Sara Seager
Canadian-American astronomer known for exoplanet atmospheres
Canadian-American astronomer known for exoplanet atmospheres
Every podcast episode featuring Sara Seager that Attunex has found: 83 interviews and appearances across 68 shows between 2011 and 2026. Most often on StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (3), Into the Impossible With Brian Keating (3) and Live Wire with Luke Burbank (3). Often in conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Follow Sara in Attunex to get new appearances automatically, each with an on-device transcript and summary.
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The universe should be crawling with life. With hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy and hundreds of billions of galaxies, at least someone must have gotten a few billion years’ head start on…
Sara Seager joins The Puck to talk about her search for life beyond Earth, including a privately funded mission to Venus, her post-traumatic growth after losing her husband, being diagnosed as…
First up on the podcast, Staff Reporter Tom Howarth joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the language artificial intelligence agents evolve inside their swarms. Next on the show, producer Elah Feder…
Why does Canada struggle to hold on to its top talent, and could that be changing? TD Economics' Francis Fong breaks down Canada's "silent brain drain." Then, researchers Sara Seager, Jennifer Spence…
Sind wir allein im Universum? Bisher kennen wir Aliens vor allem aus Science-Fiction-Filmen. Die Astrobiologie arbeitet daran, tatsächliche Spuren von ausserirdischem Leben im Weltall zu finden.…
The First Habitable-zone Earth-sized Planet from TESS, A giant planet candidate transiting a white dwarf, The Habitable Exoplanet Observatory (HabEx) Mission Concept, and The Venusian Lower…
Late on a clear summer night in Ontario, a ten-year-old girl stepped out of her tent and froze, spellbound by the glittering expanse overhead. Sara Seager had never seen so many stars, and that…
Professor Sara Seager is one of the world's leading exoplanet scientists and a professor of planetary science and physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research has helped shape…
A group of researchers and private investors are planning a series of privately funded missions to Venus, hoping to find signs of life. That may seem like a startling possibility. Although Venus is a…
As the Artemis II mission wraps up, its impact is still being felt here on Earth. From classrooms to rocket clubs, a new generation is looking up and imagining themselves in space. We hear from Dhyan…
Is There Life on Venus?Last week a team from MIT and Cardiff University announced the detection of Phosphine in the atmosphere at Venus our nearest neighbor. Phosphine (PH3) gas in Venus’s atmosphere…
Dr. Sara Seager, one of the world’s leading astrophysicists and a pioneer in the study of exoplanets at MIT, breaks down the real science behind the search for alien life. From Venus to far-off…
What if life isn’t just “out there”, but closer than we think? For the first time in more than 50 years, humans have left Earth's orbit, marking a significant point in history. And as NASA’s Artemis…
Sara Seager is the Professor of Planetary Science, Professor of Physics, and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her past research is credited with…
Are we truly alone, or is the cosmos just ghosting us? 🌌 What if the discovery of a single microbe on a distant planet was enough to trigger a global identity crisis? Today, we’re reacting to a viral…
While we hypothesized about exoplanets for years, it wasn't until recently that we could confirm their existence. Astrophysicist and MIT professor Sara Seager has been at the leading edge of the…
Is Earth just a cosmic fluke, or are we being watched from a neighbor's window? 🌌 In this mind-bending episode, we react to the viral BigThink feature with the 'Indiana Jones of Astronomy,'…
Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist whose research focuses on exoplanets—planets outside our solar system orbiting other stars. In this episode, Adam and Sara investigate the…
Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist whose research focuses on exoplanets—planets outside our solar system orbiting other stars. In this episode, Adam and Sara investigate the…
Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist whose research focuses on exoplanets—planets outside our solar system orbiting other stars. In this episode, Adam and Sara investigate the…
Welcome to this special crossover episode from our other show, Going Off World. In this episode, the hunt for alien life isn’t a sci-fi dream. It’s a patient, high-stakes investigation unfolding…
Exploring New Worlds: Dr. Sara Seager on Venus, Exoplanets, and Life Among the Clouds In this episode of Red Planet Live, MIT astrophysicist Dr. Sara Seager takes us on a breathtaking journey through…
Meeting assets for Seager HM with Dr. Sara Seager, Sept. 10, 2025 Dr. Seager focused on a groundbreaking discovery of an ionic liquid compound that could potentially support life on planets without…
Professor Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and a Professor of Physics, Professor of Planetary Science, and a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
In this episode Martha and Indira speak candidly with Sara Seager, a Canadian-American, world-renowned leader in astrophysics and planetary science. A professor at MIT, she has been instrumental in…
Why search for life beyond Earth? For MIT astrophysicist and MacArthur Genius Fellow Sara Seager, it’s not just a scientific question—it’s a deeply human one. Like creating art or studying…
Dr. Sara Seager is astrophysicist and professor of planetary science at MIT, and a world-renowned expert on the scientific pursuit of finding life beyond Earth.SARA'S LINKS:Twitter:…
Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir,…
Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk , Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the…
Last week, a team of astrophysicists from the University of Cambridge announced that they had discovered the “strongest indication” ever of extraterrestrial life. The source did not come from Mars or…
Sara Seager, astrophysicist, professor at MIT and author of The Smallest Lights In The Universe, talks about exoplanets, biosignatures, the Starshade project, detecting exoplanet atmospheres, the…
Are political tensions making people reconsider parenthood? Guest: Zachary Neal, Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University Will the gun buyback program be revived? Guest: Dr. Noah…
Could there be life on Venus? Guest: Sara Seager, Astrophysicist and Professor of Physics, Planetary Science, and Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Is there another planet in the universe like Earth? Is there life elsewhere? And if so, how advanced is it? Join us as Sara Seager — astronomer, planet hunter, MIT professor, and MacArthur Genius…
On Monday after Hurricane Milton forced a delayed launch, a spacecraft that will hunt for signs of alien life on one of Jupiter’s icy moons blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Europa Clipper…
We discuss the future of space exploration, comparing Mars and Venus as targets, and the ongoing hunt for an Earth 2.0.
2024 National Champion Dr. Sara Seager, a renowned astrophysicist and professor at MIT was awarded the prestigious 2024 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics worth $1M. She discusses her groundbreaking work in…
During the past couple of decades, we have discovered that stars with planetary systems are not rare, exceptional cases, as we once assumed, but actually quite commonplace. However, because…
Find full show notes, bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-sara-seager It’s a holiday week—happy 4th of July to those celebrating it 🎆—so we’re rewinding…
Sara is an astronomer and planetary scientist known for her pioneering work on the vast and unknown world of exoplanets, and the search for life beyond Earth. Find episode details, video and more at:…
Ever wondered about distant worlds beyond our solar system? Join Jeroen Schreel and Sara Seager, a professor in physics, aeronautics and astronautics and planetary science at MIT, on an exhilarating…
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In this episode, Lexman Artificial interviews Sara Seager, a Professor of Planetary Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They discuss the unfortunate non-linearity of mathematics and the…
Please support the podcast by taking our short listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/intotheimpossible Is fundamental physics in trouble as past guests like Lee Smolin, Lawrence Krauss,…
Pioneering a new way to search for signs of life on planets circling other suns, Sara Seager battled through a devastating personal loss to see her method vindicated by NASA’s powerful new space…
Lexman and guest Sara Seager discuss the history and use of mandioc, bowstring and lacquer. They also discuss the financial advantages of doing shifts in the industry.
In this episode, Lexman and guest Sara Seager discuss the ins and outs of defamation and firewalls. They also talk about the daredevil splores of the great and ancient ox Oviduct.
Lexman is interviewing Sara Seager, a scientist who studies the universe in a very different way than most. Sara talks about her work with Wordsworthian space and the different ways she sees the…
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Lexman Artificial interviews Sara Seager, a returning guest, and they discuss the Anatolian tahr breed of goat.
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by astronomers Dr. Virginia Trimble and Sara Seager to talk about the book "The Sky Is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words." Virginia…
The discussion turns to what alien beings might look like, with Sara Seager speculating on the possible existence of "lowans." Lexman bursts into laughter, insisting that such creatures would…
On March 21, 2022, the number of known exoplanets passed 5,000. Sara Seager, Astrophysicist & planetary scientist from MIT, joins Chrissy Newton to discuss how she navigates politics in the science…
Lexman interviews Sara Seager, a theoretical physicist who works on the theory of cosmic dark matter. They discuss cafards, yeuk, and Sara's newest vision.
The Lexman Artificial Podcast interviews Sara Seager, a professor of planetary science at MIT about her work on the new admiralships, lackers and langues.
In this episode, Lexman talks to Sara Seager, an astrophysicist and author, about her new book facias - a novelisation of a short story by Philip K Dick. They discuss the implications of Dick's work…
Lexman and Sara discuss the future of planetary exploration and what it could mean for the livelihoods of people on Earth. They also get into a discussion about obverse designs, expositions, and…
Dr. Sara Seager, an astronomer and astrophysicist talks about her work on the nature of subcelestial objects. She explains how studying these objects can help us understand the structure of the…
Lexman Artificial interviews Sara Seager, a theoretical physicist and astrophysicist. They discuss the idea of disvalue and how it relates to mathematics and physics. They also discuss Sara's new…
Lexman interviews Sara Seager, the new hospodar of Midinette. Seager discusses her beliefs and how she plans to improve the city.
When Sara Seager's 11 year-old daughter comes home from school with a new calculator, Sara is excited to show her how to use it. But when Sara tries to get her daughter to write down her…
Professor Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and a Professor of Physics, Professor of Planetary Science, and a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
I met Sara online a year ago through Fempeak, raising the socioeconomic status of women through technology. I went on her test pilot for a confidence programme she is developing. It helped to…
Sara Seager is Professor of Planetary Science and Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on discovering new exoplanets and characterizing their atmospheres. She…
Today we speak with Dr Sara Seager, a professor at MIT, about her work in exoplanet research. Deemed by NASA as the Indiana Jones of astronomy, it is people like her who can further our conquest. The…
Today we are joined by Dr. Sara Seager. Dr. Seager is the Class of 1941 Professor of Planetary Science, Professor of Physics, and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts…
This week Cariad talks to astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT, Sara Seager. Sara is the author of the beautiful memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe. Sara spoke to me about the death…
Vi taler i dag med en af verdens førende forskere i exoplaneter og vender mulighederne for intelligent liv i universet. Sara Seager har siden 90'erne dedikeret sit liv til forskningen i exoplaneter…
The First Habitable-zone Earth-sized Planet from TESS, A giant planet candidate transiting a white dwarf, The Habitable Exoplanet Observatory (HabEx) Mission Concept, and The Venusian Lower…
Show notes: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/sara-seager If you’re lucky enough to look up into a clear night sky and see the thousands of stars visible to the naked eye, it’s hard not to wonder,…
In this episode, I speak about space with Sara Seager. Professor Seager is an astrophysicist and a professor of physics and planetary science at MIT. Her research, which earned her a MacArthur…
An MIT astrophysicist reinvents herself in the wake of tragedy and discovers the power of connection on this planet, even as she searches our galaxy for another Earth, in this “bewitching” memoir.…
In this episode, I speak about space with Sara Seager. Professor Seager is an astrophysicist and a professor of physics and planetary science at MIT. Her research, which earned her a MacArthur…
Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir,…
Sara Seager é uma astrônoma e cientista planetária américo-canadense. Ela é professora do Instituto de Tecnologia de Massachusetts e é conhecida por seu trabalho em planetas extrassolares e suas…
After beating the Soviet Union in the race to the moon, America lost much of its drive to explore space for several decades. However, with the rise of private pioneers such as SpaceX and Blue Origin,…
Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and a professor of physics and planetary science at MIT. She talks about her new memoir The Smallest Lights in the Universe, about juggling being a MacArthur award…
Host of Into The Impossible Professor Brian Keating, David Spergel, Janna Levin, Sara Seager, Wendy Freedman, & Nobel Prize winner Adam Riess debate the hottest topics in modern astronomy while…
Sara Seager is an preeminent astronomer, planetary scientist, and MIT professor whose luminous memoir is about how she had to reinvent herself in the wake of tragedy and discovered the power of…
Sara Seager is an MIT astrophysicist. She has made it her life’s work to peer into the spaces around stars – looking for exoplanets outside our solar system, hoping to find the one-in-a-billion world…
Sara Seager is the Class of 1941 Professor of Planetary Science, Professor of Physics, and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her past research is…
Sign up for the Great Courses Plus today and enjoy the first month for free: https://bit.ly/podcast-great-courses-plus The world was rocked recently by the announcement that signs of life might have…
A conversation with MIT Professor Sara Seager and The Verge Journalist Loren Grush, with Prof. Brian Keating. Loren Grush writes: “Deep within the acidic clouds of Venus, astronomers have detected a…
We spoke with Sara Seager, one of the researchers involved in the study. Dr. Seager is a Professor of Planetary Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and alsso author of the book The…
Have scientists found evidence of life on Venus? Known for its scorching temperatures and acidic atmosphere, Earth’s twin hardly seems a promising place for living things. But could a discovery of…
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The planet has the less than romantic name TOI 700 d, but its discovery has generated passion among those searching for another Earth, including Emily Gilbert. The graduate student is lead author of…
Dr. Sara Seager, professor of planetary sciences at MIT and deputy director of science for the TESS science team, tells Tonya Hall about the search to find water on a rocky planet with TESS. FOLLOW…
Astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT, Prof. Sara Seager, joins Adam on earth this week to discuss the process of finding and looking for Earth cousins, the chance of discovering life on…
Die Astrophysik erlebt gerade einen bemerkenswerten Forschungsboom. Immer konkretere Forschungen und präzisere Weltraumteleskope lassen fremde Welten greifbarer werden und geben Wissenschaftlern…
An interview with the TESS mission's Sara Seager, an astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT who focuses on theoretical models of atmospheres and interiors of all kinds of exoplanets as well as…
Astrophysicist Sara Seager joins me for a conversation about her leading role in the search for earth-like planets outside our solar system. When she began her search as a graduate student – not just…
Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT. She's a MacArthur genius who's trying to find and identify another Earth. Our panelists for this episode are Jo Firestone, Aparna…
The discovery of seven, Earth-sized planets in a nearby solar system was announced last week. Astrophysicist and planetary scientist Sara Seager joins us to share her excitement about this find that…
Buck goes after top dems who believe their only path forward is to wage total war against President Trump. Plus, MIT astrophysicist Sara Seager gives us the celestial scoop of an out-of-this-world…
Top Chef Boston finalists Gregory Gourdet and Doug Adams judge the first-ever Live Wire Bottom Chef competition, astrophysicist Sara Seager fills us in on the heated discussions behind naming…
One of the most existing developments of the last two decades in the field of astronomy is the discovery of exoplanets: planets that orbit around the stars other then our sun. The idea of finding…
## To find living exoplanets Thanks to recent exoplanet research, Seager began, we now know that nearly all of our galaxy’s 300 billion stars are accompanied by planets, and a unexpectedly high…
Ep. 273 Encore: "The Sky's The Limit" with Gregory Gourdet & Doug Adams, Sara Seager & Loch Lomond
Ep. 273: "The Sky's The Limit" with Gregory Gourdet & Doug Adams, Sara Seager & Loch Lomond
MIT planetary scientist and astrophysicist Sara Seager is on a quest. She wants to find a warm, wet exoplanet with signs of life. It could be Earth 2.0.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Sara Seager was one of the invited guest of the Lorne Trottier 2014 Public Science Symposium, and we had the chance for record a podcast with her. The topic of this episode was the search for planets…
Sara Seager, Planetary Science and Physics Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer and Director of the Center for SETI Research , tell us all about…
In the midst of her search for life on other planets, astrophysicist Sara Seager's own world is shattered when her husband is told he has stage three cancer. Professor Sara Seager is a planetary…
Sara Seager is one of the most well known astrophysicists in the world. She took a chance in grad school to focus on finding life on planets outside of our solar system, exoplanets. Now she is a…
Have you lost your senses? You’ll find them everywhere you look. Sensors respond to external stimuli – light, sound, temperature and much else – to help us make sense (ha!) of our universe. And more…