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Podcast Profile: The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu

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61 episodes
2023 to 2025
Median: 34 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy

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This podcast, "The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu," offers listeners a half-hour of cosmic conversation that explores a wide range of topics related to astronomy, science fiction, and the frontiers of science. Hosted by Dr. Charles Liu, an astrophysicist, and co-host Allen Liu, the podcast features discussions with scientists, educators, and enthusiasts from varied disciplines. The episodes often dive into intricate scientific phenomena, such as the evolution of galaxies, black holes, and the birth of stars and planets. A recurring theme is the exploration of astrophysical and cosmological questions, with episodes dedicated to understanding the universe's origins, the fate of celestial bodies, and the potential end of everything.

The podcast also addresses the intersection of science with popular culture and speculative concepts, discussing science fiction, AI, and technological advances. Episodes explore imaginative frontiers, such as futuristic fashion, space exploration technology, and the science behind sci-fi narratives. Moreover, the show frequently incorporates elements of history and archaeology, examining how past human experiences shape current scientific understanding.

In addition to engaging with hard science, the podcast touches upon softer themes, such as the interplay between science and art, including poetry inspired by the cosmos. A recurring character in the episodes is Hannah Liu, MEd, who provides insights into archaeological perspectives. The show also delves into thought-provoking questions related to human existence, technological potential, and our place in the universe. Overall, the podcast aims to bridge sciences with broader societal and cultural contexts, inviting listeners to ponder deep scientific questions while maintaining an accessible and diverse approach to cosmic themes.

Episodes:

Chuck GPT Apocalypse, Part 2 2025-Jun-21 24 minutes

Chuck GPT Apocalypse, Part 1 2025-Jun-08 27 minutes

Finding Your Place in Space with Sadie Coffin 2025-May-24 45 minutes

Shredding and Stitching Stars with u/Andromeda321 (Yvette Cendes) 2025-May-10 48 minutes

Early Galaxies, Intelligent Plants and the Geometry of D&D Dice With Justin Cole 2025-Apr-26 38 minutes

Standing on the Edge of Discovery with Dr. Melodie Kao 2025-Apr-05 43 minutes

Future Fashion: Spacesuits, Exoskeletons & More with Alexia Stylianou 2025-Mar-22 47 minutes

Half-Baked Stars and Handmade Macarons with Dr. Theron Carmichael 2025-Mar-08 37 minutes

Cold Wars, AI, and Art for Aliens with Rebecca Charbonneau 2025-Feb-22 41 minutes

Megamasers and Magnetic Fields with Dr. Jackie Villadsen 2025-Feb-08 50 minutes

A Scintillating Cosmic Conversation with Robert Sparks 2025-Jan-26 40 minutes

Comets, Eclipses and Auroras: The LIUniverse Looks Back at 2024 2025-Jan-04 60 minutes

Space Lasers, Solar Panels and Stochastic Parrots with Leah Voytovich 2024-Dec-22 45 minutes

A Double Dose of Physics with Dr. Betty Jensen and Dr. Mary Lou West 2024-Dec-07 39 minutes

Into the Unknown with Dr. Kelsey Johnson Part 2 2024-Nov-23 28 minutes

Into the Unknown with Dr. Kelsey Johnson Part 1 2024-Nov-09 31 minutes

A HaLIUween Special 2024-Oct-26 41 minutes

Chuck GPT 4.0 2024-Oct-20 56 minutes

The End of Everything with Dr. Katie Mack Part 2 2024-Sep-07 24 minutes

The End of Everything with Dr. Katie Mack Part 1 2024-Aug-24 36 minutes

Making Space Accessible with Celene Shimmen 2024-Aug-10 39 minutes

Sharing Space with Astronaut Cady Coleman, Part 2 2024-Jul-20 27 minutes

Sharing Space with Astronaut Cady Coleman, Part 1 2024-Jul-06 30 minutes

Chuck GPT 3.0: Gravity, rocket Propulsion, space Tethers, and more! 2024-Jun-15 47 minutes

Composing the Cosmos – Musical Explorations of Deep Space with Bruce Lazarus 2024-Jun-02 34 minutes

Cosmic Pathways with Dr. Ronald Gamble 2024-May-18 38 minutes

Volcanoes on Earth and in Space with Dr. Samantha Tramontano 2024-May-04 41 minutes

Neurobionics with Dr. Nicki Driscoll 2024-Apr-21 40 minutes

The Great American Eclipse 2024-Apr-05 36 minutes

ChuckGPT 2.0 – Three Body Problem Q&A 2024-Mar-30 36 minutes

Ancient Astronomy with Hannah Liu 2024-Mar-16 39 minutes

Lucy and L'SPACE with Freya Holloway 2024-Mar-03 35 minutes

Solar Flares and Deep Space Nine with Dr. Jimmy Negus 2024-Feb-18 27 minutes

Chuck GPT 1.0 Year End Q&A 2023-Dec-30 49 minutes

Star Trucking with Franklin Chang-Diaz and Miranda Chang – Part 2 2023-Dec-16 31 minutes

Star Trucking with Franklin Chang-Diaz and Miranda Chang – Part 1 2023-Dec-10 34 minutes

Black Holes and Space Junk with Vivienne Baldassare 2023-Nov-19 34 minutes

Final Frontiers with Jeyhan Kartaltepe 2023-Oct-28 32 minutes

Star Treks, Star Wars, and Star Domes with Jenny Powers and Elliot Severn 2023-Oct-14 32 minutes

Stars vs. Planets with Dr. Tom Rice 2023-Sep-30 33 minutes

New York Comic Con: The Science of Sci-Fi 2021 2023-Sep-16 61 minutes

Boston Fan Expo: The Science of Sci-Fi 2023-Sep-02 32 minutes

Planet Formation with Dr. Holly Capelo 2023-Aug-19 25 minutes

The Birth of Planets with Aleksandra Kuznetsova 2023-Aug-06 31 minutes

Brown Dwarfs and Ballet with Johanna Vos 2023-Jul-22 30 minutes

The Poetry of the Stars with Midge Goldberg and Yun Wang Part 2 2023-Jul-08 29 minutes

Particle Physics with Dr. Lesya Horyn 2023-Jun-24 28 minutes

The Poetry of the Stars with Midge Goldberg and Yun Wang 2023-Jun-10 29 minutes

Science and the Future with Dr. Andrew Maynard 2023-May-27 31 minutes

Studying Stars with Dr. Isabel Colman 2023-May-13 26 minutes

Hunting Meteorites with Geoff Notkin 2023-Apr-29 27 minutes

The LIUniverse: Sailing to Mars with Sarah Al-Ahmed of The Planetary Society 2023-Apr-15 30 minutes

Simulating Galaxies with Paco Holguin 2023-Apr-01 27 minutes

The LIUniverse: Weather Satellites with Andy Green 2023-Mar-18 30 minutes

New York Comic Con: The Science of Science Fiction 2 2023-Mar-04 59 minutes

Searching for Exoplanets with Jackie Villadsen 2023-Feb-18 30 minutes

How Planets Live and Die, with Sam Grunblatt 2023-Feb-18 26 minutes

Space Telescopes with Dr. Alexandra Greenbaum 2023-Feb-18 29 minutes

Adventures in Science with Geoff Notkin, Dr. Andrew Maynard and Dr. Cady Coleman. 2023-Feb-18 36 minutes

Nuclear Fusion with Christina Migliore 2023-Feb-18 30 minutes

Black Holes, Galaxies, and The Expanse with Jimmy Negus 2023-Feb-18 31 minutes