About this episode
Gugs Mhlungu interviews Dr. Luca Pontiggia about his journey in science and his creative projects.
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Luca Pontiggia, PhD Physicist, Data Scientist and Speaker and co-founder of Universe on Stage, about his journey into science and what sparked his passion for physics, his love of house music, and how he blends science and storytelling through creative projects like the Black Hole Symphony. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook…
People in this episode
Host: Gugs Mhlungu
Guest: Dr. Luca Pontiggia
Topics covered
- science
- physics
- music
- storytelling
- creativity
Keywords
- physics
- data science
- house music
- Black Hole Symphony
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Universe on Stage
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