May 6, 2026
A newly identified class of distant galaxies—nicknamed “little red dots”—may be doing something extraordinary: quietly creating the raw ingredients for life.
Join host Dr. Simon Steel as we explore groundbreaking new research from Dr. Remo Ruffini and Dr. Yu Wang from the International Center for Relativistic...
Apr 28, 2026
Where should we actually be looking for life beyond Earth?
Astronomers have identified 45 Earth-like worlds that could be among the most promising places to search for biosignatures—chemical signs of life in distant atmospheres. Inspired by the idea of a real-life “Project Hail Mary,” this research helps narrow...
Apr 14, 2026
Join us for a special episode of SETI Live as host Lauren Sgro sits down with astronomer and entrepreneur Franck Marchis to explore the newly launched SkyMapper platform—now open to the public.
SkyMapper is a global, decentralized network of telescopes and all-sky sensors that connects professional observatories,...
Apr 7, 2026
Astronomers may have just witnessed the aftermath of a massive planetary collision in another star system—offering a rare glimpse into how worlds are destroyed… and possibly reborn.
Join host Dr. Moiya McTier and guest Anastasios Tzanidakis (University of Washington) as they break down new evidence suggesting that...
Mar 31, 2026
As NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon with Artemis II, what does it really take to live and work on the lunar surface?
Join host Simon Steel and planetary scientist Pascal Lee as they explore the science and strategy behind humanity’s next giant leap. From cutting-edge spacesuit design and testing to the...