Molting, Vibration, and Sound Transmission: Biology in Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Episodes 5-6

In today's episode, we talk about biology in episodes 5 and 6 of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, including seasonal plumage in various bird species, soft-shelled crab exoskeletons, and long-distance communication in elephants. We also talk about the use of sound and vibrations in various health applications. On the production side, we talk about the themes of second-chances, characters moving on or developing further, the revelation of the Breen, and more on the outstanding performances by the cast as well as excellent visuals in the show more generally. Covered in this video are the episodes “Mirrors” and “Whistlespeak”.
In this video series more generally, Star Trek science consultant Dr. Mohamed Noor (worked on Discovery seasons 3-4) teams up with Star Trek actress Jayne Brook (Admiral Katrina Cornwell in Discovery seasons 1-2) to teach science using Star Trek: Discovery. Videos use on-screen depictions as springboards to teach interesting real-world biology. And videos close with Brook's insights about acting and production, so Brook and Noor alternate taking on the role of student and teacher of their respective craft.

[@louisea966]

excellent show, thanks Jayne and Mohamed

[@BioTrekkie]

Thanks @Louise A! 🖖

[@annmarie6985]

I love this review show so much!!!!

[@BioTrekkie]

Love you back! ❤️🖖

[@mayborello1461]

Thanks so much Jayne and Mohamed! This was such an interesting discussion! Loved it!!

[@BioTrekkie]

Thanks much, May, we appreciate it! 🖖

[@PsychoStreak]

Another great discussion.🖖🏾

[@BioTrekkie]

Thanks so much! 🖖

[@ceruleanblu]

Thank you for another fun and interesting discussion!
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[@BioTrekkie]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🖖

[@daveagreg]

Great discussion and big congrats to Jayne Brook on the short film!. Thanks @BioTrekkie! Always entertained and educated from these!
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[@BioTrekkie]

You're awesome-- thanks so much @Dave Gregory ! And thanks for joining the live chat! 🖖

[@montanawardog]

Missed the Live Premier for this one, post-travel malaise and all that. Love to hear Mohamed's take on the two "phases" of the Breen skin. Just love all the science! I'm always happy that Jayne asks the questions we have, a great thing, and then her insights into the actor/director part of the process as well. Looking forward to her movie.

[@BioTrekkie]

Thanks @Wardogheim ! 🖖

[@gloriagenx569]

Thank you for another instructive video. I really wish I had you guys as science teachers when I was in high school! 🙂🖖

[@BioTrekkie]

You're very sweet-- thank you Gloria! And glad you enjoyed it! 🖖

[@georgecharalambous8665]

Awesome episode once again.
Thank you Mohamed and Jayne.
Was expecting a comment or a mention for the salt tablets and the whole 'race' in episode 6 (electrolyte balance etc).
Also, I'm using Tilly's "A body in motion stays in motion" while running since yesterday. It works!
LLAP from Cyprus 🖖

[@BioTrekkie]

Always delightful to see you, George! Best wishes! 🖖

[@marvinmallette6795]

First impression is that opening discussion on plumage, which seems to be an abstraction discussion of the "Pavo cristatus" ("Peacock"), was a discussion around L'ak's skin change. The subsequent discussion about temperature or oxygen deviates from this concept.
The sixth Episode, "Whistlespeak", seems to cover an abstract concept of "peacocking" with Tilly's arc. Notably, was her exclamation of "sacrifice" at the end of the race.
Stuff like the use of percussion to dislodge mucus (13:00) is more of what I think the audience was expecting from a science fiction series.

[@Trekfanwanda]

Love BioTrekkie

[@BioTrekkie]

Really glad you enjoy the show! 🖖

[@klblissdish]

I believe male ostriches keep their plumage unchanged

[@magnusvontesla]

How did you two become friends?

[@BioTrekkie]

Great question-- it's elaborated in our first video: ruclips.net/video/9Gb1EJ4xAOY/видео.html

[@magnusvontesla]

@@BioTrekkie I'll be sure to check it out.