Faster-Than-Light Travel: Science or Science Fiction?

13/03/2025 4 min Temporada 2 Episodio 10

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Is faster-than-light travel possible, or are we forever bound by the speed of light? In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée and Jake explore the mind-bending theories that could one day make interstellar travel a reality.Topics covered:Wormholes: Theoretical shortcuts through spacetimeThe Alcubierre Drive: Could we ride a warp bubble across the galaxy?The energy problem: How much power would it take to travel between stars?Sci-fi vs. reality: What movies get right (and wrong) about space travelCould the future of space exploration be closer than we think, or is light speed our cosmic speed limit? Tune in for a deep dive into the science behind interstellar travel and let us know – would you take a trip through a wormhole?If you enjoyed this episode, sign up here to receive updates when a new episode releases:  https://resources.stemeducationworks.com/podcast-sign-up Check out these past blogs, webinars, and free resources!Visit our website to discover more STEM resources for your classroom!STEM to Stern Reflection TemplateSTEM to Stern Classroom Discussion QuestionsThe STEMgineer’s Guide to Problem-Solving— Grades K-5— Grades 6-8— Grade 9-12Grants and Classroom FundingFree Lessons and WorksheetsStay up-to-date with all things STEM Education Works by connecting with us on social media!LinkedInInstagramTikTokFacebookTwitter/XYouTubeSign up for our newsletter: https://stemeducationworks.com/newsletter-archive/