Journey into the 'Little Universe of ALMA' and uncover the wonders of our cosmic origins. In bite-sized episodes ranging from 3 to 6 minutes, delve into the intricacies of the ALMA Observatory, stationed in the heart of the Atacama Desert. Discover galaxies shrouded in stardust, the first-ever image of a black hole, and even a simplified form of sugar, all made possible by 66 colossal antennas that peer into the Universe with unparalleled depth. Embark on this enlightening journey and learn how ALMA connects us to the vast expanse of the Cosmos.
This podcast was produced by Paige Cromley during her internship at ALMA from Princeton University.
Nobody interested in science and the Universe could ignore the existence of black holes and protoplanetary discs. Do you know about these discs? In the last ten years, ALMA has changed how we view these phenomena. In this episode, ALMA Director Sean Dougherty explains to us which are the main fields where ALMA focuses its efforts. Let's know how ALMA is constantly improving to help humanity look as far as possible towards the beginning of the Universe.
Furthermore, let's discover which are the following goals that scientists from all over the world want to achieve through ALMA.
12 Apr 2024
Did the Observatory shut down over the Pandemic?
Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic was a problem for all humankind, and its effects were seen in almost any imaginable aspect. Consequently, how did COVID-19 affect ALMA's functionality? Was there a shutdown?
In this episode, Maryluz Jara, Hospitality Services Coordinator at ALMA, tells how the crucial moments of the pandemic lived in the observatory.
Furthermore, let's discover how the works were recovered to keep ALMA helping humanity to deepen its knowledge about the Universe.
5 Apr 2024
Who works at ALMA?
We have discussed widely the technologies and processes that made ALMA possible. Nevertheless, there could be no observatory if there were not people from more than 20 countries and many disciplines working together for a unique objective.
In this episode, Felipe Salinas, Human Resources Officer from ALMA, talks with us about the diversity of workers and the efforts that ALMA is currently making to be more diverse regarding genders.
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