Star Trek’s warp drive might not be fiction at all: Scientists create time travel model that obeys physics

Star Trek’s iconic warp drive, once pure science fiction, is now inspiring real-world astrophysicists. Scientists are developing theoretical models that could enable faster-than-light travel by distorting space-time, a concept grounded in physics. Recent advancements significantly reduce the immense energy requirements, moving the dream of interstellar journeys from impossible to theoretically conceivable, proving fiction’s power to drive innovation.