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by John E. Moores & Catherine Neish
Pop游戏副本 Science is a podcast that takes a critical look at the science portrayed in our favourite movies and television shows.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Independence Day
In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 1996 film Independence Day. Topics Science Gripes Infecting alien spacecraft with MacOS virus? Fatal case of hubris 90 billion light-years What is Jeff Goldblum's job? Smart people can do anything instantly. Can a laser destroy a city? Mothership, size of Enceladus, 25x density of Fe Tidal problems Outrun an explosion in a plane... nope. How does sunlight and seasons work? Medical nonsense Science Shine Moon Plaque Aliens like the earth since it is habitable Ejecting at zero speed, zero altitude. Area 51 Line of sight Of It's Time Ratings References Independence Day (1996)
- 3 weeks ago1h 8m
Gravity
In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 2013 film Gravity.
- Jul 12, 20261h 1m
Pluribus
In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the AppleTV show Pluribus. Topics Science Gripes Genetic code from the stars? Disease Transmission: fast and slow How does the virus do what it does? Information Density / Communication Bandwidth Science Shine VLA! Signal! Repetition, rule out local PWM Base4... DNA... er RNA! USAMRIID Lab rat protocol Balanced centrifuge! Extras with lab experience Rat Science Simple Machine: Lever Kepler-22 Signal Strength Of It's Time Ratings References Pluribus Vince Gillian X-Files: Je Souhaite (S7E21) X-Files: Roadrunners (S8E4) USAMRID The Hot Zone Kepler-22
- Jun 28, 20261h 12m
Project Hail Mary
In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 2026 film Project Hail Mary
- Jun 14, 20261h 17m
The Martian
In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 2015 film The Martian
- May 30, 20261h 3m
The Abyss
In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1989 film The Abyss
- May 17, 20261h 3m
Close Encounters
In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1977 film Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- May 3, 20261h 17m
The Expanse
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Pop游戏副本 Science is a podcast that takes a critical look at the science portrayed in our favourite movies and television shows.
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