Spotlight: The search for the very first star

<p>Something going on far above us, in orbit, might be doing more to shape the future of humanity than any events here on earth.</p><p>Up there is one of the most powerful tools humans have ever had to hunt for the origins of our universe – and for alien life.</p><p>The James Webb Space Telescope has the ability to look so far and with such clarity that we can get an insight into a period of time that our best scientists have only ever speculated about: the cosmic dark ages.</p><p>Today we revisit our conversation with the director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne University, Dr Alan Duffy, on why the last year marked a new beginning for our understanding of the universe.</p><p>This episode was first published on January 11, 2023.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Director of the Space Technology and Institute at Swinburne University, Dr Alan Duffy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>