Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

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Episode 37.5: BONUS! The Trial Never Ends May 26, 2018

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In this bonus episode of Strange New Worlds, Dr. Peter Gao helps Michael prepare for his PhD thesis defense and reminisces about his own Star Trek–themed dissertation talk. Follow Peter (@PlanetaryGao) on Twitter to watch a live stream of Michael's (@Miquai) thesis defense on Thursday, May 31, at 1:30 pm Pacific.

Episode 37: Predicting the Future May 05, 2018

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Guest: Harriet Brettle In Episode 37, Michael asks first-year Caltech planetary science graduate student Harriet Brettle, "Can science fiction predict the future?" We also talk about The Planetary Society—an international nonprofit foundation advocating for space exploration—that Harriet and Star Trek: Voyager's Bob Picardo are heavily involved in. Follow us on Twitter: Harriet: @harriet_brettle The Planetary Society: @exploreplanets Michael: @Miquai

Episode 36: Burnham's Breakfast Apr 22, 2018

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Guest: Jon Wong In Episode 36, Michael brings aboard his brother, Jon Wong, to talk about diet and nutrition and critique the breakfast that Burnham orders for Tilly in DSC: "Lethe." Follow us on Twitter! Michael: @Miquai

Episode 35: Shadows & Symmetries Apr 15, 2018

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Guest: Desun Oka In Episode 35, Michael and Desun Oka chat about Star Trek: Discovery's bonus scene featuring Section 31, clandestine organizations in general, and the metaphor behind the Battle of the Binary Stars. Bonus Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGRJ4CvOvhc Follow us on Twitter! Michael: @Miquai

Episode 34: Polarize the Hull Plating Apr 09, 2018

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Guest: Dr. Pushkar Kopparla In Episode 34, Michael invites Dr. Pushkar Kopparla to speculate on what "polarize the hull plating" means and explain how he uses polarization in real life to characterize the properties of exoplanets. Follow us on Twitter! Michael: @Miquai

Episode 33: What Life Does Mar 20, 2018

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Guest: Dr. Stuart Bartlett In Episode 33, Michael and Elise continue their discussion about the origin and nature of life by bringing in Dr. Stuart Bartlett to share his "four pillars of life" and how molecular machines drive life's functions in the face of Brownian chaos. Follow us on Twitter! Elise: @emcuttsy Michael: @Miquai

Episode 32: Q's Little Pond of Goo Mar 17, 2018

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In Episode 32, Michael and Elise watch TNG: "All Good Things..." and discuss different theories for the origin of life. Follow us on Twitter! Elise: @emcuttsy Michael: @Miquai

Episode 31: Mirror Lorca's Wild Adventure Ship Mar 03, 2018

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Guests: Cecilia Sanders, Shreyas Vissapragada, & Dr. James T. Keane In Episode 31, Michael recaps Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 by hosting a roundtable discussion featuring Cecilia Sanders, Shreyas Vissapragada, and Dr. James T. Keane, who are all joined by Elise Cutts via transporter midway through. Follow us on Twitter: James: @jtuttlekeane Elise: @emcuttsy Michael: @Miquai

Episode 30: Titan, an Organic Chemist's Paradise Feb 15, 2018

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Guest: Dr. Morgan Cable In Episode 30, Michael sits down with NASA JPL's Dr. Morgan Cable to talk about the exotic chemistry on Saturn's moon Titan and the possibility of life not as we know it. Follow us on Twitter: Morgan: @starsarecalling Michael: @Miquai

Episode 29: Sketching Pluto & Sketchy Captains Feb 03, 2018

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Guests: Dr. James T. Keane & Dr. Peter Gao In Episode 29, Michael and Elise are joined by Dr. James T. Keane & Dr. Peter Gao to talk about James' scientific illustrations from the 38th New Horizons Science Team Meeting, the #SuperBlueBloodMoon, and all of the wildest developments in Star Trek: Discovery. Follow us on Twitter! James: @jtuttlekeane Peter: @PlanetaryGao Elise: @emcuttsy Michael: @Miquai

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