2025-W10 Garage Scientists: From DNA Analysis to Radio Waves and Beyond
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Show notes:
Bento Lab - Portable DNA analysis lab with centrifuge, gel electrophoresis, and PCR machine
Bio Bits - Kits for demonstrating protein synthesis with fluorescent indicators
Shannon-Hartley theorem - Information theory concept discussed related to signal transmission
Rock climbing for kids - REI resource about climbing with children
The Martian - Book referenced during discussion of radio communications from Mars
Joule-Thomson effect - Physics concept mentioned regarding gas expansion
Blue Ghost lunar lander - Recent moon landing discussed
Starship test flights - SpaceX's Starship development program
Erica DeBenedictis' work - Research on microbial tolerance to Martian environments
Moving Mars - Science fiction book by Greg Bear
Habit Chaining - Productivity concept mentioned
IKEA Poäng chairs - Mentioned as ideal reading chairs
Street Parking - Modified CrossFit workout program Christine uses
The French Laundry Cookbook - High-end cookbook Christine purchased
After Meat - Book about bioreactor technology
Acquired Podcast: Lockheed Martin episode - Podcast Christine is listening to
Banff Mountain Film Festival - Film festival they attended with their children
The Weirdest People in the World - Book by Joseph Henrich
Guns, Germs, and Steel - Book by Jared Diamond
The Machiavellians - Book by James Burnham
His Majesty's Dragon - Historical fantasy novel with dragons
Red Mars - Book by Kim Stanley Robinson about Mars colonization
28C3 Cellular protocol stacks for Internet (Harald Walte) - (Video)
How to Set Up a Home Biohacking Lab for Education - Christine’s blogpost
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