Radio Isopod

A tooth for an eye? Yes, it’s true with modified osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis. (Just think of the Scrabble points you would get for that.) And it has been performed in the US for the first time. And, well, it’s not inconspicuous, but if it restores your eyesight, I’m all for it.
New Planet discovered, the size of Jupiter. [...]

Robots To Clear the Baltic Seafloor of WW-II Mines – Robots remotely detonating bombs? What could possibly go wrong?
Why Fish Hold the Key to Increasing Wind Farm Power – Because if there’s one thing that fish are experts at it’s fluid dynamics. And, as every fish (and Mythbuster) knows, drafting is a good thing. [...]

Not Kryptonite – When is Kryptonite not Kryptonite? When you actually discover the chemical compound referenced in the movie – but the name is copyrighted. Sadly it doesn’t even glow green (but it does fluoresce pinkish-orange).

It Burns! – Have you ever wanted a nefarious substance that, once ignited, cannot be doused by pesky heroes using [...]

Teleporting Energy – We are anxiously awaiting the first teleportation network interface card for our systems.
Zooming into a Mandelbrot Set – This will blow your mind. In fact, a few of the scientist’s heads exploded during the viewing of this. You have been warned. Also, may we suggest an alternative soundtrack?
Star Wars Ships Made Out [...]

Attention S.S. Isopod Crew,
Indeed, I am completely aware of our unplanned extended study of the Chukchi Sea and the Aurora Borealis due to the S.S. Isopod freezing to the ice sheet for the last two months. You will be pleased to know that we have found the problem and managed to free the ship. [...]

Practical Use of Zombies – Zombie soldiers on the battlefield? Sounds like a solid plan to us. What could possibly go wrong? That zombie bacon does sound awfully tasty too…
It’s a Sand Trap! Poor Little Mars Rover… -If only they had gone for the sand trap bustin’ flip action add on… It’s still functional other [...]

Salutations!
I hope everyone is in good spirits today. If not, well, never fear! The hard working scientists aboard the S.S. Isopod have been trawling the depths of the interwebtubes for spirit lifting goodness. Though the use of our Amusement-o-tron Confabulator Scanning Device Mark IITM, the scientists have just uncovered the journals of a Mr. Edmund [...]

Moon Caves! – Is any other description really needed? We think not.
Vampire Stars – Ooooo! Sparkles!
Glowing Bomb Hunting Bacteria – Scientists have developed bacteria that glows in the presence of explosives.
The Wonderscope! – NPR is looking for some mad scientists to help them put together a series of educational scientific wonderment. So, if you fancy [...]

Junk food turns rats into addicts – Ah, the addictive qualities of the Ho Ho. I wonder if they go though Ho Ho withdrawals when deprived of the tasty treats.
Laser Blasting Memories Into The Brain – Now the question must be asked, why didn’t the S.S. Isopod scientists come up with this first?? Brain… LASERS, [...]

Show notes:
Music: “Halloween” by The Coffinshakers (courtesy of the Music Alley)
Pi is excited.
Pi’s choice in costume upsets the Captain.
The Captain hints that Pi’s construction is somehow related to Pi’s costume.
Temporal Receiver:  Darkness by Lord Byron read by Chris Miller
The ship has some octo-lanterns for the holiday.
Lab Report: Dr. Gestalt takes the mini-sub out for a [...]

 

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