Spherical Cows
In Space, No One Can Hear You Moo
Space provides the ultimate environment with no air, freezing temperatures, and constant bombardment of radiation. It's no wonder that a cow would have a tough time surviving out there!
Nick and Dominic are ready to explore the fields of astrobiology and bioastronautics. Join them as they discuss the extremes of physics, biology, and physiology.
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Session 1 Recap
Dominic and Nick chat about lessons learned in the first season, more coming soon, and solicit listener feedback! Feedback: https://forms.gle/qey5UnrnT23byUB48 Discuss this Episode on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/sphericalcows/ Check out the Podcast Page: https://sphericalcows.podcastpage.io/ ...
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