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Fighting Bias In Space: When There's A New Telescope, Who Gets To Use It?

Fighting Bias In Space: When There's A New Telescope, Who Gets To Use It?

FromShort Wave


Fighting Bias In Space: When There's A New Telescope, Who Gets To Use It?

FromShort Wave

ratings:
Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jan 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors are almost in place and soon it'll be a million miles away from Earth, ready to provide clues to the history of the universe. Naturally, many scientists have research they'd like to do that involve the telescope. Today on the show, Emily talks with correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce about who gets time on it, and how decision-makers are working to stay focused on the proposed science instead of who will be doing it, in the hopes of making the process fair for all proposals.For more of Nell's reporting, check out, Who gets to use NASA's James Webb Space Telescope? Astronomers work to fight bias. (https://n.pr/3tH2vwJ)You can email Short Wave at ShortWave@NPR.Org.
Released:
Jan 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.