
The Cosmic Companion
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Astronomy, space, and science news and education delivered in a fun, friendly format! Short form Astronomy Minutes and full-length episodes featuring interviews with some of the top scientists, authors, and developers around the globe!
The Cosmic Companion
3M ago
The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye) is a tale set in the year 1156, telling of two amazing women - Elara, the town wizard of Rye in a world without magic, and Adelaide, a nomadic Moorish scholar on the search for truth in all things.The two join together with the most famous thief of all time, Robin Hood, as they set out to solve a mysterious crime and save the seaport town from a far more dangerous threat. This film from director and producer James G. Maynard is one of the first complex feature-length films ever created using the full power of artificial intelligen ..read more
The Cosmic Companion
4M ago
Greetings everyone!
I’m thrilled to announce the completion of our long-awaited film, The Wizard and the Scholar, exploring themes of science over superstition, justice over tyranny, and the search for belonging against the backdrop of 12th-century England.This is also one of the first truly AI-powered feature films ever created, as these technologies are just being developed.
Premiere Date: October 29th - International Robin Hood Day:
Mark your calendars for a captivating journey through history as we unveil The Wizard and the Scholar on the occasion of International Robin Hood Day.
Join us o ..read more
The Cosmic Companion
4M ago
Planting the Seeds of STEAM w/ Ariane Szu-Tu, Nat Geo Kids
Exploring STEAM education and learning, with Ariane Szu-Tu, senior editor, National Geographic Kids Books.
This week on The Cosmic Companion, we're going to take a wild ride through the exciting and innovative universe of STEAM education.
Later in the show, we talk with Ariane Szu-Tu, senior editor at National Geographic Kids Books, about their new release, Almanac 2024!
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The Cosmic Companion
4M ago
For Easter week, as most people share fables of giant anthropomorphic rabbits distributing chocolate eggs, we are Exploring Extraterrestrial Life through Science and Science Fiction. Later in the show, we will welcome Julie Nováková, Giovanni Poggiali, and Eric Choi to the show, talking about their new anthology, Life Beyond Us.
The idea of alien life has fascinated us for centuries. While science fiction has often portrayed extraterrestrial beings as having advanced intelligence, strange abilities, and/or a thirst for human flesh, the scientific reality is likely somewhat different. So, let’s ..read more
The Cosmic Companion
7M ago
Hello all! Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion! I’m James G. Maynard.
Today, we’re talking about humanity’s drive to reach new heights — literally! From the earliest dreams of flight to the thrilling reality of space exploration, we’ll be taking a look at why we soar.
Our special guest today is none other than former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, who will share her experiences and insights on what it takes to reach for the stars, as well as the best within us all.
But first, let’s take a journey through time to see how our fascination with flight has taken us from Kitty Hawk to the Inter ..read more
The Cosmic Companion
8M ago
What do we know about Venus? What do we not know? Stephen Kane, planetary astrophysicist at UC Riverside, joins us to uncover the science and unanswered questions about Venus.
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The Cosmic Companion
9M ago
Looking at the science and history behind The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye), a New Tale of Robin Hood!
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The Cosmic Companion
10M ago
Set in the year 1156, our upcoming feature film, The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye) now has a planned release date! AND it will be in theaters!
This story is led by two amazing women - Elara, a wizard without power, and Adelaide, a nomadic scholar on the search for truth in all things. Faced with a brutal murder in the city, the disparate pair must unite with the most famous thief of all time — Robin Hood — to solve the crime and save the city from an even more egregious threat.Watch this video to learn the release date!
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The Cosmic Companion
10M ago
Today on The Cosmic Companion, we're diving deep into the wild world of intelligence - from curious creatures beneath the waves to the endless expanse of space. Later in the show, we will be talking with octopus whisperer Sy Montgomery.
[OCTOPUS: What? What? Speak up! Stop whispering!]
Now, you probably think I'm about to start talking about animals. Well, yes. But. No. Not yet. First, let's explore the vast network of fungi and their surprising sentience!
MUSHROOMS!
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The Cosmic Companion
11M ago
This week, we are providing you with a viewing guide to the solar eclipse happening over much of North America on Monday 8th April. Sit back and enjoy. Take notes. There will be a test later. Maybe. naw, it’s only a quiz.
Get ready for an incredible celestial event on 8th April — a solar eclipse! As the moon lines up perfectly between the Earth and the sun, parts of North America will experience a spectacular show, and we’re here to help you make the most of it...
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