Beste Star Science Podcasts (2024)

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57: Archaeology in Star Wars 46:15

11d ago46:15

46:15

Dr. Samantha Porter joins us to chat about her work using lasers and other technology to map archaeological sites without disturbing them. We delves into the historical significance of the ruins of Yavin and whether it's ethical for the Rebellion to hide out there. And of course we cover Star Wars's favorite archaeologist - Dr. Aphra! We even get a…

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LD 501–505: Solar Sailing & Playing Dead 24:45

7d ago24:45

24:45

Guest: Dr. Shi En KimMike and science journalist Shi En Kim discuss the first half of Star Trek: Lower Decks' fifth season. Is solar sailing a real thing? When is it advantageous to play dead?Follow us on Bluesky!Mike: https://bsky.app/profile/miquai.bsky.socialKim: https://bsky.app/profile/goesbykim.bsky.social…

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Bonus: Galaxy Quest panel at LA Comic Con 48:58

24d ago48:58

48:58

Enjoy this recording of our LA Comic Con panel about the 25th anniversary of Galaxy Quest! This bonus episide is also available on YouTube with images from the slideshow! Panel description: Let's celebrate 25 years of Galaxy Quest with behind the scenes stories from creatives who worked on the movie, including ILM model maker Fon Davis. He'll be jo…

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Bonus: Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas panel at LA Comic Con 45:59

1M ago45:59

45:59

Enjoy this recording of our LA Comic Con panel about Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas! This bonus episide is also available on YouTube with images from the slideshow including storyboard art and behind the scenes photos! Panel description: As we kick off spooky season, let’s celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline and the 30th anniver…

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Episode 175: Decisions, Decisions 42:38

28d ago42:38

42:38

Guest: Prof. Amitai Shenhav On this episode, Mike is joined by his fellow TEDxNewEngland speaker Amitai Shenhav, a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley who is known for his work on decision making. How does Prof. Shenhav use Star Trek (or attempt to, at least) in his psychology classes? And what does his research reveal about how to make tough de…

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56: Science of The Acolyte at Los Angeles Comic Con 51:00

1M ago51:00

51:00

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk about all things Acolyte at Los Angeles Comic Con! We headed to LA Comic Con and talked about The Acolyte! Ecologist Sawyer Markham weighed in on all the critters! Planetary scientist Michaela Leung tells us about Brendok, Khofar, and that unknown planet! Dr. Drea Letamendi delves into the psychology! An…

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Episode 174: #TEDxNE Reflections 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

On this short solo episode, Mike shares his TEDxNewEngland experience.Mike's paper, "On the roles of function and selection in evolving systems": https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2310223120Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: twitter.com/scienceoftrekMike: twitter.com/miquaiVon Michael L. Wong

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55: Space Travel 46:10

2M ago46:10

46:10

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk space travel with a NASA project support specialist! At San Diego Comic-Con, James struck up a conversation with Johnathan Brendle at the NASA exhibit booth and he agreed to come on the podcast! We cover tons of space travel questions, including: What are hyperspace tunnels (purgill holes maybe?)? Do you…

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54: Science of The Phantom Menace at the Fleet Science Center 52:10

3M ago52:10

52:10

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we take the show on the road to the local science center's dome theater to talk about the science of Episode I. The panel includes neuroscientist Ashley Juavinett, cell biologist Claire Meaders, paleontologist Gabriel-Philip Santos, and engineer Mike Tolley. We chat midi-chlorians (of course) and whether they've…

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Episode 173: Temporal Mechanics 101 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Guest: Dr. Erin Macdonald Dr. Erin Macdonald, the official science advisor for the Star Trek universe, joins us to discuss the science behind Season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery and Season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy."Chromatin remodeling in tribbles in Star Trek: Prodigy" by Prof. Mohamed Noor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2PePbR3FPkErin's Nerd Nite …

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Episode 172: Leadership in Star Trek 58:27

4M ago58:27

58:27

Guests: Prof. Jason A. Kaufman & Prof. Aaron M. Peterson Professors Jason A. Kaufman and Aaron M. Peterson join us to discuss their sweeping book "Leadership in Star Trek: Lessons from the Captain's Chair." Learn how communication, patience, and relationship underpin every good leader, from Burnham to Picard.Book: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product…

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53: Urban Ecology with Sawyeurism 40:24

4M ago40:24

40:24

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by Sawyer Markham to talk about urban ecology! Known as @Sawyeurism online, our expert this month breaks down her love of delving into the science of Star Wars, just like hosts James and Melissa. Sawyer talks the effects of urbanization and climate change on reptiles and amphibians and also shares s…

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Episode 171: Astrotopia 57:15

5M ago57:15

57:15

Guest: Prof. Mary-Jane Rubenstein Professor Mary-Jane Rubenstein joins us to talk about her book "Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race," which explores the religious narratives that underpin commercial space exploration, and its connections to Star Trek.Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: twitter.com/scienceoftrekMike…

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52: Marine Biology 47:02

5M ago47:02

47:02

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by Gabriel-Philip Santos to talk about marine biology! Star Warsologies dives deep into the marine biology of Star Wars. Think water planets like Mon Cala and Kamino. As Qui-Gon says, there's always a bigger fish! We answer such pressing questions as: Are those thicc thala-sirens evolutionarily viab…

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DSC 508–510: Lagrange Points 43:21

5M ago43:21

43:21

Guest: Dr. Shi En Kim Science journalist Shi En Kim joins Mike to reflect on the last three episodes of Star Trek: Discovery's fifth and final season, DSC: "Labyrinths," "Lagrange Point," and "Life, Itself." How do Mike and Kim process their fears? What is a Lagrange point? And what do they make of the Progenitor's technology?Follow us on Twitter!S…

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51: Car Culture in Star Wars 36:46

6M ago36:46

36:46

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by the curator of the San Diego Automotive Museum and chat about ships, speeders, and other vehicles in Star Wars! What does the state of the Millennium Falcon say about Han Solo, especially since we know it was much nicer when Lando owned it? Why is it important that the Imperial and Rebel are so d…

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DSC 506 & 507: Distilled 30:57

7M ago30:57

30:57

Guest: Dr. Shi En Kim Mike and Kim chat about themes in DSC: "Whistlespeak" and "Erigah." Is cloud seeding a real thing, how do you create ultra-distilled water, and what are some contaminants that plague our waterways here on Earth?Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: twitter.com/scienceoftrekMike: twitter.com/miquaiKim: twitter.com/goes_by_ki…

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DSC 504 & 505: Temporal Bug 28:10

7M ago28:10

28:10

Guest: Dr. Shi En Kim Mike and Kim unpack DSC: "Face the Strange" and "Mirrors." Can you use relativity to defeat a temporal shield? What do they make of Moll and L'ak's backstory?Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: twitter.com/scienceoftrekMike: twitter.com/miquaiKim: twitter.com/goes_by_kimVon Michael L. Wong

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50: Environmental Apocalypse 41:15

7M ago41:15

41:15

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we hear from an ornithologist about birds in Star Wars, along with invasive species and extinction events! Justin Hite joins us for this episode to chat about his career studying birds and the environmental chaos they put up with. We get into whether Rey was exposed to harmful chemicals during her years salvagin…

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DSC 503: Half-Life 25:56

7M ago25:56

25:56

Guest: Dr. Shi En Kim Mike and Kim take a closer look at DSC: "Jinaal." What do they make of the Trill's test? And why was Stamets so bubbly about isotope half-lives?Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: twitter.com/scienceoftrekMike: twitter.com/miquaiKim: twitter.com/goes_by_kimVon Michael L. Wong

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DSC 502: Double Solar Eclipse 24:47

8M ago24:47

24:47

Guest: Dr. Shi En KimMike and Kim examine the themes in DSC: "Under the Twin Moons." What does it take to get a double solar eclipse? And what do they make of Captain Rayner's advice?Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: twitter.com/scienceoftrekMike: twitter.com/miquaiKim: twitter.com/goes_by_kim…

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DSC 501: Sturzstrom 24:55

8M ago24:55

24:55

Guest: Dr. Shi En Kim Science journalist Dr. Shi En Kim joins Mike to talk about DSC: "Red Directive," from sand avalanches to the big revelation at the end of the episode.Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: twitter.com/scienceoftrekMike: twitter.com/miquaiKim: twitter.com/goes_by_kimVon Michael L. Wong

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Episode 170: Learning & Life 57:55

8M ago57:55

57:55

Guest: Dr. Stuart Bartlett Complexity scientist, astrobiologist, and artificial life researcher Dr. Stuart Bartlett joins us to discuss how information processing has been a key feature of life, from its emergence 4 billion years ago to artificial intelligence today.Stuart's paper "Provenance of life: Chemical autonomous agents surviving through as…

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49: Empathy and Compassion 38:44

8M ago38:44

38:44

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we learn the difference between empathy, compassion, and sympathy and how each is represented in Star Wars! Professor Maureen Day shares her insights with James and Melissa about virtue ethics and vices, and their roles in our galaxy and in Star Wars. Can we forgive the atrocities of Vader and Kylo Ren knowing t…

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Episode 169: The Abiogenesis Zone 43:05

8M ago43:05

43:05

Guest: Prof. Paul Rimmer In the Star Trek: The Next Generation finale, Q and Picard time travel to the origin of life on Earth. How does that scene compare to our modern scientific understanding of life's emergence? Prof. Paul Rimmer walks us through what Star Trek gets right and wrong—and what we still don't know—about our humble beginnings."Could…

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Episode 168: The Possibility of Life 59:05

9M ago59:05

59:05

Guest: Jaime Green Author Jaime Green beams aboard to talk about how we imagine alien life in science and in science fiction. Her new book is "The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos.""The Possibility of Life" by Jaime Green: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-possibility-of-life-jaime-green?va…

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48: Conflict Resolution in Star Wars 50:22

9M ago50:22

50:22

In this episode of Star Warsologies, conflict resolution experts weigh in on the wars, negotiations, and other conflicts in Star Wars! Jen Reynolds and Noam Ebner authored the book "Star Wars and Conflict Resolution: There Are Alternatives To Fighting" and speak with us about the lessons we can learn from Padme, Obi-Wan, and other characters who fi…

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Episode 167: Of Hope, Optimism, and Tomorrows 51:49

10M ago51:49

51:49

Guest: Kayla Smith Getting accepted to grad school isn't something that happens every day. Episode 167 of Strange New Worlds is dedicated to celebrating Kayla Smith, an undergraduate who works with Mike, and her recent acceptances to PhD programs in planetary science. Kayla talks about watching her first Star Trek episode, her journey in academia, …

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47: Anthropology in Alien Design 46:51

10M ago46:51

46:51

In this episode of Star Warsologies, an anatomy professor weighs in on the importance of designing aliens that make sense! Dr. Elizabeth Rega is an anatomy professor who consults on movies and video games to help creators add an element of realism to their projects. She worked on Mulan, The Emperor's New Groove, and even the Madden series. Melissa …

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Episode 166: Subspace Rhapsody 54:20

10M ago54:20

54:20

Guest: Elise Cutts Science journalist Elise Cutts returns to reflect on Caltech's 2016 Star Trek musical, "Boldly Go!", and dissect the 2023 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds musical episode, "Subspace Rhapsody."Watch "Boldly Go! A Star Trek Parody Musical": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdtBArmWHdY&ab_channel=BoldlyGo%21"The Simple Geometry That Pre…

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Episode 165: Mike on Dice in Mind 44:58

11M ago44:58

44:58

On the first episode of 2024, we present Mike's interview on the Dice in Mind podcast, where hosts Jason and Brad ask Mike about his scientific journey, his podcasting journey, and his Star Trek journey.Follow us on Twitter!Strange New Worlds: https://twitter.com/scienceoftrekDice in Mind: https://twitter.com/diceinmindMike: https://twitter.com/miq…

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11: FasTEN Your Seat Belts, with science advisor Erin Macdonald 1:21:22

11M ago1:21:22

1:21:22

It's the finale! Lisa and Melissa chat about the physics of the final franchise installment (for now). They're joined by Dr. Erin Macdonald, the science advisor for all the current Star Trek shows. Together, they answer important questions like, is a dam just a vertical road? Do bad guys make good shock absorbers in plummeting elevators? Just how m…

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