The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats

The University of Edinburgh

The Tartan Tardigrade is a podcast where scientists from the UK Centre for Astrobiology talk to guests from around the world about their research in astrobiology, their careers, and the prospects for life in the universe.

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The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats

Episodes (22)

Thu Mar 12th The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 22: Robert Hazen
Dec 15, 2025 The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 21 Paul Rimmer
Nov 18, 2025 The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 20 Frances Westall

The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats

Mar 12, 2026
30¼ minutes
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This episode, University of Edinburgh PhD candidate Mia Belle Parkinson chats with Dr Robert Hazen from the Carnegie Institution for Science. We talk about the theory behind the second arrow of time and how it relates to astrobiology, Bob's serendipitous path into becoming a prominent science communicator, what it meant to be a professional trumpet player while being a scientist, and his awesome trilobite collection.

The Tartan Tardigrade - Astrobiology Chats

The Tartan Tardigrade - Episode 22: Robert Hazen

The University of Edinburgh

00:00 -30:15