The Rabbit Hole of Research
Rabbit Hole of Research
Episode 23.1: the b-side of Shrinking
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Episode 23.1: the b-side of Shrinking

Join Joe, Georgia, and Nick as they dive into the science and handwavium of shrinking! We discuss everything from Dragon Tales to how many Big Macs you’d need to eat to shrink.

In this mini-episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, we dive back into the concept of shrinking. We touch on fan-favorite shows like Dragon Tales and discuss the enormous energy requirements for shrinking, equating them to trillions of Big Macs or metric tons of plutonium. Additional discussions include the science behind Pym Particles, the cultural fascination with miniatures, theoretical energy sources like antimatter and zero-point energy, and the practicality of shrinking technology.

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And you know, a RHR episode wouldn’t be complete without show notes (footnotes): that’s right, like the main event, the mini-episode also has show notes. Curated with time stamps, you’ll find exposition and links to help you explore topics on your own. Have fun!

Episode 23.1-the b-side footnotes


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The Rabbit Hole of Research
Rabbit Hole of Research
Our goal is to have fun learning science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy, and pop-culture. We will start in one place and let the conversation lead us down the winding scenic road exploring the science in science fiction, separating the facts from the Handwavium. We’ll have a little fun and you’ll learn a few facts you can use to impress your friends at a party or use as a conversation starter to go down your own rabbit holes.