The Science of Star Trek with Dr. Charles Liu

Could we create warp drive someday? In this Star Trek-themed episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice team up with astrophysicist Charles Liu to dive into the science, technology, and legacy of one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek. We answer questions about quantum entanglement, the size of electrons, and the real science behind Trek tech or Treknology.

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