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Small Steps, Giant LeapsTurning Space Data Into SoundFrom black holes to star clusters, scientists are turning space data into sound with a process called sonification. Dr. Kimberly Arcand, visual scientist with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, joins us to explore how data sonification lets more people experience the cosmos and give researchers a new way to interpret science one note at a time.
2025-08-2026 min
The 365 Days of AstronomyApril Jubett - Listen to the Universehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxWwlwvcQDg&t=0s https://plus.nasa.gov/video/listen-to-the-universe/ From Jun 5, 2024. NASA is famous for beautiful space images, but did you know you can listen to them? Go behind the scenes with the team that creates “sonifications,” translations of data into sound, and learn how meaningful they are to people who are blind or low-vision. "Listen to the Universe" - Audio-described version for better accessibility Organization: NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center/Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory/Chandra X-ray Center & NASA's Universe of Lea...
2025-01-0928 min
StarTalk RadioListening to the Universe with Kimberly ArcandWhat does a black hole sound like? Neil deGrasse Tyson & Chuck Nice explore the sounds of the universe using JWST and Chandra X-Ray Observatory data with astrophysicist and data sonification expert Kimberly Arcand, Live at Guild Hall. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Deb, Linda Gibson, Dominic Hamken, JTsolept, Eric Sharakan, Rick Wallingford, Douglas Waltz, RT, Cristina, Lorraine Wright, Paul Deis, Diane Lapick, Dr. Staci Gruber, James Dorrough, Edward Bornman, GLENNA F MONTGOMERY, and David Martin for supporting us this week.
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2024-10-081h 11
Our Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease AnxietyMini Meditation: We Are Made of Star Stuff – For Anxiety, Connection & Cosmic CalmLast week’s episode (We Are Made of Star Stuff; An Interview with Dr. Kimberly Arcand) is a personal favorite of mine, and this week, I’m highlighting the meditation from that episode to make sure you have a chance to listen. The sonification of stars, black holes, galaxies and more invite a new way of knowing the cosmos. It is one thing to see a static image of the night sky and an entirely different experience when we hear that same data in an embodied way. Meditation is exactl...
2024-05-0227 minOur Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease AnxietyWe Are Made of Star Stuff: Meditation for Anxiety, Connection & Cosmic Awareness with NASA’s Dr. Kimberly ArcandIn 2020, experts at NASA’s Chandra X-ray Center began the first ongoing, sustained program to “sonify” astronomical data. The sonification project is led by my guest today, Dr. Kimberly Arcand (Chandra Visualization Scientist) along with her colleagues Dr. Matt Russo (astrophysicist/musician) and Andrew Santaguida (musician/sound engineer) at System Sounds.The sonification of stars, black holes, galaxies and more invite a new way of knowing the cosmos. It is one thing to see a static image of the night sky and an entirely different experience when we hear that same data in an embodi...
2024-04-2555 min
CivicSciTV-RadioSonification: A tool to break down barriers to participation in studying the universe? Visualization Scientist, Kimberly Arcand, says Yes.In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of sonification, the process of translating data into sound. Our inspiration is Dr. Kimberly Arcand, a visualization scientist and science communicator who uses sonification to study the universe. In a recent episode on CivicSciTV's special series titled 'Sounds of Science, Arcand's sonification of the energetic center of our galaxy, the Sagittarius A supermassive black hole is featured.
Key Points:
Sonification isn't just assigning any sound to any data point. Arcand explains how soundscapes are carefully designed to reflect the specific characteristics of the data being used.
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2024-04-0604 min
LIVE with The Famous Dr. ALDr Lycka with Kimberly ArcandDr. Kimberly Arcand
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Dr. Kimberly Arcand is a leading expert in astronomy visualization and has been a pioneer in 3D imaging, printing, extended reality applications and sonifications with astrophysics data from black holes to exploded stars and pulsars. She has worked for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory since 1998. She has authored or co-authored eight popular nonfiction books and has been recently featured on the BBC, PBS, in the Washington Post, New York Times, LA Times and other media.
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2024-03-1829 min
The Boss Ladies PodcastEp. 56: Stepping Inside a Dead Star, Black Hole Exploration, and Experiencing Our Observable Universe, with Kimberly Arcand, Visualization Scientist at NASA's Chandra X-Ray ObservatoryIn this week's episode, Manasi and Sualeha sit down with Kimberly Arcand, a visualization scientist and Emerging Tech Lead for NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, which has its headquarters at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
We open this episode with Kim's initial start in public health and molecular biology while she was an undergraduate student and her pivot to working for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory in 1998. Kim expands on the evolution of her role as both the fields of data visualization and astronomy have further advanced over the last two decades.
Specifically, sh...
2023-11-1459 min
Universe of ArtHow NASA translates space data into sparkly and haunting songsYou’ve probably heard that if you scream in space, no one will hear a thing. Space is a vacuum, so sound waves don’t have anything to bounce off of. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that space is silent. A team of researchers are taking data from a variety of telescopes and assigning them sounds, creating song-length sonifications of beloved space structures like black holes, nebulas, galaxies, and beyond. The album, called “Universal Harmonies” aims to bring galaxies to life and allow more people, such as those who are blind and low-vision, to engage with outer space...
2023-08-0822 min
The Show About ScienceOur Extreme Universe with Kimberly ArcandDr. Kimberly Arcand is a Visualization and Emerging Technology Scientist at NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard, and Smithsonian.
In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate and Dr. Arcand dive into the mysteries of the universe illuminated by Chandra's use of X-ray light. From uncovering the intricacies of black hole cosmic recycling processes to exploring the aftermath of exploded stars and the mesmerizing pulsars emitting high-energy particles like cosmic lighthouses, this is a galactic tour like no other!
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2023-08-0822 min
The latest segments from Science FridayAccessible Birding, Space Sounds, Wasps. July 7, 2023. Part 2Meet The Blind Birder Reimagining Accessibility In The Outdoors
For many blind and low vision people, accessing outdoor spaces like parks can be challenging. Trails are often unsafe or difficult to navigate, signs don’t usually have Braille, guides generally aren’t trained to help disabled visitors, and so on.
But nature recordist Juan Pablo Culasso, based in Bogata, Colombia, is changing that. He’s designed a system of fully accessible trails in the cloud forests of southwest Colombia that are specifically tailored to help visually disabled people connect with nature. The trails are the first of their...
2023-07-0700 min
Restoring DarknessExhibiting The Night Sky with Dr. Kimberly Arcand, Stephen Loring, and Jill JohnsonMichael talks with our guests about the new Smithsonian exhibit, “Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky. It sounds like this exhibit will convince any skeptic of the importance of restoring the night sky. Watch out for a future episode, live from the Smithsonian. Dr. Kimberly Arcand is a leading expert in astronomy visualization and has been a pioneer in 3D imaging, printing, and extended reality applications with astrophysics data. She has worked for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory since 1998. Her current research includes sonification of spatial data, machine learning as applied to image processing, and ot...
2023-06-2943 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsKim Arcand - Unraveling the Universe, Data Storyteller @ NASASpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #83: Kim Arcand - Unraveling the Universe, Data Storyteller @ NASAEpisode 083 features a special guest: Dr. Kimberly ArcandIn this episode, Markus Mooslechner engages with Kim Arcand, a premier data storyteller at NASA. They delve into the fascinating realm of data, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and the less explored domain of space sound.Key Topics: 🔹 The artistry of data storytelling in astronomy and the significance of coding and numbers 🔹 Deciphering and interpr...
2023-06-201h 01
The Show About ScienceThe Science of Sound with Kimberly Arcand, Martin Gruebele, Carla Scaletti, and Mark TempleCan sound help us understand the complex patterns in our universe? This question leads Nate to Symbolic Sound in Champaign, Illinois, where composer Carla Scaletti guides him on a journey where sound, music, and data intertwine in captivating and thought-provoking ways. Along the way, we'll meet Kimberly Arcand, who unveils the hidden melodies of space through her celestial soundscapes, delve into the fascinating world of protein folding with Martin Gruebele, and listen to the delicate dance of DNA with Mark Temple.This episode was inspired by a fantastic LA Times article entitled The Sounds of Science by...
2023-06-0320 min
The Second Street Dreams Audio NetworkMusic From The Milky Way And Beyond. On StaccatoThe universe sings. Or at least it provides data that’s music to the ears of NASA scientists working at the Chandra X-ray Observatory in Cambridge, MA. By a process of Sonification these scientists/technicians/musicians translate data into sound. More specifically music, which is now on an album called Universal Harmonies. Dr. Kimberly Arcand, a visualization scientist at NASA, says she was inspired by an astronomer who is blind.
2023-04-2803 min
StarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – The Sound of Space with Kimberly ArcandWhat does space sound like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore space sonification projects and Chandra x-ray data with astronomy visualization expert Kimberly Arcand. Hear what the supermassive black hole at the center of The Milky Way sounds like…NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-freeThanks to our Patrons Brittani Vega, Anish Abraham, Charlie Chapter Zhang, John McCormack, Eugene C Nickel Jr, and Marcus Ruzzon for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Hubble ESA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2023-04-0451 min
The Best PodcastsWhat does space sound like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore space sonification projects and Chandra x-ray data with astronomy visualization expert Kimberly Arcand. Hear what the supermassive black hole at the center of The Milky Way sounds like…NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-freeThanks to our Patrons Brittani Vega, Anish Abraham, Charlie Chapter Zhang, John McCormack, Eugene C Nickel Jr, and Marcus Ruzzon for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Hubble ESA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2023-04-0400 min
Instant GeniusHolding the Universe in your hands, with Dr Kimberly ArcandWhat if you could hold a supernova in the palm of your hand? Or what if you could listen to a black hole? Dr Kimberly Arcand, a data visualiser for NASA, explains how astrophysics is moving beyond flat 2D images and how you can get involved at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-1434 min
The Science PawdcastSpaces Unleashed Bonus Content: Sci Chat with Dr. Kimberly Arcand on Space X-RaysSend us a textEvery Tuesday Evening we have a live chat with a scientist on Twitter/Wisdom/Clubhouse. If you miss the live chat, you can listen here.Our guest in this show is Dr. Arcand, a visualization scientist who works with X-Rays from outer space! She is brilliant speaker and an author of amazing and adorable books! https://twitter.com/kimberlykowalBunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the hig...
2022-06-291h 02
We Get Real AFEp. 115 We are Made of Stardust - Literally! Chat with Visualization Lead for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Dr. Kimberly ArcandSue and Vanessa speak with NASA scientist, author and filmmaker Dr. Kimberly Arcand about some secrets of the universe! We also have productivity tips for 2022 with talent specialist Alisa Walters, and share our COSTCO faves!Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersKimberly ArcandWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn I...
2022-01-0458 min
Best of the WWESTDr. Kimberly Arcand, Visualization Scientist, Chandra X-Ray Observatory, NASAHave you ever held an exploded star in your hand? How about a 3D printed one? Doing precisely that launched Dr. Kimberly Arcand down her windy “Candyland” path to where she is today as a data visualizer and science communicator at NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory. In this episode, you’ll also hear about her passion for creating materials that are accessible for all, how important coding is for students and professionals in STEM, and how failing a class can teach you a ton about yourself. Dr. Kimberly Arcand is a leading expert in astronomy visualization and has been a pionee...
2021-08-1047 min
NASA's Curious UniverseCurious Universe: Interpreting Our UniverseYou’ve probably seen beautiful images of space taken from telescopes around the world and out in orbit. But how does a bunch of intergalactic information become a vibrant photograph? And what else can we see, feel, and hear from that data? Scientists Kenneth Carpenter, Kimberly Arcand, and Denna Lambert help us translate the universe.
2021-07-1922 min
When Science SpeaksCrafting Fascinating Stories of the Stars with Kimberly Arcand, Ph.D.This week's episode features Kimberly Arcand, Ph.D., Visualization Scientist and Emerging Technology Lead at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. We discuss a range of topics related to effective storytelling about the abstract topics of space and the cosmos. You'll hear about: What makes a story compelling and how Kim goes about crafting hers What Kim means by the ethics of storytelling and speaking to audiences with intention Some of the favorite stories Kim tells about her work to general audiences Why it's important to make...
2021-07-1651 min
Blind AbilitiesAccessible Astronomy: A More Inclusive Experience Thanks to Visualization Scientist Kimberly Arcand and the Talk Description to Me Team, Christine Malec and JJ HuntKimberly Arcand, Visualization Scientist Emerging Technology Lead for NASA’s Chandra Observatory at the Center for Astrophysics Harvard and Smithsonian, has been working with Christine Malec and JJ Hunt, from the Talk Description to Me Podcasts, describing imagery created from data gathered by a variety of telescopes. Kimberly’s work in visualization has connected her up with Christine and JJ to describe the imagery in a way that brings the scientific and abstract languages together to help bring about a more inclusive experience from the data conceptualized for imagery. Read more we would love t...
2021-05-1118 min
Tesla Coil PodcastAstronomia em sinfonia feat Cadu - Fisica Logia - Tesla Coil #43Olá, seres humano altamente evoluídos ou não! Neste episódio, exploramos uma notícia recente do mundo científico: a tradução de dados astronômicos para sons e músicas. Em um projeto da SYSTEM Sounds com a colaboração da cientista Kimberly Arcand, você pode acompanhar nossas explicações de como as transformações e estudos foram realizados até serem divulgados pela própria NASA. Temos a colaboração de um convidado especial, Cadu, do Física Logia!
Fontes:
https://chandra.si.edu/photo/2020/sonify/animations.html#M16
https://chandra.si.edu/photo/2020/sonify/?linkId=100235717
https://www.sciencenews.org/article...
2020-11-1140 min
Let Your Mind Travel Through Words With Full AudiobookPretender's Gambit [Dramatized Adaptation] Audiobook by Alex ArcherListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 448728
Title: Pretender's Gambit [Dramatized Adaptation]
Author: Alex Archer
Narrator: A Full Cast, Andy Brownstein, Andy Clemence, Blythe Coons, Casie Platt, Chris Davenport, Christopher Graybill, Christopher Walker, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan, David Coyne, David Jourdan, Harlan Work, James Keegan, James Konicek, James Lewis, Ken Jackson, Kimberly Gilbert, Laura Harris, Lily Beacon, Matthew Keenan, Michael John Casey, Nanette Savard, Patrick Bussink, Richard Rohan, Sasha Olinick, Scott Mccormick, Terence Aselford, Thomas Anthony Penny, Thomas Keegan, Todd Scofield
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:22:50
Language: English
Release date: 06-03-20
Publisher: GraphicAudio
Genres: Science Fiction...
2020-06-035h 22
StarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – X-ray AstrophysicsVote now for StarTalk to win a Webby Award! wbby.co/vote-pod18Explore more than the eye can see as Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and Kimberly Arcand, Visualization and Emerging Technology Lead for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, answer fan-submitted questions to uncover the X-ray universe and beyond.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/cosmic-queries-x-ray-astrophysics/Photo Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Univ. Potsdam/L. Oskinova, et al.; Optical: NASA/STScI; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
2019-04-0550 min
Last WordNancy Roman, Ralph Koltai CBE, Julia Grant, Jin Yong, Norman GimbelPictured: Nancy RomanMatthew Bannister onNancy Roman, the American space agency NASA's first Chief Astronomer. She was known as the mother of the Hubble Telescope. Ralph Koltai, the influential theatre set designer who worked on more than 250 productions.Julia Grant, the transgender activist who allowed her transition from male to female to be filmed by the BBC.Jin Yong, the Chinese writer whose martial arts adventures sold 100 million copies.And Norman Gimbel, the prolific lyricist who wrote the words for "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Killing...
2019-01-1126 min
Learning Space | 365 Days of AstronomyNov 25th: Coloring the UniversePodcaster: Dr. Pamela Gay & Georgia Bracey ; Guest: Travis Rector, Kimberly Arcand, and Meghan Watzke
Title: Learning Space 105: Coloring the Universe
2015-11-2500 min
Scott Cluthe's LOVE CafeYour Ticket to the Universe on P I RadioCheck Out Scott's Comedy Videos at Funny or Die !
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Scott Cluthe Lifts Off for Points Known and Unknown when he is joined by Kimberly Archad & Megan Watzke with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Located at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusettes the new book Your Ticket to the Universe takes us on a visual and written trip to the most interesting stops in the known Cosmos.
KIMBERLY K. ARCAND and MEGAN WATZKE have a combined thirty years of experience working to bring the wonders of the cosmos to the public. Megan is the press officer a...
2013-04-101h 31