The Science Faction Podcast

This episode contains: We’re still stuck in our houses. We discuss how we’re dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Biological Imperative: Ancestor of all animals identified in Australian fossils. A wormlike creature that lived more than 555 million years ago is the earliest bilaterian. Geologists have discovered the first ancestor on the family tree that…

This episode contains: We’re joined by frequent guest host, Ben Lawless. We talk about how were all handling the quarantine. In cyberspace, no one can hear you read: Internet Archive offers 1.4 million copyrighted books for free online. Until this week, the Open Library only allowed people to “check out” as many copies as the library…

  This episode contains: No St. Patricks’ day celebrations for us now that we’re in lock down. We discuss like in the time of COVID-19. We then discuss the death of flat-Earther “Mad” Mike Hughes. https://www.wired.com/story/diy-rockets-tragedy-mad-mike-hughes/ Music, Computers and Law?: An Algorithm Has Created Every Possible Musical Melody So No One Can Ever Sue For…

This episode contains: We’re broadcasting from our quarantine bunkers. We of course talk about the coronavirus. Evolutionarily Speaking: To predict an epidemic, evolution can’t be ignored. Whether it’s coronavirus or misinformation, scientists can use mathematical models to predict how something will spread across populations. But what happens if a pathogen mutates, or information becomes modified,…

This episode contains: We talk about our different styles of comedy. We also talk about parenting. Steven then talks about some new items before getting into the science. Steven Spielberg will not direct Indiana Jones 5. Earth has a new moon. Next Week In Space: How to deflect an asteroid. Engineers devise a decision map…

This episode contains: We get started with some disturbing corn facts. Biological Imperative: Scientists find ally in fight against brain tumors: Ebola. Glioblastomas are relentless, hard-to-treat, and often lethal brain tumors. Scientists have enlisted a most unlikely ally in efforts to treat this form of cancer — elements of the Ebola virus. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200212150149.htm Next Week…

This episode contains: We discuss our Valentine’s Day plans. Devon also reviews the new Lego show. Brain Matters: Brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence to prepare teenagers for adult life. New brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence, allowing teenagers to develop more complex adult social skills, but potentially putting them at increased risk of mental…

This episode contains: Steven starts off talking about a Google Maps hack. Biological Imperative: Lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash. ‘Green’ process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials. Scientists are using high-energy pulses of electricity to turn any source of carbon into turbostratic graphene in an…

This episode contains: We’re back with a regular episode. We start off learning some things about the Corona Virus. This Week in Space: Newest solar telescope produces first images. Preeminent telescope to play critical role in better understanding sun, space weather. The National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has released its first images.…

This episode contains: We are joined again by Ben Lawless to talk about Star Trek. First we get down to science. You Built a Time Machine Out of a Car?: Deep learning enables real-time imaging around corners. Detailed, fast imaging of hidden objects could help self-driving cars detect hazards. Researchers have harnessed the power of…