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EP 3
·Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Oldest Molecule, Programmable Proteins, Europa Radar & Light's Double Life

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First molecules, recoded proteins, Europa radar, and double-slit physics.

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Ant Scans, Lunar Chickpeas, Hidden Galaxies & Superconductivity
EP 40
Apr 29, 2026

Ant Scans, Lunar Chickpeas, Hidden Galaxies & Superconductivity

A fast-moving rundown on 3D-scanned ants, chickpeas grown in simulated moon soil, AI-discovered Hubble anomalies, and the path to room-temperature superconductivity.

The Prometheus Constellation: Dramaturgical and Scientific Analysis of the Physicists in Oppenheimer
EP 39
Apr 21, 2026

The Prometheus Constellation: Dramaturgical and Scientific Analysis of the Physicists in Oppenheimer

A movie cast list turned into a deep dive on quantum mechanics, black holes, nuclear physics, and the greatest minds of the 20th century.

Harder Than Diamond? The New Hexagonal Diamond Breakthrough
EP 38
Apr 15, 2026

Harder Than Diamond? The New Hexagonal Diamond Breakthrough

A 50-year debate, a harder-than-diamond claim, and some very funny peer review drama.

Artemis II: Deep Dive on the Moon Flyby, Earthset, and Reentry
EP 37
Apr 9, 2026

Artemis II: Deep Dive on the Moon Flyby, Earthset, and Reentry

From Earthset and Earthrise to eclipse shots and skip-entry reentry, this is our full Artemis II deep dive.

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