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Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

By: Michael L. Wong
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 Hosted by planetary scientist and astrobiologist Dr. Michael L. Wong, Strange New Worlds examines science, technology, and culture through the lens of Star Trek!All rights reserved Science
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  • Episode 198: Many Ways to Know About Life in the Universe

    Episode 198: Many Ways to Know About Life in the Universe
    Apr 28 2026
    Guests: Kayla Smith & Prof. Patrick Anderson Astrobiology Kayla Smith and philosopher Patrick Anderson beam aboard to celebrate the diversity of scientific thought that goes into astrobiology, and how astrobiology can continue to grow by pulling on threads from outside of science too. They co-authored a paper called "Epistemic Pluralism & Astrobiology" with host Mike Wong. Kayla, Patrick, and Mike's paper "Epistemic Pluralism & Astrobiology": https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10838-025-09760-6 Follow us on Bluesky! Mike: https://bsky.app/profile/miquai.bsky.social Kayla: https://bsky.app/profile/astrokayla.bsky.social
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 197: The End of Everything

    Episode 197: The End of Everything
    Apr 19 2026
    Guest: Dr. Katie Mack Cosmologist Katie Mack beams aboard to discuss how the universe will end. Using the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Chrysalis" as a launchpad, Katie and Mike go through various scenarios for the fate of everything: Will there be a "big crunch," a "big rip," or will it all simmer away into "heat death"? And is there anything we can do about it? "The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)" by Katie Mack: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-End-of-Everything/Katie-Mack/9781982103552 Follow us on Bluesky! Mike: https://bsky.app/profile/miquai.bsky.social Katie: https://bsky.app/profile/astrokatie.com
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    46 mins
  • Episode 196: The Antifascist Star Trek Watch List

    Episode 196: The Antifascist Star Trek Watch List
    Mar 8 2026
    Guests: Joe Praska & Nicole Praska The hosts of Deep Space Love podcast, Joe & Nicole Praska, beam aboard to tell us about their "Antifascist Star Trek Watch List," a compilation of at least one episode from every major Star Trek series that contains themes of resistance to authoritarianism. "15 Episodes for Your Antifascist Star Trek Watch List" by Joe Praska: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/15-episodes-for-your-antifascist-star-trek-watch-list/ Join Mike & colleagues on April 13 for a free virtual event called "Envisioning Joint Futures in Art & Astronomy": https://forms.gle/k8Y5xd3NyAcNLqxN9 Follow us on Bluesky! Mike: https://bsky.app/profile/miquai.bsky.social Joe: https://bsky.app/profile/joepraska.bsky.social Deep Space Love: https://bsky.app/profile/dslovepod.bsky.social
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    55 mins
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