Pocket Science

Confused by all this talk of “quantum computing“? Want to get even more confused? This week, Jud, AJ, and Nate break down how quantum computing holds the power to topple some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Additional Topics Include: possible alien life, the Millennium Prize Problems, and why none of your data is safe anymore.

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This week, Jud, AJ, and special guest Nate Pinto walk (or rather sprint) through the entire history of computers, from mechanical machines to the digital revolution. They’ll explain exactly how these complex machines do the seemingly impossible - all while becoming easier and more accessible to the average person.

Additional topics include: Moore’s Law, the new emission-free spaceships from SpinLaunch, the Chandryaan 3 moon landing, and why sweat doesn’t actually stink…

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This week, strap in as Jud and AJ explore warp drives, one of science fiction's most popular methods of interstellar travel. They'll explore how they work, where they might take us, and why humanity won't be building them any time soon. Also on the table is how OceanGate plans to send 1000 humans to colonize Venus by 2050...

Additional Topics Include: A new cancer treatment, the world's largest wind turbine, and Jud's thoughts on lightsaber colors.

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In this episode, Jud and AJ talk about the newest advancement in flying cars from Alef Aeronautics and its approval by the FAA. They'll see how it stands up against other insane flying cars in development, as well as discuss the possible benefits (and extreme downsides) of your future airborne commute.

Additional Topics Include: An ISS power outage, the recent congressional hearing on aliens, and NASA+, your next favorite streaming service.

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This week, Jud and AJ unravel the recent discoveries of some of the key ingredients for life on Saturn's moon Enceladus and butt heads over whether this is conclusive evidence that aliens exist. They'll explain just how NASA uncovered these secrets within our very solar system and what finding signs of potential alien life could mean for humanity.

Additional topics include: The Cassini Spacecraft, Jar Jar Binks, and what Big Soda doesn't want you to know.

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From halfway across the country, Jud and AJ join forces to talk about one of the Earth's most valuable features: the ozone layer. They discuss how it's created, how it's destroyed, and how without it we'd be literal toast.

Additional topics include: the German Death Star, the Montreal Protocol, and bad acronyms.

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Here it is. The second part of our ground-breaking discussion with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Tune in to hear theories about the origins of our universe, the spectacular nature of black holes, or the future of spaceflight.

Additional topics include: the cosmic horizon, the billionaire's space race, and the big rip.

Special thanks to Louie Jordan and Dani Orris working behind the scenes for all the amazing tech support, and thank you to Cliff Fuller for making this episode possible!

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You read that right. This episode, we sit down for a conversation with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. We discussed everything from ChatGPT, why college today kind of sucks, and the difference between objective and personal truths, as discussed in his new book: Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.

Additional topics include: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Joan of Ark, and how to make your life worth living.

Special thanks to Louie Jordan and Dani Orris working behind the scenes for all the amazing tech support, and thank you to Cliff Fuller for making this episode possible!

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In this episode, Jud explains dark matter, its mysterious gravitational force, and how we know it exists while AJ discusses dark energy and the idea that perhaps empty space isn't....empty. By the end of this episode you'll want to hug -- or slap -- the nearest theoretical physicist.

Additional topics include: a Newtonian physics crash course, the Hubble Constant, and the Big Rip

In this episode, Jud and AJ ask the big question: "when do we get to go to space?". They'll dive into three major leaps in private space enterprise including SpaceShipOne, SpaceX Inspiration 4, and Blue Origin.

Additional Topics Include: the Artemis Program, billionaires, and the world's best view... from the toilet.

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