Come on, Science. Give Us Animal Superpowers Already
In the latest episode of the "Geek's Guide to the Galaxy" podcast science journalist Kara Platoni talks about research into giving humans animal senses.
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The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking. Guests have included Neil ... Read More
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