A discussion with New Horizons Principal Investigator Alan Stern of the mission to explore Pluto and if Pluto can support life. As well as his thoughts on NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine’s recent statement that Pluto is a planet.John Michael Godlier spoke to Alan Stern about his recent book Chasing New Horizons Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto, coauthored with David Grinspoon. https://twitter.com/AlanSternhttps://alanstern.space/Chasing New Horizons inside the epic first mission to Pluto:https://amzn.to/2PUZk0GPluto images and video credit to: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Southwest Research Institutehttp://pluto.jhuapl.edu/Website:https://www.eventhorizonshow.com/You can now support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShowFollow us on Twitter!https://twitter.com/jmgeventhorizonFollow us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/jmgeventhorizon/

Why Pluto is a Planet with Dr. Alan Stern

An exploration of ten bizarre astronomical objects either confirmed to exist by scientists, or are hypothesized to likely exist.

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10 Bizarre Deep Space Astronomical Objects

An exploration of the other bodies in the solar system other than earth that might be habitable for some forms of alien life.https://www.patreon.com/johnmichaelgodierMusic:Light Awash by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100175Artist: http://incompetech.com/

10 Places in the Solar System Where Alien Life is Possible

Dr. Irving Finkel of the British Museum joins John Michael Godier to discuss the origins of ancient Sumerian writing, the development of cuneiform tablets, and the early flood myths that shaped the world’s oldest known stories.Finkel explains how the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh and the Babylonian Flood Tablet predate the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark, revealing how ideas about divine floods, survival, and human memory first emerged in ancient Mesopotamia.Dr. Irving Finkelhttps://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG132564https://thegreatdiaryproject.co.uk/

Dr. Irving Finkel: Flood Myths and Ancient Sumerian Knowledge

Wormholes are theoretical structures linking together two points in spacetime. Dr. Dejan Stojkovic and De-Chang Dai paper, Observing a wormhole, theorizes that by observing the motions of stars around a supermassive blackhole it can be determined if a traversable wormhole exists in our universe.Can we travel through wormholes? "Observing a wormhole", Dai and Stojkovic, 2019https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.00429Here's How We Could Detect a Wormholehttps://www.space.com/how-detect-wormholes-supermassive-black-hole.htmlCan We Travel Faster Than Light? with Dr. Miguel Alcubierrehttps://youtu.be/JafY92PhgKUWebsite:https://www.eventhorizonshow.com/You can now support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShowFollow us on Twitter!https://twitter.com/jmgeventhorizonFollow us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/jmgeventhorizon/

Are Wormholes Real? With Dr. Dejan Stojkovic

3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object ever detected, is now being studied in detail by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), revealing new insights into its composition, behavior, and possible origin beyond our solar system.In this interview, John Michael Godier speaks with Professor Darryl Seligman, about what makes 3I/ATLAS so unusual, how astronomers are tracking its movement through the solar system, and why its detection represents a turning point in the study of interstellar comets.They discuss how 3I/ATLAS compares with ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov, what JWST’s early data suggests about its gas and dust composition, and how these interstellar visitors can reveal the chemical history of other star systems. Frincke, T. T., Yaginuma, A., Noonan, J. W., Hsieh, H. H., Seligman, D. Z., Holt, C. E., Strader, J., Do, T., Craig, P., & Molina, I. (2025). Near-discovery SOAR photometry of the third interstellar object: 3I/ATLAShttps://arxiv.org/abs/2509.0281300:00 – Introduction to 3I/ATLAS and the Interstellar Comet Discovery03:05 – How 3I/ATLAS Was Detected and Confirmed as Interstellar07:40 – What Makes 3I/ATLAS Different from ʻOumuamua and Borisov12:20 – Understanding Its Orbit and Why It’s So Unusual16:10 – Early Observations and JWST Data on 3I/ATLAS20:25 – What the Comet’s Composition Reveals About Its Origin24:40 – Comparing 3I/ATLAS to Other Interstellar Objects29:10 – The Science of Interstellar Visitors and How They’re Studied33:50 – How Astronomers Track and Predict Its Path38:15 – What JWST and Ground Telescopes Are Seeing Now43:00 – Could 3I/ATLAS Change What We Know About Interstellar Space?47:20 – Future Missions and How We Might Study 3I/ATLAS Up Close51:10 – Final Thoughts and What Comes Next for Interstellar Object ResearchYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/joinPodcast: hhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/john-michael-godier/subscribeApple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjTMore JMG https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnMichaelGodierWant to support the channel?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShowFollow us at other places!@JMGEventHorizonMusic:https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com/FOOTAGE:NASAESA/HubbleESO - M.KornmesserESO - L.CalcadaESO - Jose Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)NAOJUniversity of WarwickGoddard Visualization StudioLangley Research CenterPixabay

3I/ATLAS Update: What Makes It So Strange | with Prof. Darryl Seligman

Uncover the eerie beauty of the cosmos in this immersive compilation of spooky space and science facts, narrated by John Michael Godier. Journey through mysterious astronomical discoveries, haunting cosmic phenomena, and the unexplained wonders that lie beyond our solar system all designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift into peaceful sleep.Whether you’re a space enthusiast or simply seeking a relaxing way to fall asleep, this collection blends science, mystery, and sound to guide you gently into deep rest.#SpaceFacts #Sleep #ASMR #ScienceMysteries #JohnMichaelGodier #SpookySpace #Relaxation #EventHorizon #FallAsleepEasy #DeepSleep

Spooky Space Facts to Fall Asleep To

An exploration of ten of the oddest, but lesser known unsolved mysteries of space and the universe in general. My Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/johnmichaelgodierMy talk show channel:https://www.youtube.com/eventhorizonshowMusic:Cylinder Eight by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/Cylinder Five by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/Cylinder Three by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100783Artist: http://incompetech.com/

10 Obscure Unexplained Mysteries of the Universe

This is a compilation of interviews with Dr. Beatriz Villarroel, astrophysicist and lead researcher behind a series of studies on unexplained transients found in historic Palomar Observatory plates. Full interviews:https://youtu.be/DcuSNnuv4RIhttps://youtu.be/yLpy-ZFQSf8https://youtu.be/EvPrvB72uMwhttps://youtu.be/MsV9wI4J2ichttps://youtu.be/azW33jxaHPsVillarroel, Beatriz, et al. Aligned, Multiple-Transient Events in the First Palomar Sky Survey. 2024. ResearchGatehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/394040040_Aligned_multiple-transient_events_in_the_First_Palomar_Sky_Survey"Is there a background population of high-albedo objects in geosynchronous orbits around Earth?" Villarroel et al, 2022https://arxiv.org/pdf/2204.06091.pdf"A bright triple transient that vanished within 50 minutes" Solano et al., 2023https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.09035.pdf"A glint in the eye: photographic plate archive searches for non-terrestrial artefacts" Villarroel et al., 2021https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.15217"Exploring nine simultaneously occurring transients on April 12th 1950" Villarroel et al., 2021https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.11780"The Vanishing & Appearing Sources during a Century of Observations project: I. USNO objects missing in modern sky surveys and follow-up observations of a "missing star"" Villarroel et al., 2019https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.05068Music:https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com/FOOTAGE:NASAESA/HubbleESO - M.KornmesserESO - L.CalcadaESO - Jose Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)NAOJUniversity of WarwickGoddard Visualization StudioLangley Research CenterPixabay0:00 On the Night of July 19th, 1952, Something Changed4:00 What Makes These Transients So Unusual?6:52 Shutter Timing and the Mystery of the Plates10:17 Could These Signals Be Artificial in Nature?11:34 Aligned Transients and the Search for Patterns13:24 Finding Recurring Events in Archival Surveys14:24 New Telescopes and the Future of Detection17:09 Could Transients Leave Atmospheric or Geological Evidence?20:24 When Does an Anomaly Deserve Scientific Attention?23:49 Why Understanding Natural Explanations Comes First25:58 The Future of Detecting Faint Orbital Technosignatures28:25 Are These Transients Nearby or Deep in Space?31:28 How Do We Distinguish Alien Technology From Natural Phenomena?37:19 Transient Candidates39:27 Using AI and Machine Vision41:29 Technical Hurdles44:26 Could Radar Help?49:31 The Societal Impact of Discovering NHI52:17 Laser SETI55:53 Non-Human Objects Are Already in Orbit?58:02 Why SETI Might Be Looking in the Wrong Places1:01:12 Scientific Resistance1:05:27 Would Society Even Care if Aliens Were Confirmed?1:07:13 A Quiet, Non-Invasive Alien Presence1:10:09 Microbes or Intelligence?1:12:01 Could Disclosure Be Met With Indifference?1:16:35 Does Any of This Resemble Past Anomalous Events?1:18:06 What This Work Means1:20:24 Evidence of UAPs in Pre-Space Age Observations1:23:00 What the Palomar Plates Might Contain1:24:40 Testing the Glint Hypothesis1:26:40 Could Vatican Observatory Plates Confirm the Transients?1:29:10 Searching for Orbiting Technosignatures Systematically1:31:10 the Search for Transients1:35:55 Geosynchronous Orbits1:37:59 What Non-Human Technology Might Actually Look Like1:40:22 Are There Still Untapped Astronomical Archives?1:44:04 Independently Verifying Candidates1:48:09 Could Earth Be a Trap for Passing Civilizations?1:51:07 Testing for Contamination and Optical Artifacts1:56:09 When Eight Objects Appear on a Single Plate1:58:06 Atmospheric and Nuclear Test Effects2:00:50 Space Junk vs. Genuine Unknowns2:03:02 Natural vs. Non-Natural2:04:23 Visual Glitches2:07:07 The Vera Rubin Observatory’s Role2:09:36 the Era of Space Archaeology2:10:54 Why Do Some Transients Appear in Perfect Lines?

Are These the First Images of UAP in Orbit? With Dr. Beatriz Villarroel

Potential biosignature on Mars — NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected organics and unusual mineral structures in Jezero Crater that could represent evidence of ancient microbial life. In this interview, John Michael Godier speaks with NASA astrobiologist Kevin Hand about the discovery of reduced iron and phosphorus-rich “leopard spots” in the Bright Angel formation.NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Yearhttps://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-says-mars-rover-discovered-potential-biosignature-last-year/Redox-driven mineral and organic associations in Jezero Crater, Mars. Naturehttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09413-000:00 – Introduction01:00 – Perseverance’s success in Jezero Crater02:30 – Discovery at Bright Angel and why it matters05:30 – The context: an ancient Martian riverbed08:00 – Organics, reduction-oxidation gradients, and biosignatures11:30 – Leopard spots and poppy seeds explained15:00 – Phosphorus and why it’s essential for life18:00 – Could abiotic chemistry explain these features?22:30 – How Perseverance samples rocks and what SHERLOC found25:30 – Why Mars Sample Return is essential for confirmation28:30 – Could this be evidence of protolife or prebiotic chemistry?31:00 – Vivianite and why it strongly suggests biology on Earth34:30 – Hematite, concretions, and other mineral clues38:00 – Exploring beyond Bright Angel: other targets of interest42:00 – Rover challenges, wheels, and engineering lessons learned44:30 – What’s next for PerseveranceYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/joinPodcast: hhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/john-michael-godier/subscribeApple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjTMore JMG https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnMichaelGodierWant to support the channel?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShowFollow us at other places!@JMGEventHorizonMusic:https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com/FOOTAGE:NASAESA/HubbleESO - M.KornmesserESO - L.CalcadaESO - Jose Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)NAOJUniversity of WarwickGoddard Visualization StudioLangley Research CenterPixabay

Potential Biosignature on Mars: NASA’s Kevin Hand Explains

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