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Science in TNG, Part 5.   Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired generations of fans to learn more about science, to become scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and important scientific questions. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about more science in season 7 of The Next Generation. The discussion topics include the multiverse, quantum tunneling, and the origin of life. Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Remembering D.C. Fontana (00:03:04)   Listener Feedback (00:05:48)   The Multiverse (00:17:14)   Quantum Tunneling, Part 2 (00:30:16)   Rock, Fire, Sky, and Water (00:38:17)   The Origin of Life, Part 2 (00:50:54)   Final Thoughts (00:56:57)   Closing (01:04:39)     Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 2 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)