Guest: Justin Oser \n\nIn Part 2 of a conversation with Trek podcaster and Star Trek novel enthusiast Justin Oser, we discuss the science in the Starfleet Corps of Engineers novella "Balance of Nature" by Heather Jarman, a story in which we visit the homeworld of the Nasat, a species of sentient insectoids.\n\nUW Astrobiology presents "Where is the Best Place to Look for Life in the Universe?" hosted by Mike Wong: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uw-astrobiology-presents-where-is-the-best-place-to-look-for-life-tickets-152784280897\n\nThis episode features original music by EEP, a band founded by Justin Oser's wife, Rosie Varela: https://eepshoegaze.bandcamp.com/\n\nFollow us on Twitter!\nMike: https://twitter.com/Miquai\nJustin: https://twitter.com/trekfan4747\nInfinite Diversity Podcast: https://twitter.com/IDICPodcast\nEEP: https://twitter.com/eepshoegaze