Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast cover art

Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

By: Michael L. Wong
Listen for free

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
Episodes
  • Episode 199: Cosplay for Science

    Episode 199: Cosplay for Science
    May 10 2026
    Guest: Gabriel Santos Paleontologist and science communicator Gabriel Santos beams aboard to share how Cosplay for Science, an initiative he co-founded, brings science education to Comic-Cons and other pop culture conventions. Then, he and Mike discuss the paleontology of the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Distant Origin." Learn more about Cosplay for Science: https://www.cosplayforscience.com/
    Show More Show Less
    52 mins
  • 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
    Show More Show Less
    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
    Show More Show Less
    46 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
No reviews yet