SP3: Space, Sports, Spectroscopy
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This is the show that blends space, sports, and spectroscopy. Talking about the latest space and chemical research, as well as the latest developments in the sports world.
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Fusion of Ideas
Things have been busy lately! JWST has launched and is making its way to L2 and I successfully presented and defended my qualifying exam to become a PhD candidate officially! Also, new records have been set in terms of amount of extractable energy from a fusion reaction. Let’s talk about the materials and materials science need to achieve this goal. Image of the ITER fusion reactor in Europe from Nature. NASA’s official JWST website! JWST launch delays New fusion reactor record from LLNL Check out the show’s website! Follow the show on social media: Facebook or Instagram or Twitter Want…
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James Webb Space Telescope
Episode Description: Let’s face it, Hubble won’t be around forever. There needs to be another space observatory launched soon so that it can replace Hubble. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may be just the candidate. As it will mostly operate in the infrared region of light, JWST is set to look at extremely old objects and light from potentially the first stars and galaxies to form. Getting closer to the Big Bang and learning about the very early days may soon be in our grasp. Let’s talk about JWST, where it’s going to be, what it’s going to look…
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Home Stretch to the Playoffs
Episode Description: The New York Yankees mission statement every year. And that is to win the World Series. But to do that, you have to make the playoffs. It wasn’t looking good back in July. But let’s talk about what happened and how the Yankees clinched that second wild card spot. Plus. let’s talk about the Wild Card game against Boston and what the Yankees could do to improve the team for next season. Image from Getty Images. Check out the show’s website! Follow the show on social media: Facebook or Instagram or Twitter Want to get in touch with the…
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Alfonso Minervino
Al works as an Engineer in the Medtech industry while currently pursuing a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from NJIT. However, as a part-time soccer referee, science is not his only passion. In an effort to show that sports fans can also have a nerdy side, Al shares recent updates about sports, space, and spectroscopy by delivering well-researched facts sprinkled with his witty one liners. He hopes you enjoy SP3 as much as he enjoys making each episode!
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