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Popcorn Science Podcast

Popcorn Science is a podcast that takes a critical look at the science portrayed in our favourite movies and television shows.

Podcast · By John E. Moores & Catherine Neish · English · Official site

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Aug 29, 2026
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  1. Episode · Aug 29, 2026

    Gravity (opens the original)

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    In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 2013 film Gravity.

  2. Episode · Jul 12, 2026

    Pluribus (opens the original)

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    In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the AppleTV show Pluribus. Topics Science Gripes (6:40) Genetic code from the stars? ( 7:07 ) Disease Transmission: fast and slow ( 8:48 ) How does the virus do what it does? ( 15:00 ) Information Density / Communication Bandwidth ( 17:40 ) Science Shine (19:38) VLA! Signal! ( 20:00 ) Repetition, rule out local PWM Base4... DNA... er RNA! USAMRIID ( 22:40 ) Lab rat protocol Balanced centrifuge! Extras with lab experience Rat Science ( 29:54 ) Simple

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