Science Faction https://roberttimothy.podbean.com Hosted by an Archaeologist/Comedian, a Stand-Up Comedian, and a different Guest Scientist every week, Science Faction is a blue comedic review of the week's published scientific articles. Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:11:22 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2014 . All rights reserved. Science 1440 episodic Hosted by an Archaeologist, a Stand-Up Comedian, and a rotating Guest Scientist, Science Faction looks at the scientific articles published every week through the filter of cheap dick jokes. Science Faction Science Faction No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/658717/ScienceFaction3.jpg Science Faction https://roberttimothy.podbean.com 144 144 SF703: Lab Leaks and Neanderthal Freaks SF703: Lab Leaks and Neanderthal Freaks https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf703-lab-leaks-and-neanderthal-freaks/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf703-lab-leaks-and-neanderthal-freaks/#comments Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:11:22 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/b0751d99-6f78-373c-bab6-f8e7e2bee053 The guys discuss the newest evidence regarding the Covid Lab-Leak Hypothesis, Neanderthals who kept it all in the family, and which science podcasters you should never anger.

]]> The guys discuss the newest evidence regarding the Covid Lab-Leak Hypothesis, Neanderthals who kept it all in the family, and which science podcasters you should never anger.

]]> Science Faction true No 1921 717 full SF702: Coldest Case SF702: Coldest Case https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf702-coldest-case/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf702-coldest-case/#comments Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:17:50 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/8b21b7f8-a5f9-3722-8066-5e3efc98a9c4 The guys discuss what happened to Neanderthals, a surprising cause of death for Ice-Age Scandinavians, and the secret math genius that was right underneath our noses.

]]> The guys discuss what happened to Neanderthals, a surprising cause of death for Ice-Age Scandinavians, and the secret math genius that was right underneath our noses.

]]> Science Faction true No 1791 716 full SF701: What You Can Do to Fight Climate Change SF701: What You Can Do to Fight Climate Change https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf701-what-you-can-do-to-fight-climate-change/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf701-what-you-can-do-to-fight-climate-change/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:07:53 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/5ebb9f1a-d81c-393e-aca3-03251a980a59 In this special, extended episode, the guys discuss what you as an individual can do to fight climate change.

]]> In this special, extended episode, the guys discuss what you as an individual can do to fight climate change.

]]> Science Faction true No 4309 715 full SF700: The Big Climate Change Episode SF700: The Big Climate Change Episode https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf700-the-big-climate-change-episode/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf700-the-big-climate-change-episode/#comments Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:37:20 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/c9fda39f-7685-340c-b478-254883548f47 This is a huge episode beginning a series on how you can personally impact climate change and how you can make a big difference in the world around you, in ways you probably never considered.

]]> This is a huge episode beginning a series on how you can personally impact climate change and how you can make a big difference in the world around you, in ways you probably never considered.

]]> Science Faction true No 2218 714 full SF699: Science Changes History SF699: Science Changes History https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf699-science-changes-history/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf699-science-changes-history/#comments Sun, 26 May 2024 16:28:46 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/9ae08fd9-e2b4-3f20-b22d-4445857fe400 The guys discuss how science is changing our understanding of how the pyramids were built, what caused the transmission of the Black Death, and how to accidentally end up on the show "Ancient Aliens".

]]> The guys discuss how science is changing our understanding of how the pyramids were built, what caused the transmission of the Black Death, and how to accidentally end up on the show "Ancient Aliens".

]]> Science Faction true No 1981 713 full SF698: The Real Rick Grimes SF698: The Real Rick Grimes https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf698-the-real-rick-grimes/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf698-the-real-rick-grimes/#comments Sun, 19 May 2024 23:43:04 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/1be38787-c862-3cb6-a20a-bfefa58f21e9 The guys discuss an amazing new development in creating a new universal donor blood, why we may be taking coma patients off of life support too soon, and what happens to hippie vampires.

]]> The guys discuss an amazing new development in creating a new universal donor blood, why we may be taking coma patients off of life support too soon, and what happens to hippie vampires.

]]> Science Faction true No 1817 712 full SF697: The End of the Flu SF697: The End of the Flu https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf697-the-end-of-the-flu/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf697-the-end-of-the-flu/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 15:53:51 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/bd49b5f6-d45b-3142-90a0-900395bc914f The guys discuss an ill-advised jack, the real cause of CP, and a potential Universal Flu Vaccine that could save millions of lives.

]]> The guys discuss an ill-advised jack, the real cause of CP, and a potential Universal Flu Vaccine that could save millions of lives.

]]> Science Faction true No 1779 711 full SF696: Irish Bonobos SF696: Irish Bonobos https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf696-irish-bonobos/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf696-irish-bonobos/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:43:20 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/37e2ad98-da88-34a8-9d5b-856e5c5e0536 The guys discuss the origins of Parkinson's Disease, how so much of what we know about bonobos is a myth, and why you should never go to Reno.

]]> The guys discuss the origins of Parkinson's Disease, how so much of what we know about bonobos is a myth, and why you should never go to Reno.

]]> Science Faction true No 2072 710 full SF695: The Biggest Mystery in Science SF695: The Biggest Mystery in Science https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf695-the-biggest-mystery-in-science/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf695-the-biggest-mystery-in-science/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:04:02 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/b762c1dc-7562-362a-9dca-0d24599daa18 The guys discuss one of the biggest mysteries in science, how being autistic can actually help you in certain ways, and how teachers handled kids with special needs in the 90s.

]]> The guys discuss one of the biggest mysteries in science, how being autistic can actually help you in certain ways, and how teachers handled kids with special needs in the 90s.

]]> Science Faction true No 1732 709 full SF694:Polynesian Pride! SF694:Polynesian Pride! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf694polynesian-pride/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf694polynesian-pride/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:40:29 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/9ab7bc86-d356-39ce-b9c6-fc741291abea The guys revisit a not so controversial scientific "controversy", the surprisingly early spread of chocolate, and who should or shouldn't play football.

Re reference an earlier episode on the same topic that you can hear here: https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf663-a-special-polynesian-science-faction/

]]> The guys revisit a not so controversial scientific "controversy", the surprisingly early spread of chocolate, and who should or shouldn't play football.

Re reference an earlier episode on the same topic that you can hear here: https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf663-a-special-polynesian-science-faction/

]]> Science Faction true No 1787 708 full SF693: Vaccines That Cure All SF693: Vaccines That Cure All https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf693-vaccines-that-cure-all/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf693-vaccines-that-cure-all/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:35:41 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/d1ecccff-43ad-3f47-8f0a-3a617d23c6ae The guys discuss a vaccine that does more than it intended, a secret history of India finally discovered in the blood of its people, and the biggest "Bro" at MIT.

]]> The guys discuss a vaccine that does more than it intended, a secret history of India finally discovered in the blood of its people, and the biggest "Bro" at MIT.

]]> Science Faction true No 1700 707 full SFPatreon142 SFPatreon142 https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sfpatreon142/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sfpatreon142/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:55:06 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/70e8daf5-b4cd-3cc9-9441-d4172a87c120 Due to unforeseen recording delays, we couldn't tape a new episode this week and we wanted to give you a taste of the Patreon with last week's episode. 

If you like his episode, you can listen to the Patreon every week at https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction

]]> Due to unforeseen recording delays, we couldn't tape a new episode this week and we wanted to give you a taste of the Patreon with last week's episode. 

If you like his episode, you can listen to the Patreon every week at https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction

]]> Science Faction true No 1322 706 full SF692: The Best Kid's TV Show Ever SF692: The Best Kid's TV Show Ever https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf692-the-best-kids-tv-show-ever/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf692-the-best-kids-tv-show-ever/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2024 12:51:41 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/3b0d0594-ba53-3f22-9b6a-212ff1abf5ec The guys discuss dogs that might save your life, an unexpected cause of a common disease, and how to make pets and grandparents compete for your love.

]]> The guys discuss dogs that might save your life, an unexpected cause of a common disease, and how to make pets and grandparents compete for your love.

]]> Science Faction true No 1854 705 full SF691: Avoid the Orange Vest SF691: Avoid the Orange Vest https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf691-avoid-the-orange-vest/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf691-avoid-the-orange-vest/#comments Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:37:23 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/00bc1113-9b03-35bf-978a-736f0a6d5067 The guys talk about how viruses gave us our big brains, how a possible new death clock has been discovered, and why you shouldn't anger a Football coach turned History teacher.

]]> The guys talk about how viruses gave us our big brains, how a possible new death clock has been discovered, and why you shouldn't anger a Football coach turned History teacher.

]]> Science Faction true No 1768 704 full SF690: Big Little Discoveries SF690: Big Little Discoveries https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf690-big-little-discoveries/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf690-big-little-discoveries/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:22:27 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/4135af8c-254f-3099-a57b-089229d05e93 The guys discuss the new biggest small story, why you should definitely be using a condom, and how to tell if the dogs you're hanging out with are cool.

]]> The guys discuss the new biggest small story, why you should definitely be using a condom, and how to tell if the dogs you're hanging out with are cool.

]]> Science Faction true No 1836 703 full SF689: Try Not to Die SF689: Try Not to Die https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf689-try-not-to-die/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf689-try-not-to-die/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:55:43 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/d3c2f29f-170c-3c4b-9f01-36d67dafc971 The guys discuss the least publicized mass die-off, how an already dangerous disease is worse than we thought, and why we now need boats to get to work.

]]> The guys discuss the least publicized mass die-off, how an already dangerous disease is worse than we thought, and why we now need boats to get to work.

]]> Science Faction true No 2017 702 full SF688: Why Smoking is Cool and Healthy SF688: Why Smoking is Cool and Healthy https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf688-why-smoking-is-cool-and-healthy/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf688-why-smoking-is-cool-and-healthy/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:41:13 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/a2217264-66a9-3e66-9b2c-691d8ecc4adf The guys discuss an unexpected benefit of smoking cigarettes, what happened to Covid's cousins, and how to be a real life Willy Wonka.

]]> The guys discuss an unexpected benefit of smoking cigarettes, what happened to Covid's cousins, and how to be a real life Willy Wonka.

]]> Science Faction true No 1676 701 full dSF687:Trip and Don’t Wait dSF687:Trip and Don’t Wait https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/dsf687trip-and-don-t-wait/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/dsf687trip-and-don-t-wait/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:33:41 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/929f8d9a-4c16-3300-bca7-b109eee0042d The guys discuss an exciting (and deadly) new treatment for PTSD, why Florida is a hub of scientific discovery, and how to stop procrastinating (eventually).

]]> The guys discuss an exciting (and deadly) new treatment for PTSD, why Florida is a hub of scientific discovery, and how to stop procrastinating (eventually).

]]> Science Faction true No 1936 700 full SF686: Good (Science) News! SF686: Good (Science) News! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf686-good-science-news/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf686-good-science-news/#comments Sat, 06 Jan 2024 13:13:14 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/a992d1aa-e434-3923-b2e3-8efe12894ec4 The guys discuss an amazing thing AI has just done, how algae may save the world, and why good science news is important too.

]]> The guys discuss an amazing thing AI has just done, how algae may save the world, and why good science news is important too.

]]> Science Faction true No 1785 699 full SFPatreon136 SFPatreon136 https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sfpatreon136/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sfpatreon136/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:48:07 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/7a8af96d-a253-3736-aa8c-043923a1a49f We continue our Free Patreon preview for the beginning of 2024!

]]> We continue our Free Patreon preview for the beginning of 2024!

]]> Science Faction true No 1598 698 full Patreon135ForFree! Patreon135ForFree! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/patreon135forfree/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/patreon135forfree/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:04:23 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/f42d1f1b-6dc0-3ab4-a2e0-6ab6e0fcb5ee To make up for some of out off time during the Holidays, the regular feed will get the last two Patreons of 2023 for free! Check out https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction to get every Science Faction Patreon episode of 2024.

]]> To make up for some of out off time during the Holidays, the regular feed will get the last two Patreons of 2023 for free! Check out https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction to get every Science Faction Patreon episode of 2024.

]]> Science Faction true No 1621 697 full SF685: Is This April Fools? SF685: Is This April Fools? https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf685-is-this-april-fools/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf685-is-this-april-fools/#comments Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:36:13 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/a69fa1cf-6279-323a-8bbf-39bef681cdbf The guys discuss a surprisingly popular fake-science article, one more reason not to use fentanyl while pregnant, and how to accidentally crash Amazon Web Services.

]]> The guys discuss a surprisingly popular fake-science article, one more reason not to use fentanyl while pregnant, and how to accidentally crash Amazon Web Services.

]]> Science Faction true No 1612 696 full SF684: The Knockout Machine SF684: The Knockout Machine https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf684-the-knockout-machine/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf684-the-knockout-machine/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:14:08 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/3c3c0069-9bfa-3a5f-9023-83ad5e8b7247 The guys discuss a new Native American genetics paper with a surprising finding, how a new machine might make surgery much safer, and why you shouldn't rip off your friend's trademark podcast intro.

]]> The guys discuss a new Native American genetics paper with a surprising finding, how a new machine might make surgery much safer, and why you shouldn't rip off your friend's trademark podcast intro.

]]> Science Faction true No 1941 695 full SF683: Cave of Bones SF683: Cave of Bones https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf683-cave-of-bones/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf683-cave-of-bones/#comments Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:01:42 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/1f4fc351-b08b-3e11-aaa3-0b72b838252a The guys discuss the controversy behind a particular hominin discovery, how an easily preventable and deadly disease is making a comeback, and why you should always check your old college email.

]]> The guys discuss the controversy behind a particular hominin discovery, how an easily preventable and deadly disease is making a comeback, and why you should always check your old college email.

]]> Science Faction true No 1904 694 full SF682: Milk is Bad SF682: Milk is Bad https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf682-milk-is-bad/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf682-milk-is-bad/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:57:20 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/7b445639-e688-36d3-a77c-ae2ddf320710 The guys discuss how secret food allergies may be causing more heart disease and death than diabetes, how a town in Iceland may blown into space, and the hidden downsides of Covid.

]]> The guys discuss how secret food allergies may be causing more heart disease and death than diabetes, how a town in Iceland may blown into space, and the hidden downsides of Covid.

]]> Science Faction true No 1751 693 full Patreon132 Patreon132 https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/patreon132/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/patreon132/#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:18:33 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/c4edb2dc-824f-3bc0-8b1a-ae258e59354b A recent bout of Covid-19 means that we can't record this week, so the main feed gets a taste of the Patreon Lightning Round!

]]> A recent bout of Covid-19 means that we can't record this week, so the main feed gets a taste of the Patreon Lightning Round!

]]> Science Faction true No 2132 692 full SF681: I’m an Idiot! SF681: I’m an Idiot! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf681-i-m-an-idiot/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf681-i-m-an-idiot/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:02:37 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/f99ed047-a94b-3db3-8e14-5b20fbe4e91e The guys discuss the new genetic evidence regarding human mental issues caused by mating with extinct species, how to cut your Greenhouse Gas footprint by 35% with a very easy change, and why one of our hosts is a HUGE idiot.

]]> The guys discuss the new genetic evidence regarding human mental issues caused by mating with extinct species, how to cut your Greenhouse Gas footprint by 35% with a very easy change, and why one of our hosts is a HUGE idiot.

]]> Science Faction true No 1508 691 full SF680: Getting Crabby SF680: Getting Crabby https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf680-getting-crabby/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf680-getting-crabby/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:24:56 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/535bcb39-71f6-3bc5-b901-ed88aee4c852 The guys discuss a giant near-extinction event that happened in the last few years, why humans eat or don't eat seaweed, and why ancient times had different sex practices.

]]> The guys discuss a giant near-extinction event that happened in the last few years, why humans eat or don't eat seaweed, and why ancient times had different sex practices.

]]> Science Faction true No 2014 690 full SF679: The Power of Horniness SF679: The Power of Horniness https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf679-the-power-of-horniness/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf679-the-power-of-horniness/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:17:21 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/77de8c7d-4a94-3509-8411-7bd798fc4c67 The guys talk about how to live to 100 years old, how we've been banging Neanderthals for way longer than previously thought, and why you should look forward to a retirement home.

]]> The guys talk about how to live to 100 years old, how we've been banging Neanderthals for way longer than previously thought, and why you should look forward to a retirement home.

]]> Science Faction true No 1717 689 full SF678: We Were Right! SF678: We Were Right! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf678-we-were-right/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf678-we-were-right/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:37:59 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/992113cf-3399-3b72-b76c-06ab876f8cde The guys discuss a hybrid with a misleading name, how we really did find the oldest archaeological site in the Americas, and why you should never trust a Russian scientist.

]]> The guys discuss a hybrid with a misleading name, how we really did find the oldest archaeological site in the Americas, and why you should never trust a Russian scientist.

]]> Science Faction true No 1979 688 full SF677: Once in the 90s SF677: Once in the 90s https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf677-once-in-the-90s/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf677-once-in-the-90s/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:43:16 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/1dbf0571-3de3-3c83-b765-d11d620b8466 The guys discuss how AI might let us talk to animals, a startling finding about the Hygiene Hypothesis, and the surgery than will make you feel 20 years younger.

]]> The guys discuss how AI might let us talk to animals, a startling finding about the Hygiene Hypothesis, and the surgery than will make you feel 20 years younger.

]]> Science Faction true No 1582 687 full SF676: Reverse Vaccines and Fake Balls SF676: Reverse Vaccines and Fake Balls https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf676-reverse-vaccines-and-fake-balls/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf676-reverse-vaccines-and-fake-balls/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:31:39 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/b4380fc5-ea9f-32c0-b493-e232ec305a1f The guys discuss an exciting new development in reverse vaccines, whether or not cancer screenings are useless, and how to tell if someone is from New York.

]]> The guys discuss an exciting new development in reverse vaccines, whether or not cancer screenings are useless, and how to tell if someone is from New York.

]]> Science Faction true No 1818 686 full SF675: You Did What?! SF675: You Did What?! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf675-you-did-what/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf675-you-did-what/#comments Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:42:08 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/76fb0668-2f8c-3759-88f1-4b4971ee50e1 The guys discuss the human extinction event that may have never actually happened, a mind-blowing way to treat blood cancers, and the science fiction plot you've been waiting for.

]]> The guys discuss the human extinction event that may have never actually happened, a mind-blowing way to treat blood cancers, and the science fiction plot you've been waiting for.

]]> Science Faction true No 2003 685 full SF674: The Best Kind of Mole-rat SF674: The Best Kind of Mole-rat https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf674-the-best-kind-of-mole-rat/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf674-the-best-kind-of-mole-rat/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:00:39 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/f7aef3ef-b93e-31d4-9088-8026ee57cd9a The guys discuss how Naked Mole-rats might help us live forever, why paper straws were probably a big mistake, and how to motivate young men for success. 

]]> The guys discuss how Naked Mole-rats might help us live forever, why paper straws were probably a big mistake, and how to motivate young men for success. 

]]> Science Faction true No 1968 684 full SF673: Covid and HIV SF673: Covid and HIV https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf673-covid-and-hiv/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf673-covid-and-hiv/#comments Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:29:06 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/0c171de1-d729-3731-9a93-4fc15967fd59 The guys discuss some amazing news about HIV, some terrifying news about Covid, and why veterans dip.

]]> The guys discuss some amazing news about HIV, some terrifying news about Covid, and why veterans dip.

]]> Science Faction true No 2095 683 full Free Patreon Episode Free Patreon Episode https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/free-patreon-episode/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/free-patreon-episode/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:22:43 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/7f18109b-cab0-3b43-9f3d-8f382c28f501 Since we had a week off earlier this month, we decided to make it up to our audience by giving you an extra episode this week.

If you like this Patreon episode, remember that we do an extra Science Faction episode every single week over at https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction

]]> Since we had a week off earlier this month, we decided to make it up to our audience by giving you an extra episode this week.

If you like this Patreon episode, remember that we do an extra Science Faction episode every single week over at https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction

]]> Science Faction true No 2007 682 full SF672: Everyone’s Favorite Greek Uncle SF672: Everyone’s Favorite Greek Uncle https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf672-everyone-s-favorite-greek-uncle/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf672-everyone-s-favorite-greek-uncle/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:38:17 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/574fc05d-4221-3830-94be-3b9302970298 The guys discuss a newly discovered hominid species in China, the discovery of where mitochondria came from, and why you should never rent an apartment to a podcaster.

]]> The guys discuss a newly discovered hominid species in China, the discovery of where mitochondria came from, and why you should never rent an apartment to a podcaster.

]]> Science Faction true No 1818 681 full SF671: You Can’t Escape Child Support SF671: You Can’t Escape Child Support https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf672-you-can-t-escape-child-support/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf672-you-can-t-escape-child-support/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:40:27 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/6e1df7b3-0e15-3f5c-8c98-78fb35d247d9 The guys discuss the surprising origin of Indo-european languages, a terrifying study about the ability to pull DNA right out of the air, and the worst Robocop reboot ever.

]]> The guys discuss the surprising origin of Indo-european languages, a terrifying study about the ability to pull DNA right out of the air, and the worst Robocop reboot ever.

]]> Science Faction true No 1786 680 full SF670: Diabetes Mystery SF670: Diabetes Mystery https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf670-diabetes-mystery/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf670-diabetes-mystery/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:50:20 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/6f4b7c1c-ab19-3ad2-86c8-56bd2e15d816 The guys discuss a Covid-diabetes mystery, how to predict earthquakes, and how to beat respiratory viruses with travel.

]]> The guys discuss a Covid-diabetes mystery, how to predict earthquakes, and how to beat respiratory viruses with travel.

]]> Science Faction true No 1924 679 full SF668: The New Oldest! SF668: The New Oldest! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf668-the-new-oldest/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf668-the-new-oldest/#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:28:15 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/197dac45-ed35-37c2-b0a6-82e6981f82fd The guys discuss the new oldest site in the Americas, how to stave off dementia, and how to own the nubes.

]]> The guys discuss the new oldest site in the Americas, how to stave off dementia, and how to own the nubes.

]]> Science Faction true No 1736 678 full SF667: Ore-gone! SF667: Ore-gone! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf667-ore-gone/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf667-ore-gone/#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:59:25 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/97747f1e-1252-3b78-acec-c2fb98505643 The guys discuss the new oldest site in Oregon, how a diabetes drug may also be an anti addiction drug, and why you never poo in the cave!

]]> The guys discuss the new oldest site in Oregon, how a diabetes drug may also be an anti addiction drug, and why you never poo in the cave!

]]> Science Faction true No 1875 677 full SF666: The Devil’s Science Faction SF666: The Devil’s Science Faction https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf666-the-devil-s-science-faction/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf666-the-devil-s-science-faction/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:33:36 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/52204a6b-78fc-3b40-884d-4b7bc134d0b6 The guys discuss a possible Alzheimer's vaccine, why two places on the same fault can experience different earthquakes, and what exactly is wrong with the Irish.

]]> The guys discuss a possible Alzheimer's vaccine, why two places on the same fault can experience different earthquakes, and what exactly is wrong with the Irish.

]]> Science Faction true No 1814 676 full SF665: The Segway Master! SF665: The Segway Master! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf665-the-segway-master/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf665-the-segway-master/#comments Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:33:38 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/bd873691-703a-3591-a84b-6b06d3b54e24 The guys discuss how humans are technically all gods, why men tend to get cancer more than women, and how the oil industry ruined our plumbing-based forms of public transportation.

]]> The guys discuss how humans are technically all gods, why men tend to get cancer more than women, and how the oil industry ruined our plumbing-based forms of public transportation.

]]> Science Faction true No 1637 675 full SF664: You Shouldn’t Be Here! SF664: You Shouldn’t Be Here! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf664-you-shouldn-t-be-here/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf664-you-shouldn-t-be-here/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:12:55 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/4ac08a20-391f-3478-b4e9-048078dc90bd The guys discuss humans found where they shouldn't be, the results of a rare Covid challenge trial, and why Neil DeGrasse Tyson hates us.

]]> The guys discuss humans found where they shouldn't be, the results of a rare Covid challenge trial, and why Neil DeGrasse Tyson hates us.

]]> Science Faction true No 1652 674 full SF663: A Special Polynesian Science Faction SF663: A Special Polynesian Science Faction https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf663-a-special-polynesian-science-faction/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf663-a-special-polynesian-science-faction/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:48:39 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/df81abae-67d5-33e4-b958-79e65e6e31f5 For this very special episode, the guys take a deep dive into the evidence for the Pre-Columbian Polynesian journey to the west coast of South America.

]]> For this very special episode, the guys take a deep dive into the evidence for the Pre-Columbian Polynesian journey to the west coast of South America.

]]> Science Faction true No 2258 673 full SF662: Bad at Being Alive SF662: Bad at Being Alive https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf662-bad-at-being-alive/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf662-bad-at-being-alive/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:51:39 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/18658c75-8ced-371f-b3c2-ce139113b672 The guys discuss just how bad Americans are at being alive, how effective the Covid-19 vaccines were, and which US state kills you the fastest.

]]> The guys discuss just how bad Americans are at being alive, how effective the Covid-19 vaccines were, and which US state kills you the fastest.

]]> Science Faction true No 2171 672 full SF661:Save The Humans! SF661:Save The Humans! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf661save-the-humans/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf661save-the-humans/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 22:39:58 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/e7b3f0e0-bf8b-3f61-b3fa-ed302f842269 The guys discuss why a specific group of whales have been attacking and sinking boats, how we can kind of cure HIV, and what happens when you shave the wrong ape.

]]> The guys discuss why a specific group of whales have been attacking and sinking boats, how we can kind of cure HIV, and what happens when you shave the wrong ape.

]]> Science Faction true No 2171 671 full SF660: SF660: https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf660/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf660/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 20:32:20 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/7594693a-55cd-317b-94f5-5e176c254fde The guys discuss the new genetic evidence of the origins of humankind, if Ketamine actually works to treat depression, and which Science Faction host the US Navy tried desperately to kill.

]]> The guys discuss the new genetic evidence of the origins of humankind, if Ketamine actually works to treat depression, and which Science Faction host the US Navy tried desperately to kill.

]]> Science Faction true No 1993 670 full SF659: A Slightly Better Alex Jones SF659: A Slightly Better Alex Jones https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf659-a-slightly-better-alex-jones/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf659-a-slightly-better-alex-jones/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 00:57:02 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/b8c5a0b6-ccb5-3c55-8153-050a837cdd85 The guys discuss an exciting new genetic study about the origins of Native Americans, the vaccine that could have saved America's greatest hero, and why most movies would have been better with all-android casts.

]]> The guys discuss an exciting new genetic study about the origins of Native Americans, the vaccine that could have saved America's greatest hero, and why most movies would have been better with all-android casts.

]]> Science Faction true No 2033 669 full SF658: Dunning Crapper SF658: Dunning Crapper https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf658-dunning-crapper/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf658-dunning-crapper/#comments Wed, 10 May 2023 23:00:08 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/1beffb7c-04bd-3cb7-8e2a-2ee382b2658d The guys discuss something we may have smugly gotten wrong for the past two decades, how to save the planet, and what to whisper in a friend's ear as they are performing a wedding ceremony. 

]]> The guys discuss something we may have smugly gotten wrong for the past two decades, how to save the planet, and what to whisper in a friend's ear as they are performing a wedding ceremony. 

]]> Science Faction true No 2128 668 full SF657: Ethnic Origins SF657: Ethnic Origins https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf657-ethnic-origins/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf657-ethnic-origins/#comments Thu, 04 May 2023 22:37:02 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/de6e8ebd-707e-3ad0-85fc-36c6191ecbc2 The guys discuss a huge space mystery that has finally been solved, a terrifying bird flu unlike all previous bird flus, and a surprising family tree.

]]> The guys discuss a huge space mystery that has finally been solved, a terrifying bird flu unlike all previous bird flus, and a surprising family tree.

]]> Science Faction true No 1988 667 full SF656: The Unpicked Life SF656: The Unpicked Life https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf656-the-unpicked-life/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf656-the-unpicked-life/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:09:09 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/5af61b80-e468-3d64-a3ce-979e92cd6b89 The guys discuss a "bad habit" that may be one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease, how alcohol can increase the pain you feel, and why 1990's school assemblies lied to us about a vocational skill that was not as profitable as advertised. 

]]> The guys discuss a "bad habit" that may be one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease, how alcohol can increase the pain you feel, and why 1990's school assemblies lied to us about a vocational skill that was not as profitable as advertised. 

]]> Science Faction true No 2032 666 full Special Science Faction Special Science Faction https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/special-science-faction/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/special-science-faction/#comments Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:48:12 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/5f610a01-e57c-3e3b-a087-048e18400e23 Our loss (of sleep) is your gain (of a free Patron episode)!

]]> Our loss (of sleep) is your gain (of a free Patron episode)!

]]> Science Faction true No 2473 665 full SF655: Everyone Here is an Idiot! SF655: Everyone Here is an Idiot! https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf655-everyone-here-is-an-idiot/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf655-everyone-here-is-an-idiot/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:34:39 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/18c76938-f67b-313b-802e-e8e3c5df5f07 The guys discuss recent incident of everyone getting biology wrong, the solution to the mysterious childhood hepatitis outbreak last year, and we meet a very different kind of Damian.

]]> The guys discuss recent incident of everyone getting biology wrong, the solution to the mysterious childhood hepatitis outbreak last year, and we meet a very different kind of Damian.

]]> Science Faction true No 2069 664 full SF654: Batteries and Non-Spaceships SF654: Batteries and Non-Spaceships https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf654-batteries-and-non-spaceships/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf654-batteries-and-non-spaceships/#comments Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:13:59 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/954595de-7da5-3cd4-93d3-505d3425c7e3 The guys discuss a really exciting new battery technology, a spaceship that was never a spaceship, and why 50's music was stupid.

]]> The guys discuss a really exciting new battery technology, a spaceship that was never a spaceship, and why 50's music was stupid.

]]> Science Faction true No 1616 663 full SF653: Why Waterbeds Are Worth the Money SF653: Why Waterbeds Are Worth the Money https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf653-why-waterbeds-are-worth-the-money/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf653-why-waterbeds-are-worth-the-money/#comments Sun, 26 Mar 2023 07:47:12 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/413a946c-c8e7-3231-871b-3c5e13a33849 The guys discuss why the near future may be free of fat people, why fevers are kinda good for you, and the downside of being Damian's roommate. 

]]> The guys discuss why the near future may be free of fat people, why fevers are kinda good for you, and the downside of being Damian's roommate. 

]]> Science Faction true No 1933 662 full SF652: The Most Expensive Fighting League SF652: The Most Expensive Fighting League https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf652-the-most-expensive-fighting-league/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf652-the-most-expensive-fighting-league/#comments Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:21:53 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/c8b58527-51bd-35c1-bcbb-966dfea83c60 The guys discuss how to vaccinate yourself against misinformation, a bacteria that can turn air into electricity, and how to get away with murder.

]]> The guys discuss how to vaccinate yourself against misinformation, a bacteria that can turn air into electricity, and how to get away with murder.

]]> Science Faction true No 1679 661 full SF651: Dualling Alexes SF651: Dualling Alexes https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf651-dualling-alexes/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf651-dualling-alexes/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:41:08 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/17af4715-667c-3fd0-be31-0d5993042e28 The guys discuss the recent developments in the Lab Leak Hypothesis, how we just learned much of what we knew about ancient Europeans was wrong, and how to out-conspiracy a conspiracy theorist.

]]> The guys discuss the recent developments in the Lab Leak Hypothesis, how we just learned much of what we knew about ancient Europeans was wrong, and how to out-conspiracy a conspiracy theorist.

]]> Science Faction true No 1797 660 full SF650: Something Is Wrong in Space SF650: Something Is Wrong in Space https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf650-something-is-wrong-in-space/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf650-something-is-wrong-in-space/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2023 22:52:04 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/4ac718a2-6f6e-3f37-a70d-1f5da19b7b71 The guys discuss the mysterious (and seemingly impossible) information from a space telescope, a terrifying infection with a near 100% fatality rate, and how not to die in Florida.

]]> The guys discuss the mysterious (and seemingly impossible) information from a space telescope, a terrifying infection with a near 100% fatality rate, and how not to die in Florida.

]]> Science Faction true No 1651 659 full SF649: Selfish Earthquakes SF649: Selfish Earthquakes https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf649-selfish-earthquakes/ https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf649-selfish-earthquakes/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:36:02 -0600 roberttimothy.podbean.com/e87163b5-ae7d-3748-bf92-7252369f534e The guys discuss the science behind the horrible earthquake death toll, a new insight into narcissists, and how to trick your dad back into your life.

]]> The guys discuss the science behind the horrible earthquake death toll, a new insight into narcissists, and how to trick your dad back into your life.

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