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Probably Science

Episode 514 - Dustin Ybarra

Nov 28, 2023
Comedian Dustin Ybarra discusses Formula 1 races in Vegas, mammal embryos in space, erectile dysfunction in astronauts, deterring orcas with heavy metal, 6G technology, and OpenAI's AGI breakthrough with hosts Jesse, Andy, and Matt.
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  • NASA beamed laser message 10 million miles for high-speed data transmission in deep space missions.
  • Playing heavy metal music to deter orcas may attract them by aiding in locating vessels.

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10 Million Miles Laser Transmission

NASA successfully beamed a laser message across 10 million miles, enabling high-speed data transmission for future deep space missions. The experiment used near-infrared light, offering increased bandwidth and efficient data speed over traditional radio wave communication. This milestone marks progress in technology needed for transmitting high-definition messages to and from Mars with minimal delay.

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