one of those times.

[reddevil]

Fantastic Podcast Lawrence. Brings back childhood memories of looking at the night sky in amazement of the immense beauty of our Cosmos.

[lucaslammott]

Amazing! Thank you for the exciting education!

[happysensyhappysensy]

thank you Mr, Dr, Professor, Honorable Krauss

[fadhligaba]

I thank you for these informations, as always. You are a true hero Professor.

[markphc]

Happy Christmas, thankyou for all the super content and I hope we all have a better 2021