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The Star River Podcast · March 3 · 1 hr 11 min

The Astroholic: Invisible Rainbows & Queer Visibility in STEM with Dr. Alfredo Carpineti

Do our best ideas truly come from the pub? Dr. Alfredo Carpineti - astrophysicist, IFLScience writer, and chair of Pride in STEM - certainly thinks so. Alfredo bridges the lab and the lounge to find the "invisible rainbows" that connect us all to the cosmos. In this journey down the River, we explore the "Astroholic" spirit: the belief that if the universe can forge complex spirits in interstellar clouds, we can certainly uncover its secrets over a shared glass. In this episode, we navigate: The Invisible Rainbow: A deep dive into Spectroscopy and the electromagnetic spectrum; how astronomers use "hidden" light to see the unseeable. Pride in STEM: The vital importance of queer visibility in the sciences and Alfredo’s mission to ensure that the wonders of the universe aren't locked behind a laboratory door. From Mixology to Modern Science: How Alfredo’s background as a mixologist fuels his philosophy that science communication never stops, and that science is, above all, a human right. The Ritual: Tracing the evolution of stars while grounding ourselves in the present moment. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a wine lover, or a seeker of a more soulful connection to the infinite, this conversation will change the way you look at the night sky. Connect with the Current: Official Website: thestarriver.com Join the Conversation: Call 855-DEEP-SKY to share your "Star River" story, ask a guest a question, or leave feedback for the Astropotamus. Follow the Journey: Find on social media @Astropotamus. Topics & Keywords: Spectroscopy, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Pride in STEM, LGBTQ+ in Science, IFLScience, Alfredo Carpineti, Science Communication, Astroholic, Astrophysics, Mixology, Queer Visibility, STEM Diversity, Space History, Invisible Light.

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Do our best ideas truly come from the pub? Dr. Alfredo Carpineti - astrophysicist, IFLScience writer, and chair of Pride in STEM - certainly thinks so. Alfredo bridges the lab and the lounge to find the "invisible rainbows" that connect us all to the cosmos.

In this journey down the River, we explore the "Astroholic" spirit: the belief that if the universe can forge complex spirits in interstellar clouds, we can certainly uncover its secrets over a shared glass.

In this episode, we navigate:

  • The Invisible Rainbow: A deep dive into Spectroscopy and the electromagnetic spectrum; how astronomers use "hidden" light to see the unseeable.
  • Pride in STEM: The vital importance of queer visibility in the sciences and Alfredo’s mission to ensure that the wonders of the universe aren't locked behind a laboratory door.
  • From Mixology to Modern Science: How Alfredo’s background as a mixologist fuels his philosophy that science communication never stops, and that science is, above all, a human right.
  • The Ritual: Tracing the evolution of stars while grounding ourselves in the present moment.


Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a wine lover, or a seeker of a more soulful connection to the infinite, this conversation will change the way you look at the night sky.

Connect with the Current:

  • Official Website: thestarriver.com
  • Join the Conversation: Call 855-DEEP-SKY to share your "Star River" story, ask a guest a question, or leave feedback for the Astropotamus.
  • Follow the Journey: Find on social media @Astropotamus.


Topics & Keywords: Spectroscopy, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Pride in STEM, LGBTQ+ in Science, IFLScience, Alfredo Carpineti, Science Communication, Astroholic, Astrophysics, Mixology, Queer Visibility, STEM Diversity, Space History, Invisible Light.

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