StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries – The Science of Humans at War

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Chapters & Sections (60)

1:04 Introduction to Star Talk chapter
1:28 Cosmic Queries on Science of War chapter
3:04 Military and Aviation-Related Topics chapter 2
3:04 Unconventional Military Training Methods and Challenges
3:35 The Chicken Gun and Aviation Safety
6:10 Discussion on Metaphors and War chapter 3
6:10 The Problem with Birds and Planes Taking Off into the Wind
6:44 Canada Geese and Air Speed
7:47 Patreon Patron Question on PTSD
9:22 Discussion on PTSD and Shell Shock chapter 1
9:22 PTSD, Shell Shock, and Empathy
9:53 Science Fiction and Particle Physics chapter 2
9:53 Historical Context of PTSD
11:27 Science Fiction and Particle Physics Connection
12:28 Non-Lethal Weapons and Delivery Systems chapter 4
12:28 Particle-based Ray Gun Technology
13:00 Microwave Oven-like Crowd Dispersal Device
13:30 Infrasound-based Non-Lethal Weapon Discussion
14:01 NASA's Concerns about Infrasound and Sound Abatement Systems
15:33 Rocket Launch and Water Vaporization chapter 1
15:33 Water Vaporization During Rocket Launch
16:06 War and Technological Advancement chapter 2
16:37 War and Medicine Advancements
17:09 Cholera Treatment and Rehydration Fluids
18:42 Discussion on Medical Advances and War chapter 4
18:42 Introduction to the Topic and Mary Roach's New Book
19:42 Medical Advances and War Statistics
20:14 Dehydration and Diarrhea Deaths in Developing Nations
20:45 Comparison of War-Related Deaths to Car Crash Fatalities
21:46 Discussion on War-Related Fatalities and Injuries chapter 2
21:46 Fatalities in World War II and the Mexican-American War
22:50 Dysentery and Diarrhea in Military Conflicts
23:22 Genetically Advanced Soldiers and Military Research chapter 2
23:52 Genetically Modified Soldiers and Super Soldiers
24:53 Military Research on Sleep Deprivation and Brain Function
25:23 Discussion on Space Exploration and Human Physiology chapter 5
25:23 Engineering Solutions for Space Exploration Challenges
25:44 Overview of the Science of War and Human Condition
25:53 Biological and Engineering Approaches to High-Altitude Survival
26:24 Desire for Bulletproof Skin and Superhuman Abilities
28:00 Positive Impact of Wartime Scientific Advances on Civilian Life
28:32 Medical Advancements and Technological Progress chapter 4
28:32 Positive Impact of Medical Advancements
29:04 Technological Advances and Space Exploration
29:34 Computers and Military Development
31:08 Veterans' Health Issues and Disproportionate Chronic Problems
32:09 Sound and Noise in Combat chapter 5
32:09 Pulsing Sound and Decibel Levels in Vietnam
32:42 Bionic Hearing and Situational Awareness
33:12 Traumatic Brain Injury and Orthopedic Injuries
34:14 Veterans' Experiences in Combat
34:46 Letters from Vietnam and Servicemen's Experiences
35:17 Philosophical Discussion and Mars Mission chapter 3
35:17 Unifying Humans through War and Conflict
36:33 Alternative Unifiers: Olympics, World Cup, and International Space Station
36:52 Competitive vs Cooperative Innovation for Mars Mission
38:27 Camp Lemon and Foreign Culture chapter 1
38:27 Nuclear Sub and Camp Lemon Experience
39:29 Maker Themed Cosmic Queries chapter 1
39:29 Star Talk's Maker Themed Segment

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