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Fiction Science
Hosted by Alan Boyle · EN
Cosmic Log's podcast from the place where science and technology intersect with science fiction and popular culture, hosted by science writer Alan Boyle and science-fiction writer Dominica Phetteplace. Become a supporter for less than (or more than) a dollar a month.
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Dinosaur facts vs. fiction in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
Jul 4, 202500:59:37Tap to summarizeTech pioneer Nathan Myhrvold and paleontologist Thomas Holtz discuss how dinosaur science has evolved over the past three decades - and do a reality check on the latest "Jurassic World" dino-movie.
Transcribe →How the Rubin Observatory will change astronomy
Jun 18, 202500:34:58Tap to summarizeMario Juric, director of the University of Washington's DiRAC Institute, explains why astronomers are celebrating the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's "First Look" at the cosmos - and tells you how to join the party.
Transcribe →Get a reality check on AI hype
May 19, 202500:40:42Tap to summarizeEmily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, authors of "The AI Con," say the benefits of AI are being played up while the costs are being played down — and they lay out strategies for fighting the hype.
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