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Cocktail Party Science: Inside the Iron Man

The writers and editors of PopSci discuss the reality of exoskeletons

In our latest episode of Cocktail Party Science, host Chuck Cage and executive editor Mike Haney sit down with Greg Mone, author of May's "Building The Real Iron Man" to learn about the true-life exoskeletons of tomorrow and how they compare to the stuff of science fiction.

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The Science of Speed Racer

On this week's podcast, we cover the high-tech behind the summer's hottest movies

They're not just chock-a-block with action. This summer's biggest blockbusters are backed by some of the most advanced technology on the planet. On this week's Cocktail Party Science, Chuck Cage sits down with writer Corey Binns and editor Martha Harbison to discuss the art and science of Speed Racer and its implications for the future of film.

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