I wondered if it was possible to implant memories like in the movie Total Recall. So I talked to a neuroscientist to see how plausible it was.
Join me as Dr. Kristina Wright takes me on a deep dive into the science of ficti…
I wondered if extreme time dilation was possible like in the movie Interstellar. So I talked to an astronomy educator to see how plausible it was. Join me as Athena Brensberger takes me on a deep dive into the science of fic…
I wondered what George Washington would say if he were here today.
Thankfully so did author Kim Megahee. (Sorry for the mispronunciation in the episode) Kim has written several time-traveling science fiction books and is th…
I wondered if cyborg soldiers would fight future battles like in the movie Elysium. So I talked to Dr. Justin Clifford, a tactical physical therapist working with military special warfare operators to find out. Join me and D…
I wondered if human kinds inevitable future would have us looking and living like the people on Wall-E. So I talked to Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness for his perspective on the plausibility of this potential future.…
I wondered if the creation of a super soldier was possible outside the cinematic universe of "Captain America". So I talked to Dr. Guilermo Escalante, Assistant Dean and Professor of Kinesiology, who is also a leading resear…
The Day After Tomorrow Starring Dennis Quaid - Jake Gyllenhaal - Emmy Rossum
Special Podcast Guest: Carly Cassady, meteorologist.
I was intrigued by the rapid climate shifts depicted in "The Day After Tomorrow" when it came…
WarGames (1983) Starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy and John Wood.
I wondered if AI could ever gain the decision-making capability to become powerful enough to decide the fate of humanity through nuclear warfare as depi…
The Reality of Sci-Fi: I, Robot and the Future of AI" with Heidi Campo and Shon Harris**
Hello, sci-fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo here, and if you've ever been captivated by the futuristic world of I, Robot, you're in …
Jurassic Park: Unravelling the DNA of Fiction* **Host: ** Heidi Campo **Special Guest: ** Dr. Craig Coleman, Associate Professor of Plant Sciences, Brigham Young University --- **Episode Highlights: ** 1. **Introduction to D…
Welcome to the official launch of Reality Check: The Science of Fiction. I'm your host, Heidi Campo, and I'm inviting you to join me on an exhilarating journey through space, time, science, and fiction. As a self-proclaimed …
