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Megastructures 03 – Launch Loops, Mass Drivers, and Space Fountains
Episode 3 is our final look at Megastructures designed to help carry cargo and people into space at far lower prices than we currently pay. Main focus is on the Lofstrom Launch Loop, StarTram Mass Driver designs, and the Space Fountain. Comments...
Habitable Planets, vol III: Large Moons
In this episode we look at moons the size of Earth, what they'd be like, and the possibility of life evolving or colonizing such a world. Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Listen or Download the audio of this...
MegaStructures 02 – Skyhooks
The second installment of the series looks at the Skyhook, a type of abridged Space Elevator that allows spacecraft to hook up and get into orbit at much lower launch speeds. Note: This episode has been replaced, watch the new version here:...
MegaStructures 01: Orbital Rings & Space Elevators
This video takes an in depth look at Orbital Rings and Space Elevators and is the first installment of a reboot of the original Megastructures video. Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Audio-only version available...
Habitable Planets, Vol II: Tidally Locked Worlds
The second episode in the series examines Twilight Worlds, planets tidally locked to stars so that one side is always lit and the other side eternal dark. We discuss what life would be like on such a world and how realistic it is for life to arise...
How does Tidal Locking work?
This video covers what Tidal Locking is and what causes it, and looks at how this can happen to moons & exoplanets. Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Listen or Download the audio of this episode from...
Habitable Planets Vol 1
First installment of a spin-off of the Fermi Paradox Series, focusing on how very un-Earth-like worlds might support life. This video focuses on how life might exist on worlds like Pluto. Support the Channel on Patreon:...
Fermi Paradox Apocalypse How
A look at various Cataclysmic Scenarios in terms of how they factor into the Fermi Paradox. We'll look at everything from Biowarfare and AI to Nukes and Grey Goo Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Listen or Download...
Fermi Paradox Solutions
A Comprehensive list of all the major proposed solutions to Fermi's Paradox, the question of "If there are aliens, where are they?" A new version of this video can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDPj5zI66LA See more videos, or visit...