Time Travel Trouble: Could You Break the Universe Like Loki?

10/07/2025 7 min Temporada 3 Episodio 2

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What happens when science fiction meets real science? In this episode, Jake and Chauntée jump headfirst into the chaotic possibilities of time travel. Could you actually break time like Loki? Or cause an incursion like in Doctor Strange?From wormholes and the multiverse to Einstein's theory of relativity and the twin paradox, they explore how time dilation, gravity, and quantum mechanics shape what’s scientifically possible, and where imagination takes over. Plus, what happens if you hand Beethoven his own music ... before he writes it?What’s real, what’s theory, and what’s just Marvel magic?Who really composed the music in a time-loop paradox?And if you could time travel, where would you go? Past or future?Let us know in the comments: What moment in history would you visit, and why?-------------------------------------------------------------------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!https://stemeducationworks.com/blog/graphic-novels-and-comics-visual-literacy-meets-stem/https://stemeducationworks.com/blog/superheroes-sci-fi-why-i-chose-stem/https://stemeducationworks.com/blog/splish-splash-the-tale-of-archimedes-principle/https://stemeducationworks.com/blog/stems-impact-in-pop-culture/https://stemeducationworks.com/blog/stem-skepticism-and-science-fiction/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Worksheets----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stay up-to-date with all things STEM Education Works by connecting with us on social media!LinkedInInstagramTikTokFacebookTwitter/XYouTube-------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: https://stemeducationworks.com/newsletter-archive/