The Spoondrift

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the recently announced Orbital Reef space station as well as the new Chinese space station, the Tiangong Space Station, that is being built and deployed into space. Here are the articles referenced in the show: “China has sent a female astronaut for a 6-month stay on its new space station”: https://www.npr.org/2021/10/15/1046307865/ch...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the search for extraterrestrial ilfe has been going and a recent proposal aims to prevent too many false alarms. Here are the articles referenced in the show: Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia: https://www.npr.org/2021/10/30/1050000708/signal-stars-proxima-centauri-mystery NASA is look...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks with Jacksonville sludge metal band Swamp about their music, their new EP, and what drives them as a band. Instagram: @swamp_fl Bandcamp: https://swampfl.bandcamp.com/album/swamp-ep-2

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how a world record was recently set for calculating the most decimal places of pi. He also discusses a recent image that captured the Wigner crystal – a special configuration of electrons. Here are the articles referenced in the show: “Pi Calculated to A Record Breaking 62.8 trillion digits”: https://www.livescience.com/record-number-...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses meditation. He also discusses the Dhammapada, a book of the Buddhist school of thought. Here are the articles and books referenced in the show: How To Meditate: https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/ The Dhammapada translated by Eknath Easwaran The Dhammapada [Copyright Free]: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2017

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses ways to cope with burnout. Here are links to the articles that were referenced in the show: “24 Texts To Send Someone Struggling With Burnout”: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/texts-send-someone-burned-out “The Fight Against Burnout And What You Can Do About It”: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2021/09/30/the-fight-against-burno...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses stoicism. Here are the books that were referenced in the show: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Translated by Gregory Hays) How To Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life by Massimo Pigliucci

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses space junk….again. Here are the links to the articles discussed in the show: SpaceX Starlink Satellites Responsible For Over Half Of Close Encounters In Orbit, Scientist Says: https://www.livescience.com/spacex-starlink-satellite-collisions-rise.html YunHai 1-02 Collision: https://www.space.com/space-junk-collision-chinese-satellite-y...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses grief. Here is the link to the article discussed in the show: What You Should Know About The Stages Of Grief: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how to measure the mass of an atom. Here is the link to the articles discussed in the show: How Do You Weigh an Atom?: https://www.livescience.com/20581-weigh-atom.html Mass Spectrometry: The Basic Concepts: https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Providence_College/CHM_331_Advanced_Analytical_Chemistry_1/15%3A_Molecular_Mass_Spectrometry...

In anticipation of a small break, host Asher Leomund talks about...old candy. Episodes will resume on September 3rd, 2021.

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how to be a good listener. Here is the link to the articles discussed in the show: How to Be a Good Listener: 8 Ways to Stand Out in Conversations: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/good-listener/ Using Effective Listening to Improve Leadership in Environmental Health and Safety: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ecpe/listening-to-improve-...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and the impacts that this rocket technology could have on future space travel. Here is the link to the articles discussed in the show: NASA issues contracts for nuclear thermal propulsion studies: https://spacenews.com/nasa-issues-contracts-for-nuclear-thermal-propulsion-studies/ 6 Things You Should Kn...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses ghosting (the social situation) and how to talk with people when you may feel awkward doing so. Here are the links to the articles discussed in the show: Ghosting: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/ghosting How To Confront A Friend Who Ghosted: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/confront-friend-who-ghosted-you-text The Return of...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses 3D printing with two engineering students who have been working hard to master skill. Here is the link to the article discussed in the show: The World’s Largest 3D Metal Printer Is Churning Out Rockets [Relativity Space]: https://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/the-worlds-largest-3d-metal-printer-is-churning-out-rockets

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses project management – a process that is very difficult to get right. Here is the link to the article discussed in the show: Project Management For Beginners: https://toggl.com/blog/project-management

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the pending re-emergence of commercial supersonic travel, the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and the synthesis of fuels like gasoline and jet fuel.

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses satellites talks with nail artist ToNailsAndBeyond (Guadelupe Rodriguez or Lupe) about nail art and the host of other things she is doing with her time. Where You Can Find Lupe: Website: https://www.guadaluperodriguez.org/ Instagram: @tonailsandbeyond

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses satellites. The discussion extends from sending satellites to the Moon as well as to maintaining satellites in orbit around Earth. Here are links to the articles discussed in the show: - Europe plans sat-nav and telecoms network at the Moon: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-57191359 - The 17 biggest lunar missions leading...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks with special guests Austin, Brian, and “Sparky” from Osprey Racing about how to build a racecar. Here are links to articles discussing how to combat racism and sexism in the workplace: Building an Anti-Racist Workplace: https://timesupfoundation.org/work/equity/guide-equity-inclusion-during-crisis/building-an-anti-racist-workplace/ 3 Ways...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses global warming and ways to help slow it down. Specifically, he discusses the Paris Climate Agreement, and a class of greenhouse gases that are soon to be more closely regulated. Here are links to the articles discussed in the show: Paris Climate Agreement: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how hair works as well as SpaceX’s new Starship. Here are links to the articles discussed in the show: Why does hair turn gray?: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/why-does-hair-turn-gray/ Function of Human Hair: https://healthfully.com/what-is-the-function-of-human-hair-4102770.html SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion Contract For Next...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses synesthesia. Synesthesia is the phenomenon when people have multiple senses stimulated by a single external phenomenon. One form would be when letters have very distinct colors and visual appearances. Tune in to learn more. Here are links to the articles discussed in the show: Synesthesia (Psychology Today): https://www.psychologytoda...

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the book The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway.