ESO/M. Kornmesser
Manner earlier than Brief Wave co-host Regina G. Barber turned a scientist, she was a lover of science fiction. So when she heard about Netflix’s sequence ‘3 Physique Downside’ — by which the world’s main scientists race to resolve an interstellar thriller that spans many years — she was hooked.
The sequence relies on a bestselling trilogy written by Chinese language creator and engineer Liu Cixin and translated by Ken Liu. However it additionally attracts from some very actual scientific ideas.
On this episode, Barber and astrobiologist Mike Wong (who you may keep in mind from our episode on Dune) dive into the science behind the ‘3 Physique Downside’ — from integrating orbits to discovering probably liveable worlds.
This story is a part of Brief Wave‘s House Camp sequence about all of the bizarre, great issues occurring within the universe. Take a look at extra from the total sequence.
Interested in different science behind the belongings you love? E-mail us at shortwave@npr.org.
Hearken to Brief Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
As we speak’s episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Hannah and Regina checked the info. The audio engineer was Kwesi Lee.
Particular because of our buddies on the U.S. House & Rocket Middle, Dwelling of House Camp®.