Humans are 97% made of stellar matter
December 04, 2024
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https://vk.com/video-211270993_456239305The most powerful recorded 'cosmic storm' occurred in 1859—known as the Carrington Event. Polar lights were visible even at the equator, and telegraphs sparked and burned. If such an event were to happen today, the damage could reach trillions of dollars. This highlights why studying space weather remains one of science's key priorities.


The hero of the latest space episode of the podcast is Tatiana Podladchikova, Director of the Skoltech Center for Digital Engineering, astrophysicist, and mathematician. She specializes in space weather and predicts solar flares and their potential consequences for Earth. For her accomplishments, Tatiana has been awarded the International Medal named after Alexander Chizhevsky, a pioneer in studying the effects of space on our planet.


In this exciting new episode, you will learn:

- Why studying space weather is crucial for life on Earth.

- What happens when our Sun burns out.

- What are the key mysteries of space that remain unsolved?


You can watch the interview at the link.