@enterprisesplain.bsky.social To answer your question about the purpose of Andorian antennae on today’s podcast episode:

The Vulcan Science Directorate has determined that trans women are women, trans men are men, and nonbinary people are valid. #StarTrek #Vulcan #transwomenarewomen #transmenaremen #nonbinarypeoplearevalid #trans #nonbinary

Tellarites possess a highly evolved olfactory system, detecting compounds from emotional shifts such as stress or deception. This fuels their confrontational style as they exploit scent cues to expose dishonesty. The Vulcan Science Directorate recommends breath mints during diplomatic engagements.

Dr. Phlox has informed us that Denobulan children occasionally shed skin in large translucent sheets. We did not request photos. He provided them anyway.

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Andorian antennae serve as equilibrium regulators and sensory amplifiers. Loss of an antenna disrupts balance but regeneration occurs within nine months. The Vulcan Science Directorate recommends to the High Command strategic targeting of antennae in combat scenarios. #StarTrek #Vulcan

The Vulcan Science Directorate has determined the weight of a rainbow. Turns out it is pretty light.

Choriocytosis is a virus that affects the blood cells’ ability to carry oxygen to the organs in Humans and Vulcans. In Vulcans, death can occur within one week as the victim suffocates internally. The only known treatment is strobolin, a rare substance that is only found on few planets. #TAS

Gal-en-du'un, or “dream moss”, is a yellowish-green lichen found on Vulcan's volcanic plains. Consumption through ingestion or inhalation causes strong hallucinations that last several minutes. Modern uses are restricted to medicine through a number of analgesic and neurochemical treatments.

Redspice is a basis for many recipes and beverages on Vulcan, and is also used therapeutically as a calming agent. Many find it to be soothing when experiencing emotional distress. Redspice is a regular addition to the Vulcan table.

The Tcha'besheh are large silicon-based life forms native to Vulcan that do not require respiration or food. They live secluded far beneath Vulcan's surface. It is said they have made telepathic contact with Vulcans. Ancient Vulcan mythology considered the Underliers repository of all knowledge.

Pel-tar'uk, found on the volcanic plains of Vulcan, are bright green shrubs that produce small edible green berries. The berries are protected by thick toxic spines which can inject painful neural poison that causes cramping, vomiting, and a fever that fogs the mind and slows reflexes. #vulcan

Vulcan neuro-pressure is a technique for relaxing the mind and muscles, by stimulating neural nodes and pressure points in a Vulcan or Human body. Some techniques involve breathing methods such as the Khavorta posture. Neuro-pressure for combat is commonly referred to as the “Vulcan nerve pinch”.

The sehlat is an enormous beast, native to Vulcan. Sehlats have six-inch fangs and are patient, persistent predators. Sehlats do not like to climb, but are capable of tracking prey for days, possibly longer. Domesticated sehlats are only slightly smaller, and are a popular pet with Vulcan children.

The Vulcan Science Directorate has determined that Aqua Net is the most effective polymer for concealing Vulcan ears in a Carbon Creek situation.

Not now, Q.

The Vulcan Science Directorate is currently doing experiments with felicium, a plant native to the planet Brekka. Stand by for results. #startrek #vulcan #vulcanscience

Komihn nam-tor riolozhikaik.

Vulcans are incapable of lying.

The Vulcan Science Directorate has attempted to teach calculus to a tribble. We were unsuccessful. The tribble only multiplied.

Tropolisine is a psychotropic compound with hallucinogenic effects found in certain flowering plants. Each tropolisine atom contains a stray neutron. In 2151, the crew of Enterprise NX-01 became affected by tropolisine. Dr. Phlox dissipated the effects using inaprovaline. ENT: Strange New World

Vulcan’s Glory is an artifact dating back many thousands of years before the Vulcan Reformation. The gem remains uncut because it is the heart of those who hold it, and of all Vulcan; it holds the spirit of its holders, and to cut it would be unthinkable. (TOS novel- Vulcan’s glory)

A singularity, or quantum singularity, is an extremely dense region of the spacetime continuum which produces extremely powerful gravitational forces. Singularities can be produced both naturally, as in black holes, or artificially, as in wormholes.

A vre’katra is a vessel used by ancient Vulcans to preserve a katra, a Vulcan's living spirit, after death. A set of vre’katra was discovered at the P'Jem monastery. They were scanned and analyzed, and one of the scientists even attempted to initiate a mind meld with them, all to no effect.

The Vulcan Science Directorate has studied the question of time travel in great detail. We have found no evidence that it exists, or that it can exist. (ENT- “Cold Front” Season 1 Episode 11)

The White Star of Night or Death Star is a flowering plant native to Vulcan but can also be found on Romulus. When it pollinates with certain other species, such as the Edosian orchid, it creates a deadly bloom which will kill anyone in the vicinity. (DS9 novel: A Stitch in Time)

Logic is the cement of our civilization, with which we ascend from chaos, using reason as our guide. T'Plana-Hath, Matron of Vulcan Philosophy Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Everything is well documented at the Vulcan Science Directorate.