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StarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioQuantum Quandary: StarTalk Live! With Brian Greene & Janna LevinWhy three dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedians Chuck Nice and Hasan Minhaj celebrate 100 years of quantum physics and everywhere it’s taken us, joined by theoretical astrophysicists Brian Greene and Janna Levin.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/quantum-quandary-startalk-live-with-brian-greene-janna-levin/Thanks to our Patrons Dr. Philip Forkuo Mensah, robert mihai ticu, Brian Purser, german moreno, Dylan Bell, John Bickford, Rogue Ryter, Ethan Rice, Mi Ra, Jalen Grimble, Nick Salverson, Cranjis McBasketball, Jesse Eisenhardt, Thomas Lanphear, Monica Pena, Tolu, Jim Coulter, Morgan Fisher, Julie Schultz, Paradox, Ric...2025-06-031h 18Lex Fridman PodcastLex Fridman Podcast#468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra DimensionsJanna Levin is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in black holes, cosmology of extra dimensions, topology of the universe, and gravitational waves. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep468-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/janna-levin-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama Hiring – join our team...2025-05-063h 07StarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioEinstein’s Crumbs with Janna LevinHow did Einstein’s work influence the world we know today? Neil deGrasse Tyson and  Harrison Greenbaum team up with astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, to explore Einstein’s physics and its resulting discoveries, from Walmart laser pointers to black holes and wormholes. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/einsteins-crumbs-with-janna-levin/Thanks to our Patrons Vickie Patik, Chukwuma, Jaxie Thund-a-Lund, Eric Muldoon, Kevin Price, True Gordon, Chris Del Rosario, Bill Taylor, Garth Graham, George Koris, Kari Legates, Robert Browning, Everyone wants to be a cat, Christine Ferguson, Monte...2025-04-2952 minCloser To TruthCloser To TruthJanna Levin on Cosmology: Black Holes, the Big Bang, and MoreHelp Closer To Truth continue exploring the world's biggest questions with a donation of any amount.   Astrophysicist and science visionary Janna Levin discusses all things cosmology: black holes, gravitational waves, the James Webb Space Telescope discoveries, early galaxies, and more.   Janna J. Levin is a theoretical cosmologist and a professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College. She researches black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. In addition she is the director of sciences at Pioneer Works. Her books include Black Hole Survival Gu...2025-03-051h 13StarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Stoner Edition with Janna LevinIs anything real? Is time just a construct? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer your far-out questions about black holes, dark matter, and the universe with astrophysicist Janna Levin. (Originally Aired Tuesday, March 8 2022)NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-stoner-edition-with-janna-levin/ Thanks to our Patrons Ivan Masjuk, c, Nathan Mitchell, Conner Kemmsies, Dustin Dewayne Hart, Kyle Reinsberg, Andrew Magri, Virginia Cohen, Cathleen Corrie, and David Claassen for supporting us this week. Subscribe to Si...2025-02-1449 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioDeciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna LevinWhat is a gravitational wave? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen sit down with physicist Rainer Weiss to discuss LIGO, black holes, and the physics of gravitational waves. (Originally Aired October 4, 2016)NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/deciphering-gravitational-waves-janna-levin-startalk-stars/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.2024-12-2047 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyHow Will We Know We’re Not Alone?We have identified thousands of planets just in our neighborhood in the Milky Way, mostly from the way they impact their host stars. Basic calculations suggest that there are countless more across the galaxy, and that billions of them could potentially support life. But what kind of life they host, and how we would be able to detect the presence of those biological processes from Earth, remain big questions in the world of exoplanets and astrobiology. What technologies might lie ahead to help us answer the question of whether we are alone in the universe? Lisa Kaltenegger, a...2024-12-1937 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWhat Can Birdsong Teach Us About Human Language?It’s fair to say that enjoyment of a podcast would be severely limited without the human capacity to create and understand speech. That capacity has often been cited as a defining characteristic of our species, and one that sets us apart in the long history of life on Earth. Yet we know that other species communicate in complex ways. Studies of the neurological foundations of language suggest that birdsong, or communication among bats or elephants, originates with brain structures similar to our own. So why do some species vocalize while others don’t? In this episode, Erich...2024-11-2142 minRobinson\'s PodcastRobinson's Podcast235 - Janna Levin: How to Survive a Black Hole Janna Levin is the Claire Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. She is also the Chair and Founding Director of the Science Studios at Pioneer Works. In this episode, Robinson and Janna talk all about black holes and how to survive them. More particularly, they discuss how black holes were discovered both theoretically and empirically, common misconceptions about black holes, their role in theories of quantum gravity, and how they do and will contribute to both the life and death of the universe. If you’d like to learn more about black holes, re...2024-11-172h 04The Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWhy Is It So Hard to Define a Species?The “species” category is almost certainly the best known of all the taxonomic classifications that biologists use to organize life’s vast diversity. It’s a linchpin of both conservation policy and evolutionary theory, though in practice biologists have struggled to find a definition that works across the natural world. In this episode, Kevin de Queiroz, a zoologist and evolutionary biologist, talks with host Janna Levin about the variety of ways to conceive of a species, and ways to understand the relationships among living things.2024-10-2430 minCool Worlds PodcastCool Worlds Podcast#16 Janna Levin - Black Holes, Singularities & WormholesIn this week's episode, David is joined by Prof Janna Levin, Professor of Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. Janna is an expert in the theoretical physics of black holes, an author, a communicator of science and co-founder of Pioneer Works. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to https://coolworldslab.com/support Go to https://ground.news/CWP to discover the full spectrum of truths and absurdities behind today’s headlines. Save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan with my link.  Prof Levin's research page: https://jannalevin.com...2024-10-071h 18The Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWhat Can Cave Life Tell Us About Alien Ecosystems?If instruments do someday detect evidence of life beyond Earth, whether it’s in this solar system or in the farther reaches of space, astrobiologists want to be ready. One of the best ways to learn how alien life might function can be to study the organisms called extremophiles, which live in incredibly challenging environments on or in the Earth. In this episode, Penelope Boston, a microbiologist who has worked for many years with NASA, speaks with Janna Levin about the bizarre life found in habitats such as caves, how it would be possible to...2024-09-2644 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyDo We Need a New Theory of Gravity?Observations of the cosmos suggest that unseen sources of gravity — dark matter — tug at the stars in galaxies, while another mysterious force — dark energy — drives the universe to expand at an ever-increasing rate. The evidence for both of them, however, hinges on assumptions that gravity works the same way at all scales. What if that’s not true? In this episode, theoretical physicist Claudia de Rham explains her work on an alternative explanation called “massive gravity” to host Janna Levin.2024-08-2942 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyHow Does Math Keep Secrets?Can you keep a secret? Modern techniques for maintaining the confidentiality of information are based on mathematical problems that are inherently too difficult for anyone to solve without the right hints. Yet what does that mean when quantum computers capable of solving many problems astronomically faster are on the horizon? In this episode, host Janna Levin talks with computer scientist Boaz Barak about the cryptographic techniques that keep information confidential, and why “security through mathematics” beats “security through obscurity.” Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  TuneIn or your favorite podcasting app, or you can stream it from Quanta.2024-08-0236 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyHow Does Math Keep Our Secrets?Can you keep a secret? Modern techniques for maintaining the confidentiality of information are based on mathematical problems that are inherently too difficult for anyone to solve without the right hints. Yet what does that mean when quantum computers capable of solving many problems astronomically faster are on the horizon? In this episode, host Janna Levin talks with computer scientist Boaz Barak about the cryptographic techniques that keep information confidential, and why “security through mathematics” beats “security through obscurity.”2024-08-0123 minIntroductions NecessaryIntroductions NecessaryJanna LevinMany people love to marvel at the beauty of the cosmos that is observable with our eyes – but what about the beauty that is observable with our ears? Dr. Janna Levin says that the universe has a soundtrack that is played on space itself. Image: Fronteiras do Pensamento (CC BY-SA 2.0). Sources and additional reading are available at https://introductionsnecessary.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ninehourfilms2024-07-2602 minIntroductions NecessaryIntroductions NecessaryJanna LevinMany people love to marvel at the beauty of the cosmos that is observable with our eyes – but what about the beauty that is observable with our ears? Dr. Janna Levin says that the universe has a soundtrack that is played on space itself. Image: Fronteiras do Pensamento (CC BY-SA 2.0). Sources and additional reading are available at https://introductionsnecessary.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ninehourfilms2024-07-2602 minWomen in STEMWomen in STEMJanna LevinMany people love to marvel at the beauty of the cosmos that is observable with our eyes – but what about the beauty that is observable with our ears? Dr. Janna Levin says that the universe has a soundtrack that is played on space itself. Image: Fronteiras do Pensamento (CC BY-SA 2.0). Sources and additional reading are available at https://introductionsnecessary.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ninehourfilms2024-07-2602 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyHow Is Tiling Without Repetition Possible?In the tiling of wallpaper and bathroom floors, collective repeated patterns often emerge. Mathematicians have long tried to find a tiling shape that never repeats in this way. In 2023, they lauded an unexpected amateur victor. That discovery of the elusive aperiodic monotile propelled the field into new dimensions. The study of tessellation is much more than a fun thought exercise:  Peculiar, rare tiling formations can sometimes seem to tell us something about the natural world, from the structure of minerals to the organization of the cosmos. In this episode, Janna Levin speaks with mathematician Natalie Priebe Frank a...2024-07-0339 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWhat Can Tiling Patterns Teach Us?In the tiling of wallpaper and bathroom floors, collective repeated patterns often emerge. Mathematicians have long tried to find a tiling shape that never repeats in this way. In 2023, they lauded an unexpected amateur victor. That discovery of the elusive aperiodic monotile propelled the field into new dimensions. The study of tessellation is much more than a fun thought exercise: Peculiar, rare tiling formations can sometimes seem to tell us something about the natural world, from the structure of minerals to the organization of the cosmos. In this episode, co-host Janna Levin speaks with mathematician Natalie Priebe Frank o...2024-07-0339 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioTraveling Through Space and Time, with Janna LevinWhat awaits us beyond our solar system? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen answer questions on interstellar travel, black holes, and the furthest reaches of our universe. What mysteries can we uncover once we venture further beyond our home star?NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/traveling-space-time-janna-levin/(Originally Aired October 17, 2017) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/p...2024-06-2845 minThe Open Ears ProjectThe Open Ears ProjectJanna Levin on Mozart’s Unfinished AmbitionsJanna Levin is a theoretical cosmologist and professor of astronomy and physics at Barnard College in New York City, specializing in the study of black holes. A Guggenheim Fellow, she’s authored several books on the topics of space, mathematics, and the impassioned people that study them; her latest book, “Black Hole Survival Guide,” allows readers to imagine an encounter with a black hole. In the final episode of this season of The Open Ears Project, Janna Levin uses the music of Mozart to venture into the world of perfect circles, spacetime, and the drive to reach a plato...2024-06-1724 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyCan Psychedelics Improve Mental Health?During traumatic periods and their aftermath, our brains can fall into habitual ways of thinking that may be helpful in the short run but become maladaptive years later. For the brain to readjust to new situations later in life, it needs to be restored to the malleable state it was in when the habits first formed. That is exactly what Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist and psychiatric researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, is working toward in her lab. What is her surprising tool? Psychedelics. In this episode, Dölen shares with co-host Janna Levin the...2024-06-0613 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyCan Psychedelics Improve Mental Health?During traumatic periods and their aftermath, our brains can fall into habitual ways of thinking that may be helpful in the short run but become maladaptive years later. For the brain to readjust to new situations later in life, it needs to be restored to the malleable state it was in when the habits first formed. That is exactly what Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist and psychiatric researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, is working toward in her lab. What is her surprising tool? Psychedelics.  In this episode, Dölen shares with co-host Janna Levin the...2024-06-0639 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWill Better Superconductors Transform the World?If superconductors — materials that conduct electricity without any resistance — worked at temperatures and pressures close to what we would consider normal, they would be world-changing. They could dramatically amplify power grids, levitate high-speed trains and enable more affordable medical technologies. For more than a century, physicists have tinkered with different compounds and environmental conditions in pursuit of this elusive property, but while success has sometimes been claimed, the reports were always debunked or withdrawn. What makes this challenge so tricky? In this episode, Siddharth Shanker Saxena, a condensed-matter physicist at the University of Cambridge, gives co-host Janna Levi...2024-05-0928 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWill Better Superconductors Transform the World?If superconductors — materials that conduct electricity without any resistance — worked at temperatures and pressures close to what we would consider normal, they would be world-changing. They could dramatically amplify power grids, levitate high-speed trains and enable more affordable medical technologies. For more than a century, physicists have tinkered with different compounds and environmental conditions in pursuit of this elusive property, but while success has sometimes been claimed, the reports were always debunked or withdrawn. What makes this challenge so tricky? In this episode, Siddharth Shanker Saxena, a condensed-matter physicist at the University of Cambridge, gives co-host Janna Levi...2024-05-0928 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Bits of Spacetime with Janna LevinIs gravity fundamental to the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore quantum physics, the fourth dimension, whether H2O is water, and the many-worlds interpretation with theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-bits-of-spacetime-with-janna-levin/Thanks to our Patrons Mikal Krane, Tramond Spencer, John R, Laura Morrison, Javier Mejia, Emilio Campín Ramírez de Arellano, Jeff Gauthier, Tom Jones, and Jaired H for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of S...2024-05-0752 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyCan Information Escape a Black Hole?Nothing escapes a black hole … or does it? In the 1970s, the physicist Stephen Hawking described a subtle process by which black holes can “evaporate,” with some particles evading gravitational oblivion. That phenomenon, now dubbed Hawking radiation, seems at odds with general relativity, and it raises an even weirder question: If particles can escape, do they preserve any information about the matter that was obliterated? Leonard Susskind, a physicist at Stanford University, found himself at odds with Hawking over the answer. In this episode, co-host Janna Levin speaks with Susskind about the “black hole war” that ensued and the po...2024-04-1129 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyCan Information Escape a Black Hole?Nothing escapes a black hole… or does it? In the 1970s, Stephen Hawking described a subtle process by which black holes can “evaporate,” with some particles evading gravitational oblivion. This phenomenon, now dubbed “Hawking radiation,” seems inherently at odds with general relativity, but it gets weirder still: If particles can escape, do they preserve some information about the matter that was obliterated? Leonard Susskind, a physicist at Stanford University, found himself at odds with Hawking when it came to answering this question. In this episode, co-host Janna Levin speaks with Susskind about the “black hole war” that ensued and the powerful s...2024-04-1129 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioEclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna LevinWhat can we learn from eclipses? Janna Levin joined by comedian Matt Kirshen and professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Columbia University, Joe Patterson, discuss the 2017 eclipse, binary star systems, super novae and more. What is an eclipse on Jupiter like?NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/eclipses-cosmic-cataclysms-janna-levin/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.2024-04-0552 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWhat Is Quantum Teleportation?Quantum teleportation isn’t just science fiction; it’s entirely real and happening in laboratories today. But teleporting quantum particles and information is a far cry from beaming people through space. In some ways, it’s even more astonishing. John Preskill, a theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology, is one of the leading theoreticians of quantum computing and information. In this episode, co-host Janna Levin interviews him about entanglement, teleporting bits from coast to coast, and the revolutionary promise of quantum technology. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or your favorite podcasting...2024-03-1429 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWhat Is Quantum Teleportation?Quantum teleportation isn’t just science fiction; it’s entirely real and happening in laboratories today. But teleporting quantum particles and information is a far cry from beaming people through space. In some ways, it’s even more astonishing. John Preskill, a theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology, is one of the leading theoreticians of quantum computing and information. In this episode, co-host Janna Levin interviews him about entanglement, teleporting bits from coast to coast, and the revolutionary promise of quantum technology.2024-03-1430 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyHow Did Altruism Evolve?We often talk about evolution in terms of competition, as the survival of the fittest. But if it is, then where did the widespread (and widely admired) impulse to help others even at great cost to ourselves come from? In this episode, Stephanie Preston, a professor of psychology and head of the Ecological Neuroscience Lab at the University of Michigan, talks about the evolutionary, neurological and behavioral foundations for altruism with our new co-host, the astrophysicist and author Janna Levin.2024-02-1534 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyHow Did Altruism Evolve?We often talk about evolution as the survival of the fittest. But if it is, then where did the widespread (and widely admired) impulse to help others even at great cost to ourselves come from? In this episode, host Janna Levin speaks with Stephanie Preston, a professor of psychology and head of the Ecological Neuroscience Lab at the University of Michigan, about the evolutionary, neurological and behavioral foundations for altruism.2024-02-1534 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyWhy Locusts Swarm, Humans Do Good and Time Marches On“The Joy of Why” is a Quanta Magazine podcast about curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. The mathematician and author Steven Strogatz and the astrophysicist and author Janna Levin take turns interviewing leading researchers about the great scientific and mathematical questions of our time. New episodes are released every other Thursday.2024-01-2502 minThe Joy of WhyThe Joy of WhyTrailer: The Joy of Why Season 3Tune in to the new season of ‘The Joy of Why,’ a podcast from Quanta Magazine and PRX. This season, new co-host cosmologist Janna Levin and mathematician Steven Strogatz will be joined by guests including Terence Tao, the mathematician and Fields Medalist, and Frank Wilczek, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist. New episodes premiere every other Thursday.2024-01-2502 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioRelativity Round-up: StarTalk Live! With Janna LevinIs the universe infinite? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio go to infinity and beyond as we explore the origins of relativity, time travel, and the discovery of expansion with astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD live from Pioneer Works in Brooklyn.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/relativity-round-up-startalk-live-with-janna-levin/Thanks to our Patrons Shari Murnane, Gary, Eoghan Smyth, Dmitry Petrov, Paul Dragicevich, Elizabeth Flores, Joseph Russomano, and William Riley for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: ESO/VVV Survey/D. Minniti, CC BY 4.0, via...2023-11-0744 minEnglish Academic Vocabulary BoosterEnglish Academic Vocabulary Booster4588. 187 Academic Words Reference from "Janna Levin: The sound the universe makes | TED Talk"This podcast is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source. We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time. ■Reference Source https://www.ted.com/talks/janna_levin_the_sound_the_universe_makes ■Post on this topic (You can get FREE learning materials!) https://englist.me/187-academic-words-reference-from-janna-levin-the-sound-the-universe-makes-ted-talk/ ■Youtube Video https://youtu.be/pwegMSu8hG0 (All Words) https://youtu.be/DYT6M3Ln-FQ (Advanced Words) https://youtu.be/lM1EY6bnd...2023-09-072h 46New Books in Physics and ChemistryNew Books in Physics and ChemistryJanna Levin, "How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space" (Princeton UP, 2023)Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the pattern of hot and cold spots left...2023-07-1528 minNew Books in Science, Technology, and SocietyNew Books in Science, Technology, and SocietyJanna Levin, "How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space" (Princeton UP, 2023)Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the pattern of hot and cold spots left...2023-07-1528 minNew Books in ScienceNew Books in ScienceJanna Levin, "How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space" (Princeton UP, 2023)Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the pattern of hot and cold spots left...2023-07-1528 minPrinceton UP Ideas PodcastPrinceton UP Ideas PodcastJanna Levin, "How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space" (Princeton UP, 2023)Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the pattern of hot and cold spots left...2023-07-1528 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioBlack Hole Bonanza: StarTalk Live! With Janna Levin and Jenny GreeneHow do supermassive black holes form? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice come to you live to learn about the history of black holes, what’s inside them, and new discoveries with cosmologist Janna Levin and astrophysicist Jenny Greene. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Leigh Momii, Molly Jebsen, Gilbert Cruz, Robert Colonel, Oliver Orofino, and Stephen Coleman for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: ESO/WFI (Optical); MPIfR/ESO/APEX/A.Weiss et al. (Submillimetre); NASA/CXC/CfA/R.Kraft et al. (X-ray)Der...2023-05-231h 30Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookYour Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookHow the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space Audiobook by Janna LevinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 646896 Title: How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Length: 8:49:15 Language: English Release date: 01-10-23 Publisher: Princeton University Press Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy & Physics Summary: In this audiobook, astrophysicist Janna Levin blends memoir and visionary science to provide a groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as...2023-01-108h 49Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Next-Level!Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Next-Level!How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space by Janna LevinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646896to listen full audiobooks. Title: How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 49 minutes Release date: January 10, 2023 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: In this audiobook, astrophysicist Janna Levin blends memoir and visionary science to provide a groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and...2023-01-108h 49Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsHow the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space by Janna LevinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646896 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 49 minutes Release date: January 10, 2023 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: In this audiobook, astrophysicist Janna Levin blends memoir and visionary science to provide a groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox...2023-01-1005 minListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsHow the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space by Janna LevinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646896to listen full audiobooks. Title: How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 49 minutes Release date: January 10, 2023 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: In this audiobook, astrophysicist Janna Levin blends memoir and visionary science to provide a groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and...2023-01-108h 49Q&AQ&AJanna Levin on Black Holes/Sagittarius A* & Jessica Whiteside on the Mars Perseverance RoverThis week we look at two space-related stories in the news recently: the release of an image of Sagittarius A star, a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, and the progress made by NASA's Perseverance Rover in its search for life on Mars. We are joined by two guests, Barnard College astrophysicist and author Janna Levin and University of Southampton geochemistry professor Jessica Whiteside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-06-131h 01StarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Stoner Edition with Janna LevinIs anything real? Is time just a construct? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer your far-out questions about black holes, dark matter, and the universe with astrophysicist Janna Levin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-stoner-edition-with-janna-levin/Thanks to our Patrons Ivan Masjuk, c, Nathan Mitchell, Conner Kemmsies, Dustin Dewayne Hart, Kyle Reinsberg, Andrew Magri, Virginia Cohen, Cathleen Corrie, and David Claassenfor supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Les Bossinas (Cortez III Service C...2022-03-0849 minGreat PodversationsGreat PodversationsFrank Wilczek and Janna LevinPhysicist Frank Wilczek and Professor Janna Levin discuss Wilczek’s book, “Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality.” Frank Wilczek jointly won The Nobel Prize in Physics in 2004, for his graduate work at Princeton with David Gross. He was among the earliest MacArthur Fellows and has won many awards both for his scientific work and his writing, which includes hundreds of articles in leading scientific journals. His “Wilczek’s Universe” column appears regularly in the Wall Street Journal. Wilczek is the Herman Feshbach Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, th...2022-01-1437 minSilicon Valley Astronomy LecturesSilicon Valley Astronomy LecturesBlack Hole Survival Guide with Dr. Janna LevinMay 22, 2021,  Dr. Janna Levin (Columbia University's Barnard College)Dr. Levin helps us to understand, and to find delight in, black holes – perhaps the most opaque theoretical construct ever imagined by physicists. She takes us on an exploratory tour of the neighborhood of a black hole, and help us feel the visceral experience of encountering black holes of different masses.  The title of the talk is also the title of her recently published popular-level book.  (Originally scheduled for April, this talk had technical problems, and was re-recorded successfully in May.)2021-08-011h 10StarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Origins of the Universe, with Janna LevinWhat makes up the universe? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unveil the new StarTalk book, Cosmic Queries, with theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin, breaking down the building blocks of the universe. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-origins-of-the-universe-with-janna-levin/ Thanks to our Patrons Sunny Day, Shain Dholakiya, Penny Joy, Ben Miller, Eric Lamont, Fernando Sepulveda, Caleb Nolan, Beverly Bellows, Pedro, and Chris Mank for supporting us this week. Shown: Abel 1689. Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, E...2021-03-0949 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast442. Janna Levin InterviewScientist Janna Levin joins us to discuss her new nonfiction book Black Hole Survival Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-271h 01Utility + FunctionUtility + Function4. Janna Levin - Periphery of ComprehensibleJanna Levin is the Claire Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. She is also the Chair and Founding Director of the Science Studios at Pioneer Works. A Guggenheim Fellow, Janna has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. She is the presenter of the NOVA feature Black Hole Apocalypse, aired on PBS—the first female presenter for NOVA in 35 years. Her previous books include How the Universe Got Its Spots and a novel, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, which wo...2020-11-1700 minThis Is the AuthorThis Is the AuthorS5 E63: Paola Ramos, Seth Godin, and Janna LevinS5 Ep 63: In this episode, meet journalist Paola Ramos, entrepreneur and best-selling author Seth Godin, and Professor of Physics and Astronomy Janna Levin. Finding Latinx by Paola Ramos: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/616730/finding-latinx/ The Practice by Seth Godin: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653661/the-practice/ Black Hole Survival Guide by Janna Levin: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622603/black-hole-survival-guide/2020-11-1719 minScience ShamblesScience ShamblesJanna Levin - Science Book ShamblesJanna Levin is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Columbia University and a world leading researcher on our understanding of black holes. Her new book, Black Hole Survival Guide, is out this week and she joined us from the US to chat about it. Extended conversation, and lots of other goodies, for Patreon supporters. Sign up at patreon.com/cosmicshambles2020-11-1729 minBook ShamblesBook ShamblesJanna Levin - Science Book ShamblesJanna Levin is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Columbia University and a world leading researcher on our understanding of black holes. Her new book, Black Hole Survival Guide, is out this week and she joined us from the US to chat about it. Extended conversation, and lots of other goodies, for Patreon supporters. Sign up at patreon.com/bookshambles2020-11-1729 minInto the Impossible With Brian KeatingInto the Impossible With Brian KeatingJanna Levin: How to Survive A Black Hole Encounter! (#093)Janna is back to discuss her wonderful new book, BLACK HOLE SURVIVAL GUIDE https://amzn.to/2IlbpKSKeep your distance and enjoy the ride! Please subscribe https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 & watch my previous conversation with Janna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEtGYQ7A0B4?sub_confirmation=1 Leave a comment in the comment section or join the livechat…we all want to engage with Janna! Several Topics are on the menu on our voyage, including: 1. Black Hole basics 2. Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose 3. Are singularities real? 4. What is your favorite BH? 5. Black Hole Batteries! Ja...2020-11-1459 minYour Personal Storyteller - Full Audiobook at Your CommandYour Personal Storyteller - Full Audiobook at Your CommandBlack Hole Survival Guide Audiobook by Janna LevinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 456123 Title: Black Hole Survival Guide Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Length: 02:39:54 Language: English Release date: 11-12-20 Publisher: Penguin Books LTD Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy & Physics Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. 'Astrophysics at its sexiest ... packed with revelations ... hugely enjoyable' Sunday Times What would happen if you fell into a black hole? Black holes are the most extraordinary phenomenon in the universe, but they are a riddle that confounds our intuitions. Anything that enters them can never escape, and yet they contain nothing at...2020-11-122h 39Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsBlack Hole Survival Guide by Janna LevinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/456123to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Hole Survival Guide Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 12, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. 'Astrophysics at its sexiest ... packed with revelations ... hugely enjoyable' Sunday Times What would happen if you fell into a black hole? Black holes are the most extraordinary phenomenon in the universe, but they are a riddle that confounds our intuitions. Anything that enters them can never escape, and yet...2020-11-122h 39Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsBlack Hole Survival Guide by Janna LevinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/456123 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Hole Survival Guide Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 12, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. 'Astrophysics at its sexiest ... packed with revelations ... hugely enjoyable' Sunday Times What would happen if you fell into a black hole? Black holes are the most extraordinary phenomenon in the universe, but they are a riddle that confounds our intuitions. Anything that enters them can never escape, and...2020-11-1205 minGet Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookGet Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookBlack Hole Survival Guide Audiobook by Janna LevinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 421817 Title: Black Hole Survival Guide Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Length: 2:40:00 Language: English Release date: 11-10-20 Publisher: Random House (Audio) Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy & Physics Summary: From the acclaimed author of Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space--an authoritative and accessible guide to the most alluring and challenging phenomena of contemporary science. Through her writing, astrophysicist Janna Levin has focused on making the science she studies not just comprehensible but also, and perhaps more important, intriguing to the nonscientist. In this book...2020-11-102h 40Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsBlack Hole Survival Guide by Janna LevinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/421817 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Hole Survival Guide Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 40 minutes Release date: November 10, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space--an authoritative and accessible guide to the most alluring and challenging phenomena of contemporary science. Through her writing, astrophysicist Janna Levin has focused on making the science she studies not just comprehensible but also, and perhaps more important, intriguing to...2020-11-1010 minDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsBlack Hole Survival Guide by Janna LevinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/421817to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Hole Survival Guide Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 40 minutes Release date: November 10, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space--an authoritative and accessible guide to the most alluring and challenging phenomena of contemporary science. Through her writing, astrophysicist Janna Levin has focused on making the science she studies not just comprehensible but also, and perhaps more important, intriguing to the...2020-11-102h 40Star DiaryStar DiaryWhat's a black hole? Interview with astrophysicist Janna LevinUS astrophysicist Janna Levin reveals the secrets of black holes.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-11-0641 minInto the Impossible With Brian KeatingInto the Impossible With Brian KeatingJanna Levin: Spots, Blues, and Madmen — revealing cosmic mysteries (#056)  Theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin is an-award winning author of both nonfiction and fiction. In her interview on the INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE podcast, she emphasizes the important role of creativity in science, and life in general. We discussed Levin’s research on the topology of the universe and black holes, including the Event Horizon Telescope. We also discuss her highly-anticipated upcoming book, “Black Hole Survival Guide.” Subscribe to my newsletter to receive show notes for this episode: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list… 00:03:17 Science is part of our culture. 00:12:17 Cultivating communication skills in scientists. 00:16:29 Gödel, Popper, and what consti...2020-07-151h 03The Tim Ferriss ShowThe Tim Ferriss Show#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the FaceJanna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face | Brought to you by Allform and LinkedIn Jobs.“I used to resent obstacles along the path, thinking, ‘If only that hadn’t happened life would be so good.’ Then I suddenly realized, life is the obstacles. There is no underlying path.” — Janna LevinJanna Levin (@jannalevin) is the Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. She has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. Ja...2020-07-091h 53The Joy of xThe Joy of xJanna Levin on Seeing and Hearing Black HolesThe astrophysicist Janna Levin describes the fierce scientific beauty she finds in black holes and reveals why she took a major risk early in her career. The post Janna Levin on Seeing and Hearing Black Holes first appeared on Quanta Magazine2020-03-0354 minThe Way I See ItThe Way I See ItStarry Night and Janna LevinArt critic Alastair Sooke, in the company of some of the leading creatives of our age, takes us on a deep dive into the stunning works in the Museum of Modern Art's collection, whilst exploring what it really means “to see” art. Leading cultural figures in the series include Grammy- and Emmy-award-winning Hollywood actor and comedian Steve Martin, the author of the New York Times best-selling essay collection Roxane Gay, one of the founders of minimalism – composer Steve Reich and stand-up comedian Margaret Cho. Each episode introduces us to an important art work in the collection, but asks how our own pe...2019-10-1414 minThe Way I See ItThe Way I See ItStarry Night and Janna LevinArt critic Alastair Sooke, in the company of some of the leading creatives of our age, takes us on a deep dive into the stunning works in the Museum of Modern Art's collection, whilst exploring what it really means “to see” art. Leading cultural figures in the series include Grammy- and Emmy-award-winning Hollywood actor and comedian Steve Martin, the author of the New York Times best-selling essay collection Roxane Gay, one of the founders of minimalism – composer Steve Reich and stand-up comedian Margaret Cho. Each episode introduces us to an important art work in the collection, but asks h...2019-10-1413 minSean Carroll\'s Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasSean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasJanna Levin on Black Holes, Chaos, and the Narrative of ScienceIt's a big universe out there, full of an astonishing variety of questions and puzzles. Today's guest, Janna Levin, is a physicist who has delved into some of the trippiest aspects of cosmology and gravitation: the topology of the universe, extra dimensions of space, and the appearance of chaos in orbits around black holes. At the same time, she has been a pioneer in talking about science in interesting and innovative ways: a personal memoir, a novelized narrative of famous scientific lives, and a journalistic exploration of one of the most important experiments of our time. We talk about how...2018-12-171h 08StarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsEclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna Levin (Repeat)Moments after the Great American Eclipse of 2017, astrophysicist Janna Levin, comic co-host Matt Kirshen, and Columbia professor of astronomy Joe Patterson talk about eclipses, relativity, black widow pulsars, and more. (Repeat)NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/eclipses-cosmic-cataclysms-and-more-with-janna-levin-repeat/Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstarsSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsApple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsGoogle Play Mu...2018-05-2353 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsTraveling Through Space and Time, with Janna Levin (Repeat)Astrophysicist Janna Levin and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about interstellar travel, from special relativity, to time dilation, to visiting exoplanets.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstarsSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsApple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsGoogle Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I2nz5bguurd5se7zu4fhnd25lk4NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://ww...2018-02-1446 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsNow Hear This: Theoretical Physics, with Janna LevinJoin astrophysicist and host Janna Levin, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist David Spergel as they ponder the cosmological and theoretical phenomena found in our universe. Recorded live at the Now Hear This: Podcast Festival in New York City.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/now-hear-this-theoretical-physics-with-janna-levin/Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstarsSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsApple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/po...2017-12-0648 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsTraveling Through Space and Time, with Janna LevinAstrophysicist Janna Levin and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about interstellar travel, from special relativity, to time dilation, to visiting exoplanets.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstarsSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsApple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsGoogle Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I2nz5bguurd5se7zu4fhnd25lk4NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://ww...2017-10-1846 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsEclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna LevinMoments after the Great American Eclipse of 2017, astrophysicist Janna Levin, comic co-host Matt Kirshen, and Columbia professor of astronomy Joe Patterson talk about eclipses, relativity, black widow pulsars, and more.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsiTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsTuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstarsGoogle Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I2nz5bguurd5se7zu4fhnd25lk4NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode co...2017-09-2753 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsHunting for Black Holes, with Janna Levin (Repeat)If light can’t escape from black holes, how can we observe them at all? Find out from astrophysicist Janna Levin, co-host Matt Kirshen, and Shep Doeleman, the MIT astrophysicist leading the Event Horizon Telescope project to study black hole Sgr A* at the center of our galaxy.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsApple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsTuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p949405/Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/musi...2017-09-0649 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsDeciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin (Repeat)What are gravitational waves, and what can they tell us about our universe? In her first outing as StarTalk All-Star host, cosmologist Janna Levin untangles the astrophysics with help from LIGO co-founder Rainer Weiss and comic co-host Matt Kirshen. 2017-07-0548 minCUNY TV\'s Science Goes to the MoviesCUNY TV's Science Goes to the MoviesSsn 3; Epsd 13: The Man Who Knew Infinity - Janna LevinIn episode #313 of Science Goes to the Movies, author and cosmologist Janna Levin joins the show to talk about mathematics in movies like The Man Who Knew Infinity—about the life and work of famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan2017-03-1126 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioHunting for Black Holes, with Janna Levin - StarTalk All-StarsIf light can’t escape from black holes, how can we observe them at all? Find out from astrophysicist Janna Levin, co-host Matt Kirshen, and Shep Doeleman, the MIT astrophysicist leading the Event Horizon Telescope project to study black hole Sgr A* at the center of our galaxy.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Ap...2016-11-1549 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsHunting for Black Holes, with Janna LevinIf light can’t escape from black holes, how can we observe them at all? Find out from astrophysicist Janna Levin, co-host Matt Kirshen, and Shep Doeleman, the MIT astrophysicist leading the Event Horizon Telescope project to study black hole Sgr A* at the center of our galaxy.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/ 2016-11-1349 minStarTalk RadioStarTalk RadioDeciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin - StarTalk AllstarsWhat are gravitational waves, and what can they tell us about our universe? In her first outing as StarTalk All-Star host, cosmologist Janna Levin untangles the astrophysics with help from LIGO co-founder Rainer Weiss and comic co-host Matt Kirshen. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.2016-10-0548 minStarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-StarsDeciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna LevinWhat are gravitational waves, and what can they tell us about our universe? In her first outing as StarTalk All-Star host, cosmologist Janna Levin untangles the astrophysics with help from LIGO co-founder Rainer Weiss and comic co-host Matt Kirshen. 2016-10-0248 minInquiring MindsInquiring Minds140 Janna Levin - This Is the Sound of Two Black Holes CollidingWe talk to Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College and author of Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds 2016-07-0840 minTalk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaTalk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaBlack Hole Blues w/ Janna LevinAstrophysicist and author of "Black Hole Blues" Janna Levin joins Cara to talk about why theoretical physics is so fascinating, how Einstein really got it right, and what the incredible detections at LIGO mean for our understanding of the universe.2016-06-281h 17The Michael Shermer ShowThe Michael Shermer Show5. Dr. Janna Levin — Gravitational Waves, Black Holes and the Nature of the CosmosOn Thursday, February 11, 2016, the National Science Foundation made a thrilling announcement: gravitational waves—first predicted by Einstein as part of his general theory of relativity in 1916—had been detected for the first time. This incredible development made front page news and was reported by outlets across the country. How was such a remarkable discovery, a long hundred years after Einstein’s prediction, made possible? In this Science Salon based on her new book, Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space, astrophysicist and award-winning writer Dr. Janna Levin tells the epic story of the scientific campaign to rec...2016-04-101h 03Listen, Learn, and Be Transported With Free Audiobook JourneysListen, Learn, and Be Transported With Free Audiobook JourneysBlack Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space Audiobook by Janna LevinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 259383 Title: Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Length: 07:30:00 Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Random House (Audio) Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy & Physics Summary: The authoritative story of the headline-making discovery of gravitational waves—by an eminent theoretical astrophysicist and award-winning writer. From the author of How the Universe Got Its Spots and A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, the epic story of the scientific campaign to record the soundtrack of our universe.   Black holes are dark. Tha...2016-03-297h 30Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsListen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsBlack Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space by Janna LevinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/259383 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 29, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: The authoritative story of the headline-making discovery of gravitational waves—by an eminent theoretical astrophysicist and award-winning writer. From the author of How the Universe Got Its Spots and A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, the epic story of the scientific campaign to record the soundtrack of our un...2016-03-2910 minStream Full Audiobook in Science & Technology, Psychology & The MindStream Full Audiobook in Science & Technology, Psychology & The MindBlack Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space by Janna Levin | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space Author: Janna Levin Narrator: Janna Levin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Genres: Science & Technology, Physics Summary: The authoritative story of the headline-making discovery of gravitational waves - by an eminent theoretical astrophysicist and award-winning writer. From the author of How the Universe Got Its Spots and A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, the epic story of the scientific campaign to record the soundtrack of our universe. Contact: info@hotaudiobook...2016-03-297h 29EdgeCastEdgeCastJanna Levin - Sounds of the Skies [3.23.16]JANNA LEVIN is a professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. She is the author of How the Universe Got Its Spots; A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines; and most recently, Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space. The Conversation: https://www.edge.org/conversation/janna_levin-sounds-of-the-skies2016-03-2341 minCrossCurrentsCrossCurrentsCrossCurrents - Aspen Ideas Fest: Janna Levin & Kay HymowitzTwo speakers from this year’s Aspen Ideas Fest, Janna Levin, an astrophysicist from Barnard College and Kay Hymowitz, the author of the bestseller, "Manning Up". aspenideas.org To learn more about CrossCurrents: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/crosscurrents2014-06-2529 minOn Being with Krista TippettOn Being with Krista TippettJanna Levin — Mathematics, Purpose, and TruthAn astrophysicist who studies the shape of the universe, Janna Levin has also explored her science by writing a novel about two pivotal 20th-century mathematicians, Kurt Gödel and Alan Turing. Both men pushed at boundaries where mathematics presses on grand questions of meaning and purpose. Such questions, she says, help create the technologies that are now changing our sense of what it means to be human.2014-04-0351 minOn Being with Krista TippettOn Being with Krista Tippett[Unedited] Janna Levin with Krista TippettJanna Levin is an astrophysicist and writer. She has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. She is the author of “A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines,” which won the PEN/Bingham prize. This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode “Janna Levin — Mathematics, Purpose, and Truth.” Find more at onbeing.org.2014-04-031h 16On Being with Krista TippettOn Being with Krista Tippett[Unedited] Janna Levin with Krista TippettJanna Levin is an astrophysicist and writer. She has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. She is the author of “A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines,” which won the PEN/Bingham prize. This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode “Janna Levin — Mathematics, Purpose, and Truth.” Find more at onbeing.org. 2014-04-031h 16On Being with Krista TippettOn Being with Krista TippettJanna Levin — Mathematics, Purpose, and TruthAn astrophysicist who studies the shape of the universe, Janna Levin has also explored her science by writing a novel about two pivotal 20th-century mathematicians, Kurt Gödel and Alan Turing. Both men pushed at boundaries where mathematics presses on grand questions of meaning and purpose. Such questions, she says, help create the technologies that are now changing our sense of what it means to be human.2014-04-0351 minOn Being with Krista TippettOn Being with Krista Tippett[Unedited] Janna Levin with Krista TippettJanna Levin is an astrophysicist and writer. She has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. She is the author of “A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines,” which won the PEN/Bingham prize. This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode “Janna Levin — Mathematics, Purpose, and Truth.” Find more at onbeing.org.2014-04-031h 16On Being with Krista TippettOn Being with Krista TippettJanna Levin — Mathematics, Purpose, and TruthAn astrophysicist who studies the shape of the universe, Janna Levin has also explored her science by writing a novel about two pivotal 20th-century mathematicians, Kurt Gödel and Alan Turing. Both men pushed at boundaries where mathematics presses on grand questions of meaning and purpose. Such questions, she says, help create the technologies that are now changing our sense of what it means to be human. 2014-04-0351 minProbably ScienceProbably ScienceEpisode 108 - Drs. Larry Price, Jamie Rollins and Janna LevinTo help us make sense of the biggest cosmology story of recent years, we invited three of our favorite physicists back to the show. Matt and Jesse are joined by an in-studio Dr. Larry Price, and, thanks to technical wizardry, NYC-dwelling Prof. Janna Levin and a Washington State-based Dr. Jamie Rollins, as they talk us through The Big Bang, what Inflation means, what this BICEP2 experiment did, whether it's important, what the Asian guy with the champagne meant when he said “It's five sigma at point two” to the Russian man and woman in that viral video, what was goin...2014-03-271h 10Probably ScienceProbably ScienceEpisode 073 - Janna LevinTheoretical physicist, author and Barnard College of Columbia University professor Janna Levin (jannalevin.com) invited Matt and Andy to her temporary Venice home where she resides while working at Caltech, and she helped this installment of Probably Science have perhaps the most actual science of any episode yet, delving into: Andy's house troubles! The mathematical basis of theoretical physics! Einstein's explanation of Mercury's odd orbit! Black holes orbiting in three-leaf clovers! Building a device to detect the sounds of oscillating space-time! Black holes banging on the drum of space! Trying to wrap your head around what's actually in a...2013-06-191h 04The Official TED Talk GuideThe Official TED Talk GuideThe sound the universe makes | Janna LevinWe think of space as a silent place. But physicist Janna Levin says the universe has a soundtrack -- a sonic composition that records some of the most dramatic events in outer space. (Black holes, for instance, bang on spacetime like a drum.) An accessible and mind-expanding soundwalk through the universe.2011-03-1517 min