Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🌎 A Journey Between Two Worlds…
The United States is going through a turbulent and uncertain period especially for immigrant communities. What does it feel like to leave… and then return? To belong to two places at once?
In this deeply personal episode of Mr. Universe, Monte and Salman step away from telescopes and turn the lens inward reflecting on travel, identity, science, and what it means to cross borders in complicated times.
🎙️ In This Episode of Mr. Universe
Monte and Salman discuss Salman's recent trip to Pakistan and his experience returning to the United States. From airports and conversations to emotions and observations, this episode explores the lived experience of being part of a global scientific community during moments of political and cultural tension.
🌌 Why It Matters
Science is global. Astronomy knows no borders. Yet scientists, students, and researchers do.
At a time when immigration debates shape lives and futures, stories like this remind us that science thrives on openness, exchange, and international collaboration. Behind every research paper is a human story — often spanning continents.
🧠 What You'll Learn:
⦁ ✈️ What it feels like to travel between Pakistan and the US during uncertain times
⦁ 🌍 How immigration policies impact scientists and academics
⦁ 🧑🔬 Why global collaboration is essential for astronomy and space science
⦁ 🏠 The emotional complexity of belonging to more than one place
⦁ 🌠 How science can act as a bridge across cultural and political divides
🌍 Perfect For:
⦁ 🎓 Students navigating international education
⦁ 🌌 Science enthusiasts interested in the human side of research
⦁ 🌏 Members of the global South Asian diaspora
⦁ 🧑🏫 Academics and researchers working across borders
⦁ 🤝 Anyone curious about identity in a globalized scientific world
🔔 Watch. Learn. Wonder.
If you value thoughtful discussions about science, culture, and the human experience behind discovery — subscribe to Mr. Universe.
We bring you bilingual (English/Urdu) conversations that connect astronomy with the world we live in.
📚 References & Links:
1. Kainaat Kids English:
youtube.com/@UCdIRtt8-Og1q99bkK5XBhoQ
2. Kainaat Kids Urdu:
youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg
🎧 Also airing on The Fabulous 413 (NPR/NEPM):
npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
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Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg
Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw
For more information about Kainaat Studios:
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Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Images: IMDB, NASA, ESA, ESO and Wikipedia
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Iqbal Family Foundation, Getz Pharma, PixelEdge, Qazi Family Foundation
Stellar Orbiters:
AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well!
If you wish to donate, please visit: kainaatstudios.com/donate
🌎 A Journey Between Two Worlds…
The United States is going through a turbulent and uncertain period especially for immigrant communities. What does it feel like to leave… and then return? To belong to two places at once?
In this deeply personal episode of Mr. Universe, Monte and Salman step away from telescopes and turn the lens inward reflecting on travel, identity, science, and what it means to cross borders in complicated times.
🎙️ In This Episode of Mr. Universe
Monte and Salman discuss Salman's recent trip to Pakistan and his experience returning to the United States. From airports and conversations to emotions and observations, this episode explores the lived experience of being part of a global scientific community during moments of political and cultural tension.
🌌 Why It Matters
Science is global. Astronomy knows no borders. Yet scientists, students, and researchers do.
At a time when immigration debates shape lives and futures, stories like this remind us that science thrives on openness, exchange, and international collaboration. Behind every research paper is a human story — often spanning continents.
🧠 What You'll Learn:
⦁ ✈️ What it feels like to travel between Pakistan and the US during uncertain times
⦁ 🌍 How immigration policies impact scientists and academics
⦁ 🧑🔬 Why global collaboration is essential for astronomy and space science
⦁ 🏠 The emotional complexity of belonging to more than one place
⦁ 🌠 How science can act as a bridge across cultural and political divides
🌍 Perfect For:
⦁ 🎓 Students navigating international education
⦁ 🌌 Science enthusiasts interested in the human side of research
⦁ 🌏 Members of the global South Asian diaspora
⦁ 🧑🏫 Academics and researchers working across borders
⦁ 🤝 Anyone curious about identity in a globalized scientific world
🔔 Watch. Learn. Wonder.
If you value thoughtful discussions about science, culture, and the human experience behind discovery — subscribe to Mr. Universe.
We bring you bilingual (English/Urdu) conversations that connect astronomy with the world we live in.
📚 References & Links:
1. Kainaat Kids English:
youtube.com/@UCdIRtt8-Og1q99bkK5XBhoQ
2. Kainaat Kids Urdu:
youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg
🎧 Also airing on The Fabulous 413 (NPR/NEPM):
npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
#galaxy #universe #usa #science #ice #globalwarming #badbunny #podcast #podcastclips #astronomyadventures #astronomynews #astronomy #stars #pakistan #southasia #urduscience #kidseducation #kidslearning #esa #hubblespacetelescope #eso #kainaatigupshup #fabulous413
Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg
Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw
For more information about Kainaat Studios:
kainaatstudios.com
Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! kainaatstudios.com/newsletter
Follow us for more:
Facebook facebook.com/kainaatstudios
Twitter twitter.com/KainaatStudios
Instagram instagram.com/kainaatstudios
TikTok tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/kainaat
Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Images: IMDB, NASA, ESA, ESO and Wikipedia
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Iqbal Family Foundation, Getz Pharma, PixelEdge, Qazi Family Foundation
Stellar Orbiters:
AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well!
If you wish to donate, please visit: kainaatstudios.com/donate
