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Is Interstellar Travel Impossible?

Season 8 Episode 19

Space is pretty deadly. But is it so deadly that we’re effectively imprisoned in our solar system forever? Many have said so, but a few have actually figured it out.

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Extinction by Gamma-Ray Burst
9:48
Find out about the last time and the next time the Earth will be hit by a Gamma-ray Burst.
The Origin of Our First Interstellar Visitor
9:06
We were recently visited by a traveler from outside our solar system: 'Oumuamua.
Understanding the Uncertainty Principle
11:19
Large-scale phenomena can give us incredible insights into the world of quantum mechanics.
Citizen Science
10:02
The future of science is you.
Suicide Space Robots
6:00
Let’s take a moment to remember the selfless sacrifices made by some robotic explorers.
Zero-Point Energy Demystified
9:45
Let’s talk about the mysterious zero-point energy and what it really can and can’t do.
The Vacuum Catastrophe
9:17
If quantum field theory is right about vacuum energy, our universe shouldn't exist.
The Missing Mass Mystery
11:02
Astronomers haven't been able to find up to half of the baryonic matter in the universe.
The Nature of Nothing
11:29
It turns out that "nothing" is one of the most interesting somethings in all of physics.
Absolute Cold
7:04
Can we ever achieve absolute cold?
When Quasars When Quasars Collide STJC
10:22
So what happens when two Super Massive Black Holes collide?
Are the Fundamental Constants Changing?
11:12
Recent findings suggest that the fundamental constants may not be as stable as we assumed.
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