Science
Published Nov 8, 2019

How Warp Drive Could Actually Work

Astrophysicist Erin MacDonald breaks down how warp drive works.


For National STEM Day, Startrek.com asked the 'tattooed gravity queen' astrophysicist (and massive Star Trek fan) Erin MacDonald if warp drive could actually work. Her answers surprised us!

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