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Lectures tagged "Exploration"

Eric Weiner: Geography of Bliss

National Public Radio correspondent Eric Weiner discusses his latest book, The Geography of Bliss, which he describes as a philosophical self-help humorous travel memoir. The story weaves travel, international intrigue, humor and self discovery.

New Horizons Mission to Pluto

Richard Binzel describes the New Horizons robotic spacecraft that was launched in January 2006 and is the first-ever mission to Pluto and the outer solar system.

Pluto and the Outer Solar System

Planetary scientist Michael Brown lectures on Pluto and the other objects orbiting the sun on the edges of the solar system.

Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Forgotten French-Canadians

Richard Hetu argues that French-Canadians have been the forgotten heroes of the Lewis and Clark expedition, one of the defining journeys in American history. Yet they provided crucial help as boatmen, hunters, interpreters and guides.

Sea of Glory: The US Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)

Nathaniel Philbrick

January 13, 2005

Nathaniel Philbrick explains for the first time why the US Exploring Expedition vanished from the national memory. Using new sources, including a secret journal, Philbrick reconstructs the darker saga that official reports, which focused on the "Ex Ex"' accomplishments, never told.

Wade Davis: Journey Through the Realm of Vanishing Cultures

February 11, 2004

Wade Davis, in his book Light At the Edge of the World: A Journey Through the Realm of Vanishing Cultures, takes us around the globe to visit ancient cultures, from the rainforests of the Amazon to the deserts of Burkina Faso.

Exploring Mars: Landscapes and the History of Water

January 2, 2004

Maria Zuber of MIT discusses her experiences working with the Mars Exploration Rover 'Spirit', and the discoveries it made. Taking advantage of Earth's proximity to Mars, astronomers and scientists are launching several missions to Mars to find out more about our red neighbor.