The Science and Entertainment Exchange

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The Exchange, part of the Nat'l Academy of Sciences, links entertainment professionals with top scie

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What if AI could solve ecological crises and navigate parallel realities? 🤖🌍 Season 2 of Paradise on Hulu is finally complete!

Alien Life Could Look Nothing Like What We Expect. Here's How Microbes Beyond Earth Might Live Without Liquid Water 03/28/2026

What if alien life is nothing like we expect? New research shows microbes could thrive without liquid water! Discover the surprising possibilities of extraterrestrial life. Project Hail Mary
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Alien Life Could Look Nothing Like What We Expect. Here's How Microbes Beyond Earth Might Live Without Liquid Water Like the lead character of “Project Hail Mary,” some scientists are proposing ways that life might exist beyond a star’s “habitable zone,” often considered the gold standard of potential livability

These Sea Slugs Can 'Eat' Sunlight—but They're No Astrophage. Here's How the 'Project Hail Mary' Antagonist Has a Real-Life Analogue in Earth's Oceans 03/23/2026

Meet the leaf sheep sea slug! This tiny creature can photosynthesize by stealing chloroplasts from algae, much like the Astrophage in Project Hail Mary Discover how these amazing adaptations highlight the wonders of evolution in our oceans.

These Sea Slugs Can 'Eat' Sunlight—but They're No Astrophage. Here's How the 'Project Hail Mary' Antagonist Has a Real-Life Analogue in Earth's Oceans By snatching chloroplasts from algae, animals called sacoglossans produce their own energy through photosynthesis

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What if microorganisms could consume solar energy? Project Hail Mary explores this and more. What scientific concepts do you find most fascinating in sci-fi?

03/16/2026

How do you casually steal $500,000,000 in gold… at 40,000 ft in mid-air? We connected aviation engineer Jeff Newcamp with the team at Lift to consult on the film. Reach out to us if you are looking for science help with a project! Netflix

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The film "Her" challenges us to think about the future of AI and our emotional connections. What are your thoughts on human-computer relationships?

03/13/2026

Behind every great show like Mayor of Kingstown is a wealth of expertise! We connected Mario Cortez, consultant specializing in SWAT and crime suppression to the writing team.

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reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit! Would you go to Mars given the chance? 🚀

02/12/2026

We're excited to highlight the consultation we facilitated with the makers of 's Frozen. We connected them with climate expert Thomas Wagner.

01/21/2026

We had such a great time with at for Wrong Answers Only sponsored by . Thank you to all of our panelists and our speaker ER doctor Cecilia Sorensen of . What do these photos have in common? 😂 Video coming soon!

01/19/2026

Climate and Comedy Tonight in LA! Join us and for the latest Wrong Answers Only at Dynasty Typewriter. RSVP Now! https://ow.ly/hiiL50XZNEB

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Watch the classic sci-fi film Contact. Exchange science consultant Jill Tarter was the inspiration for the main character Ellie Arroway. Jill Tarter is an expert on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, SETI. Watch on and Amazon Prime.

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