Space Brains in a Neuro Lab

This week Moiya and Corinne talk to neuroscientist Morgan Johnston about the fun intersections between astronomy and neuroscience. They discuss abstract vs concrete learning, NASA's experiments with dolphins and LSD, and scientists bullying each other in the 1800s.

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Credits

• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
• Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

About Us

Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.