Deep Space Nine was the first of the Star Trek series to be set on a space station, and not on a traveling space ship.  The stories centered around a battle between The Federation, and The Dominion.  This is important, because The Dominion was a race of people who used genetic engineering to both enhance […]

TNG revived in the Star Trek franchise and lead it in all new directions, including the introduction of one of the most iconic Star Trek enemies:  The Borg.  Listen as we discuss all the cybernetic advancements this series introduced, including the advantages of a cubed ship, removing biological parts in favor of superior technological ones, […]

The original series of Star Trek premiered in 1966, and even then it was ahead of its time.  From machines that create food out of thin air, to medical devices that can diagnose you with the wave of a wand, Star Trek has accurately predicted several technological advancements.  The Brain Trust takes a look at […]

Have you ever noticed a sudden shift in a friend’s demeanor, or felt like something about them was a little off?  It is quite possible that they fell asleep close to an alien plant, and were replaced with a similar, albeit insidious facsimile.  How could this happen?  If Invasion of the Body Snatchers is any […]

Even in the rising tide of Flat Earth theories, one thing we do know for certain is that the Earth is solid and not hollow.  However, if it was, what would it be like to adventure there?  That is the exact question Jules Verne asked over 100 years ago.  The result:  One of his masterpieces […]

Logan’s Run is a classic 70’s Sci-Fi in every sense.  It captures the hopes and fears of the future, the carefree 70’s culture, and the outlandish fashion that made this time period stand out.  There are also a ton of technologies to discuss, including a real life chat roulette, a tube-based transportation system, and a […]

The Fly is a movie about one of the biggest “whoops” moments in science fiction history, and is a shining example of Murphy’s Law.  Scientist Seth Brundle accidentally splices his DNA with that of a housefly while trying to teleport himself across the room.  This causes him to slowly turn into a fly.  The question […]

In the realm of science fiction, nothing is more multi-faceted than the Protomolecule from The Expanse.  Is an invasive species, a construction team, and a warp gate all rolled into one.  A true Swiss army knife of Sci-Fi.  The Brain Trust got together to explain this complicated and wondrous particle, and managed to come up […]

In the world of The Expanse, one’s relationship with gravity is really separates people in the future.  Are you a 1G person, and therefore from Earth, or are you a Belter who grew up in very low gravity?  What is the biological effect of this force?  How can we make artificial gravity?  What is that […]

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is a thoughtful and rich remake of the fun but vapid cartoon of the 80’s.  This reboot has it all:  power crystals, a planet sized weapon, flying unicorns, and prehensile hair.  It’s a lot to tie together, but never fear:  The Brain Trust has the answers.  You will never […]