Equinox

74: The Science of Christmas

Rob and Joseph wax eloquent and speculative on various aspects of the Christmas story. Have you ever wondered who the Magi were, where they came from, and what was the nature of that star that they saw? Fear no, they go there. What about the genetics of Jesus? Yeah, they speculate about that also, hopefully without getting into too much heretical hot water. Finally, they discuss the physics of Santa Claus, attempting to cast doubt on that aged story, but then they bring in the big guns: four physicists who defend the Santa story using science…or did they? Genetic explanation of the birth of Jesus Astronomical assessment of the Star of Bethlehem Physics of Santa Also discussed on Snopes The physics of Santa Claus solution Become an Equinox Plus member on Patreon! Follow @PodcastEquinox on Twitter Write us an email: podcastequinox-at-gmail-dot-com Watch Biblical Genetics on YouTube Listen to Joseph’s HiFi podcast

73: 2021 IgNobel Prizes

Rob and Joseph are back with a fun discussion about the all-new rocket technology, and present their take of the 2021 IgNobel prizes! Enjoy! New rocket technology: Spin launch Spotlight: hanging rhinos by their feet, from a helicopter 2021 IgNobel Prizes Spurious correlations Become an Equinox Plus member on Patreon! Follow @PodcastEquinox on Twitter Write us an email: podcastequinox-at-gmail-dot-com Watch Biblical Genetics on YouTube Listen to Joseph’s HiFi podcast

72: A Hot Cup of Joe

Rob and Joseph have been enjoying hot coffee and tea lately and it got Rob thinking about the science of caffeine and flavorings. They discuss what makes a lethal dosage of substances, whether stimulants like caffeine are bad for people, and much more! Jupiter's Great Red Spot is getting faster! September 29th was National Coffee Day But Oct 1 is International Coffee Day 9 side effects of too much caffeine The Coconut Song Referenced: Episode #26 of Joseph’s retired Top Brew podcast, “The Armless Man Has Nothing to Worry About” Video: Your Brain on Coffee Become an Equinox Plus member on Patreon! Follow @PodcastEquinox on Twitter Write us an email: podcastequinox-at-gmail-dot-com Watch Biblical Genetics on YouTube Listen to Joseph’s HiFi podcast

71: 2021 Nobel Prizes

Dr. C. and Joseph Darnell explore the 2021 Nobel Prizes—who won what and why? Afterward, they discuss some of the coolest technologies “of the future” that you’ve never heard of, including robotic bees and 100% recyclable wind turbines! All this and more in this week’s episode of Equinox! Top 10 future technologies you’ve definitely never heard of Fully recyclable wind turbine blades NASA to move near-earth asteroid by smashing a spacecraft into it New record set for coldest temperature—38 picokelvins 2021 Nobel Prizes Literature Economics Peace Physics Physiology or Medicine Chemistry Become an Equinox Plus member on Patreon! Follow @PodcastEquinox on Twitter Write us an email: podcastequinox-at-gmail-dot-com Watch Biblical Genetics on YouTube Listen to Joseph’s HiFi podcast

70: What’s a Computer? Part 2

Rob continues to review the origins of modern computers and together Joseph and Rob are just astonished how far technology has come in the last 50 years. Dr. Carter admits it’s really hard to understand computer sciences and think like an engineer. History of the transistor Moore’s Law The Commodore 64 Rob’s nomination for the “Best Computer Ever” Become an Equinox Plus member on Patreon! Follow @PodcastEquinox on Twitter Write us an email: podcastequinox-at-gmail-dot-com Watch Biblical Genetics on YouTube Listen to Joseph’s HiFi podcast