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May 4, 2025 89 mins

On Episode 116 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with NASA science communicator Laura Faye Tenenbaum about Earth science and climate work, oceanography, NASA’s research culture, space exploration versus planetary stewardship, and making complex science accessible to the public.

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Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se
Audio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6s

Connect with Laura Tenenbaum:
Website → https://www.laurafayeten.com
X → https://twitter.com/laurafayeten
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lauratenenbaum5160 
Instagram → https://instagram.com/laurafayeten
TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@laurafayeten

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
05:56 - The Role of NASA
12:07 - Oceanography and Climate Science
18:00 - Cultural Perspectives on NASA
21:02 - Space Exploration vs. Earth Preservation
35:41 - Plants and Space Living
40:22 - Earth's Magnetosphere
48:28 - Animal Testing in Space
54:03 - The Challenges of Human Life on Mars
01:10:06 - Life in Extreme Environments
01:16:32 - The Military’s Role in Scientific Advancement
01:23:40 - Cultivating a Love for Science

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