I'm sure the theories between the two technologies overlap at least a little. And knowledge of one might improve the range of the other.

[The mention of the murders got a somber sort of nod.] Yeah, the journals transmit instantly, but they don't have any way of catching someone's attention. The sound on a radio would remedy that.

[Gene pursed his lips in thought at Stellaris's question. Ah, how to describe Genius.] Ah, nearly my height and in his twenties. Floppy blond hair. Tends to wear plaid and wave his limbs about a good bit.