Fact and Science Fiction

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A podcast about the real science behind your favorite science fiction themes and tropes. Each episode, I choose a recurring topic or two in science fiction, and then dive into how it works in reality. If you ever wanted to learn more about genetics, virtual reality, or space travel - this podcast is for you.

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Episodes

Gender and Sexuality in Science Fiction

This week I discuss the representation and assumptions of gender in science fiction and the real world with special guest, sci-fi nerd and girlfriend of the pod, Jes! We discuss gender in pulp scifi and representation of women and LGBT in sci-fi TV today, including the Bury Your Gays trope and more.Research from 'Decoding Gender in Science Fiction' by Brian Attebery, GLAAD.org and Autostraddle.com. Theme music by The 126ersFollow the pod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @factandscifi, check ou...

Nov 30, 2017•52 min

Corporations and The Endless Frontier

This episode I talk about the balance between public funded research and private funded research. In reality, private industry has to step up a lot when public funding diminishes. But sci-fi tells us that science is soon twisted by corporate greed. I talk about alternative energy, genetic engineering tech, the Terminator franchise, SyFy show The Expanse, and more!Rate and review wherever you get your podcasts, check out the transcript and links at factandscifi.blogspot.com and follow on Twitter,...

Nov 09, 2017•21 min

Interview with Scientist Laura Richmond

The pod's first bonus episode is an interview with Laura Richmond, a PhD candidate and host of 'Superhero Science' in Glasgow, Scotland. We talk more about epigenetics, the importance of science education, and what we can learn about superheroes from nature. Follow Laura @slayb0b on Twitter and find Superhero Science at https://www.facebook.com/SuperheroScienceAoA/ Theme music: Malmo Sunrise by The 126ers Check out the links and content from the pod at factandsciencefiction.com, rate and review ...

Nov 02, 2017•26 min

Epigenetics, Cloning, and Orphan Black

This episode I discuss the controversy of cloning, how external stimuli can affect you at your genetic level without changing your DNA (aka epigenetics!), and how this is all connected to evolution and how we humans are here today. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Pocket Casts. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @factandscifi and check out the script for this episode and more at factandscifi.blogspot.comClip from Radiotheatre Presents FRANKENSTEINLost Frontier by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under...

Oct 26, 2017•23 min

Fact & Science Fiction Preview

Who am I? Why am I creating this podcast? This episode gives a quick background on the host and previews future topics on the show. Learn more about the real story behind sci-fi TV, books, and movies.Music: 'Heart Strings' by Coyote HearingTranscriptionWelcome to Fact and Science fiction. My name is Karly and each episode I discuss a topic or two in the real scientific field, and then discuss how my favorite science fiction portrays it, accurately or not. I wanted to take a few minutes to talk a...

Oct 12, 2017•4 min

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