{"podcast":{"title":"The Rest Is Science","slug":"the-rest-is-science-7587315","podcast_index_feed_id":7587315,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT6907573392","website_url":"https://www.goalhanger.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0d68e376-bbe6-11f0-9c0a-3f76ef8f3285/image/f8f5780dd5dd75e83e158902c3830f1a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Goalhanger","episode_count":71,"summary":"Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T10:22:06.711332+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315"},"episode":{"title":"Why We Need Zip Lines On The Moon","slug":"why-we-need-zip-lines-on-the-moon","published_at":"2026-04-01T23:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/why-we-need-zip-lines-on-the-moon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT7341514427.mp3?updated=1775058251","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT7341514427.mp3?updated=1775058251","summary":"Why would a zip line be the best form of transport on the Moon? Why exactly can your feet still feel other textures right through your socks? Hannah and Michael tackle the spectacular physics of extreme commutes and everyday biomechanics. They unpick the orbital chaos and terrifying vacuum of space, proving why a lunar theme park ride is essentially a brilliant, fiery death trap. Back down on Earth, they dive into the hypersensitive neurology of touch, revealing how your brain decodes microscopic vibrations through layers of cotton to perfectly map the floor beneath you. To top it all off, Hannah shares her very old school, steam punk esq, mechanical calculator. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli OakleyVideo & Social: Bex TyrrellProducer: Simona RataSenior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-CarterHead Of Digital: Samuel OakleyExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Why would a zip line be the best form of transport on the Moon? Why exactly can your feet still feel other textures right through your socks? Hannah and M…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3447,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rest-is-science-7587315/episodes/why-we-need-zip-lines-on-the-moon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/why-we-need-zip-lines-on-the-moon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}