Mario Livio

Mario Livio

Biography:

Dr. Mario Livio is a senior astrophysicist at the Hubble Space Telescope Science Institute. He joined the Institute in 1991 as head of the Archive Branch, and also served as the Head of the Institute’s Science Division. A love for astrophysics somehow emerged and persisted, with a special interest in the accretion of mass by black holes, neutron stars, and white dwarfs.

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  • The Mob & Terrorism / Science Blunders

    In the first half, investigative reporter Peter Lance discussed his forthcoming book Deal With the Devil, which details how mafia capo Gregory Scarpa Sr., known as "The Killing Machine," served as an FBI informant. In the latter half, astrophysicist Mario Livio talked about...More »

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Harvey Kubernik, a longtime chronicler of music culture, discussed the evolving landscape of music, including documentaries. Followed by author Belle Zimet with an exploration of urban legends.
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