<p>Fulfilling one’s childhood dream is a rare and powerful gift—one that can inspire self confidence and motivation in one's life. For Chris Herd, that dream took shape early on as his love for rocks transformed into a love for meteorite rocks. In What’s Up With Rocks, the University of Alberta professor shares with us his fascination with meteorites—how they differ from ordinary rocks, why his research matters, and what Albertans should do if they ever stumble upon one.</p><br><p>All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV &amp; Stream+ </p><p>We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST &amp; wherever you get your podcasts! </p><br><p>#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace</p><br><p>Chris's Book Club</p><p>The Sirens of Mars - Searching for Life on Another World - Sarah Stewart Johnson</p><br><p>Follow us on </p><p>Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast</p><p>on TikTok @albertans.in.space</p><p>Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-...</p><br><p>Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!</p><p><strong>Albertans in Space</strong>&nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.</p><p>We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.</p><p>Our&nbsp;<strong>mission</strong>&nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.</p><br><p>Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca </p><p>Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast </p><p>TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Albertans In Space Podcast

Albertans In Space Podcast

What's Up With Rocks? - Chris Herd, Planetary Geologist and Meteorite Expert - Ep03S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast

APR 28, 202657 MIN
Albertans In Space Podcast

What's Up With Rocks? - Chris Herd, Planetary Geologist and Meteorite Expert - Ep03S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast

APR 28, 202657 MIN

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<p>Fulfilling one’s childhood dream is a rare and powerful gift—one that can inspire self confidence and motivation in one's life. For Chris Herd, that dream took shape early on as his love for rocks transformed into a love for meteorite rocks. In What’s Up With Rocks, the University of Alberta professor shares with us his fascination with meteorites—how they differ from ordinary rocks, why his research matters, and what Albertans should do if they ever stumble upon one.</p><br><p>All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV &amp; Stream+ </p><p>We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST &amp; wherever you get your podcasts! </p><br><p>#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace</p><br><p>Chris's Book Club</p><p>The Sirens of Mars - Searching for Life on Another World - Sarah Stewart Johnson</p><br><p>Follow us on </p><p>Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast</p><p>on TikTok @albertans.in.space</p><p>Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-...</p><br><p>Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!</p><p><strong>Albertans in Space</strong>&nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.</p><p>We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.</p><p>Our&nbsp;<strong>mission</strong>&nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.</p><br><p>Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca </p><p>Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast </p><p>TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>