The Space Between: Science Fiction to Science Future

Episode 13 - Pandemic Pandemonium: In Hollywood and Beyond

Mike and Mer tackle our current situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how pandemics are portrayed in movies and TV. Join us for a glimpse at fact vs fiction and finding normal1cy in our new world. Links discussed in the show: What makes bats the perfects hosts for so many viruses? https://healthcareinamerica.us/what-makes-bats-the-perfect-hosts-for-so-many-viruses-3274c019bb4d [https://healthcareinamerica.us/what-makes-bats-the-perfect-hosts-for-so-many-viruses-3274c019bb4d] CDC Coronavirus Self-Check: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html]

Episode 12: New Year, New Trek, New Space!

Happy New Year from Mike & Mer! In this episode, we discuss recent events in the world of Star Trek: pay tribute to some members of the Trek community who have passed, discuss Picard & Season 3 of Discovery. We also review some major milestones in space exploration, as well as some upcoming launch events. We also discuss upcoming events for space enthusiasts:  - American Museum of Natural History, January 28 at 7 pm, Planetarium Show: Current Space Missions hosted by Brian Levine, Manager of Youth Programs and Emily Rice, an Astronomy Professor. More info at ticketing.amnh.org [ticketing.amnh.org] - Kennedy Space Center Museum, January 17-19, Fly with an Astronaut: Former Astronaut Barbara Morgan. More info at kennedyspacecenter.com [kennedyspacecenter.com] - Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, January 24, Spitzer end of mission lecture, focusing on the infared observation of the universe for the past 16 years. More info at caltech.edu/vonkarman [caltech.edu/vonkarman]

Episode 11 - Fall Conventions & NASA Projections!

Join Mike and Mer as we recap the fall convention scene, discuss the recent buzz in the world of sci-fi TV, some key updates for NASA Insight, and Mer's cool field trip! Also, it is The Space Between's 1st Birthday! Happy Anniversary to us!

Episode 10 - Remembering Aron Eisenberg

Join Mike and Mer as we reflect on the loss of our friend, Aron Eisenberg.

Episode 9: STLV 2019 Recap! At last!

At last! Mike & Mer reflect on Star Trek Las Vegas 2019, and discuss a couple of recent events in space exploration.