A new perspective on space, time and humanity By Lynn Ware Peek & Scott Greenberg Cool Science Radio Astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett talks about the vast scale of the universe and humanity’s place within it. In his book, “The Scale of the Universe,” he uses concepts like the “cosmic calendar” to make immense distances and timelines […]
The Scale of the Universe Your browser does not support the audio element. OR Listen to Podcast Here How big is the universe – not just in the scale of distance but also the scale of time? What do those…astronomical…scales mean about us humans on Earth and how can we understand and measure such vast […]
In this uplifting episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes back two beloved children’s authors: Sheri Fink and Jeff Bennett. The episode kicks off with Sheri Fink, bestselling author of the new picture book Wishing You Rainbows. Sheri shares the inspiration behind her latest release, describing it as an “encouragement book” designed […]
Climate Change, Astronomy, Canine Astronauts Your browser does not support the audio element. OR Listen to Podcast Here Climate change. Astronomy. A canine astronaut. They intersect in our guest, astronomer and author Dr. Jeff Bennett. Among other things, we focus on climate change and policy – present and future. Dr. Bennett got his Ph.D. in […]
Hear a wide-ranging, 13-minute interview at Boston Herald Radio, in which we covered topics including relativity, space exploration, global warming, and much more…
Jeff is interviewed for Colorado Matters on his new book What is Relativity? Lesley McClurg talks with astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett. Listen Now!
Dr. Bennett has appeared three times on the Coast to Coast AM late night radio show. March 18, 2014: Relativity and more. Use this link to listen to the show. July 5, 2011: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life. Use this link to listen to the show. November 20, 2008: Space Exploration and ET Life. Use this link to […]
Interview with Dr. Bennett about “What is Relativity?” (begins after 17 minute mark) Note: The link was deactivated as a result of the Trump Administration’s shutdown of Voice of America, which has been ruled illegal (see this NYT article from March 2026).
Relativity Your browser does not support the audio element. OR Listen to Podcast Here Relativity (start time 13:30) Albert Einstein published his special theory of relativity in 1905 and his general theory in 1915. Special relativity revealed bizarre and powerful ideas, including the famous equation E=mc2, but the basic theory hinges on a single realization: […]
Coloradan on a quest to make it uncool to be ‘bad at math’. Ryan Warner talks with astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett. Listen Now!
