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The D-Con ChamberWatch Party S1 E12 | Ep. 36A silent threat, a critical weapons install, and one very important birthday cake. Writer Andre Bormanis helps us unpack Silent Enemy!Each week, we explore and celebrate the lives that the Star Trek universe has forever changed. From former and future cast and crew members to celebrities, scientists, and astronauts whose personal and professional journeys have been affected by the franchise, we sit down and dive deep with a new friend, laughing and learning from their stories. Sit back, grab a drink, and join our hosts, Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer, as we get geeky in The D-Con...2025-04-271h 00
The Futurist Society PodcastBuilding A Better Future: The Role Of Optimistic Sci-FiCan optimistic Sci-Fi shape our future? While dystopian stories dominate today's media landscape, André Bormanis, former science consultant for Star Trek and writer for The Orville, believes in the power of positive visions of tomorrow.Bormanis shares his unique journey from NASA fellowship to Hollywood writer, exploring how technological breakthroughs could lead us toward a post-scarcity society. Drawing from his physics background, he breaks down the real challenges of space exploration, including the critical need to reduce launch costs and the possibility of establishing off-world economies.The conversation tackles p...2025-04-0753 min
Mission Log: The OrvilleSupplemental: André Bormanis' Guide To The OrvilleAs we bring this Mission Log: The Orville journey to a close, we’re excited to welcome back André Bormanis—author of The Guide to The Orville, science consultant for Star Trek, and a key creative force behind The Orville since its inception. André shares insights from working on all three seasons, reflects on the evolution of the show, and discusses his approach to blending science with storytelling. 🌟 And we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Master Replicas giveaway! Bob Ashon: Winner of the Entire Fleet Set April Nichols-Stark: Winner of the USS Orville ECV-197 Sil...2025-01-2954 min
TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM: AN INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS PODCASTSTAR TREK: ENTERPRISE WRITERS ROOM REUNION - LIVE AT STLVTHIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts Briefing Room goes inside the making of Enterprise with PETER HOLMSTROM (author, the Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek) and DANIEL NOA (co-host, the Young Indy Chroniclers Podcast) as they uncover the secrets of a franchise that decided to turn back the clock to tell a prequel television series with a writers reunion panel for Star Trek Enterprise live from #STLV. Let's go!
Featuring guests, Co-creator/showrunner BRANNON BRAGA, and screenwriters DAVID A. GOODMAN, ANDRE BORMANIS and MICHAEL SUSSMAN as they delve into the secrets of bringing new life to a franchise by telling...2024-10-1754 min
Young Indy ChroniclersBONUS EPISODE - Star Trek Enterprise Writers Reunion Panel recorded LIVE at STLVTHIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel uncover the secrets of another franchise that decided to turn back the clock to tell a prequel television series with a writers reunion panel for Star Trek Enterprise. Featuring guests, Showrunner Brannon Braga, and screenwriters David Goodman, André Bormanis, and Mike Sussman, they delve into the secrets of bringing new life to a franchise by telling of its origins, and finding their way amid a changing television landscape. All this and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!
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The D-Con ChamberA Jack of All Trades | Andre Bormanis - Ep. 5Hold onto your thinking caps and get ready for a mentally stimulating conversation with the brilliant Andre Bormanis! From scientist extraordinaire to consultant, writer, and producer of some of your favorite legacy Trek shows, this man knows his stuff! Get ready to be wowed - we sure were!Each week, we explore and celebrate the lives that the Star Trek universe has forever changed. From former and future cast and crew members to celebrities, scientists, and astronauts whose personal and professional journeys have been affected by the franchise, we sit down and dive deep with a new friend...2024-06-171h 21
The Williams ClubBonus - The Art & Science of Star TrekThree "Treksperts" on the making of one of entertainment’s greatest franchises. They discuss the show’s portrayal of science and technology, its influence on real-world advancements—from Motorola's flip phones to the concept of warp drive—and its trailblazing shift from episodic to serial storytelling. They also explore the role of science advisories in making the show plausible, and how Star Trek modeled inclusivity and challenged societal stereotypes.Guests:Mark A. Altman — showrunner of the TV series “Pandora,” writer/producer of the film “Free Enterprise,” and co-author of the bestselling “The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored...2023-12-071h 23
Enter The NerdomEnter The Nerdom Ep. 30 - Andre BormanisWe speak to special guest, Andre Bormanis, a physicist and screenwriter, who was a Writer and Science Consultant for tv shows such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise and Tron: Uprising. He is also a writer and Producer on the show, The Orville and was a producer on Cosmos, Threshold and the Eleventh Hour. Andre was kind enough to give us an interview on his career as a scientist and screenwriter. 2023-12-012h 20
Sky-Watcher What’s Up? PodcastEp 138 Andre Bormanis - Science Writer2023-03-221h 02TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM: AN INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS PODCAST"Countdown" (ENTERPRISE, Season Three) w/ CHRIS BLACK & ANDRE BORMANISTHIS VOYAGE, hosts PETER HOLMSTROM (author, The Center Seat: The Authorized Companion To The Hit History Channel Series) and LISA KLINK (writer, Star Trek: Voyager) are joined in the Briefing Room by STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE writers CHRIS BLACK (Severance, Mad Men) and ANDRE BORMANIS (The Orville, The End is Nye) cross The Expanse to discuss their episode, "Countdown." So join us in the TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM for another installment of eye-opening curated audio commentary for a significant Star Trek adventure.
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The Clonestar PodcastThe War Room Episode 27 - André BormanisEver wondered where exactly those scientific technobabble speeches came from in Star Trek? Wonder no more - here's the man responsible for them!
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The 47th HourThe Orville Review episode 4 | Gently Falling Rain (s3e04)Steve and Toby share their opinions on episode 4 "Gently Falling Rain" of the third season of The Orville.
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The 47th HourThe Orville Review (S3e2) Shadow RealmsBrand new episode review – Episode 2 of the third season of The Orville.
Toby and Steve take a look at this brand new episode of The Orville
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EPISODE: S3 E2: Shadow Realms
SYNOPSIS: The Orville explores a mysterious region of space.
WRITTEN BY: Brannon Braga & Andre Bormanis
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Mission Log: The OrvilleSupplemental 02 - Andre BormanisGet to know writer, producer, and science consultant Andre Bormanis. Our conversation ranges from Star Trek to Carl Sagan to breaking stories for "The Orville," and cats... many, many cats. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com2022-05-111h 15
TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM: AN INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS PODCAST"Awakenings" (ENT, Season Four) w/ ANDRE BORMANISTHIS VOYAGE, guest hosts LISA KLINK (writer, VOYAGER, PANDORA, EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT) and PETER HOLMSTROM (author, THE CENTER SEAT: THE COMPANION VOLUME TO THE HIT HISTORY CHANNEL SERIES) are joined by returning guest and still champion, ANDRE BORMANIS (The Orville, Voyager, Enterprise) for commentary on Enterprise's fourth season episode, "Awakenings," as T'Pol and Archer meet the legendary T'Pau in the Treksperts Briefing Room! Don't miss an in-depth look at another significant episode of Star Trek as part of our new weekly Treksperts Briefing Room audio commentary series from the creators of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS.
New episodes of INGLORIOUS...2021-12-241h 03TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM: AN INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS PODCAST"Genesis" (TNG, Season Seven) w/ ANDRE BORMANIS & PROFESSOR MOHAMED NOORTHIS VOYAGE, guest hosts LISA KLINK (writer, VOYAGER, PANDORA, EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT) and PETER HOLMSTROM (author, THE CENTER SEAT: THE COMPANION VOLUME TO THE HIT HISTORY CHANNEL SERIES) are blinded by science when they are joined by TNG Science Consultant ANDRE BORMANIS (writer/producer; The Orville, Enterprise) and PROFESSOR MOHAMED NOOR to deliver an all-new audio commentary for The Next Generation's gonzo seventh season episode, "Genesis," in which the crew of the Enterprise is turned into neanderthals. Don't miss an in-depth look at another significant episode of Star Trek as part of our new weekly Treksperts Briefing Room audio c...2021-11-261h 03TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM: AN INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS PODCAST"Waking Moments" (VOY, Season Four) w/ ANDRE BORMANISTHIS VOYAGE guest Treksperts LISA KLINK (writer, VOYAGER, PANDORA, EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT) and PETER HOLMSTROM (author, THE CENTER SEAT) are joined by Voyager writer/science consultant ANDRE BORMANIS as he talks about his episode "Waking Moments," the 13th episode of Voyager's fourth season. Don't miss this insightful curated audio commentary for another significant episode of Star Trek as part of our new weekly Treksperts Briefing Room audio commentary series from the creators of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS.
New episodes of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS available every Friday. And don't miss our in-depth curated episode audio commentaries on TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM wherever...2021-07-231h 01
INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTSHE BLINDED US WITH SCIENCE w/ ANDRE BORMANIS"A MESSAGE FROM THE TREKSPERTS: Please note this episode was recorded remotely via Zoom and as such the sound quality may not be up to the usual high standards of the podcast. We hope the content will make up for any deficiencies in the audio. Meanwhile, we ask all our listeners to please listen to the experts and trust science; self isolate, quarantine, stay safe, stay home... and Keep on Trekkin' #LLAP
This week, the Treksperts dish the technobabble as they are joined by STAR TREK Science Consultant ANDRE BORMANIS who discusses his long history with the...2020-05-091h 03INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTSSEND IN THE CLONES w/ HENRY GILROYA MESSAGE FROM THE TREKSPERTS: Please note this episode was recorded remotely via Zoom and as such the sound quality may not be up to the usual high standards of the podcast. We hope the content will make up for any deficiencies in the audio. Meanwhile, we ask all our listeners to please listen to the experts and trust science; self isolate, quarantine, stay safe, stay home... and Keep on Trekkin' #LLAP
This week, the Treksperts go to WARS as they celebrate May the 4th with THE CLONE WARS and REBELS story editor, HENRY GILORY, discussing the...2020-05-021h 10
The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast10101001 first draft memo - October 1987Andre Bormanis joins The Trek Files again to talk about the Bynars and keeping computer jargon believable in science fiction. Our document centers around the development of the TNG episode "11001001" (when it was known as "10101001"); elements that stayed like the holodeck and elements that were nixed like a visit from the Klingons! See the original document: 10101001 first draft memo - October 1987 The Trek Files Season 4 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conv...2019-11-2621 minThe Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast10101001 first draft memo - October 1987Andre Bormanis joins The Trek Files again to talk about the Bynars and keeping computer jargon believable in science fiction. Our document centers around the development of the TNG episode "11001001" (when it was known as "10101001"); elements that stayed like the holodeck and elements that were nixed like a visit from the Klingons! See the original document: 10101001 first draft memo - October 1987 The Trek Files Season 4 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conv...2019-11-2621 min
The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek PodcastDavid Gerrold memo - To Seek Out New Life - October 1986A new Star Trek in 1986 meant new concepts about science and the intersection of technology and biology. Welcoming back science consultant Andre Bormanis, we examine an early TNG memo from David Gerrold that speculates about what kind of humanity we'll encounter in the future. See the original document: David Gerrold memo - To Seek Out New Life - October 1986 The Trek Files Season 4 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on D...2019-10-2920 minThe Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek PodcastDavid Gerrold memo - To Seek Out New Life - October 1986A new Star Trek in 1986 meant new concepts about science and the intersection of technology and biology. Welcoming back science consultant Andre Bormanis, we examine an early TNG memo from David Gerrold that speculates about what kind of humanity we'll encounter in the future. See the original document: David Gerrold memo - To Seek Out New Life - October 1986 The Trek Files Season 4 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on D...2019-10-2920 min
The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek PodcastGene Roddenberry science memos to Robert Wise"Star Trek should be more scientifically accurate!" "Scientific accuracy can't get in the way of Star Trek storytelling!" These two ideas are at odds in a pair of memos from Gene Roddenberry, one year apart during the making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Who better to discuss them than longtime scientific consultant, our special guest Andre Bormanis! See the original document: Gene Roddenberry science memos to Robert Wise The Trek Files Season 4 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behi...2019-10-2221 minThe Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek PodcastGene Roddenberry science memos to Robert Wise"Star Trek should be more scientifically accurate!" "Scientific accuracy can't get in the way of Star Trek storytelling!" These two ideas are at odds in a pair of memos from Gene Roddenberry, one year apart during the making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Who better to discuss them than longtime scientific consultant, our special guest Andre Bormanis! See the original document: Gene Roddenberry science memos to Robert Wise The Trek Files Season 4 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behi...2019-10-2221 min
Walkabout the GalaxyToo Early to the Party: Trek, The Orville, and AliensOur guest, André Bormanis, has spent a considerable amount of time thinking about extraterrestrial intelligence, as well as warp travel, holodecks, artificial life forms, and more. Having spent more than a decade as an advisor and producer on the Star Trek franchise, André is now an executive producer and writer on "The Orville", Seth MacFarlane's trekkiest of shows. André joins the astroquarks for a discussion of Trek, humor, and the vexing Fermi paradox. Maybe we're just too early to the party. Check it out, and check out "The Orville", plus a special Trek trivia on this episode of Walkabout the...2019-03-1256 min
There Are Four Mics: A Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Enterprise 3x03 - Extinction Archer, Hoshi, Trip, and T'Pol contend with a contagion that mutates any it infects into a member of an extinct sentient species. T'Pol is left to fend off her newly modified and aggressive crew mates. Take TNG's Genesis and Voyager's Threshold, add two unhappy podcasters, and you'll get this episode. Star Trek: Enterprise 03x03 - Extinction Directed by Levar Burton Written by Andre Bormanis Guest Stars: Roger Cross There Are Four Mics is a weekly Star Trek podcast discussing the Star Trek episodes and movies in stardate order. Join Chris...2018-04-1151 min
There Are Four Mics: A Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Enterprise 2x20 - Horizon Travis temporarily returns to the family business after the loss of his father. Unfortunately a few on the Horizon aren't exactly excited to see fancy Mr. Starfleet return. Meanwhile T'Pol watches a movie. Star Trek: Enterprise 02x20 - Horizon Directed by James A. Contner Written by Andre Bormanis Guest Stars: Nicole Forester, Joan Pringle, Corey Mendell Parker There Are Four Mics is a weekly Star Trek podcast discussing the Star Trek episodes and movies in stardate order. Join Chris Keeley, Jason Allen, Joe Heiser and Joshua B. Jones as...2017-12-201h 11
There Are Four Mics: A Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Enterprise 2x18 - The Crossing The Enterprise is "consumed" by a vessel inhabited by hundreds of non-corporeal beings of light. Thankfully they only wish to share their incredible abilities with the crew! While Trip may have had the time of his life, Archer is a bit suspicious. Star Trek: Enterprise 02x18 - The Crossing Directed by David Livingston Written by Rick Berman, Brannon Braga, Andre Bormanis Guest Stars: Joseph Will There Are Four Mics is a weekly Star Trek podcast discussing the Star Trek episodes and movies in stardate order. Join Jason Allen and Joe H...2017-12-0658 min
Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official PodcastThe Orville Fan Podcast "THINK"sgiving Episode w/ André BormanisPlanetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome André Bormanis for our first annual "THINK"sgiving episode. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael throw a barrage of sciencey and techie questions at the Supervising Producer and Science Consultant of The Orville, and Mr. Bormanis does not fail to impress with his extensive knowledge of science and how it relates to science-fiction. When you think about the Pilgrams landing at Plymouth Rock, you natrually think of spacial anomeles and quantum drives. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, be sure to...2017-11-2200 min
Planetary RadioAndré Bormanis and Emily Lakdawalla on Life, the Universe and EverythingJoin us for a wide-ranging, salon-style conversation about space exploration, science, art and more. Mat’s guests are astronomer, television producer/writer and former Star Trek science advisor André Bormanis and Planetary Society Senior Editor Emily Lakdawalla. Bruce Betts is at his most scary in a What’s Up segment recorded on Halloween. Related links are here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2017/1101-salon-bormanis-lakdawalla.html2017-11-011h 06
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceAndré Bormanis and Emily Lakdawalla on Life, the Universe and EverythingJoin us for a wide-ranging, salon-style conversation about space exploration, science, art and more. Mat’s guests are astronomer, television producer/writer and former Star Trek science advisor André Bormanis and Planetary Society Senior Editor Emily Lakdawalla.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-11-011h 06
The OrvilleThe Science Of THE ORVILLE: Alien Life | Season 1 | THE ORVILLETHE ORVILLE producer Andre Bormanis discusses the real possibilities of alien life.
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The OrvilleThe Science Of THE ORVILLE: Quantum Drive | Season 1 | THE ORVILLETHE ORVILLE producer, Andre Bormanis, discusses the real possibilities of space travel.
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The OrvilleThe Science Of THE ORVILLE: The Reality Of Space Travel | Season 1 | THE ORVILLEProducer André Bormanis explains the scientific details within THE ORVILLE.
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From Emmy Award-winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane (FAMILY GUY, “Ted”) and dir...2017-09-2502 min
There Are Four Mics: A Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Enterprise 2x08 - The Communicator While investigating a pre-warp civilization, Reed loses his communicator. He and Archer return to the surface to search for it before it can disrupt the natural progression of this society, but are instead captured and interrogated as potential spies. Our ratings for this episode were all over the place, as were our feelings on Archer's strategy to minimize cultural contamination.. Star Trek: Enterprise 02x08 - The Communicator Directed by James A. Contner Teleplay by Andre Bormanis Story by Rick Berman & Brannon Braga Guest Stars: Francis Guinan, Tim Kelleher, Dennis...2017-08-091h 43
The PrestigeTHE TWO TOWERS (2002) & LoyaltyOur concluding franchise continues, with the film that’s a bit of a ‘difficult second album’. We get onto a theme much earlier, talking about who is loyal to whom, why the bad guys seem particularly unnatural, and links with other franchises: from K.K. Rowling to Ridley Scott.
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There Are Four Mics: A Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Enterprise 1x24 - Desert Crossing The Enterprise crew once again finds themselves caught in the middle when Archer and Trip accidentally befriend the head of a terrorist organization. The duo are forced to flee into the desert to escape a bombing run. Archer's sidekick, Trip, gets a mild case of heat stroke and flirts with the idea of slipping into a coma. Your hosts disagree with each other about--everything. We're short two members again for this episode! Enterprise 1x24 - Desert Crossing Directed by David Straiton Written by Andre Bormanis, Rick Berman & Brannon Braga Guest Sta...2017-04-121h 00
There Are Four Mics: A Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Enterprise 1x11 - Silent Enemy Confused? You may have noticed this is not the next production or release episode. We finally hit that point where the idea behind this podcast takes shape, though in an odd way. This episode, despite being released as 01x12, is next in chronological order. Following Fortunate Son (01x10) and preceding Cold Front (01x11). An oversight by the writers? Who knows, it's canon now. After getting pushed into the mud a few too many times by an unidentified ship, Archer realizes incredibly ineffective weapon systems just aren't going to cut it and orders the...2016-12-141h 29
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Big Picture ScienceWelcome to Our Labor-atoryHi ho, hi ho … it’s out with work we go! As you relax this holiday weekend, step into our labor-atory and imagine a world with no work allowed. Soft robots help us with tasks at home and at the office, while driverless cars allow us to catch ZZZZs in the front seat.Plus, the Internet of Everything interconnects all your devices, from your toaster to your roaster to … you. So there’s no need to ever get off the couch. But is a machine-ruled world a true utopia?And, the invention that got us into our...2014-09-0154 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceA Starlight Festival Cassini Mission UpdateCassini Project Scientist Linda Spilker joins us at the first Starlight Festival in Big Bear Lake, California, and festival MC Andre Bormanis makes a bonus appearance on the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2014-06-0342 min
Big Picture ScienceSkeptic Check: Follywood ScienceThe Day After. 2001. Prometheus. There are sci-fi films a’plenty … but how much science is in the fiction? We take the fact checkers to Hollywood to investigate the science behind everything from space travel to human cloning.Plus, guess what sci-fi film is the most scientifically accurate (hint: we’ve already mentioned it). Also, why messing with medical facts on film can be dangerous … and the inside scoop from a writer of one of television’s most successful sci-fi franchises.And, a robot who surpasses even Tinseltown’s lively imagination: a humanoid that may become a surrogate...2013-09-0954 min
Big Picture ScienceSkeptic Check: They're Baack!Could you have had a past life? Is it possible that some part of you is the reincarnation of a person – or maybe an animal – that lived long ago?We’ll hear the story of a young boy who started having nightmares about a plane crash. His parents thought he was the reincarnation of a downed, World War II fighter pilot. But his story might not fly.Also … is there any biological basis for reincarnation? Animals that indulge in the big sleep.Suspended animation is Hollywood’s favorite device for interstellar travel … But could we rea...2012-12-3154 min
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