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Science Friction

ABC Australia
NASA
Artemis II
Moon
Carnivore Diet
Ice Cream
Diabetes
Genetic Engineering
Internet Addiction
Gene Editing
Mental Health
Attention Span
Challenger Disaster
Nutrition
Epidemiology
Social Media
Tech Addiction
Smartphone Addiction
Technology Addiction
Dolly the Sheep
Cloning

In humanity's next giant leap, astronauts are heading back to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. We'll bring you daily Artemis II mission updates, from lift-off to splashdown, and answer your questions about life as an astronaut, the science of spaceflight, and plans to venture beyond the Moon. The Challenger Legacy (Season 5) In January 1986, the Challenger space shuttle disintegr... more

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The Integrity astronauts are back on Earth recovering from their journey, while NASA prepares for Artemis III.

Belinda and Jacinta answer some of your questions in the wake of a successful moon orbit mission.

To hear more podcast episodes from ho... more

There wasn't a dry eye in mission control as the Artemis II astronauts safely returned in what NASA called a "perfect" splashdown.

Belinda and Jacinta relive the historic re-entry, and dig into the wild physics associated with blasting through Earth... more

Nine days down … only one to go.

The Artemis II mission is currently hurtling through space back to Earth, and is expected to land in the Pacific Ocean off the Californian coast tomorrow morning, Australia time.

Belinda and Jacinta find out what th... more

With under two days to go, the Artemis II astronauts are making the most of their remaining time in space.

Belinda and Jacinta take a look at what they've been up to in the lead up to re-entry, and what they can expect to feel as they return to Ear... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kelsey Young
Moon expert
NASA
Episode: 07 | Artemis Explained: Moon flyby success
Christina Cook
Mission specialist, one of the Artemis II astronauts
NASA (astronaut)
Episode: 01 | Artemis Explained: Before the launch
Reed Wiseman
Commander, Artemis II crew
NASA (astronaut)
Episode: 01 | Artemis Explained: Before the launch
Victor Glover
Pilot, Artemis II crew
NASA (astronaut)
Episode: 01 | Artemis Explained: Before the launch
Jeremy Hansen
Mission specialist, Artemis II crew
Canadian Space Agency (astronaut)
Episode: 01 | Artemis Explained: Before the launch
Vincent Paul-Petit
Mayor of a commune in France focused on reducing smartphone use in public spaces.
Seine-Port Commune
Episode: 05 | Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones. Is it worth it?
Jameson Butler
Co-founder of The Luddite Club, promoting a smartphone-free lifestyle among youth.
The Luddite Club
Episode: 05 | Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones. Is it worth it?
Steph Challis
High school teacher and parent advocating for delaying smartphone usage in children.
Achuca School
Episode: 05 | Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones. Is it worth it?
Anna Lembke
A professor of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine at Stanford University.
Stanford University
Episode: 04 | Brain Rot: Is internet addiction real?

Hosts

Peter de Kruijff
Environment Reporter and host, exploring topics related to genetic technology and its societal impacts.
Ange Lavoipierre
Technology reporter focusing on the effects of technology on societal behaviors and mental health.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 641 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Such a great podcast. Informative and fun to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaJNewbery
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Great Presenters

    Really enjoyed the smart funny and well put together work of Belinda and Jacinta. More from these two please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENeeri
    Australia17 days ago
  • Most extraordinary

    Haven’t listened to this regularly since they’ve been without their amazing former host (?) It’s ok though. Thanks for covering Artemis 2 daily.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    äöjdå
    New Zealand20 days ago
  • Artemis explained, interesting and accessible.

    Love listening to this podcast! Learning about space and the planets in junior high school many years ago was fun and engaging but was not what I pursued in my senior and university studies. So much fun revisiting the science of space and recalling why I loved it so much. Thanks for terrific and engaging episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mos67
    Australia21 days ago
  • Fantastic concise recap

    Thank you guys, absolutely loved this recap. So clear and concise and refreshingly interesting and entertaining 🚀🚀🚀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Appollo tragic
    Australia2 months ago

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#36
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#10
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#213
France/Science
Apple Podcasts
#20
South Africa/Science
Apple Podcasts
#43
Indonesia/Science
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#65
New Zealand/Science

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10 | Artemis Explained: Countdown to splashdown
Q: When will splashdown actually happen?
Splashdown is expected within a roughly 13-minute window once reentry begins, around 9:45 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time, depending on conditions.
10 | Artemis Explained: Countdown to splashdown
Q: Did the crew have champagne or whiskey to toast Earth from space?
Alcohol has been present historically but is generally not used; carbonated liquids are avoided due to problematic burping in microgravity.
10 | Artemis Explained: Countdown to splashdown
Q: How does the spacecraft maneuver in space when there is no air?
Thrust is produced by ejecting mass backward, not by pushing against an environment; the spacecraft uses controlled propulsion to change its orientation and trajectory.
10 | Artemis Explained: Countdown to splashdown
Q: Why do they need so much maths for planning and navigation?
Maths predict key parameters like spacecraft weight, velocity, distance to the Moon, and gravitational forces, allowing mission planners to reconfigure routes and fuel needs for each Artemis II mission.
09 | Artemis Explained: Next stop, Earth
Q: How much rocket fuel is needed to get through the atmosphere?
Approximately 2.8 million litres of supercooled liquid hydrogen and oxygen are required, which equates to a little over 10 Olympic swimming pools, underscoring the scale of propellant needed for atmospheric transit.

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What is Science Friction about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast features a rich tapestry of discussions around pressing scientific and social topics, particularly focusing on the implications of genetic engineering, technology addiction, and nutrition science. The current season, 'Artificial Evolution', dives into the revolutionary advancements in genetic technology since the cloning of Dolly the Sheep, exploring its influence on food, conservation, and ethical dilemmas surrounding gene editing and cloning practices. Previous seasons such as 'Brain Rot' investigate the psychological effects of constant digital engagement, while 'Cooked' seeks to demystify the science behind widely discussed nutrition topics, from the benefits of ice cream to the necessity of electrolytes. The series showcase... more

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2. Christina Cook
3. Reed Wiseman
4. Victor Glover
5. Jeremy Hansen
6. Vincent Paul-Petit
7. Jameson Butler
8. Steph Challis

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