Mailbag: Do Space Wormholes Exist?
Summary
Hosts Lindsay and Marshall answer listener questions about the existence of space wormholes and the cellular similarities between fly wings and carrots. Astronomer Karen Masters explains that while wormholes are mathematically possible, they likely do not exist in reality. Biologist Sebastian Lurito details how plant and animal cells form compartment-like structures, revealing the origin of the word "cell." The episode also features listener reviews from China and birthday shoutouts for Patreon supporters.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Season 12 launch and new mailbag format
Oliver's question: Do space wormholes exist?
Commercial break
Listener reviews from China
Evie's question: Fly wings vs. carrots under a microscope
Credits and Patreon shoutouts
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