Fascinating Microbes in Sci-Fi: episode 1

12/06/22 • 60 min

In this episode, we dive into the world of sci-fi and the microbes we find in them. In part one we dive into such works as the universe of Star Wars and Midichlorians, H. G. Wells and the war of the worlds, The science of growing potatoes in The Martian, and space tardigrades and the mycelial network in Star Trek Discovery.

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Thanks to our sponsor Zymo Research. you can find out more about the company and their products here.

Visit our website at microbigals.com where we are updating with new content, including blog posts, regularly. you can also find us on twitter @MicrobiGals.

Also, if you would like to donate to our show, we have started a kofi page. you can donate on our website or visit https://ko-fi.com/microbigals.

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The Search for Life; From Robots in Lava Tubes to Mars with Dr. Blank

This weeks episode, we are back with astromicrobiology! We talk with Dr. Blank who talks about her experience being part of the science team with the curiosity rover on Mars, what signs of life we could use to investigate other planets, and using robots in volcanic tubes and caves.

If you are interested in learning about NASAs BRAILLE (Biologic and Resource Analog Investigations in Low Light Environments) you can click the link here.

Want to see the Boston Dynamics robots in action? Check them out here.

Thanks to our sponsor Zymo Research. you can find out more about the company and their products here.

Visit our website at microbigals.com where we are updating with new content, including blog posts, regularly. you can also find us on twitter @MicrobiGals.

Also, if you would like to donate to our show, we have started a kofi page. you can donate on our website or visit https://ko-fi.com/microbigals.

Thank you again to Dr. Blank for coming on the show and talking to us about her experiences

Next Episode

Fascinating Microbes in Sci-Fi: episode 2

We are back with more sci-fi microbe related material! We dive into star trek, talking about silicone based life forms, grape vines, and Borgs, but not the ones you may think, as well as a new book out called project Hail Mary from the author who wrote the Martian.

Thanks for all of your support and we hope everyone listening has a good holiday season!

Visit our website at microbigals.com where we are updating with new content, including blog posts, regularly. you can also find us on twitter @MicrobiGals.

Also, if you would like to donate to our show, we have started a kofi page. you can donate on our website or visit https://ko-fi.com/microbigals.