Ep. 795: Expanse Science

About this episode

The final episode of the series on sci-fi universes explores the science behind 'The Expanse'.

Streamed live on May 10, 2026. This is the final episode of our series on sci-fi universes. And this week we will tackle “The Expanse”. Now we’ve got fusion drives, Proto-matter, g-forces! Listen up, belta lawda! Let's look at the science of our own possible (with a side of aliens) future. This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast In this episode, we'd like to thank: Andrew Poelstra, Burry Gowen, David, David Rossetter, Ed, Eric Lee, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Jeanette Wink, Joe McTee, Michael Purcell, Sergey Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler

People in this episode

Hosts: Fraser Cain, Dr. Pamela L. Gay

Topics covered

• sci-fi universes
• The Expanse
• fusion drives
• Proto-matter
• g-forces
• science of the future
• aliens

Keywords

• The Expanse
• sci-fi
• fusion drives
• Proto-matter
• g-forces
• science
• aliens

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Expanse

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