Episode 7 | June 5, 2024 

Stellar Observations: AI’s Journey into the Cosmos

 

What if AI could discover new black holes and unlock the secrets of the universe?

On this episode, we're diving deep into the cosmos and back in time to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing astrophysics and astronomy at warp speed. From discovering black holes to modeling the birth of the universe to helping map the sky as part of a new wide-field survey, AI is reshaping our understanding of the cosmos.

Where did black holes come from? What can AI teach us about exploding stars? Can AI prove the Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe? What are the ethical and responsible uses of AI in astronomy? Buckle up as we embark on a journey to the stars and beyond.

Joining us are astronomy and astrophysics experts: Rupert Croft professor of physics and a member of the McWilliams Center for Cosmology and Astrophysics at Carnegie Mellon University; Rachel Mandelbaum, professor of physics working on cosmology as part of the McWilliams Centers for Cosmology and Astrophysics, at Carnegie Mellon University; and John Wu, assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates NASA's Webb, Hubble, and other space telescopes.