Space Case

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Space Case explores the real science behind sci-fi, specifically in terms of space.

  1. 29/07/2025

    “2001” and Artificial Intelligence

    Artificial Intelligence is common in science fiction, with one of the most famous cases being HAL 9000 in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” AI is a topic of much debate and controversy today, but does it have applications in space exploration and technology?

    39 min

  2. 25/07/2025

    “Gravity” and Astrophysics

    “Gravity” depicts a scientist’s fight against the forces of the universe while orbiting Earth. Gravity is one of the fundamental forces of the universe, and it works in some unexpected ways.

    53 min

  3. 09/07/2025

    “Outer Wilds” (yes, again) and the History of the Universe

    “Outer Wilds” makes predictions for a universe not dissimilar from our own. Our universe is very vast and very, very old, with a long and fascinating history. But what is the future of such a universe?

    42 min

  4. 03/07/2025

    Probes and Space Telescopes Pt. 2

    Continuing our discussion of probes and space telescopes. Two space telescopes that often go unrecognized in the face of the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble, as well as two probe missions to parts yet unexplored.

    39 min

  5. 03/07/2025

    “Andor” and Ground Telescopes

    “Andor” is a Star Wars show exploring the tactics of fascism and imperial powers. As a separate topic, a number of ground telescopes tend to be overshadowed by their space-borne siblings. Even so, ground telescopes contribute a large amount to the field of astronomy

    42 min

  6. 09/06/2025

    “Wall-E” and Climate Change

    “Wall-E” follows a little robot who cleans up trash in what is left of the Earth after an environmental disaster. While this is an extreme example, climate change occurs every day on Earth. While it may seem hopeless sometimes, there are ways to fight climate change.

    46 min

  7. 04/06/2025

    “2010” and Rocket Science

    In many sci-fi movies, including “2010: The Year We Made Contact,” astronauts pull daring maneuvers in rockets and spaceships. While we aren’t there quite yet, rocket launches are becoming more and more routine, even for amateurs.

    48 min

  8. 04/06/2025

    “The Europa Report” and Life in Space

    In “The Europa Report,” a team of scientists heads to Europa to find evidence of life. What they find is far beyond their capabilities. We’re still trying to confirm the existence of life in space, but we may be closer than you think…

    50 min
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Space Case explores the real science behind sci-fi, specifically in terms of space.

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