We're coming back to the topic of space thanks to the winner of this year's Luxembourg Science Slam, Citlali Bruce Rosete, PhD student at the Space Systems Engineering Research Group of SnT, University of Luxembourg.

We explore the intricacies of space technology, discussing the challenges and innovations in satellite design, the importance of sustainability in space, and the potential of swarms of satellites in distributed beamforming missions.

From the excitement of winning the Science Slam to the technical details of satellite orbits and propulsion systems, Citlali provides a comprehensive overview of the field. We also touch on the regulatory aspects of launching satellites and the future possibilities for these tiny marvels in space exploration and research.

Podcast Cover Photo Credit: The POQUITO Team

USEFUL LINKS

SnT - https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/

Luxembourg Science Slam - https://scienceslam.uni.lu/

AstriaGraph (University of Texas) - visualisation of objects around the Earth: http://astria.tacc.utexas.edu/AstriaGraph/

AlbaOrbital - https://www.albaorbital.com/

In this episode of SciLux, we visit the world of evolutionary biology with Dr. Kalina Kapralova from the University of Iceland. Dr. Kapralova studies Arctic charr in the unique environment of Iceland's lakes and together we explore the intricacies of evolutionary biology, discussing adaptive divergence, parallel evolution, and the process of speciation. Dr. Kapralova also sheds light on the impact of climate change on salmonid species and the potential for adaptation in the face of rapidly changing environments. A fully charged episode!

USEFUL LINKS

University of Iceland - https://www.hi.is/en

Dr. Kapralova's work - https://scholar.google.is/citations?user=I_PzR8UAAAAJ&hl=en

A short documentary about the arctic charr mating behaviour in Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland by Edite Fiskoviča et al.- https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=xW3VS73PJSw

On this episode of SciLux, we sit down with Dr. Alexandros Gerakis, a Senior Research and Technology Associate at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University. Dr. Gerakis shares his fascinating journey from studying optical lattices during his PhD at University College London to his current work pioneering laser diagnostics for neutral gas flows and plasma research.

We explore various applications of lasers, including their use in diagnostics and the manipulation of matter. We also discuss the potential of plasma in fields like nanofabrication and fusion energy.

USEFUL LINKS

Alexandros Gerakis's Publications - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dmHz_DEAAAAJ&hl=en

LIST - https://www.list.lu/

Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering
https://engineering.tamu.edu/aerospace/index.html

Princeton Plasma Physics Lab
https://www.pppl.gov/

Dr. Evil about laser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voSpOrimkMY

A Beautiful Mind (Film)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268978/

CERN
https://home.cern/