In this exciting episode of "What The If?" Philip, Matt, and Gaby delve into a cosmic "What If?" scenario that's full of scientific discoveries and hilarious tangents. Imagine a universe filled with phosphorus! As much as you want, wherever you swing your arms. Our intrepid explorers uncover the surprisingly central role of phosphorus in our daily lives, making up about 1% of our bodies and playing a crucial role in everything from DNA to cell membranes.

They explore the wacky world of phosphorus, taking us from the glowing screens of old-style televisions to the unexpected, and somewhat gross, tale of phosphorus' discovery by a 17th-century alchemist (Spoiler: it involves a lot of pee!).

The episode doesn't stop at terrestrial tales though, venturing off to the Saturn moon Enceladus and revealing the significance of recent phosphorus findings. Through a captivating mix of chemistry, biology, and astronomy, the trio gives listeners a fascinating glimpse of how this seemingly common element impacts life as we know it, and potentially, life as we might find it elsewhere in the cosmos.

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Find out more about Gaby's upcoming science fiction short story publication, coming soon!

Here are the links for the anthology. The physical copy can be pre-ordered here : https://www.neonhemlock.com/books/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention

The ebook can be pre-ordered here: https://www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention