Mario Livio: podcast appearances and interviews

Mario Livio is an Israeli-American astrophysicist and author known for his work in popularizing science and mathematics. He worked as an astrophysicist at the Space Telescope Science Institute for 24 years, from 1991 to 2015, an institution responsible for operating the Hubble Space Telescope. Throughout his career, Livio has published more than 400 scientific articles covering a wide range of topics including cosmology, supernova explosions, black holes, extrasolar planets, and the emergence of life in the universe. In addition to his scientific research, he has written books aimed at making complex scientific and mathematical concepts accessible to the general public. His 2002 book on the irrational number phi, titled The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World's Most Astonishing Number, received recognition through awards such as the Peano Prize and the International Pythagoras Prize. These accolades highlight his contribution to the popular understanding of mathematics and science.