Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast
1) Episode 186: The Habitable Worlds Observatory
Guest: Emilie Lafleche Astrobiologist Emilie Lafleche beams aboard to introduce us to the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a next-generation space-based telescope that will be designed specifically to ...Show More
2) Episode 185: An Astrobiology Op-Ed
Guest: Dr. Shi En Kim Science journalist Dr. Shi En Kim joins Mike to unpack his op-ed about how impending cuts to federal science funding will impact astrobiology—the search for life in the univers...Show More
3) Episode 184: Hope in the Face of Grief
Guest: Dr. Una McCormack New York Times bestselling Star Trek author Dr. Una McCormack beams aboard to discuss the development of and themes within her latest Trek novel, "Strange New Worlds: Asylum...Show More
4) Episode 183: Alien Earths
Guest: Prof. Lisa Kaltenegger Professor Lisa Kaltenegger, Director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University, beams aboard to talk about her book Alien Earths, the search for life in the cos...Show More
5) Episode 182: A Rocket Scientist Goes to Washington
Guest: Thomas White Mike speaks to propulsion engineer Thomas White about their experience participating in The Planetary Society's 2025 Day of Action, where they met with six Congressional offices ...Show More
6) Episode 181: Fungi Everywhere
Guest: Dr. Shi En Kim Fungi are everywhere—from forests to deserts to cities to Star Trek! Science journalist Dr. Shi En Kim beams back aboard to talk about some of the latest developments in fungal...Show More
7) Episode 180: Preparing for Alien Earths
In a few weeks, Professor Lisa Kaltenegger—the Director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University—will be a guest on Strange New Worlds to talk about the search for life in the universe. To p...Show More
8) Episode 179: The Quantum Mechanics of Lower Decks
Guest: Dr. Erin Macdonald Star Trek science consultant Dr. Erin Macdonald returns to unpack the quantum mechanical themes in the mind-bending and universe-hopping fifth and final season of Star Trek...Show More
9) Episode 178: Firewall
Guest: David Mack Star Trek writer David Mack beams aboard to discuss his Star Trek: Picard novel Firewall, which tells the story of how Seven of Nine becomes a Fenris Ranger. More about Firewall: ...Show More
10) Episode 177: Looking Out Is Looking In
Guest: Bernadette Mary Dineen Astrobiologist Bernadette Mary Dineen speaks about her love for Star Trek: The Original Series, her quest to search for life on Mars, her experience participating in th...Show More