162: The Viability of Trek Tech

Astrophysicist, aerospace engineer, and Star Trek science consultant Dr. Erin MacDonald stops by to help us reverse the polarity of the neutron flow and understand Trek tech. We talk about current technology inspired by Trek - like bluetooth, 3D printing, and MRIs - and the scientific concepts behind everything from warp drive to transporters. This episode is brought to you by Text Expander. Visit textexpander.com/podcast to save 20% on your first year. HOSTS Sue Aliza Sarah GUEST Dr. Erin MacDonald - @drerinmac EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp For more Roddenberry Podcasts, visit http://podcasts.roddenberry.com And don’t forget to subscribe to the Roddenberry Podcasts Master Feed, wherever you get your podcasts.