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Science in TNG, Part 5.
 
Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired
generations of fans to learn more about science, to become
scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next
Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that
showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and
important scientific questions.

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and
Justin Oser talk about more science in season 7 of The Next
Generation. The discussion topics include the multiverse, quantum
tunneling, and the origin of life. Science in TNG is a series
that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next
Generation.

Chapters 


Intro (00:00:00)  
Remembering D.C. Fontana (00:03:04)  


Listener Feedback (00:05:48)  


The Multiverse (00:17:14)  


Quantum Tunneling, Part 2 (00:30:16)  


Rock, Fire, Sky, and Water (00:38:17)  
The Origin of Life, Part 2 (00:50:54)  


Final Thoughts (00:56:57)  


Closing (01:04:39)  


 


Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 2 seconds



Hosts
Joe Keegan
Amy Nelson
Justin Oser

Production
Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe
Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones
(Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken
Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate
Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan
(Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser
(Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony
Robinson (Show Art)